hili made the Midwest Madness Top 64!

We’ve got some exciting news to share—hili has been selected as one of the Top 64 startups in the Midwest Madness Pitch Competition! 🎉

This competition, hosted by Midwest House, is all about showcasing the Midwest’s most innovative startups on one of the biggest entrepreneurial stages out there—SXSW in Austin, Texas. Think of it as a startup version of March Madness, and we’re so excited to be a part of it.

hili stood out among some strong competition by operationalizing word-of-mouth marketing and redefining how people search for and discover products and services. Our community-first approach connects people with brands and businesses their friends already love. ✨ In addition, we’re creating new opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses to engage with real customers in a way that feels authentic and organic.

From here, the competition gets even more exciting! The Elite 8 will be selected from this group to pitch live at Midwest House during SXSW, competing for a $10,000 cash prize.

A huge shoutout to Midwest House and their partners for putting the spotlight on startups like ours. We’re honored to represent the Midwest and can’t wait to keep pushing forward!

Follow along as we take this journey—we’re just getting started! 🚀