Vator Splash LA 2015 People's Choice Award Winner - Kanga

Mitos Suson · December 17, 2015 · Short URL: https://vator.tv/n/4133

Check out Everett Steele's presentation on stage and the judges' feedback

Vator Splash LA Class 2015 cohort Kanga Technology, won the People's Choice Award. Here's the video of Everett Steele, Kanga Technology Founder and CEO, giving the winning presentation.

Kanga Technology develops enterprise software-as-a-service that powers local delivery and logistics for companies all over the world. Our innovative platforms helps businesses better address their customers’ demand for same-day delivery, and provides a robust suite of logistics and customer management tools. The iOS, Android, and web application gives businesses, delivery providers, and customers an unrivaled experience in tracking, managing, and communications around the delivery process.

Among the judges were Eric Manlunas (Co-Founder & Partner, Wavemaker), Bill Woodward (Founder & Partner, Anthem Venture Partners), Eva Ho (Founder & Partner, Susa Ventures), Brian Lee (Founder & CEO, The Honest Company).

Thanks to our main sponsors Wilson Sonsini, KPMG, Javelin Venture Partners, Sky Media, Wavemaker, All Good Living Collective, Bread and Butter Wine, and our co-production partner, Bixel Exchange.

Editor's Note: Our annual Vator Splash Health 2016 conference is around the corner on February 23, 2016 at Kaiser Theater in Oakland. Speakers include Helmy Eltoukhy, PhD (Founder & CEO, Guardant Health), Ryan Howard (Founder & Chairman of the Board, Practice Fusion), Sonny Vu (CEO & Founder, Misfit Wearables), Lynne Chou (Partner, Kleiner Perkins) and more. Join us! REGISTER HERE.

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