- As of November 2011, the set has reached the finals in three online competitions, Walmart, As Seen On TV, and Amazon.com - I'm really proud of that!
- On February 9, 2011, I pitched the set to four venture capitalists at the Cleantech VC Pitch event in Palo Alto. Although the event wasn't quite geared for my product, the panelists were gracious and encouraged me to continue seeking investment opportunities.
- I finally did what many suggested at the DC Green Festival, I added a pouring lip to the bowl. A new video, incorporating the pouring lip, has was made. Click on "video demonstration" to watch a short clip on how the set is used when washing produce.
- I exhibited the colander/bowl set at the Washington DC Green Festival (10-11 October 2009). Thanks to all who stopped by my booth, you offered me wonderful advice!
- I have reached the Final IP (intellectual property) Review stage (the next stage is finalist, so this stage can perhaps be seen as reaching the semi-finals) in three online competitions, Yahoo!, Lifetime Brands, and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
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The Green Summit, in Phoenix (5-6 September 2008), was a great success. I spoke with over 200 people and the response to the colander/bowl set was overwhelmingly positive! Here are a few pictures from the two-day expo (click for larger images).
- My prototypes were made by Independent Custom Metalworks. They look great!
