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A DuBoistown woman and a Renovo man are the grand prize winners of the 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga counties.
Katie Caputo, founder of Roambler, of DuBoistown, was a co-first prize winner, taking home $25,000 and Tim Emerick, founder of Otzzy was the other co-first prize winner, each taking home $25,000 for their Big Ideas, according to the contest results.
Roambler was pitched as a business that will revolutionize experiential tourism in Pennsylvania by seamlessly connecting adventure seekers with local guides and hosts.
Operating as a marketplace platform, Roambler will be bridging the gap between service providers and consumers in the peer-to-peer web-based economy, streamlining transactions, managing payments, and offering essential communication tools.
With a scalable platform, Roambler will aim to become the go-to destination for unforgettable guided experiences, making it easier than ever for adventurers to explore the Keystone State.
Caputo and the team at Roambler also took home the PA Wilds $2,500 People's Choice Award!
Ottzy, headquartered in Renovo, is a family-run business that has developed an interactive tap-to-play interface app, revolutionizing personalized keepsake gifts.
Otzzy's innovative platform allows users to easily embed cherished videos or heartfelt messages into a range of physical products, bridging the gap between the digital and physical realms.