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Zeppi is a company that has developed a self-navigating airborne balloon designed to enhance video communication for elderly individuals and those with impairments. Founded in 2019 and based in Montreal, Quebec, Zeppi addresses the issue of loneliness among older adults by facilitating immersive video visits that mimic in-person interactions. The device features a high-resolution screen and a self-positioning camera, allowing family members and caregivers to effortlessly "drop-in" for spontaneous chats, visual check-ins, and consultations. This technology enables users to maintain meaningful connections with loved ones, participate in appointments, and manage daily tasks with ease. By providing a lifelike presence, Zeppi helps reduce feelings of isolation and fosters engagement in social interactions.

Goalsetter is a goal-based savings and gifting platform designed specifically for children, allowing families to contribute to their kids' future aspirations instead of purchasing additional consumer goods. The platform integrates features from both savings tools and gift registries, aiming to engage millennial parents. It encourages healthy financial habits by providing a first savings vehicle for kids, allowing automatic deposits on a weekly or monthly basis. Additionally, Goalsetter offers debit cards with parental controls and incorporates financial literacy quizzes to help young users make informed financial decisions. The platform is centered around making saving engaging through games, memes, and elements of pop culture, fostering a culture of saving among the younger generation.

myGini, Inc. is a technology company that has developed an integrated payments and shopping application designed to connect cardholders, retailers, and banks. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, myGini's platform enhances the shopping experience by offering a loyalty system that allows retailers to launch promotions aimed at attracting repeat customers and boosting off-peak sales. Cardholders can earn promotional points or cash back while shopping, track their spending, and redeem rewards. Additionally, the application facilitates increased transaction activity for banks and financial institutions by engaging customers through real-time notifications that unify banking and retail rewards. By leveraging artificial intelligence, myGini aims to provide a seamless experience that benefits all parties involved.

Zibrio is a balance diagnostics company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2017. The company has developed a unique biometrics device that utilizes advanced knowledge of postural control and machine learning to detect subtle changes in balance. Originally based on technology developed for NASA to assess astronauts' stability post-spaceflight, Zibrio's technology aims to empower users to monitor and improve their health. The device provides insights into individual balance profiles, offering assistance and advice to enhance stability, reduce the risk of falls, and promote overall well-being. Through its innovative approach, Zibrio seeks to advance the understanding of balance and contribute to better health outcomes for its users.

Zogo, Inc. is a Newark, Delaware-based company that specializes in a mobile application designed to promote financial literacy among young users. Founded in 2018, the app offers educational content in the form of over 300 bite-sized modules, covering a range of personal finance concepts from basic budgeting to more complex financial topics. Users engage with the material by learning five key concepts per module and taking a quiz to reinforce their understanding. As they complete these modules, they earn points represented as pineapples, which can be redeemed for rewards such as gift cards. Zogo collaborates with financial institutions to co-brand the app, helping them to engage with Generation Z and complement their financial products. The app has received recognition in the industry, including winning a notable competition in 2019. Zogo is developed by a team of Generation Z members, ensuring that the content is relevant and appealing to its target audience.

Genivity, Inc develops an artificial intelligence software platform that help advisors to engage clients and retain them through health risk, life stage, and care cost planning. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Zogo, Inc. is a Newark, Delaware-based company that specializes in a mobile application designed to promote financial literacy among young users. Founded in 2018, the app offers educational content in the form of over 300 bite-sized modules, covering a range of personal finance concepts from basic budgeting to more complex financial topics. Users engage with the material by learning five key concepts per module and taking a quiz to reinforce their understanding. As they complete these modules, they earn points represented as pineapples, which can be redeemed for rewards such as gift cards. Zogo collaborates with financial institutions to co-brand the app, helping them to engage with Generation Z and complement their financial products. The app has received recognition in the industry, including winning a notable competition in 2019. Zogo is developed by a team of Generation Z members, ensuring that the content is relevant and appealing to its target audience.

The ZygoFix is a medical device company.

GoGoGrandparent is a service designed to enhance the independence of older adults and individuals with disabilities by facilitating access to essential services. The company provides a convenient platform for booking rides, groceries, meals, and other on-demand services through a simple phone call. Users can request rides by pressing specific buttons, and GoGoGrandparent employs a combination of technology and human support to monitor and guide these trips, effectively acting as a virtual caregiver. By managing these logistics, GoGoGrandparent alleviates the burden on clients who may not be able or willing to navigate these services independently. The company's mission focuses on empowering older adults with greater choice and autonomy as they age.

Genetrainer Limited, based in Aldermaston, United Kingdom, specializes in creating personalized fitness plans tailored to individual genetic profiles. Founded in 2013, the company offers a comprehensive online platform that combines genetic information with real-time fitness data from various devices and apps. This integration allows users to receive customized training plans, exercises, and advice that adapt to their current fitness levels and body conditions. By leveraging both lifestyle factors and genetic insights, Genetrainer aims to guide individuals efficiently toward their unique fitness goals.

GammaSeed is an agriculture company that utilizes seed genetic sorting and In-Line Seed Genetic Purity Screening. It allows producers to upgrade their disqualified seed batches by cleaning them to the desired commercial level. The company was founded by Itay Yogev and is headquartered in Nir Galim, Israel.

Zoni Foods, Inc., formerly known as Kitchen Table Inc., produces frozen plant-based meal kits and provides its products in stores. The company's products include Coconut Curry Noodles, Sweet Potato Spirals and Zesty Peanut Noodles. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.

ZPEG is focused on innovating the video compression industry, which is valued at $100 billion, through its advanced algorithms based on a human visual model. The company has developed a visual pre-processor that effectively reduces video delivery costs while maintaining high quality. This technology operates without necessitating changes to existing decoders and eliminates temporal redundancies. By optimizing each video specifically, ZPEG's solution achieves significantly lower bandwidth requirements without introducing objectionable artifacts. This enables customers to enhance their video compression capabilities when integrated with current technologies.

2Gether is a community app-based service that uses music to reduce loneliness. 2Gether is helping Alzheimer's caregivers take care of their loved ones.

ThinkGenetic is a cutting-edge tool empowering patients who want to know about possible genetic causes for their medical issues or obtain real-life answers to their questions about the impact of living with a genetic disease. ThinkGenetic will help you understand what questions to ask doctors in order to improve your medical care. Their goal is to help speed time to diagnosis and reduce chances of diagnostic error — two things that can make a significant difference for millions around the world.

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.

SensoGenic strive to enhance our users’ every day experiences with our innovative and insightful technology. Founded in 2016, their incredible team of engineers, programmers, designers, and marketing experts have worked tirelessly to bring SensoGenic to the forefront of the Startup world. They strive to provide excellence to all of our users; SensoGenic researches their habits, their motives, and what they really want in a product. They then internalize and synthesize all of this information to improve upon our own business and product. They have, and will continue to work relentlessly to become the technological standard, providing big picture insights which industry leaders not only approve of, but depend on as well.

SunZee takes sunscreen out of the bag and onto your wrist. SunZee Mission is to develop disruptive products in the cosmetics and pharma industry with an initial focus on sunscreen. while Awareness to sun damages have increased dramatically, the way they consume sunscreen has not changed and fallen behind their actual needs. They have developed an innovative, patent pending capsule which enables a simple, single hand extraction of cream directly to your fingertips. SunZee has the potential to impact usage and education on sun protection among kids

DropZone For Veterans is a resource discovery platform that assists military veterans and their families in accessing tailored benefits and opportunities based on their specific needs and preferences. The platform offers a customizable directory that includes information on various veteran benefits, as well as contact details for relevant resources. Additionally, it features veteran reviews, which help users make informed decisions about local opportunities. By utilizing this technology, veterans can easily discover and connect with resources directly from their smartphones, ensuring they receive the support they require.

Day Zero Diagnostics (DZD) is developing a new class of diagnostic that enables a physician to switch from broad spectrum antibiotic therapy to a targeted antibiotic in 5 hours rather than the 2-5 days that it typically takes today. Unlike other molecular diagnostics that can only detect a handful of specific targets, DZD uses the entire genomic sequence and our proprietary Keynome™ algorithm to identify a comprehensive range of bacterial pathogens and their resistance characteristics within hours.

Zeta Surgical, founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing a surgical navigational platform that utilizes augmented reality technology. This innovative platform enhances surgical procedures through features such as markerless registration, instrument tracking, and comprehensive procedure planning. By providing advanced image guidance, Zeta Surgical aims to improve the safety and accuracy of surgeries, catering to the needs of high-precision medical tasks.

Genoox, Ltd. is a company that develops a cloud-based big data platform designed for storing and managing genomic data. Founded in 2014 by Amir Trabelsi and Moshe Einhorn, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The platform enables medical professionals to deliver genetic diagnostics and personalized treatments by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. These technologies help analyze rare genetic mutations and assess their potential role in various conditions, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of genetic screening processes. By streamlining the management of genomic data, Genoox enhances patient outcomes in clinical settings.

Cypher App is a peer-to-peer social network platform designed for young people aged 11 to 19, allowing users to share thoughts, secrets, and experiences anonymously. The application emphasizes community support and connection, enabling users to build networks and access resources from support organizations. It features in-app support pathways, including counseling and mentoring options, along with a comprehensive advice and information section. This approach creates a safe space for users to express themselves and seek guidance, fostering a supportive environment for youth engagement and connection.

Zave App, S.A.P.I. de C.V., founded in 2015 and based in Mexico City, develops a mobile application designed to facilitate goal-based savings for users. The application enables users to save money by automatically rounding up their credit and debit card transactions, directing the spare change into a dedicated savings or investment e-wallet account. This innovative approach to saving not only promotes financial discipline but also allows users to accumulate funds for specific goals, such as travel. Since its launch in June 2015, Zave App has positioned itself as a practical tool for individuals seeking to enhance their financial well-being.

Genoox, Ltd. is a company that develops a cloud-based big data platform designed for storing and managing genomic data. Founded in 2014 by Amir Trabelsi and Moshe Einhorn, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The platform enables medical professionals to deliver genetic diagnostics and personalized treatments by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. These technologies help analyze rare genetic mutations and assess their potential role in various conditions, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of genetic screening processes. By streamlining the management of genomic data, Genoox enhances patient outcomes in clinical settings.

Splitzee is a team money collection application that enables its users to easily organize and collect money from teammates for league dues, equipment, uniforms, outings, and gifts. It also allows its users to send reminders and disburse funds. It helps save time and money as well as reduce social awkwardness for teams and their managers. The application encourages team managers to set up funds around shared objectives, invite teammates to participate, help teammates make transactions among themselves, and ultimately use the aggregated funds to buy the things they want. Splitzee was launched in 2012 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Genesis DNA is taking a fundamentally new approach to gene synthesis, the process of turning digital text like ACTG into physical DNA. Their proprietary method circumvents the cost, turnaround time, and sequence limiting factors of existing synthesis methods. Genesis was founded by a team of students at Stanford and MIT that have experienced the pain of current DNA construction methods first hand. They started Genesis DNA with the vision that every researcher should have fast, affordable, and secure access to any DNA sequence they need. They believe the next technology revolution will be a biological one.

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.

ZOOS is a Boston-based company founded in 2012, specializing in the food and beverage sector. The company focuses on offering all-natural, low-calorie beverages that are both healthy and flavorful. One of its key products is a caffeine-free herbal iced tea made from Sideritis, a flowering plant known for its refreshing properties and antioxidants. ZOOS aims to provide consumers with delicious alternatives that promote wellness without compromising taste.

Zet Universe, Inc. is a company established in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in visual collaboration software. The software is designed to facilitate visual file organization and information sharing on mobile devices and ultrabooks, allowing users to easily synchronize data across platforms and collaborate effectively. Zet Universe integrates seamlessly with Windows, enhancing its functionality for users. The platform learns from user interactions, helping individuals build knowledge networks and gain insights relevant to their businesses. By focusing on multidisciplinary research and development, Zet Universe supports various fields, including computer science and psychology, aiming to advance learning and innovation among information workers. The company has formed strategic partnerships with major technology firms, enhancing its offerings and market reach.

GG's Original is a manufacturer of Gluten-Free gourmet potato pancakes and bakery items for retail and food service organizations.

Zinaura offers a perfect blend of Indian heritage and contemporary-chic lifestyle products.

g2gConnect is a providing senior-friendly touchscreen kiosks and services to visually link seniors to their remote family members. Visual communication via computers could provide significant quality of life improvements to seniors in assisted living centers. But a very large segment of todays population in senior communities cannot or will not use computers. g2gConnect connects the generations, allowing seniors and their families to richly engage in each others lives.