Barty
Barty was an AI-powered recruiter that automated candidate screening and interview workflows. Won $8,000 at George Mason's Patriot Pitch Competition - STEM track, 1st place. Barty didn't reach escape velocity, but it taught me everything about B2B sales and the gap between "people love the demo" and "people pay for the product."
Competition and press
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Patriot Pitch 2025 - Official Finalists
business.gmu.edu/2025-finalists
George Mason University's official listing of Patriot Pitch finalists. -
Barty Takes 1st Prize at Patriot Pitch - LinkedIn
LinkedIn post
Announcement post from the win - $8,000 STEM track award. -
MIX Incubator - Wins Big at Patriot Pitch
mix.gmu.edu coverage
The MIX Incubator's write-up on the Patriot Pitch results. -
HomePlate on Fox News (Fox 5)
LinkedIn post
HomePlate - Sahil's current startup - covered by Fox 5. The work continues after Barty.