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Idori is a company that specializes in creating educational resources for children aged 3 to 8. Their products, which include imaginative picture books, eco-friendly stuffed toys, and hands-on learning activities, are designed to instill environmental awareness and sustainable behaviors in young children. By offering engaging and age-appropriate learning tools, Idori aims to empower the next generation to care for the environment.

Enrichly is an online educational platform focused on youth development, aiming to cultivate essential life skills and promote mental well-being among young people. The platform offers a variety of resources, including social skills-building workshops and virtual courses, designed to enhance students' confidence and teach them critical techniques for stress management, conflict resolution, and building healthy relationships. Utilizing deep learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, Enrichly's curriculum seeks to provide young individuals with the tools necessary to navigate life's challenges and prevent issues such as teen pregnancy, violent behavior, poverty, self-neglect, and suicide. By fostering personal growth and resilience, Enrichly strives to pave the way for a more successful and fulfilling future for youth.

Pal develops innovative solutions for the ASD community. It is to help families find the pal to empower their buds and neurodiverse children.

Mully Lingua is the first language and cultural platform for parents to access activities and resources for kids, ages 1-17. We make it easy for parents to raise globally aware kids. Through our one-of-a-kind technology platform, we eliminate the barriers families face by offering a curated selection of online and in person experiences, local activities, personalized learning plans, tracking and monitoring, resources, and flexible payment options. Parents get step-by-step guidance while kids learn through immersion, play and life.

Inverkids offers digital financial education programs tailored for children and young people within school curriculums. It provides personalized workshops to instill financial values and skills.

Zogo is a mobile education app that teaches financial literacy to Generation Z by delivering bite-sized modules and rewarding progress with points redeemable for rewards. Founded in 2018 and based in Newark, Delaware, the platform offers more than 300 modules covering budgeting to more advanced topics, with quick quizzes after each module. The app is used with financial institutions to engage teen customers and support financial education in schools. Zogo combines gamified learning with practical money concepts to build literacy. It is backed by Techstars and MetLife and has won industry awards.

Zogo is a mobile education app that teaches financial literacy to Generation Z by delivering bite-sized modules and rewarding progress with points redeemable for rewards. Founded in 2018 and based in Newark, Delaware, the platform offers more than 300 modules covering budgeting to more advanced topics, with quick quizzes after each module. The app is used with financial institutions to engage teen customers and support financial education in schools. Zogo combines gamified learning with practical money concepts to build literacy. It is backed by Techstars and MetLife and has won industry awards.

Talklet is a device and app to help parents interact in a more impactful way with their young children.

Y2Y Harvard Square is a student-run overnight shelter that utilizes a youth-to-youth model to support young adults facing homelessness. The organization creates a safe and affirming environment for its guests, who benefit from collaboration with service providers, fellow youth experiencing homelessness, and student volunteers. Through this engagement, Y2Y aims to develop sustainable pathways out of homelessness and equips young adults with essential skills for long-term success. By fostering a community of support and advocacy, Y2Y empowers both its guests and volunteers to be proactive in addressing youth homelessness and promoting youth-driven solutions.

OCC Youth Unleashed is a youth-led non-profit organization focused on enhancing youth engagement in community centers and child-oriented programs throughout Boston. The organization addresses the challenge of limited access to updated information about available activities by developing and managing a consolidated, user-friendly mobile application. This application serves as a comprehensive resource for youth activities and opportunities within various community centers, facilitating awareness and promoting youth development. By streamlining access to information, OCC Youth Unleashed aims to empower young individuals in the community and foster greater participation in local programs.

Athletes of Valor is an organization dedicated to assisting veterans in their transition from military service to civilian careers, particularly in the realm of collegiate sports. The company operates an online platform that connects college sports coaches and admissions offices with active service members and recently separated veterans. By leveraging the skills and experiences gained during military service, Athletes of Valor facilitates pathways for these individuals to pursue careers in sports coaching. This initiative not only supports veterans in finding meaningful employment but also enriches the collegiate sports community with diverse talent.

Girls Health Champions is an innovative, peer-to-peer education model where adolescent girls in India are trained to directly educate their peers about these important health topics, including nutrition, mental health, gender-based violence, menstruation, and reproductive health. Their peer educators ("Champions") are trained in focused curriculum which were created in partnership with leading pediatricians, psychiatrists, obstetricians and gynecologists, educational specialists, and school teachers in both the United States and India.

Wizdy develops educational game apps for kids that encourage positive lifestyle habits. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Allston, Massachusetts.

Cypher App is a mobile application designed to create a peer-to-peer social network for young individuals aged 11 to 19. The platform allows users to share thoughts, secrets, and news anonymously while fostering connections among peers and support organizations. In addition to enabling open communication, Cypher App offers a range of in-app support features, including pathways for counseling and mentoring, as well as a comprehensive section dedicated to advice and information. By prioritizing safety and support, Cypher App aims to provide a secure environment for young people to express themselves and connect with others in a meaningful way.

Half of America's chronic homeless and incarcerated population spent time as children in foster care. If they could provide opportunities to young adults aging out of foster care, then they can successfully transition into their communities. Honeycomb Homes will offer two-year apprenticeships in agriculture with housing, food, income, on-the-job training, follow on job placement, and long-term support. Their homes will demonstrate how they can be linked to the land and succeed.

Goodwall is a digital platform for students and young professionals that serves as a professional social network and online community to connect, develop skills, and access opportunities. Users create profiles to showcase grades, achievements, skills, and ideas to universities and employers, and can discover jobs, internships, scholarships, and volunteer events. The platform is designed to meet the needs of Gen Z and millennials, offering opportunities aligned with users' preferences and potential to help prepare for future careers and address societal challenges. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Goodwall was founded in 2014.

Wizdy develops educational game apps for kids that encourage positive lifestyle habits. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Allston, Massachusetts.

Spill is a confidential online platform facilitating peer-to-peer life advice sharing, primarily among college students worldwide. Users anonymously "spill" their experiences or challenges, receiving support and guidance from others who've faced similar situations. The site encourages active participation through a points system, with top contributors earning recognition akin to renowned advice columnists like Dear Abby. Spill has expanded its user base to include high school students, adults, military veterans, and entrepreneurs, operating in over 150 colleges across the US and 13 countries globally.

Learning Unlimited is an incubator and national support structure for independent, college student-led educational programs. 7th-12th grade students get to discover hundreds of different topics on a college campus. At campuses such as MIT, Northwestern, and Duke, we enable 900 college student volunteers to reach over 6000 pre-college students. They will reach over 60,000 students annually at over 65 campuses by 2016.

Her Campus Media is a leading media company focused on serving and empowering college and GenZennial women. It operates a diverse portfolio that includes Her Campus, College Fashionista, Spoon University, InfluenceHer Collective, and Her20s, effectively reaching this demographic through various channels. The company is supported by a robust on-campus chapter network and hosts proprietary events such as Her Conference®, College Fashion Week®, and CF Clubhouse, which foster community engagement and professional development. Her Campus Media also provides a marketing platform that allows clients to engage with specific audiences through tailored content and experiential advertising. With a commitment to empowering the next generation of women, the company has successfully launched numerous team members into esteemed positions within the media and marketing sectors.

My Life List LLC is a social network designed for individuals focused on achieving their personal goals. Established in 2007 and located in Marina del Rey, California, the platform allows members to create and manage a life list, encouraging them to take action towards their aspirations. Users can share their experiences and successes through stories, photos, and videos, fostering motivation and inspiration within the community. The company emphasizes the importance of simplicity and fulfillment, drawing on the experiences of its founders, an American journalist and a Canadian adventurer, who aim to provide insights gathered from their travels and interactions with others.