Meetup's mission is to revitalize the local community and help people around the world self-organize. Meetup believes that people can change their personal world, or the whole world, by organizing themselves into groups that are powerful enough to make a difference. Meetup was co-founded by CEO Scott Heiferman, CFO Brendan McGovern, and Matt Meeker, Entrepreneur [...]
Good.co
Start-up
shinryoku-admin 2017-04-09T11:27:13+00:00Good.Co is fixing hiring with user-driven analytics that measure culture-fit. The time and cost to hire today is the highest it’s ever been. 50% of new hires don't last more than 18 months due to culture misfit. While the Internet has solved sourcing problems, it has paralyzed hiring. Good.Co is taking a provocative, consumer-first approach [...]
Structured Polymers
Start-up
shinryoku-admin 2017-04-09T11:27:57+00:003D printing is on the verge of a revolution in production and manufacturing. Structured Polymers is a leading tech manufacturer that specializes in the production of polymer powders (the “ink”) used by almost all of the commercial and industrial 3D-Printers in the Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) process. This process was developed and patented at the [...]
Bloom Energy
Sustainability
shinryoku-admin 2013-10-08T00:54:17+00:00Bloom Energy is changing the way the world generates and consumes energy. Bloom's unique on-site power generation systems utilize an innovative new fuel cell technology with roots in NASA's Mars program. Derived from a common sand-like powder, and leveraging breakthrough advances in materials science, our technology is able to produce clean, reliable, affordable power,... practically [...]
Genome Compiler
Design, IT, Start-up
shinryoku-admin 2013-09-30T00:19:33+00:00Genome Compiler is an easy to use genetic design platform allowing researchers to manipulate and design everything from single genes to entire genomes. Biochemical engineers can now download a piece of software and, with a few simple clicks, assemble the DNA for new life forms through their laptops.
PopApp
Design, Mobile, Start-up
shinryoku-admin 2013-09-19T00:16:59+00:00PopApp (POP) transforms sketches to click-through prototypes in minutes. POP (Prototyping On Paper) is the app that lets developers turn paper sketches into app prototypes and is a member of AVOS’ Accelerator, the Internet company led by YouTube co-founders Chad Hurley and Steve Chen. POP gives anyone with an idea the ability to turn their [...]
OpenLabel
Big Data, Internet, Mobile
shinryoku-admin 2013-09-09T09:01:54+00:00The things we buy directly affect our health, happiness, and our quality of life. And all the money we spend has an enormous impact on the kind of world we live in. That's why people are demanding to know more about the things we are buying every day. Whether it's environmental or political information, health [...]
captureproof
Health, Internet, Mobile, Start-up
shinryoku-admin 2013-09-09T08:59:07+00:00captureproof eliminates the need for many of the time consuming and expensive face-to-face appointments between doctors and patients. The company has a patent pending, HIPAA-secure mobile solution allows doctors to receive, organize and analyze photos and video of patient conditions, enabling them to deliver better care at lower costs, and transform patients’ experience from “wait-and-see” [...]
7 Cups of Tea
Health, Internet, Start-up
shinryoku-admin 2013-08-29T13:09:12+00:007 Cups of Tea is an online emotional heath and well-being support service where people go when they need to talk to someone or need extra emotional support. They provide this emotional support through a network of trained Active Listeners who are standing by, ready to lend an ear when in need. Their listeners come [...]
MicroVentures
Finance, Start-up
shinryoku-admin 2013-08-29T12:56:35+00:00Founded in 2009, MicroVentures has built a platform that gives start-ups and existing small businesses access to early-stage capital investment or micro investments. MicroVentures is one of the financial industries first organizations which merges peer-to-peer lending with the venture capital industry. Startup companies apply to be listed and undergo due diligence. Accredited investors can then [...]