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Five to Nine offers a culture engagement solution aimed at enhancing workplace connectivity and inclusion. The company has developed an online employee engagement platform that focuses on the management and evaluation of both virtual and in-person internal programs. This platform integrates workflows and collects event analytics and feedback, allowing human resource teams to assess employee participation and sentiments effectively. By fostering communities of interest within organizations, Five to Nine helps promote a more inclusive workplace environment, enabling companies to improve the overall employee experience.

Spatially Health is a technology company focused on data enrichment and analytics helping healthcare organizations use spatial intelligence. It develops and delivers analysis, providing the analytics that drives population evaluations. The company models phenomenon to include, and go beyond, clinical and financial data and analysis. Hillit Meidar-Alfi established the Coral Gables, Florida-based company in 2019.

Haptic (WearWorks), a B2B SaaS company creating a universal language through touch. We have patented the haptic navigation technology, which made history. Haptic guided the first runner who is blind in the NYC Marathon with their HapticNav app. Haptic is redefining inclusive mobility. Our patented technology uses tactile communication to guide users through subtle vibrations, offering a seamless, screen-free, ears-free experience. This empowers all users—especially those with visual impairments—to navigate independently. Haptic is revolutionizing inclusive technology. Our patented HapticNav tool transforms how we navigate the world, offering a hands-free, eyes-free experience through the power of touch. It empowers thousands, especially those with visual impairments, to reclaim their independence and live screen-free.

Avertro is a cybersecurity software developer focused on helping organizations manage their cyber risks effectively. The company provides tools that enable strategic leaders to identify, track, and manage risks by transforming compliance data into actionable intelligence. By leveraging its platform, CyberHQ®, Avertro allows cybersecurity teams to simulate and model threat scenarios quickly, incorporating operational and organizational context. This capability enhances the organization's threat defense strategy, turning static compliance efforts into proactive security measures. Avertro aims to facilitate informed decision-making in cybersecurity, enabling clients to streamline and automate their risk management processes while adapting to emerging threats.

Hook Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity training company based in Greenville, South Carolina, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing services that educate employees on recognizing and responding to cyber threats, particularly through phishing simulations and social engineering testing. Its innovative training platform employs techniques such as humor, repetition, and insights from neuroscience to enhance learning and retention. Hook Security aims to empower organizations by helping them implement effective policies for email security and offering on-demand training that includes detailed reporting and integration with existing cybersecurity systems. By focusing on the concept of Psychological Security, the company seeks to elevate the standard of information security across various business enterprises.