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Drone Complier is a software company that specializes in drone compliance management solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, the company offers a comprehensive application designed to streamline various aspects of drone operations. Its features include airspace mapping, job and flight planning, risk management, invoicing, payments, fleet management, safety management, and logbooks. The software provides an enterprise-grade solution that enables users to manage their drone fleets efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulations set by civil aviation authorities in different countries. Drone Complier has been recognized for its contributions to the drone community, particularly through its collaboration with the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority, which selected its application to guide drone pilots on safe and legal flying practices. The company also partners with institutions like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, demonstrating the practical application of its software in real-world scenarios. With a focus on accessibility and administrative control, Drone Complier aims to enhance safety and compliance for drone operators globally.

Rigado Inc. is a manufacturer of Bluetooth low energy modules and a provider of edge-as-a-service infrastructure tailored for commercial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The company offers a range of products, including Bluetooth connectivity solutions, evaluation boards, and a firmware package for wireless functionality. Rigado's edge computing capabilities are designed to support applications such as asset tracking and smart buildings, featuring flexible wireless gateways and a containerized computing platform. Additionally, Rigado provides comprehensive product development services, including electrical design, RF and wireless engineering, software design, mechanical design, and industrial design. The company serves various sectors, including health and fitness, kiosks, payment systems, and military research. Founded in 2010 and based in Portland, Oregon, Rigado has established strategic partnerships with several industry leaders to enhance its offerings and facilitate large-scale IoT deployments.

Hemex Health, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing medical diagnostic devices aimed at populations at risk for malaria and sickle cell disease. Founded in 2016 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company offers innovative products such as the Magneto-Optical Device (MOD), which detects all strains of malaria in under a minute, and the HemeChip, designed to identify hemoglobin disorders. Additionally, Hemex Health provides the SMART solution for early detection of sickle cell disease and malaria through point-of-care testing, enabling healthcare professionals in both clinical and field settings to deliver rapid and affordable diagnostics. The company's portable devices allow physicians, small laboratories, and frontline healthcare workers to diagnose and treat these diseases more efficiently, thereby improving patient outcomes in underserved regions.

Founded in 2013, Lumen Learning is a Portland, Oregon-based company dedicated to improving educational outcomes by reducing textbook costs. It achieves this through the creation and distribution of affordable digital course materials using open educational resources (OER). Lumen's platform offers interactive learning content, online homework, and personalized feedback, supporting effective teaching practices and enhancing student learning.

Poached Jobs, Inc. is a staffing solutions provider specializing in the food and drink industry through its platform, Poachedjobs.com. Founded in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company connects hospitality workers with employers, offering a marketplace where job seekers can find both full-time and on-demand shift opportunities. The platform equips employers with tools to manage candidate resumes effectively, allowing them to rate, sort, filter, and make notes on applicants. This functionality helps businesses fill open positions quickly and efficiently, ultimately reducing turnover and associated costs. Poached Jobs serves a diverse range of customers across major cities, including Portland, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

Bigleaf Networks, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based optimization and redundancy services based in Beaverton, Oregon. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Bigleaf Networks LLC, the company specializes in enhancing internet and network connectivity for businesses. Its services are designed to improve reliability and performance for organizations that depend heavily on internet connectivity, thereby minimizing the risk of business disruptions. Bigleaf offers features such as seamless failover for applications, circuit-aware load balancing, and true Quality-of-Service, which allow businesses to fully leverage cloud and remote applications. By utilizing a plug-and-play router connected to cloud-based gateway clusters, Bigleaf enables comprehensive visibility and control over internet traffic flows, allowing companies to prioritize critical applications in real-time.

CloudEngage, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing geo-aware software tools designed to enhance interactions between businesses and their customers. The company offers a suite of engagement solutions, including video engagement tools, a personalized experience engine, live chat functionality, and AnswerDash, as well as the industry's first free customer data platform. CloudEngage's products are designed for quick installation and are compatible with existing websites, allowing global brands to leverage these intuitive tools effectively and affordably.

Founded in 2013, Lumen Learning is a Portland, Oregon-based company dedicated to improving educational outcomes by reducing textbook costs. It achieves this through the creation and distribution of affordable digital course materials using open educational resources (OER). Lumen's platform offers interactive learning content, online homework, and personalized feedback, supporting effective teaching practices and enhancing student learning.

Droplr Inc., established in Bend, Oregon in 2013 by Josh Bryant and Levi Nunnink, operates an online application specializing in simple yet efficient photo and text-sharing services. The platform facilitates fast file transfers and smooth captures, allowing users to customize screenshots, embed links and multimedia, annotate images, optimize retina shots, preview PDFs, and integrate workflows. Droplr caters to teams and professionals from various industries, including notable clients like Nike and Airbnb, aiming to enhance communication efficiency within organizations.

Droplr Inc., established in Bend, Oregon in 2013 by Josh Bryant and Levi Nunnink, operates an online application specializing in simple yet efficient photo and text-sharing services. The platform facilitates fast file transfers and smooth captures, allowing users to customize screenshots, embed links and multimedia, annotate images, optimize retina shots, preview PDFs, and integrate workflows. Droplr caters to teams and professionals from various industries, including notable clients like Nike and Airbnb, aiming to enhance communication efficiency within organizations.

GlobeSherpa is a Portland, Oregon-based software company specializing in mobile application development for transit agencies and parking management companies. We strive to be the most innovative provider of mobile software and services that enable our clients to improve operations and better serve their customers. Founded in 2010, we provide a secure technology platform for transit service operators interested in moving to open payments, open data, and mobile fare collection with minimal infrastructure investment. Our team is composed of seasoned software engineers, graphic and user experience designers, and project managers. We focus on application development for native and mobile web applications, as well as server side integration and development of enterprise applications for the transit industry. Using these skills, GlobeSherpa helps transit providers integrate their legacy fare and eFare collection efforts and information technology services with a usable, reliable, and beautiful mobile platform that riders will want and use.

Indow, based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in manufacturing interior window inserts that enhance energy efficiency and comfort for both residential and commercial buildings. Their innovative inserts are designed to block drafts completely, reduce noise by up to 70%, and offer significant savings on heating and cooling costs. Constructed from acrylic glazing and edged with a patented Compression Tube, these inserts install easily without the need for mounting brackets, making them a non-destructive and cost-effective solution for underperforming windows. Indow's product line includes seven grades tailored for various needs, such as comfort, noise reduction, and UV blocking. The company targets a substantial market, particularly focusing on owner-occupied homes built before 1950 and catering to a range of demographics. Indow's unique combination of ease of installation, effective performance, and aesthetic appeal positions it favorably against traditional window replacement options. Additionally, Indow is actively pursuing new product developments and strategies to streamline customer engagement and enhance market reach, further solidifying its competitive advantage in the window insulation sector.

AWS Elemental, founded in 2006 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of software-defined video solutions for multiscreen content delivery. The company specializes in software-based video processing that allows for the distribution and monetization of video over IP networks. AWS Elemental's solutions are designed to offer flexibility, scalability, and performance, enabling high-quality video to be transformed into new revenue streams through cloud-based and virtualized deployment models. Serving over 600 prominent media franchises globally, the company assists pay TV operators, content programmers, broadcasters, and enterprise clients in delivering video content seamlessly across various devices. AWS Elemental maintains a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China, Russia, India, and Brazil.

Cleverset was started by statistics expert Bruce D'Ambrosio, professor emeritus at Oregon State University. He got a grant from the National Science Foundation to track the behavior of satellites. He later hired CEO, Todd Humphrey, to help turn the project into a business.

ScaleOut Software, Inc. is a provider of distributed data grid software that specializes in scalable, in-memory storage solutions for various applications, including e-commerce, financial services, and high-performance computing. The company’s flagship products include StateServer, a distributed in-memory data grid for server farms, and StreamServer, which analyzes streaming data. Additionally, ScaleOut offers the ScaleOut Grid Computing Edition, which features an analytics engine for real-time business intelligence, and SessionServer, designed for ASP.NET session-state management across web farms. Founded in 2003 by Dr. William L. Bain, ScaleOut Software also provides tools for data replication, remote access, and real-time analytics through its Digital Twin Streaming Service. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with additional offices in Beaverton, Oregon. Its software solutions are utilized in diverse applications, such as web services, messaging servers, streaming media, and online gaming.