The High-Tech Innovation Awards has been Southern California’s premier awards program event celebrating achievement among the regional tech industry for about 25 years. Among 45 finalists, iPourIt was recognized as the Enterprise Software Award winner for driving technological innovation across the country. This was a tremendous honor, as we competed against advanced solutions that solve complex industry-wide problems, including real-time analytics computing for big data, and a comprehensive, data-driven fleet management platform.

iPourIt was awarded the Customer-Facing Technology Award by QSR Magazine for rethinking and revolutionizing customer-facing technology within restaurant operations. In that last decade, the beer industry has witnessed substantial growth, rendering vast options of beer labels to choose from and setting customer demand at an all-time high. As a result, it can be an overwhelming operation for restaurant operators to keep up with. iPourIt was recognized for allowing operators to be more efficient with understanding what beer and wine to sell, while giving the customer a fun and interactive way to pour in-demand beers.

OCTANe is an organization known for building an ecosystem for start-ups to drive innovation and grow their business. The First Look award is given each year during the OCTANe Signature Event. This recognition is awarded to the company that makes the best first impression at a reception held by sponsors, which include some of the nation’s most advanced technology companies. iPourIt is the proud recipient of OCTANe’s First Look Award.

iPourIt was chosen as a semifinalist in the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s “One in a Million” pitch competition for startup entrepreneurs. The first round of 377 contestants was narrowed to 15 semifinalists based on their businesses’ marketability, long-term potential, management team and the ability to persuasively present their businesses. As a semi-finalist, iPourIt was given an all-expenses-paid trip to Kansas City during Global Entrepreneurship Week to compete for the final round.

iPourIt was featured in CNBC’s “Billion Dollar Buyer” and received an impressive deal from Host and CEO of the hospitality company Landry’s, Inc Tilman Fertitta–who is nationally known for dining and entertainment brands including Morton’s Steakhouse and Golden Nugget Hotels and Casinos. As seen on the show, Fertitta was attracted to the potential revenue upside, and with a ROI of 100%, which is why he chose to solidify the deal.

iPourIt’s Co-Founder, Brett Jones, was nominated for Orange County Business Journal’s 3rd annual Innovator of the Year Award. Mr Jones was an honored guest at a private luncheon, which recognized a select group of organizations and individuals who are creating game-changing products and services, and demonstrate brilliance and leadership in innovation.