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Celebrating the Top Winners of the Salt Lake City Stand Up for Startups

Warrior Rising awarded a record $300,000 in grants at Stand Up for Startups in Salt Lake City, including $150,000 to MyHome.

This year’s Stand Up for Startups Business Shower in Salt Lake City was nothing short of monumental. As Warrior Rising’s biggest annual event, it brought together veterans, supporters and sponsors for an unforgettable evening celebrating veteran entrepreneurship.

In total, $300,000 in grants was awarded to the veteran entrepreneurs who took the stage, a record-breaking milestone for Warrior Rising.

First place: MyHome, $150,000

MyHome, led by Gabe and Lindsay Chrismon, claimed the first-place prize of $150,000, the largest grant ever awarded at the event. Their business, which provides streamlined property management solutions, is set for significant growth with this life-changing support.

“What an incredible weekend. We are honored to be a part of such an incredible organization with such an important mission!”

Gabe and Lindsay Chrismon, MyHome

Second place: RxPharmacist, $50,000

Second-place honors went to Maryam Khazraee, founder of RxPharmacist, a business dedicated to empowering aspiring pharmacists with educational resources. Maryam received $50,000 to fuel her company’s mission.

About Warrior Rising

Founded in 2015, Warrior Rising is a nationwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers military veterans and their families through entrepreneurship. Through education, mentorship and grant funding, it helps veteran entrepreneurs launch and grow successful businesses. Learn more at warriorrising.org.

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