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Ruth Bonneville Free Press Biz US pitch competition Group photo of the winner of the competition, the 3 judges and the US Embassy Consulate, after the winner was announced at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Tuesday. Names from left: Whitney Morgan Director of Operations North Forge (blue) Rebecca Molinoff US Embassy Consulate Nancy Cooke Campaign Compass (winner) Aisha Bowe, (green Suite) former NASA rocket scientist Debra Jonasson-Young - Asper Executive Director (orange suite) Gateway to SelectUSA Pitch Competition—a curated showcase of Manitoba’s most promising startups as they prepare to expand into the U.S. market. See story by Aaron April 21st, 2026