LISNR

LISNR, Cincinnati, is a high frequency, inaudible smart tone technology; a new communication standard that sends data over audio. It is a digital sound file that turns any speaker or piece of media into a beacon, working seamlessly across physical and digital spaces more effectively than all current solutions in the marketplace, most notably Bluetooth and traditional ACR. Lisnr’s present business model targets content creators and brands, providing them a distribution platform for mobile that delivers unparalleled second screen experiences and proximity based messaging via the smart tones’ identification and triggering capabilities. LISNR aims to eventually be a technology standard for user authentication, peer-to-peer communication, and secure data transfer for connected devices in the evolving Internet of things.

Bedrock Analytics

Bedrock Analytics, Oakland, is a cloud-based data visualization software platform that provides salespeople & marketers in the consumer products industry with data-driven narratives to outsmart their competitors. The software ingests massive raw data sets and outputs actionable selling stories that are relevant to CPG industry customers. Bedrock has reduced a manual 2-week process down to seconds. Their clients have generated millions from executing on Bedrock’s insights.

BearTek Solutions

BearTek Solutions, Dallas, TX. BearTek® patented remote technology can be embedded into any type of glove transforming it from simple protective equipment into wearable technology. Gloves “Powered by BearTek” have a wireless control module that is activated with a simple click of the thumb to the appropriate finger touch point. This gives the user convenient, safe, and accurate control of their wireless devices. BearTek has already been launched in the consumer market to control iPhone®/Android® music and phone functions, as well as GoPro® camera functions. New development partners include makers of communication devices, night vision scopes, and $100,000 pieces of capital equipment in the commercial and military markets.

Susty Party

Susty Party, Brooklyn, creates disposable tableware that is compostable yet colorful, highly-functional, party-ready, and responsibly made in partnership with non-profit factories that employ and empower the visually impaired community.

Maker's Row

Maker’s Row, Brooklyn, is an online B2B marketplace that connects brands with over 65,000 small businesses looking to manufacture within the United States. Launched in late 2012, the Maker’s Row community connects over 6,000 of the best American manufacturers with business owners, ranging from first-time entrepreneurs to large brands. The ultimate goal of Maker’s Row is to be the leading force in pushing “Made in America” worldwide.