In this episode of Rallycast, we delve into the topic of equity and funding strategies with Bronwyn Bridges, CEO and Co-Founder of PragmaClin. Bronwyn has successfully raised over $500,000 in funding over the last 18 months by leveraging pitch competitions. She shares her strategy for maximizing every pitch opportunity, emphasizing the importance of not giving up too much equity too early on. PragmaClin, a company that uses digital tools to manage Parkinson’s assessments from home, was a Rally IN-Prize finalist in the MedTech category. This conversation took place at Rally, the largest global cross-sector innovation conference, which celebrates connections between companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and universities. The event features a $5M cash IN-Prize pitch competition, 1:1 investor meetups, a demo arena, and more.

Rally 2024 is set to take place from August 27-29, 2024, in downtown Indianapolis, with early bird registration now open. Get IN. is the show focused on the unfolding stories and extraordinary innovations happening in the heartland today, hosted by Christopher (Toph) Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures, and Matt Hunckler, CEO of Powderkeg. This episode provides valuable insights into fundraising strategies and the importance of strategic equity management, making it a must-listen for startup founders and entrepreneurs. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help boost the show's ranking.