


crossroads idea competition
Congratulations to Jamie Tagg! He won $2,500 for Celadore, his idea for an innovative platform to enhance musical performance.
For cellists soloing with orchestras, the usual podium detracts from the performance both visually and acoustically. Celadore’s simple, elegant riser design puts the focus on the artist and enhances the sound of the instrument, creating an improved musical experience for everyone.
Every great business starts with a great idea. Before there’s a minimum viable product, before customers and revenue, before investors, there’s a spark of innovation, a flash of insight, a moment of inspiration.
The Crossroads Idea Competition is your chance to showcase that idea and get feedback from expert judges. After that, you can take your idea into a pre-accelerator like B-Start, then into Mill Cohorts, then on to gBETA! Who knows, maybe you’ll even find yourself pitching at Crossroads Pitch Competition someday.
And if you win the Crossroads Idea Competition, you’ll take home $2,500 from Flywheel Fund! (Psst: you’ll need to set up a business entity, but no worries, we’ll help.)
Need some inspiration on what makes a great idea? Check out this blog post. Better yet, take a look at Quiptu, the 2021 winner! Winning the Crossroads Idea Competition was the beginning of a great startup story for them. You can make this the beginning of your new adventure.
OCTOBER 27
applications open
DECEMBER 2
deadline to apply
DECEMBER 5
semifinals (asynchronous)
DECEMBER 14
finals live over Zoom
Update December 9th, 2022
Congratulations to our Finalists!
- Kristin Cummings
- Andrew Riordan
- Tyler Jones
- Jack Megnin
- Jamie Tagg
Join us via Zoom on December 14th to watch the Demo Day!

Fueling early-stage innovation is especially important for increasing access to entrepreneurial opportunity. Your sponsorship of the Crossroads Idea Competition opens the door to opportunity a little wider!
2022 Judges
Entries were reviewed by a respected panel of Indiana entrepreneurs and investors.

Simon Beverton
Founder & Principal Consultant, Future Wonder

Martina Fausto
Venture Analyst, Flywheel Fund

Samantha Ginther
Associate, High Alpha

Adam Gross
Executive Director Ivy+ Career Link, Ivy Tech

Robert Henschel
Chief Technology Officer, WayZada

Shaun McDermott
EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Cornerstone

Heath Murray
Partner, Dioltas

Dan Nash
Startup Ecosystem Manager, Velocities

Cerwin Rush
Senior Data Consultant, Onebridge

Melissa Ward
Innovation Impact Catalyst Manager, Oregon State University

Audrey Wessel
Attorney, Gutwein Law

Elise Young
gBETA Indiana Director, gener8tor