Audience members look on as Daniel Johnsen, Louisville, pitches his protein shake company, The Recovery Station, during the 5 Across startup pitch event at Velocity in Jeffersonville on Wednesday evening. Five local teams and individuals were given five minutes to pitch their ideas, products and services to a panel of judges in competition for a $500 grand prize. Zack Pennington of Louisville took home the prize for his company US Chia, which produces chia seeds for equine dietary use. Staff photo by Christopher Fryer