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The 12th annual Cross Tank Competition<\/strong> took place on Monday, March 24<\/strong>, hosted by HC Launch<\/strong> through the Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society<\/strong>. This highly anticipated event provided a platform for Holy Cross students to pitch their innovative business ideas and entrepreneurial ventures, competing for a total prize pool of over $9,500<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Meet the Judges<\/strong><\/p>\n Students competed in two categories: the Concept Stage<\/strong>, for business ideas in development, and the Operational Stage<\/strong>, for ventures already generating revenue.<\/p>\n First Place ($1,500)<\/strong> \u2013 getStyled<\/strong> Second Place ($1,000)<\/strong> \u2013 Brownie Magic Third Place ($500)<\/strong> \u2013 Wave Watcher<\/strong> First Place ($3,500)<\/strong> \u2013 Sweet Syds<\/strong> Second Place ($1,500)<\/strong> \u2013 WiseDine, LLC<\/strong> Third Place ($1,000)<\/strong> \u2013 Mark-it<\/strong> Audience Favorites:<\/strong> Mark-it & Slyce Seltzer<\/strong> ($125 each) In addition to the exciting competition, Ben Kaplan<\/strong>, the creator of the popular card game “What Do You Meme?”<\/strong>, generously donated to the event and hosted a giveaway of his signature game. Attendees had the unique opportunity to take home a copy of the hit party game, adding even more excitement to the evening!<\/p>\n The excitement continues as Sweet Syds<\/strong> and getStyled<\/strong> will represent Holy Cross at the WooTank Intercollegiate Showdown<\/strong> on Tuesday, April 8<\/strong>, from 5:00 \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/strong> at Off the Rails<\/strong> in Worcester. They will compete against students from Clark University, Nichols College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We invite the Holy Cross community<\/strong> to come support our teams and cheer them on!<\/p>\n\n
Concept Stage Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nA wardrobe dashboard app featuring a virtual closet, AI outfit suggestions, Pinterest-inspired looks, and built-in shopping\u2014all in one place.<\/em>
\nStudents:<\/strong> Caroline Hanson \u201927, Maura Switzer \u201925, Grace Donahue \u201925, Sarah O\u2019Sullivan \u201925, Lauren Halverson \u201925, Sarah Stokes \u201925, Meggan Fourie \u201925<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\n<\/strong>Brownie Magic lets anyone easily create intricate powdered sugar designs on pre-sliced brownies in minutes. Simply place a dishwasher-safe stencil from the themed set over the brownies and dust with sugar for a beautiful, festive touch.<\/em>
\nStudent:<\/strong> Anna Henry \u201928<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nA tanning headrest with shade that doubles as a beach chair.<\/em>
\nStudent:<\/strong> Jack Murphy \u201927<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\nAudience Favorite:<\/strong> Brownie Magic<\/strong> ($250)<\/h4>\n
Operational Stage Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nA growing business specializing in homemade baked goods and treats.<\/em>
\nStudent:<\/strong> Sydnee Ambrosino \u201927<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nMeal plan generator syncing student specific dietary needs.<\/em>
\nStudent:<\/strong> Nico Corporon \u201926<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nAn athletic company with a focus on track and field, bringing new innovations into the sport to help advance it.<\/em>
\nStudent:<\/strong> Logan Mott \u201927<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
\nSlyce Seltzer<\/strong> \u2013 Vodka seltzer company focusing on health, crispness, and unique flavors<\/em>
\nStudent:<\/strong> Andrew Trachimowicz \u201927<\/p>\n<\/div>\nSpecial Giveaway: ‘What Do You Meme?’ by Ben Kaplan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/div>\nLooking Ahead: WooTank Showdown!<\/strong><\/h2>\n