Play With ASL, founded by Jon Mowl, secured $10,000 at the SCORE Small Business Pitch Competition. The funds will be allocated to app development, and the company is actively seeking business investors.
Los Angeles, California, October 14, 2024 – Jon Mowl, the founder of Play With ASL, emerged as one of the top 10 finalists in the SCORE Small Business Pitch Competition held on September 26 in Los Angeles, outperforming over 2,200 other small business applicants. Jon had 12 minutes to present his pitch and engage in a Q&A session. Play With ASL’s pitch covered the business plan, marketing strategy, and both short-term and long-term goals. His compelling presentation secured him 2nd place in the competition.
Play With ASL is an innovative mobile application designed to make learning American Sign Language (ASL) engaging and accessible through gamification. Founded by a Deaf entrepreneur, the platform addresses gaps in existing ASL education by combining fun gaming elements with structured language learning, catering to diverse learning needs. Jon earned $10,000 for his pitch, which he plans to use to enhance the app’s capabilities by developing additional educational games, integrating Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) standards for use in educational institutions, and improving user experience. Funds will also support marketing efforts and expand the app’s availability to Android devices, broadening its user base.
“It’s an incredible honor to win 2nd place in the SCORE Small Business Pitch Competition, especially as a Deaf entrepreneur. Navigating the challenges of accessibility during the competition only reinforces the resilience of the Deaf community. This recognition shows that with the right tools and determination, the Deaf community can thrive and make a meaningful impact. I hope this inspires others to see what we’re capable of achieving,” said Play With ASL founder Jon Mowl.
The SCORE Small Business Pitch competition is an avenue for small business owners to showcase their presentation and selling skills to industry experts, win funding and gain valuable knowledge and mentorship, all at no cost. Judging criteria included the effectiveness of the presentation, brand identification, uniqueness and viability of the product or service, the thoroughness of the business plan, scalability and any sustainability or social impact. Financials were also assessed on overall potential.
Play With ASL plans to use the $10,000 for development costs and continues to seek business investors.
About Play With ASL
Play with ASL has a core mission founded on the belief that access to language should be a universal right. By blending gaming, technology, and language education, we’re transforming the learning of ASL into an enjoyable and interactive experience for both teachers and students.
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