ANN ARBOR – Mobatech has been awarded Best of Boot Camp for its business concept development and investor presentation at Ann Arbor SPARK’s 13th annual Entrepreneur Boot Camp and will receive an initial engagement at SPARK’s Business Accelerator valued at $5,000.

MobaTech.Com was selected from among 15 teams competing for Best of Boot Camp.

“Boot Camp epitomizes Ann Arbor SPARK’s mission to create an innovation hub in our community by providing timely, expert-driven assistance to emerging businesses,” said Scott Olson, managing director, entrepreneurial business development of Ann Arbor SPARK. “Ann Arbor SPARK helps businesses successfully start and grow here by providing resources like Boot Camp.”

Mobatech designs and develops cutting edge software for mobile phones. Focused on creating powerful personal productivity applications, Mobatech’s software offers consumers easy-to-use solutions that integrate seamlessly into their everyday lives. The company’s core product, Mobile Checkbook, is distributed by leading mobile providers including T-Mobile, Sprint Nextel and Orange.

This year’s Boot Camp included 33 professional mentors who helped participating start-up companies refine their elevator pitch and executive summary. Participants benefited from one-on-one consulting with business experts in marketing, finance and business development.

“Boot Camp was an incredible experience that had a positive impact on furthering Mobatech’s business strategy and development,” said Mobatech CEO Greg Schwartz. “Thanks to the help of expert mentors and coaches, Ann Arbor SPARK’s Boot Camp is a valuable experience for any early stage company.”

A unique combination of hands-on learning and one-on-one mentoring, SPARK’s Entrepreneur Boot Camp is an intensive two-day business planning and preparation event designed to help early stage technology businesses. Businesses are mentored on refining their business concept to increase their chances for attracting additional funding, finding resources and achieving success.

For additional information, click on AnnArborUSA.Org/Bootcamp

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