Event CoverageShoptalk 2022—”Shark Reef” Startup Competition Recap: 15 Retail-Tech Innovators, Two Winners Coresight Research March 28, 2022 Reasons to ReadOn March 27, 2022, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, moderated and featured on the judging panel of Shoptalk 2022’s “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, which saw 15 early-stage US retail-technology innovators compete to win the Sharks’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. In the lead-up to the event, we profiled each of the participating innovators. Click here to read those profiles and more innovator research. In this free report, we recap the pitch competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as highlights from the presentations of each participating startup. Look out for our insights from Shoptalk 2022—we will provide daily coverage to keep you up to date with the trending topics and key business takeaways. Read our free report covering day one. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Shoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of RetailHead-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening PlansWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion Plans