#StartupsEverywhere
Mitchell Winter
#StartupsEverywhere: Tulsa, Okla.

Edna Martinson is bringing high-quality practice and assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics to students everywhere. With over two million monthly active users, the eponymous Boddle characters are in the hearts and minds of students and teachers alike. We sat down with Edna to discuss content moderation, access to technology in the classroom, and policies impacting EdTech.

#StartupsEverywhere: Tulsa, Okla.
#StartupsEverywhere
Emma Peters
#StartupsEverywhere: New York, N.Y.

Chandler Malone, the founder of Path, witnessed the stark contrast in opportunities based on socioeconomic status growing up, which fueled his passion for making education more accessible. As the co-founder and CEO of Path, he is focused on using AI to create scalable, personalized learning tools that bridge these gaps. We sat down with him to discuss his journey, the role of AI in education, and his vision for the future of learning.

#StartupsEverywhere: New York, N.Y.
#StartupsEverywhere
Emma Peters
#StartupsEverywhere: Charlotte, N.C.

From her lived experience, Gloria Folaron identified a significant gap in support for neurodivergent individuals in the workplace, particularly in project management. She co-founded Leantime, where she is developing accessible work management solutions that promote motivation, connection, and engagement for all employees. We sat down with her to discuss open-source models, navigating the grant system, and more.

#StartupsEverywhere: Charlotte, N.C.
Blog, @Engine, Access to Capital, Tax & Finance, Talent
Guest User
Opportunity Zones are expiring and startups ...

2025 will be a pivotal year for startups and tax policy, and one instrumental program that has been crucial to the success of the company I co-founded, Event Vesta Inc, is at risk of sunsetting.

Opportunity Zones are expiring and startups need Congress to act
Blog, @Engine, AI, Future Tech
The Engine Team
AI Essentials: The role of data and where it ...

Data is a fundamental resource that powers all AI systems. There are different types of data that are utilized for different functions in AI development, and varying sources of that data.

AI Essentials: The role of data and where it comes from

#StartupsEverywhere

#StartupsEverywhere: Indianapolis, Ind.

#StartupsEverywhere: Indianapolis, Ind.

MITO Materials Solutions founding team believes improvements to materials can ultimately improve quality of life. The company is creating additives that improve the durability and toughness of legacy industrial materials, giving manufacturers the ability to make lighter and stronger products. We talked to Co-Founder and CEO Haley Marie Keith about her journey from the university to entrepreneurship pipeline, inequities and challenges facing women founders, and the pros and cons of working with government programs.

#StartupsEverywhere: Portland, Ore.

#StartupsEverywhere: Portland, Ore.

Based on past experiences in the workplace, Greg Gasperin created Merify to enable talent managers to equitably identify and reward top performers for valuable work. The platform also serves as a tool for employees to quantify and track their performance data. We spoke with him about the need for trust and accuracy in the workplace, Merify’s extensive use of independent contractors, and a much needed social safety net for startup founders. 

#StartupsEverywhere: Pittsburgh, Pa.

#StartupsEverywhere: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Ellie Gordon is a serial entrepreneur whose passion for improving people’s lives through technology led her to Behaivior. Leveraging AI-based technologies, Behaivior seeks to save lives through the use of wearable technology for crisis aversion. We had the opportunity to have Ellie walk us through her story, aspirations for Behaivior, and the policy landscape she faces.

#StartupsEverywhere: Frederiksted, V.I.

#StartupsEverywhere: Frederiksted, V.I.

Tarik McMillan and Tamara Mohammed founded Greater Changes with the goal of making mental health services accessible for people, no matter their background. We spoke with them about the sometimes challenging process of developing a telehealth platform, ‘Change’, their experiences fighting stigma and operating out of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and their goals for 2024.

#StartupsEverywhere: San Francisco, Calif.

#StartupsEverywhere: San Francisco, Calif.

For Margot Lee Schmorak, Hostfully and VC Backed Moms are the results of her years navigating the tech industry as a woman, mother, and mission-driven professional. While Hostfully promises a better property management experience, VC Backed Moms is the ultimate online community for founders in all stages of motherhood. We spoke with her about rental property management, increased STEM education, and the ways in which policymakers can support motherhood in entrepreneurship.

#StartupsEverywhere: San Juan, P.R.

#StartupsEverywhere: San Juan, P.R.

PilotoMail is ushering in a new age for mailroom automation and virtual mailboxes. While she is focused on growing her business and navigating the US Postal System, Founder and CEO Sofia Stolberg is also on a deeply personal mission to strengthen the Puerto Rican ecosystem. We heard from her about challenges and successes in the Puerto Rican startup ecosystem, regulatory changes that impact her company, and her goals for the future. 

#StartupsEverywhere: Bronx, N.Y.

#StartupsEverywhere: Bronx, N.Y.

MetaBronx is the leading startup accelerator in NYC for underrepresented founders – including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ who are inventing technology-based solutions to large-scale problems. It places youth from underrepresented communities in an innovation environment where they learn all the skills to succeed in the 21st century. We spoke with co-founder Alejandra Molina about the current challenges underrepresented founders face in raising capital, the important role of accelerators and incubators in the startup ecosystem, and how the US can create a welcoming environment for immigrant entrepreneurs. 

#StartupsEverywhere: Chicago, Ill.

#StartupsEverywhere: Chicago, Ill.

HAAS Alert connects first responders, towing and recovery fleets, and roadway workers with vehicles and motorists through real-time digital alerts on its Safety Cloud® platform to prevent collisions and enhance road safety for everyone. We talked to Founder and CEO Cory Hohs about interconnected transportation, the technology that fuels it, and the future of roadway safety.

#StartupsEverywhere: Santa Fe, N.M.

#StartupsEverywhere: Santa Fe, N.M.

Skoden Ventures is a VC firm that backs startups led by Indigenous, Black, brown, and women founders, aiming to foster a more equitable and creative economy. In our conversation with founding partner Kelly Holmes, we explored the challenges she encountered while building her company and her aspirations to ease the path for the next generation of underrepresented founders.

#StartupsEverywhere: Vienna, Va.

#StartupsEverywhere: Vienna, Va.

Fully mobile-enabled and web-based software solution Aravenda provides consignment stores, pawn shops, estate sales, online sellers, and more with cost effective white label resale & reallocation solutions. We spoke with its Founder and CEO, Carolyn Thompson, about her journey starting and operating multiple companies, tax issues related to reselling, and what it would mean for her business if she had to proactively screen product listings.

#StartupsEverywhere: Los Angeles, Calif.

#StartupsEverywhere: Los Angeles, Calif.

Hulah is a dating app that empowers women to take control of their dating lives and date only better guys. On Hulah, any woman (in a relationship or single) can join and become a ‘ringleader,’ endorsing guys for other single women to date. In our conversation with Founder and CEO Heather Hopkins, we explored the current challenges surrounding content moderation, intermediary liability, and issues faced by female entrepreneurs.

#StartupsEverywhere: Austin, Texas

#StartupsEverywhere: Austin, Texas

Bodhi is devoted to enhancing the connection between individuals and the energy that powers their lives. Their software platform empowers solar companies to effortlessly deliver exceptional customer experiences. Bodhi automates communication, tailoring the homeowners’ experience, allowing installers to concentrate on project execution, boosting sales, and catalyzing community transformation through energy. In our conversation with Co-Founder and CEO Scott Nguyễn, we explored the current challenges surrounding green tech, the pivotal role of workforce development, and the impact of diverse laws governing privacy, both in the U.S. and internationally.

#StartupsEverywhere: Milwaukee, Wis.

#StartupsEverywhere: Milwaukee, Wis.

The Way offers a fresh start to people impacted by the justice system by connecting them with employers through an unbiased selection process. We heard from Co-Founder and CEO Eli Rivera on how his background and young adult life prepared him to serve in this space, the ways that policymakers can prevent recidivism and encourage entrepreneurship among justice-impacted individuals, and how his business has been impacted by a patchwork of varying state privacy laws.

#StartupsEverywhere: San Francisco, Calif.

#StartupsEverywhere: San Francisco, Calif.

Prism is a trailblazer for LGBTQAI+ innovators under the leadership of Renée Rosillo, a trans woman, community leader, and founder. Renée's journey from UN engagements to entrepreneurial pursuits has converged into Prism, a pioneering platform that is weaving connective tissue between queer founders, funders and operators the voices of LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs. With a resolute commitment to authenticity and inclusivity, Prism creates safe spaces that empower queer founders to thrive. We spoke to Renée about her experiences building startups and navigating the ecosystem as a queer founder, how she believes policymakers can open up investment for all founders, and her goals for Prism for the future.

 

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