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Culture Care Collective is a health support program that integrates community health workers and supportive technology into hospital-based care.

Mavity is a platform that connects over 7,500 creative professionals with various opportunities in the music and entertainment sectors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company utilizes a skill-quantification method to form effective, on-demand teams. Mavity addresses the evolving needs of the creative workforce, particularly in response to the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. By providing digital tools, Mavity aims to re-activate economies and combat unemployment within the creative industries, fostering collaboration and enabling professionals to showcase their talents effectively.

ChurchSpace is a platform established in 2019 that offers flexible rental options for commercial spaces, specifically targeting underutilized church properties. Founded by Day Edwards, the company aims to alleviate financial pressures on churches by converting their unused real estate into venues for events, meetings, and commercial kitchen operations. This innovative approach allows both businesses and individuals to access affordable local church spaces for various occasions, thereby generating additional revenue for the churches while providing cost-effective solutions for renters.

Developer of a personalizable social space component intended to build personal cloud computing tools. The company's tools ensure data ownership and interoperability for netizens looking to improve participatory representation, enabling teams, communities, and site owners to build personalized community platforms.

Mavity is a platform that connects over 7,500 creative professionals with various opportunities in the music and entertainment sectors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company utilizes a skill-quantification method to form effective, on-demand teams. Mavity addresses the evolving needs of the creative workforce, particularly in response to the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. By providing digital tools, Mavity aims to re-activate economies and combat unemployment within the creative industries, fostering collaboration and enabling professionals to showcase their talents effectively.

iQ3Connect operates a virtual reality collaboration and training platform that enables enterprises to develop and implement product training solutions efficiently. The platform integrates virtual reality with web conferencing, allowing teams to participate in real-time meetings and reducing the need for physical prototypes. Users can validate design decisions on virtual prototypes and conduct on-demand training, fostering an environment for spontaneous learning about products. This approach supports the creation and deployment of immersive and interactive 3D content accessible on various devices, including VR, AR, PCs, and mobile devices, making it a scalable and cost-effective solution for enterprise needs.

WeCo innovation consists of treating on-site via a biological process and an electrochemical reactor killing the bacteria and clarifying the wastewater, producing recycled clean water for flushing. This international patented innovation is the first worldwide to treat and recycle on-site and off-grid black water within 2 hours. WeCo public toilets consume only 350 L of water per year, considering 100 daily users, versus 156,000 L of water per year for standard public toilets.

Cat in a Flat is a cat-loving, cat-sitting community that connects cat owners with trusted and insured cat sitters in their neighbourhood. Its mission is to help cats stay in the comforts of their own home while the owner is away. No more stress, no more catteries, no more guilt. Cat in a Flat is a start-up in the sharing economy using geo location search, notification system, online booking calendar and mobile payment. Each sitter can set their own rate and has their own well designed web page as part of our system - like a digital business card. Cat owners can review, rate and share the best sitters and build long-lasting cat-loving relationships. Cat sitters undergo all the checks and are required to write a full, personal profile.

WorkingWell is a research-based, feasibility-tested mobile app to help people with mental illness succeed at and sustain employment. WW users set and achieve goals, establish routines, learn to get along with others and develop coping skills contributing to workplace success and tenure. WW fills the gap between what we know about mental illness and employment and what we do about it, to enhance individual outcomes and reduce employer/employee assistance, a state agency, and provider costs.

Momlancers is a company that focuses on connecting talented mothers with organizations seeking project-based talent. It operates a software platform that facilitates hiring solutions in various fields, including consultancy, human resources, marketing, coaching, and freelance work. The platform allows companies to find suitable candidates for specific projects in areas such as landing pages, drafting, design, web applications, and production. By targeting professional moms, Momlancers aims to promote both professional and personal satisfaction for its users while helping organizations fulfill their staffing needs.

Chronically Capable is a recruitment platform dedicated to addressing the high unemployment rates among disabled and chronically ill individuals in the United States. With disability unemployment being double that of non-disabled individuals, the platform connects job seekers with chronic and invisible illnesses to employers who offer flexible job opportunities that accommodate their medical needs. By allowing users to voluntarily disclose their health conditions, work history, and job preferences, Chronically Capable facilitates meaningful employment matches. The platform also assists employers in meeting the requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, promoting workforce diversity. Ultimately, Chronically Capable aspires to be a leading authority on chronic illness in the workplace, collaborating with businesses and government entities to standardize reasonable accommodations and reduce unemployment rates for these individuals.

Ompractice is a live, interactive online platform that specializes in yoga and mindfulness practices. Utilizing a unique two-way video approach, it creates an authentic studio experience for students and teachers, regardless of their location. The platform aims to remove barriers related to cost, geography, time, and inclusivity, making wellness practices accessible to a broader audience. It serves both B2B and government customers, allowing them to provide scalable wellness services to their members, customers, and employees. Recognized by industry leaders such as Yoga Journal, Ompractice is designed to facilitate meaningful outcomes in yoga and meditation for users across the United States.

Worklife Sarl, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in employee benefits management through an integrated card and application system. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including restaurant vouchers, mobility tickets, digitized CESU, support for parents and caregivers, as well as initiatives for wellness and sports activities. By centralizing various employee benefits into a single platform, Worklife aims to enhance HR policies and improve communication between companies and their employees. This approach allows organizations to manage and finance employee benefits efficiently, fostering a more engaged workforce.

Developer of collaborative learning platform designed to connect, create, and manage project-based courses. The company's platform features centralized communication, a document sharing, and storage tool, a video calling system, webinars, and other related features that aid instructors in managing collaborative programs and activities in one place, enabling university instructors and administrators to connect with students in different countries as well as create shared lessons and activities.

Developer of cloud software designed to help managers capture values and solve problems through managing collaborations. The company's software aids in diagnosing collaborative breakdowns, pinpointing spots with uncaptured collective value, and provides recommendations to build effective and productive teams, enabling managers to understand the unique contribution each individual makes and the collaboration flow that determines how a team functions.

WriterDuet is a cloud-based screenwriting software that facilitates collaboration among writers, actors, directors, game developers, and production staff. The platform offers features such as automatic script formatting, auto-saving, and backing up of scripts, ensuring that users can work both online and offline with ease. It allows for seamless collaboration by providing tools for structured outlines, revision tracking, and multimedia integration. By consolidating an infinite stream of drafts in one place, WriterDuet enhances the writing process, making it efficient for teams to develop and refine their scripts.

Dock Health is a Boston-based company that provides a HIPAA-compliant task management and collaboration platform specifically designed for the healthcare sector. Founded in 2016, Dock Health aims to address critical workflow challenges and inefficiencies faced by clinicians and their teams. By facilitating better communication and collaboration through a user-friendly and secure system, Dock Health strives to enhance patient care and ensure that essential tasks are completed effectively. The platform is suitable for healthcare teams of various sizes and specialties, empowering both clinical and administrative staff to work more efficiently within their organizations.

Ompractice is a live, interactive online platform that specializes in yoga and mindfulness practices. Utilizing a unique two-way video approach, it creates an authentic studio experience for students and teachers, regardless of their location. The platform aims to remove barriers related to cost, geography, time, and inclusivity, making wellness practices accessible to a broader audience. It serves both B2B and government customers, allowing them to provide scalable wellness services to their members, customers, and employees. Recognized by industry leaders such as Yoga Journal, Ompractice is designed to facilitate meaningful outcomes in yoga and meditation for users across the United States.

Dock Health is a Boston-based company that provides a HIPAA-compliant task management and collaboration platform specifically designed for the healthcare sector. Founded in 2016, Dock Health aims to address critical workflow challenges and inefficiencies faced by clinicians and their teams. By facilitating better communication and collaboration through a user-friendly and secure system, Dock Health strives to enhance patient care and ensure that essential tasks are completed effectively. The platform is suitable for healthcare teams of various sizes and specialties, empowering both clinical and administrative staff to work more efficiently within their organizations.

WorkingWell is a research-based, feasibility-tested mobile app to help people with mental illness succeed at and sustain employment. WW users set and achieve goals, establish routines, learn to get along with others and develop coping skills contributing to workplace success and tenure. WW fills the gap between what we know about mental illness and employment and what we do about it, to enhance individual outcomes and reduce employer/employee assistance, a state agency, and provider costs.

Legably provides flexible, on-demand staffing for attorneys looking for short-term help with legal projects and client needs. Legably allows solo practitioner lawyers and small law firms to handle larger client and specialty projects by posting projects on the platform and soliciting assistance from other attorneys. Legably provides vetted attorneys who fit the profile being requested, formally hires the attorneys, and handles payroll and other administrative tasks so that they lawyers don't have to.

GotSpot is an online marketplace that facilitates short-term rentals of commercial spaces, resembling the concept of Airbnb but tailored for various types of business environments. The platform connects local businesses with underutilized spaces, allowing entrepreneurs to rent facilities such as kitchens, galleries, studios, warehouses, workshops, bars, and restaurants for brief periods. This arrangement not only enables entrepreneurs to seize new opportunities but also provides local businesses with an additional revenue stream. By fostering these transactions, GotSpot aims to enhance the local economy and promote community resilience.

Operator of an interior design company intended to provide fabrication and design services. The company creates custom and customizable furniture for commercial interiors, providing clients with impressive interior elements like branding walls and custom furniture tailored to their unique vision and brand.

Wimet SAS operates an online platform that facilitates the rental of various spaces for meetings, events, and productions. Founded in 2017 and based in Vicente López, Argentina, the platform caters to diverse needs, allowing users to discover and book spaces for workshops, courses, celebrations, audiovisual productions, and retail activities like exhibitions and pop-up stores. In addition to space rentals, Wimet offers support services to hosts, enabling them to publish their available spaces and manage bookings efficiently. The platform aims to connect clients with unique and underutilized venues, providing an effective solution for both space seekers and providers.

LikeU operates an online portal which offers staffing service that connects corporate clients to part-time telecommuters. It also offers online training, skills certifications, and well-paid salaries through part-time telecommuting jobs. It caters to women and persons with disabilities, and business process outsourcing industry. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Antioquia, Colombia with an additional office in Mexico City, Mexico.

SipScene is a social community that allows users to create their own events and sell tickets through a platform. SipScene offers an instant community to have real conversations in an inviting space where everyone is owning the purpose of finding their people. It makes it easy and fun to meet new people with similar interests and make amazing memories. SipScene was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Developer of an online culturally relevant wellness community designed to promote corporate wellness. The company's products foster community in modern workplaces that are increasingly remote and diverse utilizing a calculated hybrid live digital workshops, analytics on employee engagement, tailored on-demand courses community and includes a digital platform to host moderated peer groups as well as culturally sensitive provider matching and virtual guided meditations, enabling clients to navigate the complexities of being human while improving employee satisfaction.

Uplift is a B2B platform to help companies advance working moms through data, coaching and an app with bite-sized activities.

CONBODY is a fitness company based in New York that offers unique workout programs inspired by prison training techniques. Founded by Coss Marte, who transformed his life after incarceration, CONBODY provides both in-studio and online fitness classes led by formerly incarcerated instructors. The workouts emphasize bodyweight exercises and focus on high-intensity interval training, strength training, and metabolic conditioning, aiming to deliver an effective fitness experience without the need for equipment. In addition to fitness programs, CONBODY also sells a range of apparel and accessories for men and women through its online platform. The company's mission extends beyond fitness, as it seeks to promote prison reform and create opportunities for individuals who have been incarcerated by bridging the gap between different communities.

SheChef is a national professional networking & development organization for women chefs of color and our allies.

We balance the power in the accommodation industry by connecting accommodation providers worldwide and using their collective power to resolve issues they are facing. WhosYourGuest (WYG) platform allows accommodation providers to review their guests, positively or negatively. By searching our database ho(s)tels can check out the guest before they check in helping them prevent problems before they occur. This can save hotels millions of dollars in prevented damages and losses to their establishment and reputation while at the same time betters the stay quality and safety of their other guests.

Welnys operates a marketplace that connects corporations with vetted health and wellness professionals, facilitating access to a variety of services such as yoga, massage, fitness, and nutrition workshops. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company aims to simplify the process for businesses looking to enhance employee wellness by providing a platform where they can discover, book, and manage wellness classes and services. Welnys also offers analytic tools that allow employers to track and assess the effectiveness of their wellness programs, thereby reducing the complexity and overhead associated with implementing such initiatives. Through its comprehensive network of wellness vendors, Welnys supports organizations in promoting healthier workplace environments.

Oxygen at Work is a company focused on enhancing air quality in office environments by utilizing a customized approach to indoor greening. Recognizing that high healthcare costs are often linked to employee absences caused by poor indoor air quality, the company employs data analytics and machine learning to identify specific air quality issues. By integrating suitable plants into office spaces, Oxygen at Work raises oxygen levels, reduces carbon dioxide, and minimizes volatile organic compounds, while also ensuring optimal humidity. This tailored solution not only fosters healthier and more productive employees but also contributes to lower energy costs and a more sustainable environment.

Operator of a community motorcycle workshop designed to let biking enthusiasts learn and apply motorcycling skills. The company's services specialize in offering a range of different membership programs that let bikers learn new techniques of bike riding, acquire motorcycle troubleshooting skills, and learn how to repair among others, enabling motorcycle owners to connect with biking experts and improve knowledge about bikes, automotive tools, and related mechanical stuff.

Glicq is an intelligent collaboration platform that aims to simplify and streamline real estate transactions. It addresses the common challenges of using unfamiliar applications by providing users with secure access to frequently used features of popular tools within a familiar environment, specifically email. By facilitating instant sharing of contracts and documents, Glicq fosters transparent communication among real estate agents, deal makers, developers, and managers. The platform enhances collaboration through automated workflows, thereby reducing errors and improving efficiency in the transaction process. This approach not only encourages contributions from team members but also ensures timely updates, ultimately making electronic collaboration smoother and more effective.

CozyKin, Inc. offers nanny services tailored for new or expecting parents, focusing on providing high-quality childcare. Founded in 2016, the company operates from Allston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York City. CozyKin employs a unique model by connecting families with Montessori-trained nannies, enabling caregivers to attend to 2-3 infants at a time in the families' homes. This service addresses the challenges faced by millennial families, who often struggle to find suitable childcare due to a shortage of options and a desire for developmentally appropriate care. By leveraging modern technology, CozyKin facilitates a two-sided marketplace that matches families based on location, schedule, and preferences while offering continuous customer support. In 2020, CozyKin was acquired by Higher Ground Education, further strengthening its position in the childcare industry.

WorkAround is the accurate, scalable solution for adding human input to your data using an untapped workforce of domain experts. WorkAround's platform enables simple, quick annotation of data. Anything from classifying expenses into tax codes, annotating breast tissue to identify regions of interest, to identifying drug combinations from clinical trial reports. We have the domain experts and a platform to facilitate a simple, secure processing of customer data and annotations. Companies that using WorkAround services not only save time and get quality service, but are also contributing to a more socially just and productive world where talent knows no boundaries, opportunity doesn’t ask for status, and work is rewarded with fair pay.

Carengo is a peer-to-peer carsharing service that connects car owners with individuals seeking to rent vehicles for short periods. Through its digital platform, Carengo offers users a straightforward and efficient way to find and reserve cars that meet their needs. The service emphasizes affordability, allowing renters to access a wide selection of vehicles at competitive prices. By concentrating its offerings in specific areas, Carengo aims to simplify the car rental process while providing a diverse range of options for customers.

Frank is a personal online career coaching platform that assists disadvantaged students in navigating the job search process. It provides real-time, personalized guidance to undergraduates seeking internships and employment, differentiating itself from traditional career offices and forums by offering on-demand support without judgment. In addition to helping students, Frank has developed a career development application aimed at employees and managers. This application provides tailored coaching on various aspects of career growth, including work tips, leadership skill enhancement, and answers to job-related inquiries, thereby enabling individuals and organizations to improve their professional lives and alleviate workplace anxieties.

The platform empowers companies to build a purpose-driven culture and engage employees to make an impact, one act at a time. We enable experiences that bring out the human side of work, so that companies and their employees can do good and measure their actions every day. By volunteering, giving, or taking simple actions such as biking to work, saving energy, or committing to a healthier lifestyle, your employees are able to participate in your organisation’s efforts to activate your purpose.

Humans pick each other's brain in a chaotic and unstructured way. Putting human communication on-line does not help much, as communicating via emails, social media, and forums scales badly and stays unstructured. They propose Mindools (Doodle for ideas): a new way for a group to collect and rate contributions in a structured way. Their customers use Mindools for strategic reviews and virtual workshops but also polling and finding a common date. Their biggest Mindool have 100+ users.

Face-to-face workshops for pregnant women, babies, children and adults.

Nesterly is a trusted service for intergenerational homesharing that makes it easy for households to share an extra room. Nesterly is a digital marketplace that helps older homeowners rent their spare rooms to young people in exchange for help around the house. Housemates can exchange basic help like grocery shopping, dog walking, and tech support for lower rent.

WavePost, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in video collaboration and file sharing, primarily catering to video producers. Founded in 2015 and based in the United States, WavePost offers a platform that facilitates the seamless upload and sharing of videos in customized presentations. The platform allows filmmakers to receive timecoded feedback from clients and manage user rights, ensuring secure and efficient collaboration. As a subsidiary of Evolphin Software Inc., WavePost combines features such as video hosting, file transfer, and client interaction, making it easier for users to protect, review, and distribute sensitive video content.

RePark Social Parking is a mobile application-based service that enables private parking space owners to rent their spaces by the hour. It was launched in 2014 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Oomf, Inc. is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company established in 2015, specializing in the design and development of a cloud-based software platform that facilitates the sharing economy. The platform allows users to locate and temporarily use shareable devices, primarily focusing on portable chargers for smartphones and laptops. Oomf partners with manufacturers to integrate their products into its system, making them accessible for short-term use at low or no cost to consumers. The company primarily operates on collegiate campuses but plans to expand into other markets and explore additional shareable product integrations. Their application offers features such as theft prevention, managed support, and usage statistics, ensuring that users remain charged and connected. Oomf envisions a future where any shareable item can be accessed through its platform.

Y2Y Harvard Square, a student-run overnight shelter, employs a youth-to-youth model to provide a safe and affirming environment for young adults experiencing homelessness. Y2Y guests will have opportunities to collaborate with service providers, other youth experiencing homelessness, and student volunteers to create sustainable pathways out of homelessness and develop skills for long-term success. Y2Y provides opportunities for both guests and volunteers to become the next generation’s leading advocates for youth-driven solutions to homelessness.

Sleepbox, Inc. specializes in designing and developing modular hotel pods that provide compact sleeping solutions in various locations such as airports, offices, and hospitals. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including the InnerSpace module and single and double Sleepbox units. These innovative, technology-driven micro-hotels enable partners to easily set up accommodations in high-traffic areas, catering to travelers seeking privacy and comfort for short or extended stays. Sleepbox aims to make restful experiences accessible and affordable for individuals on the go, enhancing the convenience of travel.

CozyKin, Inc. offers nanny services tailored for new or expecting parents, focusing on providing high-quality childcare. Founded in 2016, the company operates from Allston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York City. CozyKin employs a unique model by connecting families with Montessori-trained nannies, enabling caregivers to attend to 2-3 infants at a time in the families' homes. This service addresses the challenges faced by millennial families, who often struggle to find suitable childcare due to a shortage of options and a desire for developmentally appropriate care. By leveraging modern technology, CozyKin facilitates a two-sided marketplace that matches families based on location, schedule, and preferences while offering continuous customer support. In 2020, CozyKin was acquired by Higher Ground Education, further strengthening its position in the childcare industry.

Werk is the first and only people analytics software that helps companies improve their flexibility performance through data. Through a proprietary assessment methodology and analytics dashboard, Werk delivers the insights companies need to understand current flexibility baseline and gaps, the highest ROI flex investments to close those gaps, and the impact of flexibility on their most important business metrics. Learn more at Werk.co

Clustermarket LTD. operates an online platform that facilitates resource sharing for life scientists, enabling them to list, discover, and book lab space, equipment, software, and expertise within their institutions or research clusters. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the platform serves a diverse clientele, including small startups, spin-outs, and established universities. Clustermarket's services allow users to rent resources to external parties and share them internally, streamlining the daily operations of lab managers. By making research and development in the life sciences more affordable and efficient, Clustermarket aims to enhance the potential for innovative breakthroughs in the field.

Qualy develops an enterprise cloud platform that improves employee wellness. Through an intelligent wellness cloud engine and employee-facing apps that create quality time, manage time effectively, and empower employee interest-based groups, Qualy helps companies increase employee loyalty and reduce burnout, attrition, and related costs. Founded by seasoned co-founders with both enterprise and startup experience, Qualy was recently acclaimed as one of “5 Inspiring Israeli Startups” by Geektime. Qualy helps today’s professionals achieve better work-life fit and improves employee wellness at large enterprises.

Storemates is a brand new concept in self storage. They help you to find accessible storage space in other people’s homes who have unused space. This allows storage seekers to save huge amounts of money compared to paying for expensive commercial self storage. They also help those with a bit of additional space earn a little extra money by putting their unused space to good use.

Zero Hour is helps restaurant owners find workforce in less than 5 seconds.

Includeed is a consultancy and innovative solution provider focused on diversity and inclusion, particularly regarding gender issues. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Les Acacias, Switzerland, the company operates a platform that allows employees, job seekers, and customers to share experiences, ask questions, and suggest solutions related to diversity and equal opportunities. With programs implemented in Geneva, Zurich, Paris, and Lyon, Includeed aims to foster inclusive business environments by facilitating open dialogue and encouraging transparency among companies regarding their diversity practices.

Koru Kids Ltd. is a childcare service provider based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in nanny sharing arrangements. Founded in 2016, the company connects families who have a full-time nanny with those seeking part-time childcare, primarily in Greater London. Koru Kids aims to improve childcare options by facilitating these shared arrangements, which can reduce costs for families while providing flexible care solutions. The team behind Koru Kids possesses backgrounds in childcare, healthcare, and technology startups, indicating a diverse expertise in addressing the needs of modern families. The company is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office and is affiliated with the Financial Conduct Authority's Innovation Hub.

Clustermarket LTD. operates an online platform that facilitates resource sharing for life scientists, enabling them to list, discover, and book lab space, equipment, software, and expertise within their institutions or research clusters. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the platform serves a diverse clientele, including small startups, spin-outs, and established universities. Clustermarket's services allow users to rent resources to external parties and share them internally, streamlining the daily operations of lab managers. By making research and development in the life sciences more affordable and efficient, Clustermarket aims to enhance the potential for innovative breakthroughs in the field.

Book Box will find the perfect bookmate for every human on Earth.

Cyclops.io is a team of serial entrepreneurs with backgrounds from Cisco, Nuance, Bessemer Venture Partners, MIT, Caltech and Harvard. They have an extensive background in online video and collaboration, machine vision and deep learning. Their mission is to replicate the feeling and collaborative richness of being in the same room. It could be used internally by distributed teams or by sales or customer service with customers or partners. Everything should be as simple as a click. They are constantly looking for ways to improve your experience. Stay tuned for new and exciting features.

Spaces to Go operates an online marketplace designed to connect individuals and groups with available recreational spaces. The platform facilitates private recreational facilities, including sports complexes, schools, YMCAs, and Boys & Girls Clubs, in promoting their available spaces such as basketball courts, fields, and pools. Users can easily search for, book, and pay for these spaces through a user-friendly app, streamlining the process for social, sports, and fitness organizations seeking venue access.

Bedly is revolutionizing the rental market by offering a modern housing solution designed for today's renters. The company specializes in month-to-month room rentals within shared apartments, providing a more affordable alternative to traditional one-bedroom apartments while eliminating long-term lease commitments. Bedly aims to simplify the rental process, making it as straightforward as booking a hotel room. By streamlining the apartment search and living experience, Bedly allows individuals to focus on their personal and professional pursuits, all while enjoying the flexibility and convenience of on-demand housing.

Stickyworld helps you engage stakeholders and drive actionable results. Interactive content and flexible configuration settings enable countless use cases, in public or private, involving multiple stakeholders in different kinds of engagement processes.

OpenLab is a data-sharing platform designed to enhance collaboration among scientists by facilitating the sharing of research progress. It transforms the traditional solitary scientific method into a more social and machine-assisted approach, allowing researchers to efficiently access relevant information and insights. The platform offers tools for easy data sharing and exploration, alongside a tagging and machine learning system that generates a searchable Research Graph. This system captures various strategies employed in problem-solving, thereby promoting cross-group collaboration within academic institutions and industry labs. By enabling scientists to better share and learn from each other, OpenLab aims to improve the overall research process.

PopUp Childcare provides professional drop-in child care onsite at movie theaters, restaurants, sporting events and more. They are changing child care. They leverage unused space like function rooms at movie theaters, restaurants, hotels, sporting events, convention centers, and vacant retail real estate, to create PopUp Childcare locations staffed by their team of trained professionals. Parents search, or receive notifications, for locations with PopUp Childcare. Then book a slot, drop the kids off and enjoy a movie, meal or sporting event knowing their kids are close by, safe and having fun in their care.

Resilient Coders is a volunteer-based program focused on making web technology more available to urban youth who might not otherwise be exposed to it. It's a three-part program that funnels students from learning HTML after school, through our downtown "Coworking" sessions, and ultimately, hourly employment. Our higher performers participate in Resilient Lab, a web design and development shop with real clients. We believe in technology as meritocracy.

Teachers Connect nurture new teachers into the profession the right way so that they can continue to be the reason why students learn. With dependable support from experienced mentors, their teachers transform what it means to stay connected with their peers and their profession.

Easy Pairings empowers restaurants to find staff — faster and cheaper. They make searching and hiring for front-of-house positions (servers, bartenders and hosts) a snap. From fine dining restaurateurs to fast-casual operators, employers get instant, free access to active job seekers — bringing efficiency to the hiring process and drastically reducing time-to-hire. Job seekers receive customized employment opportunities that match their experience, which they can apply to with a single click.

Zipcube, Ltd. is a community marketplace based in London that enables professionals to list, discover, and book various types of spaces, including offices, meeting rooms, and event venues. Founded in 2013, the platform connects users with unique spaces around the world, catering to diverse needs such as short-term office rentals, meeting arrangements, and event hosting. By allowing venue owners to monetize their available space, Zipcube facilitates a seamless experience for both users seeking the right environment and space owners looking to reach a wider audience. The service aims to simplify the process of finding and booking spaces, making it easier for professionals to work and organize events effectively.

Goodwall SA is a social development platform designed for students and young professionals, facilitating connections over shared interests while providing access to various opportunities. Founded in 2014 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, Goodwall allows users to create profiles that highlight their academic achievements, skills, and ideas, making them visible to universities and employers. The platform boasts a database of over 5 million job and internship opportunities, along with more than $1 million in scholarships and awards, as well as numerous volunteer events. Goodwall specifically caters to the needs of Gen Z and millennials, positioning itself as a leading community for personal and professional development.

Bedly is revolutionizing the rental market by offering a modern housing solution designed for today's renters. The company specializes in month-to-month room rentals within shared apartments, providing a more affordable alternative to traditional one-bedroom apartments while eliminating long-term lease commitments. Bedly aims to simplify the rental process, making it as straightforward as booking a hotel room. By streamlining the apartment search and living experience, Bedly allows individuals to focus on their personal and professional pursuits, all while enjoying the flexibility and convenience of on-demand housing.

SixPlus is an online platform that simplifies the process of finding and booking private and semi-private venues for group events, catering to corporate event planners and individuals. The service allows users to browse a selection of venues, manage bookings, contracts, and communication in one convenient location. Clients can utilize SixPlus for a variety of gatherings, including board dinners, team lunches, and holiday parties, across major cities such as New York, Washington DC, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago. By facilitating reservations for groups of six or more, SixPlus streamlines the event planning process, making it easier for users to build proposals and secure the ideal venue for their needs.

CrowdComfort, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution for building and workplace management. Founded in 2013, it provides a communication platform known as the Human Sensor Network, which enables occupants to report geo-located comfort, maintenance, and safety issues, complete with photographic evidence. The platform enhances incident reporting and preventative maintenance through analytical tools. It serves various sectors including enterprise office management, multi-location retail, and compliance applications. Additionally, CrowdComfort allows users to create personalized comfort profiles, known as CreatureComforts, to identify optimal working environments. By facilitating streamlined feedback from occupants, CrowdComfort aims to reduce energy consumption and enhance operational efficiency for building owners and managers.

Artisan's Asylum is a non-profit makerspace dedicated to the teaching and practice of fabrication. It serves as a community workshop that provides access to a fully equipped and professionally maintained manufacturing facility. This facility supports a variety of capabilities, including precision metal machining, electrical fabrication, welding, woodworking, sewing and fiber arts, as well as computer-aided design and screen printing. Artisan's Asylum offers affordable classes to the public, flexible membership options, and workspace, fostering a collaborative environment for individuals to explore and realize their creative ideas. The organization also hosts speakers and special events, further enriching the community's educational experience.

Wisr is a company based in Falmouth, Maine, that specializes in enhancing social learning through its online platform. The website engages users by providing daily quiz questions, promoting interactive learning experiences. Additionally, Wisr's approach is complemented by its subsidiary, StudyEgg, which focuses on improving learning outcomes for college students through brief, smartphone-based activities. This combination of services aims to foster a more dynamic and effective educational environment for users.

Rifiniti provides real-time business intelligence for managers of real estate and workplace services. Their software-as-a-service (SaaS) dashboard, Rifiniti Optimo, tracks a range of key performance indicators (KPIs), including actual space utilization, the total cost of occupancy (TCO), and employee work styles. The company was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Easily makes it easier for busy professionals to live healthier lives with greater work-life balance. They deliver ready-to-cook meal kits with all the ingredients and recipes for a home-cooked meal. They partner with employers to deliver these meal kits directly to their employees at the office, so they can grab them on their way home and cook a tasty dinner without ever having to go to the grocery store. Employers can encourage health and work-life balance by providing this employee perk for free.

WomanLead, Inc. is a cloud-based personal advisory training-and-development platform for professional women seeking mentorship. On the platform, women can choose their communities, such as a community of their advisors and advisees, a community of the women in their company, and a community of the women in their industry. The platform enables women to set personal and professional goals; offer and receive advice on actions to achieve goals; participate in 3-10 minute modules of Women’s Leadership Development training based on the 6 key success factors for women; and access blogs, videos, articles, newsletters, research on women in the workplace, and local event updates. They can give and receive badges from their advisees and advisors to become "Role Model of the Month" with reputation points. WomanLead, Inc. is operated from Boston, Massachusetts.

Cape Commons Brewing Co. is a B-Corp craft brewery that addresses global water challenges by connecting beer production to community empowerment. For every batch of beer brewed, the company funds a water project in collaboration with its partner, Rainwater for Humanity, which employs microfinance strategies to help communities gain access to clean drinking water. This initiative is encapsulated in the motto "One Batch, One Project. Beer for Water." The brewery is currently establishing its production facility and taproom in Brooklyn, aiming to provide crafted and flavored beers while reducing environmental impact and supporting global clean water initiatives.

Spill Inc operates a confidential peer support network primarily designed for college students, allowing users to share personal challenges and receive advice from individuals with similar experiences. The platform, accessible at SpillNow.com, facilitates the exchange of wisdom, empathy, and support among users, who can earn recognition for their contributions to the community. Initially popular among female college students, Spill has since expanded its reach to 150 colleges in the United States and 13 countries, and has introduced support groups for high school students, adults, military veterans, and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2011 and recognized as the winner of the Global Social Venture Competition in 2012, Spill aims to democratize access to emotional support and foster a culture of empathy among its users.

SittingAround is an online platform that facilitates the creation and management of babysitting cooperatives, where families can trade free babysitting services among themselves. By promoting this cooperative model, SittingAround helps families save money, with the average household saving over $500 annually, while ensuring that a sitter is always available when needed. The platform addresses common barriers to the adoption of babysitting cooperatives, such as lack of awareness and the administrative burden involved in managing them. Through its coop management site, SittingAround automates administrative tasks, making it easier for families to connect and collaborate. In addition to streamlining operations, the company actively promotes the benefits of the cooperative model to foster community among parents and children alike.

Xonami's cloud-based audio editing platform lets musicians and producers collaborate securely, in real-time, from anywhere on the globe. The days of waiting for FTP and fussing with YouSendIt are over: Xonami understands how audio projects are structured and how they change over time, so it handles all the headaches of updating and sharing data with collaborators. New files are automatically uploaded and shared with other users on the project. Edits and mix changes are shared instantly, in real-time, and backups are made as you work. All this without compromising on pro features like real-time effects, low latency, 24-bit recording, real-time cross-fades, and more.

Localocracy is an online platform designed to empower community members to identify and address local issues collaboratively. By allowing registered voters to engage using their real names, Localocracy fosters meaningful discussions and provides citizens with a genuine opportunity to influence the decision-making process on matters that affect their communities. The platform also serves as a valuable resource for governments to connect with constituents and for journalists to uncover authentic stories within local contexts. Through this innovative approach, Localocracy aims to enhance civic engagement and strengthen community ties.

Freedom TeleWorkers & Technologies is the first global marketplace for TeleWorkers, with the engine & manpower to execute customer service campaigns like traditional inbound, outbound, sales, customer service & technical support. To date FT&T is going strong with a Hosted Call Center platform fueling a crowdsourced TeleWorker army۝ of 4,000 certified individuals across the US and abroad. Companies can now generate tremendous support time & money savings, increase flexibility & help the planet!

Swarmplistic’s mission is to foster self-organized communities and provide them a means of making positive change in the world. Ideas are contagious, and they’re going to be the glue that holds them together

Pumpspotting is a social network and companion app for breastfeeding, pumping parents and the place to connect over milk, motherhood and the best places to nurse and pump.