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Gastrograph, developed by Analytical Flavor Systems, is an AI-driven platform designed to assist packaged food companies in navigating the challenges of a competitive market characterized by high product failure rates. By moving beyond traditional tasting panels, Gastrograph employs a flavor profile engine that predicts how new food products will perform across various markets and demographic groups. This sensory analytics software enables food producers to understand consumer preferences, refine their product development processes, and optimize production to minimize flaws. As consumer tastes evolve rapidly, Gastrograph provides valuable insights that help food and beverage businesses align their offerings with market demands, ultimately enhancing their chances of success.

Biotia, Inc. is a health tech company based in New York, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing software and laboratory technology that leverage next-generation DNA sequencing and artificial intelligence to enhance infectious disease discovery. Biotia's solutions focus on microbial surveillance and tailored sequencing to reduce hospital-acquired infections. By enabling clinicians and researchers to identify and stop pathogens before patients fall ill, Biotia aims to improve patient treatment and health outcomes, thereby contributing to safer healthcare environments.

Quadric is a technology company founded in 2016 and based in Burlingame, California, specializing in edge processors for on-device artificial intelligence (AI) computing. The company's GPNPU processor IP cores are licensed to System-on-Chip developers across various sectors, including consumer products, mobile, industrial, and automotive markets. Quadric's processors are designed to efficiently manage matrix, vector operations, and scalar control code within a single execution pipeline. This capability allows developers to run diverse AI models directly on devices, enhancing performance and scalability.

Adlumin Inc. operates a security and compliance automation platform designed to identify threats, malfunctions, and operational failures within IT environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the company collects and indexes data from various sources, including network traffic, web servers, firewalls, and custom applications. Its platform leverages advanced technologies such as machine learning and analytics to assist IT teams in security orchestration and incident response. Key features include One-Touch Compliance Reporting, which simplifies the process of generating reports for financial auditors. Adlumin aims to support mid-market organizations by enabling effective threat hunting, vulnerability management, and compliance, thereby enhancing their cybersecurity posture.

Sorcero, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2017, that specializes in developing a no-code, AI-powered platform designed for decision support and knowledge management. The Sorcero Language Intelligence Platform caters primarily to experts in medical, insurance, and engineering fields, enabling them to manage and analyze complex, high-volume data effectively. This platform is utilized for various applications, including enhancing medical claims investigations, supporting life insurance underwriting, and monitoring real-time medical guidelines. Sorcero's innovative approach has earned it recognition as a leader in the digital health and insurtech sectors, receiving accolades from industry organizations for its contributions to improving patient outcomes and decision-making processes in life sciences.

Adlumin Inc. operates a security and compliance automation platform designed to identify threats, malfunctions, and operational failures within IT environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the company collects and indexes data from various sources, including network traffic, web servers, firewalls, and custom applications. Its platform leverages advanced technologies such as machine learning and analytics to assist IT teams in security orchestration and incident response. Key features include One-Touch Compliance Reporting, which simplifies the process of generating reports for financial auditors. Adlumin aims to support mid-market organizations by enabling effective threat hunting, vulnerability management, and compliance, thereby enhancing their cybersecurity posture.

Sorcero, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2017, that specializes in developing a no-code, AI-powered platform designed for decision support and knowledge management. The Sorcero Language Intelligence Platform caters primarily to experts in medical, insurance, and engineering fields, enabling them to manage and analyze complex, high-volume data effectively. This platform is utilized for various applications, including enhancing medical claims investigations, supporting life insurance underwriting, and monitoring real-time medical guidelines. Sorcero's innovative approach has earned it recognition as a leader in the digital health and insurtech sectors, receiving accolades from industry organizations for its contributions to improving patient outcomes and decision-making processes in life sciences.

HyperQube Technologies, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Arlington, Virginia, specializes in providing web-based digitization and virtualization solutions. The company offers two primary products: HyperQube ZTX, a zero-trust virtual design studio enabling users to test solutions in a production-like environment before implementation, and HyperQube BOOST, a tool for sales engineers to build and deploy demos and proof-of-concepts on-demand. Additionally, HyperQube's technologies allow enterprises to rapidly create and modify exact copies of their IT infrastructure for various purposes such as cyber risk assessment, training, network testing, and software development.

Reniac, Inc. specializes in designing and developing intelligent data-aware architectures for various applications, servers, and data storage solutions. The company has created a data engine platform that enhances and optimizes open-source database implementations, particularly for data-centric applications. Reniac's offerings include a Cassandra I/O accelerator, a distributed and persistent cache, and a storage engine tailored for graph and SQL databases. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Hyderabad, India, and Richmond, Canada, Reniac aims to address bottlenecks in data infrastructure workloads. Its cloud-based data engine is engineered to provide higher throughput and lower latency within a scale-out architecture, assisting enterprises in improving performance for critical workloads across public cloud, hybrid, and on-premise data centers without necessitating changes to existing applications.

DeepSig Inc. is an innovative company focused on transforming wireless communications through the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) software. Founded in 2016 and based in Arlington, Virginia, DeepSig specializes in technologies for 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and other wireless applications. Its product offerings include OmniSIG, a radio frequency (RF) sensing application, and the OmniSIG SDK, which supports clients in curating RF datasets and training deep learning models for various wireless sensing needs. Additionally, DeepSig provides OmniPHY communications and OmniPHY-5G, which are advanced algorithms designed for 5G-new radio access networks. By leveraging deep learning, DeepSig aims to enhance the speed, efficiency, security, and adaptability of communication systems, making them more effective in complex environments.

SquareOffs LLC operates a cloud-based debate platform designed to facilitate interactive polling for publishers, bloggers, and brands, enabling them to engage audiences and generate insights. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, SquareOffs allows users to voice their opinions on various topics, promoting social voting and user-generated debates. The platform focuses on areas such as sports, politics, and entertainment, encouraging meaningful conversations through voting, commenting, and debate creation. By leveraging its technology, SquareOffs aims to enhance reader engagement and provide valuable insights to its customers worldwide.

Cerebri AI Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in software solutions for decision-making in customer and traveler experiences. Founded in 2015, the company leverages advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure from leading providers such as IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. Its flagship platform, Cerebri Decisions, employs sophisticated data engineering and AI modeling to address complex challenges in customer experience (CX) and traveler experience (TX). The platform processes various datasets, including customer journeys and corporate financial data, delivering insights in near real-time to facilitate prompt decision-making. Cerebri AI's innovative approach is underscored by its filing of 27 patents, with several granted or pending, reflecting its commitment to addressing intricate data reconciliation and modeling issues. The company also maintains a presence in Toronto, expanding its reach in the technology sector.

InsightRX is a cloud-based software platform that utilizes quantitative pharmacology and machine learning to enhance individualized treatment for patients. By providing clinical decision support tools at the point of care, the platform assists healthcare professionals in optimizing treatment decisions based on real-time patient data. InsightRX integrates clinically validated pharmacokinetic models, patient physiology, pharmacogenomics, drug concentrations, and biomarkers to refine dosing strategies. It also employs disease-based pharmacodynamics models to further inform treatment choices at both individual and population levels. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, InsightRX aims to improve treatment effectiveness and deliver direct benefits to patients through its innovative technology.

Pillar Technologies, Inc. specializes in construction site risk management services, focusing on minimizing exposure to destructive environmental conditions that can lead to significant revenue losses for general contractors and insurance companies. Founded in 2015 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company employs on-site sensors to monitor risks such as fire outbreaks, high humidity, and mold growth. Its platform offers real-time data and alerts to detect and mitigate these hazardous conditions, along with predictive analytics that facilitate process improvements in building strategies and management. Pillar Technologies aims to enhance efficiency and safety on construction sites through better environmental oversight.

Quadric is a technology company founded in 2016 and based in Burlingame, California, specializing in edge processors for on-device artificial intelligence (AI) computing. The company's GPNPU processor IP cores are licensed to System-on-Chip developers across various sectors, including consumer products, mobile, industrial, and automotive markets. Quadric's processors are designed to efficiently manage matrix, vector operations, and scalar control code within a single execution pipeline. This capability allows developers to run diverse AI models directly on devices, enhancing performance and scalability.

nDimensional specializes in leveraging analytics to extract value from data, drawing on nearly thirty years of experience in the field. The company develops a full-stack application development platform that enables businesses to design, develop, deploy, and operate applications focused on artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT). By integrating AI into their platform, nDimensional empowers enterprises to harness real-time data from various sources, including IoT devices, to drive informed business decisions and improve outcomes. Their commitment lies in helping organizations uncover insights that lead to a deeper understanding of their operations while facilitating timely, data-driven actions.

Gastrograph, developed by Analytical Flavor Systems, is an AI-driven platform designed to assist packaged food companies in navigating the challenges of a competitive market characterized by high product failure rates. By moving beyond traditional tasting panels, Gastrograph employs a flavor profile engine that predicts how new food products will perform across various markets and demographic groups. This sensory analytics software enables food producers to understand consumer preferences, refine their product development processes, and optimize production to minimize flaws. As consumer tastes evolve rapidly, Gastrograph provides valuable insights that help food and beverage businesses align their offerings with market demands, ultimately enhancing their chances of success.

Mobilize Solutions, Inc. is a company based in Irvine, California, that specializes in customer engagement through a unique platform designed for social media interaction. The platform enables businesses to create and share branded content, particularly user-generated advertisements, which serve as an effective alternative to traditional paid advertising. Mobilize Solutions has partnered with notable clients, including Toyota USA and Salesforce, to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement. Their scalable and configurable technology allows wireless providers and app publishers to easily integrate the platform, facilitating promotional activities that encourage users to share their experiences with friends on social media. This innovative approach positions Mobilize Solutions as a potential leader in a rapidly growing market focused on user-generated content.

Main Street Data Corp is a Kansas City-based company that specializes in developing machine-learning tools to enhance agricultural practices. Founded in 2016, the company consolidates both current and historical agronomic data to help farmers benchmark yield performance and increase return on investment. Its flagship product, Validator, provides insights into yield, yield gaps, and potential ROI in both bushels and dollars. By leveraging sophisticated data science techniques, Main Street Data aims to transform the agricultural sector through precise analytics, offering data-driven solutions to grain and cotton farmers, specialty crop segments, and larger partners. The company focuses on creating services that improve risk management and decision-making within the agriculture-based B2B food supply chain.

Lumiata Inc. specializes in predictive health analytics tailored for risk-bearing organizations, including hospital networks and insurance carriers. Founded in 2013 and based in San Mateo, California, the company has developed a medical graph that organizes and analyzes diverse healthcare data, enabling real-time predictive analytics. Its flagship product, The Lumiata Risk Matrix, provides personalized predictions regarding individual health changes, supported by a chain of medical reasoning. By leveraging over 120 million patient records and proprietary clinical knowledge, Lumiata's machine learning tools empower healthcare providers and payers to enhance decision-making, manage costs, and improve patient care. The company serves a range of clients, including payers, population health organizations, and digital health companies, facilitating applications in underwriting and care management while prioritizing member privacy.

Cerebri AI Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in software solutions for decision-making in customer and traveler experiences. Founded in 2015, the company leverages advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure from leading providers such as IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. Its flagship platform, Cerebri Decisions, employs sophisticated data engineering and AI modeling to address complex challenges in customer experience (CX) and traveler experience (TX). The platform processes various datasets, including customer journeys and corporate financial data, delivering insights in near real-time to facilitate prompt decision-making. Cerebri AI's innovative approach is underscored by its filing of 27 patents, with several granted or pending, reflecting its commitment to addressing intricate data reconciliation and modeling issues. The company also maintains a presence in Toronto, expanding its reach in the technology sector.

Pepper offers an IoT operating system and service delivery platform that empowers enterprises to deploy sophisticated IoT solutions. The introduction of billions of new connected devices (and other "things") requires a new user-experience paradigm—one that enables both consumers and enterprises the ability to effectively manage, control, and engage with their increasingly connected worlds. Pepper solves the problems associated with this increased complexity through the combination of its user operating system and service delivery platform.

Lumiata Inc. specializes in predictive health analytics tailored for risk-bearing organizations, including hospital networks and insurance carriers. Founded in 2013 and based in San Mateo, California, the company has developed a medical graph that organizes and analyzes diverse healthcare data, enabling real-time predictive analytics. Its flagship product, The Lumiata Risk Matrix, provides personalized predictions regarding individual health changes, supported by a chain of medical reasoning. By leveraging over 120 million patient records and proprietary clinical knowledge, Lumiata's machine learning tools empower healthcare providers and payers to enhance decision-making, manage costs, and improve patient care. The company serves a range of clients, including payers, population health organizations, and digital health companies, facilitating applications in underwriting and care management while prioritizing member privacy.

SquareOffs LLC operates a cloud-based debate platform designed to facilitate interactive polling for publishers, bloggers, and brands, enabling them to engage audiences and generate insights. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, SquareOffs allows users to voice their opinions on various topics, promoting social voting and user-generated debates. The platform focuses on areas such as sports, politics, and entertainment, encouraging meaningful conversations through voting, commenting, and debate creation. By leveraging its technology, SquareOffs aims to enhance reader engagement and provide valuable insights to its customers worldwide.

Nitride Solutions Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of aluminum nitride products tailored for the electronics market. The company produces aluminum nitride templates for deep-UV LEDs, bulk aluminum nitride substrates suitable for high-power switches, motor controls, and UV laser diodes, as well as aluminum nitride coatings on copper or aluminum that enhance electronic device designs while ensuring thermal conductivity and voltage resistance. These products address essential needs in areas such as water and air management, power generation and transmission, and high-speed communications. Founded in 2007 and based in Wichita, Kansas, Nitride Solutions plays a significant role in providing solutions to critical challenges in the electronics industry.

Pepper offers an IoT operating system and service delivery platform that empowers enterprises to deploy sophisticated IoT solutions. The introduction of billions of new connected devices (and other "things") requires a new user-experience paradigm—one that enables both consumers and enterprises the ability to effectively manage, control, and engage with their increasingly connected worlds. Pepper solves the problems associated with this increased complexity through the combination of its user operating system and service delivery platform.