On August 19, the 10 finalists will present their projects in Boulder, Colorado to a live and virtual audience of industry leaders and venture capitalists. These fresh ideas range from reinventing microwave popcorn to bringing showers to the homeless for just a nickle.
Here are the mostly-video pitches of COMMON Pitch's 10 finalists. Do you have a favorite? Let us know in the comments.
1. ArtGizmos makes custom apparel so companies don't create excess merchandise.
2. The Bell Lightprovides light for $30 to $40 per year to individuals in developing countries without access to electricity.
3. BetaShower gives people in developed or developing countries access to 3-minute showers for $0.05.
4. Colorado Front Range Eco Town is a grassroots campaign to build a large-scale eco-village.
5. BookSwap connects members' private libraries for easy book sharing.
6. MediaCause links digital marketing volunteers with non-profits seeking their skills.
7. Meeps is a social network to connect with like-minded strangers.
8. Quinn Popcorn reinvented microwave popcorn.
9. Ritual Chocolate is a sustainable chocolate company, emphasizing quality over quantity.
10. SunSaluter provides electricity generating solar panels to communities in developing countries.