Six Louisville startups win 2020 Vogt Awards
Summary
This endowment fund was established in 1999 by Henry Vogt Heuser Sr. to strengthen Louisvilles economic health by supporting innovative startups and inspiring entrepreneurship.Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of any community. We continue to support their efforts through the Vogt Awards, especially now, as we embrace economic stability for our community.The recipients of this years Vogt Awards are:BrainSTEM University is an EdTech startup that provides a virtual learning environment for students to access STEAM education through instructor-led courses and labs in computer science, engineering, robotics and digital media. Founders: Kwane Watson and Brittany BeckerLevel Up is a modern education company helping women gain skills and confidence through in-person and live online classes as well as a mobile platform delivering personalized burst style learning. Founder: Matt LanganWith the announcement of the 2020 winners, the Community Foundation of Louisville is honored to have supported 84 companies with $3.5 million in Vogt Award grants throughout the programs 20-year history. While having so many great applicants made it challenging to select just six, we were fortunate to have an outstanding committee ask the tough questions to narrow our list to the final winners.