Sheboygan Founder Wins $1,500 at County Pitch Competition

ByBrian Bateman
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Sheboygan, WI — Nov. 13, 2026

Josiah Pledl, founder of Beacon, won first place and a $1,500 prize at the Accelerate Sheboygan County pitch competition on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Pledl and second-place winner Jerry Lundy are scheduled to advance to a regional competition in Green Bay on Dec. 2.

Seven entrepreneurs pitched in Sheboygan

Seven entrepreneurs presented at Jake’s, A Lakeland Community, 529 Ontario Ave., in the City of Sheboygan. Lundy, of AJ Washouts, placed second and received $1,000.

The competition organizer described Beacon as focused on helping people with disabilities find employment and helping employers identify ways to use their skills. That is the organization’s stated focus; the announcement does not establish employment outcomes.

Pledl and Lundy are scheduled to compete in the NEW Launch Alliance Regional Pitch Competition. Their advancement gives Sheboygan County residents a chance to follow two local entrepreneurs at the Dec. 2 event.

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Brian Bateman is a lifelong Sheboygan County resident, web developer, and founder of SheboyganLife.com. Inspired by his love for the area and a desire to give back, he created this free, community-driven platform to share local events, stories, and happenings.

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