As my parents have successfully adapted to their new living arrangements in Assisted Living, the business that I started in response to our situation is blossoming.
To help fill in the gaps left by my durable power-of-attorney and modern-day business practices, I created a binder to organize and manage my parents personal, financial, medical, online and household needs. Enough people asked me about it who were facing similar situations that I brought the product to market. Like any good entrepreneur, I was driven and started to sell the product but never stopped to finish the business plan.
As I entered 2013, my goal was to create more structure and a road map for MemoryBanc. I’m crazy competitive. Two friends who were helping me with the business teamed up with me to enter the GW Business Plan Competition.
The GW Business Plan Competition is a series of educational events and active mentorship on new venture creation. This year, 109 entries were submitted in the first round, which concluded in January 2013. From those initial submissions, only 33 were invited to write full business plans, and from them, only 8 teams made it to the GW Business Plan Competition Finals. These 8 finalists, including MemoryBanc, will present their business plans and ideas to a panel of distinguished entrepreneurs, investors, venture capitalists, and GW alumni.
MemoryBanc will vie for $60,000 in cash prizes in the 2013 GW Business Plan Competition Finals that are being help Friday, April 19, 2013.
Date: April 19, 2013
Time: MemoryBanc will present around 3:00 PM and is the final team to present. There is the possibility they may present up to a half hour before or after this scheduled time.
Cost: Free
We would love for those of you that are in the metro DC area to join us. RSVP at http://2013gwbpc.eventbrite.com to save your spot! You will receive a name badge and can join the reception. EXCITED!
His Kay
Very excited for you as you compete for the business plan prize. Wish I could attend on the 19th to cheer you on. I will be there in spirit and have been honored to be able to share in your journey through your touching blog postings. Congratulations!!!
Thank you!
Congratulations, Kay, on being chosen a finalist! Good luck on the 19th!!
thank you!
Congratulations. You found a need and a solution.
this is amazing! your product is great – YOU are great – and if anyone deserves to WIN this competition, it’s you/memorybanc. good luck!
Thank you! ; >
Congratulations Kay. What wonderful news, and very deserving. I only wish I lived closer to join you!! It is so wonderful to read of your parents continued positive response to the latest move too. Well done on all counts. x