“To save lives on both ends of the barrel”
PACIFIRE Ammunition Mission Statement.
3 million instances of gun-related violence in the US alone every year demands a solution. I co-founded a business that designed a safe and convenient form of less-lethal self defense.
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I learned that innovation isn’t only about invention, it’s also about intention. After a close friend's uncle, Shane, shot and killed an intruder in his home, I co-founded PACIFIRE, a line of less lethal self-defense ammunition designed to fit into common firearms. We pitched the business, winning our school’s start-up competition and advancing through the semifinalist round of the MN Cup, a statewide competition. We then won first place in the DECA State Independent Business Plan competition.
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Minnesota Cup Semi-Finalist
Advanced in the Carlson School of Management’s statewide startup competition (Top 90 / 4000), competing alongside professional entrepreneurs and graduate-level teams.
Shark Tank Champions
Placed 1st of 40 teams, selected unanimously by both the adult judging panel and audience “favorite” vote.
Independent Business Plan Champions at DECA State
Placed 1st of 72 teams at the Minnesota State DECA competition. Competing next at DECA International.
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