Clean Plate Innovations

Honored to have Ashton Jell pitch Clean Plate Innovations today at the 8th Annual PDMA Competition hosted at Duquesne University! ?? Ashton Jell represented Clean Plate and didn’t disappoint! Thank you so much for your efforts A huge thank you to our distinguished panel of judges: Jon Boyd from First Commonwealth Bank Matthew Verlinich and Afshan Khan from Innovation Works Scot MacTaggart from Dagostino Electronic Services Matt Beale from Daedalus Your thoughtful questions and feedback are invaluable as we continue developing our AI-powered food waste reduction solution. The caliber of expertise in Pittsburgh's startup ecosystem never fails to impress! Special thanks to PDMA - Product Development and Management Association PDMA Pittsburgh Chapter for organizing this competition and creating opportunities for startups to refine their pitch and connect with industry leaders. Grateful to be part of Global Entrepreneurship Week Pittsburgh and to pitch alongside other promising startups. Here's to continuing to build and grow in Pittsburgh's vibrant startup community! ?? #PittsburghStartups #Innovation #Sustainability #FoodTech #PDMA2024 #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek

?? When your workspace knows how to fuel innovation! Huge thanks to Avenu Workspaces for treating the office to Chipotle Mexican Grill today - but this lunch sparked more than just our appetites... It got us thinking: while we're busy building AI solutions for institutional dining, there's an interesting food waste case study happening right here in Pittsburgh's startup spaces. From corporate lunches to daily employee meals, every workspace cafeteria or meal program is a potential data point in understanding and optimizing food consumption patterns. …Maybe next time we can do more than just enjoy lunch - imagine tracking workplace food patterns to help spaces like Avenu Workspaces with their ordering and reduce waste! ???? Love how a simple team lunch can spark new ideas for collaboration. This is exactly why we love being part of Pittsburgh's innovative startup ecosystem! #StartupLife #Innovation #Sustainability #PittsburghStartups #FoodTech #WorkspaceCulture #StartupCommunity"

?? Exciting day for Clean Plate Innovations at Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day 2024! Our Chief Strategic Officer, Daniel Oldak, CPIM , represented CPI at the Convention Center downtown, showcasing alongside Pittsburgh's most innovative robotics companies. Incredibly grateful to Innovation Works and their Robotics Factory program for their continued support. Their presence at the event exemplified why they're such valuable partners in Pittsburgh's robotics ecosystem, creating opportunities for meaningful connections and collaboration. Key highlights from the day: ?? Connected with fellow robotics startups tackling real-world challenges ?? Strengthened our relationship with the Innovation Works community ?? Gained valuable insights from industry leaders ?? Identified potential collaboration opportunities to accelerate our development As we continue building our AI-powered food waste reduction technology, these connections and learnings from Pittsburgh's robotics ecosystem will be invaluable. Proud to be part of a community that's shaping the future of sustainable technology! #PittsburghRobotics #Innovation #Sustainability #StartupLife #RoboticsFactory #AITechnology #PittsburghTech #FoodTech #InnovationWorks"

?? Incredibly proud moment at Duquesne University Palumbo Donahue School of Business watching the next generation of innovators present their findings on Clean Plate Innovations! These talented students from the Product Innovation class delivered exceptional insights on implementing our food waste reduction technology. A heartfelt thank you to Professor Staci Offutt for leading this collaborative effort, and to Martin Black, Director of Corporate Relations & Community Partnerships, for facilitating this valuable partnership through our MOU with Duquesne University. Your commitment to fostering real-world innovation opportunities for students is truly remarkable. Special appreciation to our SBDC consultant Richard Longo, R.N. FACMPE, FACHE for his continued guidance and to the potential investors who took time to witness these promising presentations. This semester-long collaboration perfectly demonstrates how academic partnerships can accelerate startup growth while providing students with hands-on experience in emerging technologies. The fresh perspectives and implementation strategies presented today will be invaluable as we continue developing solutions for sustainable institutional dining. ???? Proud to be part of Pittsburgh's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem where education and innovation intersect! If you would like to see what the students created reach out to set up a time to talk!!!!!! #DuquesneUniversity #StartupLife #StudentInnovation #Sustainability #FoodTech #PittsburghTech #Innovation #CleanTech #BusinessInnovation #PittsburghStartups

Startup life in action! ?? Proud of the Clean Plate team putting in the work today at HQ as we prepare for our next big milestone. From refining our pitch deck and crunching budget numbers to diving deep into legal documentation - these are the unglamorous but crucial moments that build a strong foundation for growth. Nothing beats collaborative work sessions fueled by good food and great energy (swipe to see our working dinner setup!) Special shoutout to our team:Daniel Oldak, CPIM, Jonathan Partridge, Nolan Sulpizio, and Ashton Jell for bringing both focus and fun to today's packed agenda. Building something meaningful takes time, dedication, and attention to detail. Today was a perfect example of why the CPI team is so awesome! [Photos: Team working at Avenu Workspaces headquarters, Weekly Management Meeting, Testing our prototype during dinner] #StartupLife #TeamWork #Entrepreneurship #FoodTech #PittsburghStartups #CleanTech"

?? Proud to share Clean Plate Innovations' latest pitch deck showcasing our journey to revolutionize food waste management in institutional dining! Key highlights from our story: ?? Addressing a $11B annual food waste problem in commercial cafeterias ?? Validated solution through pilots with major universities ?? Proprietary AI technology that identifies and tracks plate waste in real-time ?? Creating measurable sustainability impact while driving operational savings We've refined our narrative through countless conversations with dining operators, sustainability directors, and industry experts. This deck represents not just our vision, but the real potential for technology to transform how large-scale dining operations handle food waste. Special shoutout to our mentors, pilot partners, and the Pittsburgh startup ecosystem for helping us sharpen both our solution and our story. Interested in learning more about how Clean Plate is making institutional dining more sustainable? Let's connect![email protected] #FoodTech #Sustainability #StartupLife #PittsburghTech #CleanTech #InstitutionalDining #AIInnovation"

?? Incredible evening at the Harvard Yale Princeton (HYP) Club representing Clean Plate Innovations at Carnegie Mellon University Swartz Center "Swartz in the City" event! Nothing quite like connecting with fellow Pittsburgh entrepreneurs and sharing how we're using AI to revolutionize food waste management in institutional dining. The energy and innovation in our city's startup ecosystem is truly remarkable. Thank you Carnegie Mellon University for fostering these valuable connections and creating spaces where startups can thrive. The insights and feedback from tonight's discussions are invaluable as we continue scaling our solution. Special shoutout to the Allegheny HYP Club for hosting us in their stunning space - the perfect setting for catalyzing Pittsburgh's next wave of innovation! ?? Thanks for the invite Christopher Profeta!!! #CMU #SwartzCenter #PittsburghStartups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #CleanTechStartup #PittsburghTech #StartupLife #NetworkingEvents #AITechnology #FoodTech #CarnegieWorks #PGHInnovation #StartupCommunity

?? Excited to share Clean Plate Innovations' latest pitch for the Duquesne New Venture Challenge! In just 60 seconds, we break down how our AI-powered waste tracking system is revolutionizing institutional dining operations. From tackling the $11B food waste problem to showcasing our pilot progress with major universities - every slide represents months of hard work, customer validation, and technological innovation. Special thanks to our mentors and the Duquesne University Palumbo Donahue School of Business and Tyler Benninger. We're not just building a company; we're working to make institutional dining more sustainable and efficient. ?? Would love your feedback as we continue to refine our story and solution! Drop a comment below with your thoughts. ?? #DNVC2024 #Sustainability #FoodTech #StartupPitch #PittsburghStartups #CleanTech #Innovation"

Incredibly honored to be featured by my alma mater, Duquesne University Palumbo Donahue School of Business. My entrepreneurial journey with Clean Plate Innovations began in these halls, and I'm grateful for the foundation and opportunities Duquesne provided. Special thanks to Staci Offutt and the Center for Excellence in Entrepreneurship for their unwavering support, and to the entire Duquesne entrepreneurship community for fostering an environment where innovation thrives. From optimizing operations at my father's HVAC company to launching Clean Plate at Techstars Startup Weekend, and now pursuing the 2024-2025 New Venture Challenge - each step has been a building block toward our mission of reducing food waste through technology. Excited to continue growing Clean Plate while representing Duquesne's spirit of entrepreneurship! ?? #DuquesneAlumni #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #StartupLife #FoodTech"

Thank you Duquesne University Palumbo Donahue School of Business for sharing the word about CPI and our Founder Nolan Sulpizio!!!!