Before We Meet the 2026 Semi-Finalists: Let's Take A Stroll Down 2025 Start-Up Alley Memory Lane
- Relive Start-Up Alley from MURTEC 2025
While our VIP judges are deep in deliberation—narrowing down the 2026 Start-Up Alley applications to the 15 semi-finalists heading to MURTEC—we’re taking a stroll down memory lane to see exactly what it takes to win. There is no better way to prep for the future than by reliving the highlights of our last competition. From the high-stakes pitches to the 'hot seat' questions from our expert judges, you can now experience every breakthrough moment in our official YouTube Playlist, featuring all five must-see videos
- ✅ See 2025's entire Start-Up Alley Showdown
These three rising stars went head-to-head in front of a live audience at MURTEC 2025!
- Pickpad: A smart solution transforming the POS experience with intuitive, lightning-fast interfaces.
- ALL DAY: Workforce management reimagined — streamlining hiring, onboarding, and retention.
- Livelytics: Powerful data visualizations that make restaurant performance crystal clear.
🎬 Watch all three finalists pitch LIVE — in a single video!
- 🎥 Watch Pickpad, All Day, and Livelytics individual pitch-offs!
Want to revisit a specific pitch from 2025? Watch each finalist’s individual video right here!
- ✅ Go behind the scenes
Check out the HT / RTN 2025 Webinar where all three finalists & the 2025 judges returned to reflect on their experience and solutions.
- 🙌 Honoring All Competitors
Alongside our FABULOUS sponsor SageNet, RTN proudly acknowledges the 12 additional start-ups that brought their bold ideas to the Start-Up Alley exhibit space to MURTEC 2025 as well
✨ foreva.ai– An AI-powered voice agent that integrates seamlessly with existing POS systems.
✨ ForteSG– Automates back-office processes from payroll to finance.
✨ FranchiseSEE – The ultimate platform for managing franchise operations with ease.
✨ Incept AI– Revolutionizing order taking with AI-driven voice technology for phone and drive-thru.
✨ Livelytics – Real-time analytics that bring restaurant sales and operations to life.
✨ OfOne (YC W23) – AI-powered ordering and upselling solutions that elevate the dining experience.
✨ SignalFlare.ai – Transforming complex data into relevant insights with a decision science framework.
✨ Table Touch – The table management system that boosts occupancy and server performance.
✨ Khumbu Systems– Simplifying integrations and connecting systems with a universal API.
✨ Vox AI – AI-powered voice automation that streamlines restaurant operations.
✨ Xenia – Workforce management and team collaboration tools that are a game-changer.
✨ Xina AI: Voice Ordering Software for Hospitality – Revolutionizing voice ordering in the hospitality space.
- 🤝 Thank You to Our Sponsor
A special thank you to our Start-Up Alley 2025 sponsor, SageNet, for powering this platform of innovation and helping emerging tech shine on a national stage.
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