BOSTON— Jane Lo, founder of the AI-powered workplace messaging startup p!ng, has been named the winner of the 2025 TiE Women Boston Pitch Competition.
Seven teams competed in the competition, which was held at the E&Y offices in Boston.
Lo said that she on a mission to reimagine the coffee shop drive thru experience through robotics and AI. As the co-founder of p!ng, she added that “I’m building the future of on-the-go beverages—delivering high-quality, customized beverages with speed, convenience, personalization, and zero hassle.”
Lo will now represent the Boston chapter at the TiE Global Finals in India, competing on an international stage among the most promising women-led ventures from around the world.
Joining her at the top were:
First Runner-Up: Jamie Gong of CareHero, whose platform empowers family caregivers through AI tools, peer support, and expert guidance.
Second Runner-Up: Sophia Letcher of Entocellular – who presented a bold vision for sustainable food production using insect cell cultures for alternative protein.
