Stanford Graduate School of Business

Emperia is a London and New York-based company that specializes in creating and managing immersive virtual experiences for brands in various retail sectors. Its platform combines the accessibility of e-commerce with the impactful nature of physical shopping, enhancing customer engagement through personalization, data monitoring, and seamless omnichannel integration. Emperia's team comprises 3D environment engineers, technical artists, and experts from the fashion and art industries, enabling the company to produce engaging virtual reality experiences that prioritize artistic vision. Recognized as a pioneer in virtual reality, Emperia collaborates with high-profile clients such as Dior, Burberry, and Christie’s. The company has received accolades for its innovative approach, including recognition as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in Web3 and a Webby Award in 2023. Emperia is also a Patron of the British Fashion Council and has been honored as a promising startup in advertising and marketing technology.

We are a mission-driven company dedicated to providing next-generation medical optical imaging to clinics. With our technology, conditions can be viewed, interpreted, and treated directly at primary care - with greater accuracy and months earlier than ever before. Our hardware platform and world-class AI/ML software enable practitioners anywhere to work remotely with specialists to safely and quickly visualize areas of concern.

UBITS is an online learning platform for skilling employees in Latin America. Through education we empower every person and every organization in Latin America

Upswing International is a provider of an integrated student services platform designed to enhance student retention at colleges and universities. The company enables educational institutions to consolidate various support operations, including advising, counseling, and tutoring, into a cohesive virtual environment. This allows students to easily access assistance and connect with staff members. Upswing's platform also features a virtual assistant that communicates with students through SMS, delivering reminders and important information. Additionally, the platform offers a selection process for academic coaches, allowing students to choose based on criteria such as price, quality, and subject expertise. By streamlining these services, Upswing International enhances communication between students and staff while offering administrators comprehensive insights and reporting capabilities.