Innovation competitions like those hosted by Innovat8League are a powerful launchpad for big ideas. But winning—or even just participating—is only the beginning. The real challenge? Turning that brilliant pitch into a real, funded, and scalable startup. Here’s how to bridge the gap...

Over the years of participating in and judging innovation competitions, I’ve seen incredible ideas succeed—and some fail—not because they lacked potential, but because of small, avoidable mistakes. I’ve spent countless hours refining submissions, pitching ideas, and learning from the...