annual RC100 competition, receiving a $100,000 seed investment from Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC). “We want to prove that you don’t have to live in Silicon Valley to be a successful tech company,” said Ferguson, “We want to show the world that Renfrew County is the place to do business and we want to prove that a rural county can help produce a world- class tech startup. The RC100 investment will make this possible.” McCarthy andFergusondonot rest onwhat theyhave accomplished, but stay focused on the future as they get ready to head to Startup of the Year™ Summit as one of the Top 100 Semi-finalists selected to pitch, showcase, and connect with investors, corporate innovators and other accelerators. FanSaves will battle it out in the 7th Annual Startup of the Year Global Competition this October for the second year in a row. This innovative pair have come a long way and are excited about the future of the company and doing all they can do to make sure selling sponsorship become easier for those who do it. •
“We feel so lucky that so many people are so eager to help us because they see our vision.”
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