Techstars has established itself as one of the most successful technology incubators in the world. In New York City alone, it has helped breathe life into the likes of Bluecore, Plated and ClassPass — all now leaders in their respective fields.
By connecting small-scale companies and their bright ideas with mentors, venture capitalists and tech leadership, Techstars has helped transform a fresh batch of 12 companies from seedlings into fully-fleshed out concepts.
Join Built In NYC as we take a look at Techstars latest class. Pay attention, because some day these names could be the biggest in tech.
The Clear Cut
Founder: Olivia Landau, CEO
Mission: To bring concierge-level customer service to couples looking for engagement rings, The Clear Cut aims to circumvent traditional retail with a direct-to-consumer model that maximizes value for customers.
TypingDNA
Founder: Raul Popa, CEO
Mission: Adding another layer of security to multi-factor authentication with software that is capable of recognizing how a user types, and making security choices based on this information.
One Step
Founder: Eva Hibnick, co-founder and CEO
Mission: To provide top-of-the-line software for rehabilitation centers and sober housing, allowing them to monitor and track patient progress and help cut down on the relapse rate.
Hiring For: Backend developer, SDR
Streamline Genomics
Founder: Josette-Renee Landry, CEO
Mission: To bring the power of DNA sequencing to clinicians around the world, allowing them to crunch terabytes of information and understand a patient’s specific diagnoses, even without data analysis experience.
Hiring For: Software engineer
Altru
Founders: Alykhan Rehmatullah, co-founder and CEO; Vincent Polidoro, co-founder and CTO
Mission: Offer companies a way to give candidates real, tangible insights into a company’s office and team culture through the use of organic, employee-generated video content. Reportedly, the company is in talks with numerous Fortune 500 companies, and has $2 million in opportunities coming into focus.
PathSpot
Founders: Christine Schindler, co-founder and CEO; Dutch Waanders, co-founder and CTO
Mission: Eliminate food-borne illness in the restaurant industry with a unique hardware and software that scans employees’ hands for contaminates. The device also helps restaurants remain competitive and avoid fines in the tens of thousands of dollars for health code violations.
Kyso
Founders: Eoin Murray, co-founder and CEO; Helena Domo, co-founder
Mission: To serve as a social sharing platform for data science studies. Kyso aims to create an accessible space for the technically minded and non-techies alike to upload and share the explosion of new data science we are currently experiencing.
Hiring For: Backend/API engineer
Rootine
Founders: Bianca Gfrei, co-founder; Daniel Wallerstorfer, Ph.D, co-founder
Mission: Personalize your vitamin regimen using genetic science to understand your body’s specific needs, ensuring that your routine is bringing you maximum health benefits.
Vertoe
Founders: Sid Khattri, co-founder and CEO; Neha Kesarwani, co-founder and CMO
Mission: Provide on-demand, short-term storage solutions for individuals on the go. Vertoe aims to bring low-cost, accessible storage for things like luggage, gym bags, strollers and more to local shops.
Hiring For: Business operations manager
Loom Network
Founders: Matthew Campbell, Luke Zhang and James Martin Duffy, co-founders
Mission: To provide a platform for the construction and scaling of Ethereum-based blockchain apps. Loom Network aims to unlock the true potential of blockchain-based tech by making it easy to understand and expand.
kpiReady
Founders: Ali Goldstein Norup and Dane Atkinson, co-founders
Mission: To help companies track and align metrics from day one. The company’s automated platform ensures that everyone from the tech team to investors will be on the same page every step of the way.
Hiring For: Engineer
Acculis
Founders: Darren Yee, co-founder and CEO; Nicholas Molinski, co-founder and CTO; Christopher Lysiuk, co-founder and COO; Ada Slusarczyk, co-founder and CIO
Mission: Reduce errors in large-scale construction projects with the use of 3D modeling software that helps identify errors and correct plans before they happen in real life.
