Name: Applied AI - Pitch Day
Start: 2025-08-27T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-27T18:00:00-05:00
Location: FedEx Institute of Technology(FIT)

**Wednesday, August 27th** \| 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Organized by the [AAIA Memphis Chapter](https://aaiaglobal.com/memphis), in partnership with the [FedEx Institute of Technology](https://www.memphis.edu/fedex/) (**FIT**), the Memphis AI & AR Meetup group presents…

**Applied AI Pitch Day** is a hybrid event, both live, and streamed
…*and free to attend.*

🔹 Held in **The Zone** at FIT:
https://www.memphis.edu/conferences/facilities/zone.php
FIT, 365 Fogelman Drive, Memphis, TN

🔹 Streamed live on **BrightTALK**:
https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/20645/648451

Six startups focused on applying AI to key industry verticals will be pitching. Both the local and livestream audiences are invited to provide feedback to the teams via an online survey to be shared during the event. There is also an open invitation to investors from larger markets to attend the live stream, creating a valuable opportunity for startups to connect with potential investors.

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Companies participating, and founders presenting:
**CJ Drone Systems** \- Connor Messina & Jeff Morris
**BVO (Baron Von Opperbean**) - Marvin Stockwell & Kathryn Hicks
**VisaLaw . ai** \- Josh Waddell
**ClarityAxis** \- Christopher Bulin
**Numsage** \- Yashas Tiptur Ramesh
**Merjek-AI** \- Fatih Şen

Meet and network with Memphis’ most ambitious entrepreneurs, applying AI to solve specific problems and challenges in the market, as well as engage with the startup ecosystem that supports the city’s vibrant entrepreneurial community.

[Connor Messina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-messina-209698106/) (who will be presenting with CJ Drone Systems) together with [JC Smiley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcsmileyjr/) (founder of the [Memphis Tech Scene](https://memphistechscene.beehiiv.com/) Newsletter) are the founders' liaison for this pitch event.

For media, please contact [Marvin Stockwell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-stockwell/).
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Chris Grayson

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