IVO Recognized as a Business Leader at Virginia’s “The Gauntlet”


After ten weeks of competition in Virginia’s largest business accelerator and pitch competition, The Gauntlet, IVO was recognized as a business leader. Over the course of the program, IVO CEO Richard Mansell prepared and presented the company’s vision and core technology—Capacitive Based Aerial Transmission (CBAT)—to seasoned business leaders and investors.


Proven Across Every Metric


Participants in The Gauntlet are rigorously evaluated on business strategy, marketing, product viability, team execution, and financial performance. Week after week, IVO excelled across every category, demonstrating both technical depth and commercial readiness.


CBAT drew significant attention for offering a clear glimpse into the future of wireless power. This top placement reflects the dedication and discipline of the IVO team—and marks the first of many public milestones still to come.