Ovanova PET and AJNA BioSciences Win NC3 Live Pitch at SuperCrowd25 Event

The Super Crowd, Inc. announced Ovanova PET and AJNA BioSciences as winners of the NC3 Live Pitch competition held during SuperCrowd25, a two-day livestreamed event featuring six impact-focused startups. In a rare consensus, both the expert judging panel and the live audience independently selected the same winners on each day of the competition, with Ovanova PET winning on Day 1 and AJNA BioSciences winning on Day 2.

Hosted by Chris Miller, chair and CEO of the National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3), the pitch competition featured three companies per day evaluated on four key criteria: impact, traction, team quality, and investability. The audience simultaneously voted for the separate SuperCrowd Award, creating a dual evaluation process that resulted in unanimous agreement on both winning companies.

Devin Thorpe, executive producer of SuperCrowd25 and host of Superpowers for Good, noted the exceptional quality of this year's competition, stating that the alignment between expert judges and audience voting demonstrates the compelling value propositions of both winners. The recognition signals strong potential for these companies to drive meaningful social impact while attracting investor support for their growth initiatives.

Ovanova PET, represented by CEO John Carey, offers Portable Energy Technology that functions as a towable, solar- and battery-powered microgrid in a trailer format. The solution delivers clean, reliable electricity for various applications including construction sites, remote worksites, agricultural operations, mobile clinics, and emergency disaster response scenarios. The technology provides emissions-free power that can operate either off-grid or connected to existing infrastructure, addressing critical energy needs while reducing fuel consumption and logistical challenges.

AJNA BioSciences, represented by Joel Stanley, focuses on developing botanical-based therapeutics following rigorous scientific standards and disciplined regulatory pathways. The company's approach to addressing significant health needs through natural compounds represents an emerging trend in pharmaceutical development that combines traditional botanical knowledge with modern scientific validation processes.

Both winning companies received comprehensive prize packages designed to support their continued growth and fundraising success. The prizes included a VIP Incubator Membership from Green2Gold, educational resources such as copies of Crowdfunding Made Simple by Devin Thorpe and Investomers by Sherwood Neiss, professional consultation sessions, and a six-month KingsCrowd Edge Membership. These resources provide substantial support for the companies' development and investor outreach efforts.

The NC3 Live Pitch represents an important platform for entrepreneurs seeking capital through regulated investment crowdfunding, connecting innovative startups with impact investors and industry experts. The competition's dual validation system—combining expert evaluation with audience voting—provides a robust assessment mechanism that identifies companies with both commercial potential and social impact alignment. The event's focus on community capital ecosystems supports the development of more inclusive economic models that benefit both entrepreneurs and local communities.

The recognition received by Ovanova PET and AJNA BioSciences at SuperCrowd25 signals growing investor interest in solutions that address environmental sustainability and health innovation while demonstrating commercial viability. The alignment between expert judges and audience voting suggests these companies have successfully communicated their value propositions to both specialized and general audiences, indicating strong market positioning and communication strategies.