Joshua Aviv said he can't wait to get SparkCharge established in Buffalo, after winning the $1 million grand prize in the 43North competition on Wednesday.

In fact, Aviv, the founder and chief executive officer, said the company will be at a University at Buffalo job fair on Thursday, recruiting for talent.

"We're super excited to be here and we can't get wait to get to work," he said.

Syracuse-based SparkCharge makes portable charging stations for electric vehicles. Aviv pitched 43North's seven judges on the product's ability to recharge electric cars wherever necessary, instead of relying on a fixed charging station. The company is developing a relationship with the AAA to carry its units, to recharge vehicles that run out of power, he said.

Aviv projected his company would have about 90 employees by the end of 2019, and about 120 by the end of 2020.

SparkCharge was one of 10 finalists that reached the final round, competing for the $1 million grand prize.

"We came here with a full, blown-out plan for Buffalo," Aviv said. "I think that's what clinched it for us. We came here essentially Buffalo-centered and we said, this is why we want to make Buffalo great, and we revolved our pitch around that."