Austin Ritter

Austin Ritter is an accomplished entrepreneur and business professional with a diverse background in startup development, venture capital, and web solutions. As the Founder of Chimera Pitch Competitions, Austin organizes virtual pitch events for startups, while currently serving as a Startup Scout for Z Squared Growth, supporting Gen-Z entrepreneurs. Previous experience includes roles as a VC Analyst at VU Venture Partners and COO at Webby Design and Development. Additional positions include Business Development Intern at Jumpstart Health Investors, Co-President & CEO at Paperplane Financial, and involvement in various customer service and engagement roles. Austin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy, Economics, and Computer Science from Duke University.