Pure Pitch Rally welcomes startups from all tech sectors working to advance ideas that stand to impact businesses and consumers, ultimately enhancing communities and improving quality of life, Fenaroli said.

Founders and startups selected to pitch this year include:

EB Systems, Jonathan Ruiz — EB Systems uses mobile apps, proximity-based sensors and wearable Bluetooth devices to create real-time location and reporting systems, changing the way cities and community entities manage and engage with crowds.
MedCurate, Ashley McClellan — MedCurate utilizes white-label technology and expertise to support and develop the workforce of the future while helping healthcare providers and healthcare organizations save money by maximizing the gig economy.
EzBizPortal, Jonathan Gregory — EzBizPortal’s marketplace and integrated operations platform streamline and automate processes between medical facilities and equipment vendors, empowering healthcare providers to prioritize patient care.
InReturn Strategies, Jim Atwater — InReturn Strategies provides tools to simplify how companies capture information to make informed, strategic decisions on how to engage underserved communities through their products, services and jobs.
Noonan, Matt Williams — With cutting-edge AI, the Noonan Caddie mobile app delivers precision club and aim recommendations, transforming golfer doubts into decisive, informed shots.
Raise Healthcare Innovation, Craig Mason — Raise Healthcare Innovation integrates with communication tools to analyze healthcare conversations in real time, prompting professionals to detect mental health conditions and deliver support sooner.
STATSdraft, Topher Enneking — STATSdraft is a gaming app that uses analytics to help users build teams based on the disciplines they believe create a winning culture, ultimately deepening their understanding of and relationship with sports.
Creative Technology Concepts, Bart Patenaude — Creative Technology Concept’s Zuture is an adhesive patch that closes skin with the precision of stitches and the speed of staples without needles or pain.

The invite-only competition is set for 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Burns & McDonnell Global Headquarters Auditorium, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri.