Fundraising for Penny App
Penny is the first strategic digital advertising app for real estate agents fully integrated with Google, Facebook and Instagram platforms. As a co-founder of the company, I lead the fundraising efforts to raise $550,000 to support new hires, tech support and brand awareness campaigns. The Penny App was included as a semi-finalist in the 2021 McCloskey competition at Notre Dame’s IDEA center.
Role: Co-Founder, Design Lead & Fundraising Lead
Tools: Adobe Illustrator and Powerpoint
Responsibilities:
Pitched to investors via zoom, in-person presentations and competitions
Designed and scrutinized pitch desks for investor meetings and competitions
Advanced public speaking skills by participating in pitch practice seminars through 1871 (Chicago’s most prestigious entrepreneurial incubator) as well as Second City’s stand-up and improv classes
Filmed video interviews as required for Notre Dame’s McCloskey Competition
