MIT Media Lab

Tailbox is a developer of a location-based social network application for travelers and explorers. Its location-based social platform focuses on uncovering hidden gems and unique narratives in every city through immersive storytelling and personalized experiences.

SendFriend provides global payments-as-a-service to banks/FIs, with a focus on $USD for underserved geographies. Through payment processing, compliance automation, and bank partnerships, SendFriend addresses global de-risking by providing safe access to USD clearing for institutions and regions (LAC, APAC, MENA) which struggle to access the US. Since 2011, active correspondents in the US have fallen from 100 to 65. We bring revenue, deposits, and risk mitigation to our US bank partners while serving this market need with unique knowledge and technology.

W8X develops robotics inspired fitness equipment to make strength training more effective and fun. It enables elite science-backed strength training within a few square feet. Its product uses robotics technologies to make a cable driven resistance system that is effective, compact, and data driven. The W8X platform was designed by MIT engineers with the help of national pro athletic coaches to allow effective full body resistance workouts using just one piece of equipment.

Graviky Labs specializes in capturing carbon emissions from vehicle exhausts and converting them into usable products. The company has developed a device that retrofits onto fossil fuel-based vehicles, such as cars and trucks, to capture pollution before it is released into the atmosphere. The collected emissions are processed and transformed into inks, paints, and coatings, as well as solutions like ethylene and ethanol. By recycling these pollutants, Graviky Labs aims to provide sustainable alternatives while contributing to environmental preservation.

Cortico builds systems that bring underheard community voices and perspectives back to the center of a healthier public dialogue. This unique cooperation benefits from state-of-the-art machine learning research and world-class engineering talent, positioning Cortico to deploy innovation that is scaled for deep social impact.

Move38 is a manufacturer of innovative tabletop games that aim to challenge minds and inspire curiosity. The company specializes in developing games that incorporate digital components, allowing them to think independently, communicate with one another, and respond to user interactions. This design approach enhances the gaming experience by creating a more engaging and interactive environment for players. Move38's offerings include not only games but also creative coding and custom software solutions, promoting hands-on play and exploration.

Hamama, Inc. specializes in providing indoor microgreen kits that allow consumers to grow nutritious microgreens at home. Founded in 2016 and based in West Sacramento, California, the company offers a variety of seed options including kale, broccoli, radish, clover, wheatgrass, fenugreek, mustard, and green onions. The kits are designed to be user-friendly, making them accessible even for those with no prior gardening experience. In addition to seed kits, Hamama also sells harvesting kits, hats, and cotton tote bags through its online platform. The focus on non-GMO and organic seeds aims to promote healthier eating habits by enabling customers to cultivate superfoods in their own homes.

Spatial Systems, Inc. offers an augmented workplace platform designed to enhance communication and collaboration among users. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company enables users to conduct meetings with spatial audio and 3D telepresence, facilitating a more immersive experience. Additionally, Spatial's platform allows for the sharing and organization of various digital content, including 3D models, videos, documents, images, and websites. The focus of the company is to transform how people work by creating a collective computing environment that fosters creativity and productivity. Spatial has attracted investment from notable firms and individuals, positioning itself as a leader in the augmented reality and virtual reality space.

Culture Biosciences, Inc. is a biomanufacturing company based in South San Francisco, California, that offers a cloud-based platform for scientists to conduct, monitor, and analyze bioreactor experiments. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on automating bioprocesses to help biotech firms optimize their manufacturing processes and expedite product development. By utilizing robotic sample handling and cloud data monitoring, Culture Biosciences enhances the efficiency of fermentation and bioreactor operations, allowing researchers to achieve results more rapidly than with traditional methods.

Learning Beautiful is a design studio that specializes in creating Montessori-inspired learning materials aimed at teaching basic concepts of computation to early learners. Their educational resources are developed within a new curriculum that complements traditional Montessori materials, emphasizing simplicity, sequence, and self-correction. This approach enables young children to grasp foundational concepts in computer science without reliance on computer screens, fostering an engaging and hands-on learning experience.

PubPub creates ways to let groups of all kinds interact to produce and share information online. Their system enables groups to produce the material that embodies their work, be it a blog, an academic journal, a book, a collection of interactive documents, or anything in between. Every step of the publishing process is supported by the infrastructure they supply, including document creation, peer review, hosting whole journals and book websites, gathering, displaying, and analyzing reader feedback, and statistics.

Crowd Supply, Inc. is a crowdfunding platform based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in product development for physical goods. Established in 2012, the platform facilitates project campaigns that allow creators to raise funds, gather feedback, and connect with manufacturers and suppliers. It serves early-stage companies by providing a comprehensive suite of services, including marketing support, sales fulfillment, and logistics. After a campaign successfully funds, Crowd Supply also enables pre-orders and manages e-commerce sales for fully manufactured products. As of October 2018, Crowd Supply operates as a subsidiary of Mouser Electronics, Inc.

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Optimus Ride is a self-driving vehicle company located in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of technologies aimed at creating efficient, sustainable, and equitable mobility systems. As a spinoff from MIT, the company leverages over 30 years of interdisciplinary research in self-driving technologies, electric vehicles, and mobility-on-demand systems. Its team possesses extensive industrial and entrepreneurial expertise, encompassing areas such as manufacturing robots, urban design, and shared vehicle fleet management. Optimus Ride focuses on implementing self-driving technology in geofenced environments, utilizing advancements in sensor fusion, mapping, computer vision, and machine learning. This enables a wide range of transportation solutions, from commercial vessel operations to various transit options.

Ori is a smart space company that specializes in creating multi-functional, robotic-powered interior solutions to maximize living areas. By collaborating with real estate developers, builders, property managers, and architects, Ori aims to optimize the use of space in urban environments, making them more flexible, intelligent, sustainable, and affordable. The company focuses on transforming traditional living spaces into expandable apartments and semi-furnished studios that allow residents to adapt their environments according to their needs. Through innovative robotics that integrate architecture and design, Ori unlocks the potential for programmable spaces, which not only enhances the living experience for residents but also enables real estate developers to achieve higher revenue per square foot while offering affordable rents.

Amino Labs Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2015 and based in Canada that focuses on making genetic engineering accessible to a wider audience. The company has developed an intuitive bioengineering mini-lab, a compact continuous bioreactor designed to facilitate bacterial transformations and the continuous growth of various cultures. This user-friendly equipment allows individuals, including those as young as eight, to experiment with genetic engineering, fostering a new generation of bioengineers. The bioreactor serves as a countertop-sized laboratory, providing educational opportunities to learn about DNA, genes, and cell theory, while enabling users to create a diverse range of products, including fragrances, flavors, materials, and medicines. By democratizing access to biotechnology, Amino Labs aims to contribute to personalized manufacturing and address significant global challenges related to food, fuel, and medicine.

Dephy is a robotics startup founded in 2016, specializing in performance-enhancing wearable robotics aimed at human augmentation. The company designs, builds, evaluates, and commercializes advanced exoskeletons that cater to a variety of sectors, including military, academic, business, medical, and consumer markets. Dephy's offerings encompass exoskeletons, actuators, electronics, and software systems, enabling clients to enhance human capabilities through innovative robotic technology.

Catalia Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a cloud-based patient care management platform aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. Established in 2014, the company integrates artificial intelligence, psychology, and medicine to improve patient engagement and support. Its platform provides healthcare providers with real-time data on patient progress and challenges, facilitating effective communication through mobile apps, web interfaces, and an interactive robotic coach. By delivering tailored conversations to patients, Catalia Health aims to address ongoing healthcare issues, ultimately enabling healthcare professionals to monitor adherence to treatment and improve overall patient outcomes.

12 labs is a spinoff from the MIT Media Lab, and is funded by top Silicon Valley investors including Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, and Google Health Founder Adam Bosworth. Our flagship product is the Applause health app.

Fair Tread provides an alternative to display advertising for monetizing content on the Internet. Their first product is Adieu. Adieu lets a consumer to modify their web experience to change ads into something they want to see (like pictures of their family or their calendar), and are working with publishers to remove ads entirely--but allowing the publishers to keep the revenue.

Bionolux is the world's first social-emotional wearable that offers to-the-moment, unadulterated feedback on the consumer experience. Bionolux, The Social Wearables Company - is a spin-out of the MIT Media Laboratory. Its very low-cost BE@trade; sensor offers instant, unadulterated abstract feedback on the emotional response system. When someone experiences pleasure, fear, anger and other more complex emotions, BE@trade; continuously responds by transforming skin conductance (a measure of emotional arousal) into a light display. This transmission of signals cannot be suppressed or controlled by the mind. We suggest manifold applications ranging from ambulatory self-feedback to communication between partners or large audiences, and that social devices will be key in the next era of wearable technology. Jocelyn Scheirer is the Chief Executice Officer at Bionolux LLC, a company which she founded in May 2014.

Endor Software Ltd. is a company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, focused on developing a predictive analytics platform that leverages its proprietary Social Physics technology. Founded in 2014, Endor's platform allows business users to pose predictive questions and receive high-quality answers in a matter of minutes, significantly reducing the time and resources typically required for such analyses. By automating the process of answering predictive business inquiries, Endor eliminates the need for coding, data cleaning, or extensive data science expertise. The platform's application of big data enables it to identify patterns in human behavior with both accuracy and speed, aiding businesses in making informed decisions with minimized risk.

Koko is a New York City-based company that specializes in online media applications focused on crisis detection and abusive content moderation. Utilizing a combination of artificial intelligence and crowd-sourced cognitive therapy technology, Koko's platform identifies damaging content in real time, enabling online communities to efficiently manage issues related to abuse, bullying, and crises. The application can be integrated with various digital tools, including chatbots and voice assistants, to enhance moderation efforts. Koko's technology supports over 100 million moderation decisions daily with an accuracy rate exceeding 99%. Originating from the MIT Media Lab, Koko collaborates with prestigious institutions such as Stanford, Harvard, NYU, Columbia, and Cambridge. The company has secured $3.5 million in financing from notable investors and is actively seeking to expand its team in engineering, design, product management, and sales.

Here2Shop is an e-commerce platform that enables businesses to use big data technology to increase sales and profitability by helping them get quality visitors at a reasonable price. For many retailers, however, it is considerably harder and expensive than anticipated to attract quality customers to their marketplace and convince them to make a purchase. This is because many technologies are not made for small and medium-sized retailers.

Twine Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in a cloud-based platform aimed at chronic disease management. The platform facilitates collaborative care by integrating tools for shared decision-making, self-tracking, and communication between patients and their healthcare providers. Patients can co-create personalized care plans with their care teams, which may include physicians, nurses, family members, and health coaches. This collaborative approach is designed to enhance patient engagement and self-efficacy, ultimately leading to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. Established in 2012 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Twine Health was developed at the MIT Medical Lab and operates as a subsidiary of Fitbit, Inc. since 2018.

Soofa is a female-founded company established in 2014, originating from MIT and Harvard. It specializes in enhancing urban environments by integrating technology into public spaces to improve citizen engagement and experiences. The company develops solar-powered digital kiosks and smart signboards that serve as outdoor advertising platforms for city planners and local businesses. Soofa's digital signs display community-related content, local events, and real-time transit updates, fostering a connection between residents and their neighborhoods. Additionally, the Soofa Talk platform allows community members to contribute content to the signs, ensuring diverse voices are represented in public communication. Through its innovative approach, Soofa aims to make cities smarter, more social, and sustainable.

Tulip Interfaces, Inc. specializes in creating applications for the manufacturing industry that enhance shop floor operations. Founded in 2012 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company offers a no-code platform that allows organizations to integrate data from various sources, including sensors and existing equipment. This integration facilitates the creation of digital work instructions and provides real-time visibility into operations, including the performance of personnel and machinery. Tulip serves a diverse range of industries, including consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, apparel, and medical devices, helping companies improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency. By leveraging advanced technologies such as intelligent hardware sensors, computer vision, and machine learning, Tulip's platform enables organizations to digitally transform their operations and achieve better end-to-end traceability.

Fathom is a company that specializes in creating hologram-like 3D experiences through the use of standard printers, inks, and media. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Fathom enables users to print unique patterns on clear film, allowing 3D objects to reappear and extend significantly beyond the thickness of the film. This innovative approach to printing provides a distinctive solution for visual experiences, enhancing the capabilities of traditional printing technologies.

Athena Wisdom understands, predicts, and influences the dynamics of human behavior.

Giant Otter Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing conversational artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the video game industry. Founded in 2013 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company creates advanced chatbots that utilize existing call recordings and chat transcripts to facilitate natural dialogue. Their platform focuses on data generation, conversation modeling, and optimizing bot performance, allowing for coherent interactions that mimic human conversation. By analyzing communication patterns and sentence structure, Giant Otter Technologies enhances user engagement and enables effective communication. As of December 31, 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Drift.com, Inc.

SproutsIO, Inc. designs and manufactures an automated indoor gardening system that allows individuals to cultivate fresh fruits and vegetables on demand. Established in 2013 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to empower consumers by shifting their role in the food supply chain. The SproutsIO smart microgarden incorporates machine learning technology and proprietary growing profiles to optimize plant growth while providing a user-friendly experience through its mobile application, SproutsIOGrow. This app enables users to control their garden remotely, offering real-time sensor reports and camera feeds. The system is designed to function year-round without soil and can adapt to various living environments, making it accessible for people regardless of their gardening experience or local climate. By employing innovative hybrid hydroculture technology, SproutsIO facilitates personal farming, enabling customers to grow their own produce efficiently and sustainably.

Seamless Toy Company enable kids to be makers. Their first product, ATOMS, is a system of plug-n-play sensors, motors, and action blocks for kids (and anyone) to add interactive functionality to their creations. ATOMS are fun, fast and don't require any electronics or programming skills to get going. ATOMS work seamlessly with LEGO and other toys, can be sewn or velcro-ed onto fabrics, or bolted onto more permanent creations. ATOMS work with iOS devices (Android soon), so users can control their ATOMS from their iPhone/iPod/iPad, and can also inversely control their iPhone from ATOMS. ATOMS are sold through starter sets that show kids what each ATOM does through already-popular play experiences (imaginary characters and kid-scale play). However, we expect kids' interest in ATOMS to outlast the starter-set themes, as they go onto use ATOMS in their own creations. ATOMS can also be bought individually for the "from-scratch" project doer, and we will be releasing a new ATOM every month to serve our enthusiastic repeat customers.

With a few pictures and a description of an item you wish to sell, Sold will price the item, sell it, handle the shipping, and deposit the customers funds directly into their bank account.

Cardiio is a digital health company that emerged from MIT, specializing in the development of intelligent algorithms that utilize smartphones and wearables for health monitoring. The company focuses on creating software applications that transform smartphone cameras into biosensors, enabling users to measure their heart rates accurately. Their flagship product, the Cardiio Heart Rate Monitor, is a mobile app that allows individuals to track their heart rate for general wellness and fitness purposes. By leveraging machine learning, Cardiio aims to enhance the monitoring of wellness, fitness, and chronic diseases, making health management more accessible and efficient for users.

Midnight Commercial is a Brooklyn-based innovation consultancy founded by Jamie Zigelbaum. They work with C-suite leaders and global design teams to invent products and experiences that help brands lead from the future. Their clients include: Cartier, Google, Target, Samsung, The New York Times, GE, Design Miami/, Chanel, Intel, M Booth, Cadillac, and Nio.

Behavio, an MIT-Media Labs spin-off, specializes in developing software and services that enable mobile devices to sense, understand, and respond to human behavior and context. This capability allows developers to create smart, context-aware applications and services. The company is also known for its open-source sensing platform, Funf.org, which is designed for Android devices and has received several accolades, including recognition at the SXSW Accelerator competition and winning the 2012 John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s News Challenge on Networks. Through its innovative approach, Behavio aims to enhance the functionality of mobile technology by integrating behavioral data into app development.

MobGeek is an online education platform focused on programming and technology. The company aims to democratize programming education, making it accessible to individuals who seek to transform their ideas into successful startups and enhance their career prospects in the competitive IT job market. MobGeek offers a range of interactive courses in programming languages, coding, and application development, all taught by qualified instructors. The courses are available in Portuguese, ensuring that learners can engage with the content effectively. By prioritizing a user-friendly learning experience, MobGeek empowers individuals to gain essential skills that will help them thrive in the evolving tech landscape.

mPath makes customer experiences tangible, actionable, and real. Through Emotion Sensing and Prototyping, They gather rigorous, evidence-based research to build a companies’ confidence and support to redesign the customer experience. They support their clients throughout the design process, bringing light to the customer’s needs in all decisions. Experience design is a new field, so they consistently innovate and build new methods to address the complex challenges of intangible experiences. While mPath’s sustainable core is transforming business organizations, their greatest achievements are helping not-for-profits across the globe build impactful experiences where they are needed most.

Glassy Media utilizes the agile PR platform to assist startups and small enterprises in gaining media coverage. It offers new technology called extended reality mixes real-world things with computer-generated simulations.

dMetrics is a technology company that specializes in natural language processing (NLP) to make advanced analytics accessible to non-technical experts. Its primary product, Minsky, is a platform that serves major organizations in the financial, pharmaceutical, and public sectors. Founded by two PhD graduates from MIT, dMetrics employs a team of leading authorities in machine learning and NLP. The platform is designed to analyze consumer behavior by identifying, classifying, and predicting decisions that are often obscured within large data sets. This capability allows companies to gain insights into customer expectations and make informed decisions.

Rhinobird Inc, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates an online platform that organizes videos into immersive collections, enhancing user engagement through interactive features. The platform allows users to discover related videos by swiping and clicking, utilizing a sorting system based on tags, text, geography, time, and audio patterns. Rhinobird also includes monetization options for video content through ad ingestion and provides detailed analytics on views, impressions, user activity, and audience behavior. The company focuses on creating innovative video players that prioritize user interaction, offering multi-video reproduction and multi-angle synchronization. By catering to the evolving expectations of new generations for interactive video experiences, Rhinobird is positioned as a key player in the media organization industry, helping content creators and platforms enhance user engagement. Founded in 2015, Rhinobird was previously known as The People's Media Company, LLC.

EyeNetra, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of eye diagnostics technology, including auto-refractors and lens-meters. Founded in 2011 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, EyeNetra's platform allows users to conduct their own eye tests using smartphone-based technology. This innovative approach enables individuals to measure their refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, while also providing eye care professionals with accurate diagnostic measurements for prescribing corrective lenses. The company's flagship products, including the NETRA autorefractor and lensometer, facilitate a straightforward and efficient testing process. Additionally, EyeNetra offers the Insight Portal, which enhances electronic medical record management and supports mobile clinics in delivering eye care services globally.

littleBits Electronics Inc. is a company that specializes in electronic building blocks that connect magnetically, empowering users to design, invent, and prototype with electronics. Founded in 2011 by Ayah Bdeir and based in New York, littleBits offers a diverse range of modules, including circuit boards with specific functions, hardware development kits, and various accessories such as USB and power modules, remote triggers, micro sequencers, and light sensors. The company's open-source library features over 60 electronic modules, allowing users to share designs and create their own innovative solutions. As of August 2019, littleBits operates as a subsidiary of Sphero, Inc.

Flirq, Inc. is an online dating platform founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company aims to transform the online dating experience by empowering women to take control of the dating process. Flirq allows women to manage their privacy while providing support from their friends during their search for a date. Men, on the other hand, must engage and impress women to access their full profiles and interact freely. By adopting this game-like approach, Flirq seeks to foster fun and healthy relationships in a safe and supportive environment.

Humanyze offers workplace solutions that enhance organizational performance through people analytics. The company provides a platform called Wyze, which allows administrators to configure necessary company information, access insights via dashboards, and benchmark against external data sources. This platform integrates with internal systems to generate insights across various teams and departments. Additionally, Humanyze utilizes wearable sensors and Bluetooth beacons to collect data, which can be used individually or aggregated for management purposes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with operations in Amsterdam, Humanyze was originally known as Sociometric Solutions, Inc. The company leverages advanced technology from the MIT Media Lab to help organizations make informed human resource and workplace decisions that enhance both employee experience and overall business outcomes.

Peddle is a car buying service that facilitates the sale of vehicles across the United States. The company connects individuals looking to sell their cars with a network of licensed dealers who purchase used and junk vehicles for resale, parts, or scrap. Peddle's platform enables buyers to place pre-set bids based on the types of vehicles they are interested in, which are incorporated into the company's instant offers for sellers. Customers can also browse through listings that include detailed information and photos of vehicles, allowing them to make informed decisions about their purchases or counteroffers. Peddle aims to provide a fast and convenient experience for both sellers and buyers in the automotive marketplace.

Formlabs Inc. is a company that designs and manufactures advanced 3D printing systems targeted at engineers, designers, and artists. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Formlabs offers a diverse range of products, including the Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 3L printers, all utilizing Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology. The company also provides post-processing solutions such as Form Wash and Form Cure, as well as the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer and the Form Cell manufacturing solution. Formlabs develops high-performance materials for various applications in industries like dental, healthcare, jewelry, and education. Its PreForm software facilitates the preparation of models for printing, making it a preferred choice among professionals worldwide. With additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina, Formlabs continues to innovate in the field of 3D printing, enhancing the capabilities of digital fabrication.

Sourcemap Inc. specializes in supply chain visualization solutions, offering software that enables organizations to map, monitor, and optimize their supply chains. Its primary product, Sourcemap for Enterprise, is a software-as-a-service platform that facilitates supplier collaboration, compliance, and traceability. This solution is utilized by a variety of sectors, including retail, manufacturing, life sciences, food and beverage, and consumer goods. Additionally, Sourcemap provides Sourcemap Free, an open platform that allows users to publish supply chain maps online. Founded in 2007 and based in New York, the company aims to help businesses mitigate social, environmental, and financial risks through enhanced transparency and operational efficiency. By employing advanced database technology and visualization algorithms, Sourcemap empowers organizations to evaluate risks and improve decision-making within their supply chains.

Kendall Research Systems, LLC, established in 2011 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing hardware and software solutions for in vivo neuroscience research. The company is recognized for its innovative products including implantable optics, head-borne controllers, and wireless data access points and power transmitters. Its flagship offering, FireFly, is a comprehensive suite of optogenetics tools designed to support the needs of researchers in basic science and drug discovery. Originally a spin-out from MIT's Synthetic Neurobiology Lab, Kendall Research Systems was the first to commercialize a wireless optogenetics platform, with early access provided in 2012 and a full launch in 2015, backed by the National Institute of Health. In 2017, its implantable neurological device development was acquired by Kernel, but the company continues to leverage its expertise in applied physics, electrical engineering, and signal processing to address new challenges in healthcare and technology.

Ashametrics designs and manufactures wireless wearable sensors and mobile phone applications for collecting physiological data. These mobile health tools are available to researchers as well as individuals that are interested in monitoring parameters such as physical activity or emotional arousal. Ashametrics specializes in mobile data collection, which is of interest in Global Health as well as behavior monitoring and outpatient ambulatory monitoring in domestic health applications. Further information can be found on their References page.

SuperMechanical is a consumer electronics company that develops and manufactures everyday home objects. SuperMechanical was founded in 2011 by John Kestner, a software developer. It is based in Austin, Texas.

Ginger is a telemental health provider delivering evidence-based behavioral health coaching, therapy, and psychiatry from a smartphone. Ginger's on-demand system brings together behavioral health coaches, therapists, and psychiatrists, who work as a team to deliver personalized care, right through your smartphone. The app provides members with access to the support they need within seconds, 24/7, 365 days a year. Millions of people have access to Ginger through leading employers, health plans, and its network of partners.

Luminoso is a Boston-based company specializing in AI-driven text analytics and experience management solutions. It focuses on helping businesses derive actionable insights from unstructured text data, such as customer feedback, employee sentiments, and product reviews. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning technologies, Luminoso's platform enables organizations to analyze complex feedback efficiently, facilitating better decision-making and strategic planning. Their offerings include tools for Customer Feedback Analysis and Employee Experience Management, which are designed to enhance customer satisfaction and workplace dynamics. Luminoso’s cloud-based platform transforms unstructured data from various sources, including contact center interactions and open-ended survey responses, into clear insights that drive growth and innovation. The company's solutions are tailored for modern businesses seeking to optimize both customer and employee experiences.

Fathom Information Design helps clients understand and express complex data through information graphics, interactive tools, and software for installations, the web, and mobile devices.

Affectiva, Inc. specializes in emotion-sensing artificial intelligence software that helps businesses understand consumer engagement with digital content, advertising, and communication. Founded in 2009 as a spin-off from MIT Media Lab, the company leverages deep learning, computer vision, and extensive real-world data to detect nuanced human emotions and cognitive states by analyzing facial and vocal expressions. Affectiva offers a software development kit, a cloud-based API, and various solutions tailored for industries such as advertising, automotive, social robotics, and healthcare. Its in-cabin sensing technology is particularly noteworthy, as it enables automotive manufacturers and fleet managers to create safer and more personalized transportation experiences. Affectiva's tools are utilized by a significant number of Fortune Global 500 companies to enhance consumer engagement through more effective testing of ads, videos, and television programming. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Affectiva also maintains an office in Cairo, Egypt.

Graffectivity has a professional set and a strong track record. They can help by generating visual representations of how and why a certain idea will help company stakeholders, clients, and consumers using sharp abilities in information visualization, copywriting, illustration, and graphic design. by providing the complete user experience for websites, applications, software, and hardware.

StorySense Computing, Inc. is a software company based in Taipei City, Taiwan, specializing in artificial intelligence with a focus on linguistic analysis and story understanding. Founded in 2009, the company develops applications designed to help users efficiently navigate and comprehend vast amounts of information from the web. One of its notable offerings is WhatsTheNumber, a mobile application that transforms the yellow pages experience by allowing users to search for services and contact them in just three simple steps: search, dial, and talk. This global service integrates information from over 100 countries, catering to a diverse user base that includes regions such as the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. As of 2015, StorySense operates as a subsidiary of DianhuaBang.

Jana Mobile Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates the mCent application, which allows users in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa to download and try applications without incurring data charges. Founded in 2008 and previously known as txteagle, Inc., Jana has established partnerships with over 300 mobile operators to provide free internet connectivity to its users. The mCent app has attracted more than 30 million users, facilitating the consumption of 4.0 billion megabytes of app usage. By leveraging mobile advertising, Jana offsets data costs for users, enabling clients such as Twitter, Amazon, and Tencent to engage effectively with consumers in these markets. The company's innovative approach helps make free apps truly accessible in regions where data costs can be a barrier.

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.

Sifteo is a venture-backed startup based in San Francisco that specializes in creating interactive gaming systems known as Sifteo cubes. These tactile devices are designed for hands-on play, incorporating gesture-detection technology that allows users to manipulate the cubes through shaking, flipping, tilting, and pressing. Each cube features full-color graphics, motion sensing, neighbor detection, and wireless communication, facilitating a unique form of computer interaction that merges physical play with digital gaming. Sifteo not only develops exclusive games for its platform but also publishes games created by other developers, encouraging innovation through regular game jams and providing a freely available software development kit (SDK). The company was founded by Dave Merrill and Jeevan Kalanithi, who aimed to rethink human-computer interaction by creating new physical interfaces reminiscent of playing with building blocks. The Sifteo game library offers a diverse range of games for adults, children, and families, combining classic play patterns with modern interactive technology.

Otherlab is a technology company founded in 2009 by Saul Griffith and based in San Francisco, California. It operates as a research innovation lab focused on developing solutions in renewable energy and robotics. The company specializes in advanced manufacturing, digital fabrication, adaptive textiles, and robotic manufacturing tools. Otherlab nurtures projects through the initial research and development phase, facilitating the creation of innovative technologies and enabling enterprises to raise capital and transition into independent operations. Its expertise also includes computational geometry and design tools, contributing to advancements in automation and engineered textiles.

New Work City is a coworking space and community center for independents. Some of NYC's most brilliant entrepreneurs, freelancers, contractors, freelancers, hackers, and generally awesome people gather to work and collaborate in an open, shared, flexible environment. New Work City is also home to several Meetup groups and clubs. NWC has a self-curating community: anyone is welcome to join, but a strong culture ensures everyone who participates is likely to be pretty awesome. Newcomers can just show up on any weekday, no appointment needed. Just bring some work to do and a friendly disposition, and you'll be ready to rock! Day Passes can be purchased at any time for $35. Memberships range from $35/month for Community Membership to $120/month for a membership that includes four days of access per week to a full-time membership that includes five days per week for $375/month. New Work City's community arose out of the existing apartment and cafe-based Jelly and CooperBricolage communities, which started in 2006 and 2007 respectively. In 2008, New Work City signed a sublease with a startup and opened its first coworking space after a year of research and preparations. The community quickly filled the space, and used it as home base for 18 months. In September 2010, New Work City opened a dedicated space in a 4,700 square foot loft on Broadway and Canal Street in lower Manhattan. The new space has enabled the community to thrive, with more and better resources, aimed at helping people develop their independent careers.

Glynt AI is a machine learning platform that liberates unstructured data from complex documents. With Glynt AI, users can get first results in 20 minutes, averaging 98% accuracy. It can be quickly trained for loosely structured documents through industries and domains, such as invoices, medical reports, forms, paystubs, and more. Its multi-tenant solution and quick evaporation polices maintain the value, privacy, and security of data and documents. Glynt AI is offered via a SaaS model, and can be configured for customized streaming applications. It enables edge to AI capturing faxes, PDFs, scans, and images in a single workflow.

Bluefin Labs is a social TV analytics company that specializes in connecting social media commentary to television shows and commercials. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, MA, with an additional office in New York, NY, the company leverages technology and professional services to provide brand advertisers, advertising agencies, and TV networks with insights drawn from extensive data analysis. This approach allows clients to understand audience engagement and sentiment related to their broadcasts. Grounded in 15 years of cognitive science and machine learning research from the MIT Media Lab, Bluefin Labs was acquired by Twitter in 2013.

Sugar is an award-winning learning Platform which promotes collaborative learning and critical thinking, the heart of a quality education.

Vitality focuses on enhancing medication management for patients and healthcare providers through innovative technology. The company develops internet-connected health and wellness products, notably the Vitality GlowCaps, which are equipped with wireless connectivity and integrated web services. These smart pill caps serve multiple functions: they illuminate, play melodies, and can even ring a home phone to remind users to take their medications. Additionally, the GlowCaps monitor when the pill bottle is opened and send alerts to caregivers via the mobile broadband network. Vitality aims to improve adherence to medication regimens by utilizing reminders, social feedback, financial incentives, and convenient automatic refills, thereby supporting better health outcomes.

Cogito is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the emotional intelligence of phone professionals through advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning. By leveraging behavioral science, Cogito's software analyzes various behavioral signals during conversations, offering real-time coaching to agents. This system not only guides agents in their interactions but also provides a continuous assessment of customer experience for each call. Through its innovative approach, Cogito enables enterprises to foster stronger relationships with their customers, improve sales outcomes, and enhance the overall quality of service provided.

Bridge International Academies operates primary schools focused on providing education to underprivileged children. Founded in 2007 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, the organization offers services that align with national curricula and emphasizes comprehensive teacher training and development programs. Utilizing advanced wireless technology, Bridge International Academies aims to deliver quality education at no cost to students, fostering opportunities for a brighter future for those in underserved communities.

Intuitive Automata Inc. specializes in the creation and commercialization of interactive robots. The company has developed a prototype robot named 'Autom', designed to function as an in-home interactive personal coach that assists dieters in tracking their progress. By focusing on the healthcare industry, Intuitive Automata aims to provide innovative solutions that enhance personal health management. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in Shatin, Hong Kong.

BionX Medical Technologies specializes in manufacturing advanced prosthetic devices aimed at enhancing the mobility and quality of life for individuals with amputations. The company's flagship product, the BiOM Ankle, features powered propulsion that allows for more natural movement by simulating human-like gait mechanics. This innovative prosthesis utilizes sophisticated microprocessors and environmental sensors to continuously assess and adjust its performance, providing users with the ability to navigate various terrains, including slopes and stairs, with reduced energy expenditure. BionX Medical Technologies serves its clientele through a network of prosthetists and healthcare providers, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company transitioned from its former name, iWalk, Inc., in 2015 and is currently a subsidiary of Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH.

reQall is a technology company focused on developing applications that enhance memory and organization through mobile devices. It aims to transform smartphones into effective tools for capturing and recalling information, including conversations and verbal notes. The company emphasizes the importance of memory enhancement, offering users an efficient way to manage their personal and professional lives. By facilitating easy access to stored information, reQall seeks to improve overall productivity and memory retention for its users. The app is available for download in app stores, making it accessible to a wide audience.

BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

Slife Labs designs time and activity management software that helps teams and individuals collect, visualize and communicate their computer activities. The company's main products are Slife and Slife Teams. Thousands of designers, developers, writers and many others use the company's analytics tools to visualize how much time they spend on tasks, manage and/or improve their productivity and collaborate with other team members.

Innerscope Research is a consumer neuroscience company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2006. The firm specializes in neuromarketing research services aimed at enhancing marketers' understanding of consumer decision-making processes. By measuring and analyzing unconscious emotional responses to media and marketing stimuli, Innerscope Research provides valuable insights to help Fortune 500 clients optimize their brands, products, and communications. The company's focus on emotional engagement enables clients to make informed strategic business decisions, ultimately improving their marketing effectiveness and audience connection.

Lyric Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2006 by MIT Ph.D. Ben Vigoda and industry veteran David Reynolds. The company specializes in probability processing technology, which reimagines computing to achieve significant performance improvements in various applications. With a workforce of approximately 30 employees, Lyric has garnered over $20 million in funding from government agencies, including DARPA, as well as venture capital from Stata Venture Partners. The company holds a growing intellectual property portfolio, comprising 50 fundamental patents in the field of probability processing. Lyric's focus on developing and manufacturing semiconductors and circuit products for signal processing positions it as a key player in evolving technological landscapes. Ray Stata, the founder and former CEO of Analog Devices, serves as the lead investor and chairman of the board.

Sensing Places specializes in providing interactive technology solutions designed to enhance customer experiences in various environments, including retail spaces and museums. The company offers a range of services, including web applications, conference room software, content management systems, and user experience and user interface design. Additionally, Sensing Places develops immersive installations that incorporate projection mapping, as well as virtual and augmented reality applications. Their goal is to transform imaginative concepts into engaging realities, helping clients create captivating experiences for their audiences. Customers can reach the company for inquiries through phone, email, or direct contact.

PixMob is a company that specializes in wireless lighting technology for the entertainment industry, focusing on enhancing audience experiences through immersive technology. By developing and commercializing wearable LED devices, such as wristbands and portable transmitters, PixMob enables crowds to become part of the visual display at events. These devices are designed to create synchronized light effects that can pulsate with music and respond to body movements, fostering a sense of connection among attendees. Through their innovative approach, PixMob aims to break down barriers between the audience and the performance, transforming events into magical experiences.

Oblong Industries is a design-driven software and hardware company whose mission is to put a new user interface on every computer in the world. Oblong’s technology has roots in more than two decades of research at the MIT Media Lab and was the direct basis for the computers depicted in the film “Minority Report”. The company, founded in 2006, maintains global headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. The g-speak™ Spatial Operating Environment (SOE) is Oblong’s application development and deployment platform. It's the only general purpose platform designed from the ground up to give programmers access to the principles of spatial (and gestural) computing and real-world pixels, and to enable applications that are inherently multi-screen, multi-user, and multi-device. Oblong has used g-speak to help Global Fortune 500 companies like Boeing, Saudi Aramco, and GE (as well as government agencies and universities) build and deploy profoundly productive solutions in areas including modeling and simulation, logistics and supply chain management, natural resource discovery and extraction, energy grid management, and financial and scientific data navigation and visualization. Oblong’s Mezzanine™ product, built atop the g-speak platform, is a room-scale visual collaboration system offering a unique shared pixel workspace: multiple participants work across multiple screens, sharing data, live video, and applications -- and exercising collaborative control -- from every device (phones, tablets, laptop browsers) they bring with them into the room. Telepresence capabilities, collaborative whiteboarding, and presentation design and delivery are integrated into the Mezzanine experience. Each Mezzanine room can join up to three other Mezzanine rooms (or connect to standard telepresence / videoconference endpoints) to enable distance collaboration of unprecedented immediacy and fluidity. The Oblong team comprises former executives, developers, and engineers from (among others) Apple, Google, Pixar, Microsoft, Accenture, and Disney. Oblong is privately held; investors include The Foundry Group, Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners, and Energy Technology Ventures.

RadioSherpa offers a real-time program guide for HD radio stations, allowing users to see what is currently playing on their favorite radio stations and stream content easily. The platform includes traditional radio stations as well as newer HD2 stations, enhancing the listening experience. Currently available in the Boston, New York, and San Francisco markets, RadioSherpa plans to expand its services nationwide in the near future.

Epidemico specializes in health data collection and analytical services, offering customizable portfolios on various topics such as disease outbreaks, drug safety, and food safety. The company caters to diverse markets, including biosurveillance and product safety, by providing insights into patient experiences, rare patient identification, and brand sentiment. In addition to its analytical services, Epidemico employs large data extraction, crowd sourcing, and visualization techniques to enhance its offerings. Customer inquiries are efficiently handled through multiple channels, including phone, email, and online applications, ensuring responsive support for its clients.

Makani Power, Inc. is a company based in Alameda, California, that specializes in the design, development, and testing of advanced wind energy technologies. Founded in 2006, the company focuses on creating energy kites, a novel type of wind turbine designed to capture stronger and more consistent winds at higher altitudes. This innovative approach aims to generate energy more efficiently while using fewer materials. Makani Power seeks to produce energy at a significantly lower cost than traditional coal-fired power plants, positioning itself as a leader in the renewable energy sector. As of 2013, Makani Power operates as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

The Echo Nest is a music intelligence company that offers music services to developers and media companies. The company’s services enable high-scale music platforms to help fans better discover, share, and interact with the music they love. Their customer base reaches over 100 million every month through more than 400 applications and sites powered by The Echo Nest. The Echo Nest was founded by Brian Whitman and Tristan Jehan in July 2005 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Nanda Home is focused on developing and manufacturing a collection of useful objects for homes. The company offers Clocky, an alarm clock that keeps moving while beeping until its user gets out of bed; and Tocky, an alarm clock that plays MP3 songs while rolling away. Nanda Home was founded in 2006.

Potion Design LLC is a technology and interaction design firm based in New York, specializing in creating innovative interactive experiences. Founded by Jared Schiffman and Phillip Tiongson, Potion emphasizes a research-driven approach to design, consistently exploring new technologies and interaction modes to deliver unique solutions. The firm offers a range of services, including web development, UX/UI design, visual design, and software development, aimed at enhancing user experiences for its clients. Potion's interdisciplinary team comprises various professionals, including architect-programmers and designer-musicians, reflecting their belief that code serves as a medium for creative expression. They are committed to pushing boundaries and crafting elegant designs that respond dynamically to human interaction, viewing technology as a potential force for good in the modern world.

Allurent is a provider of hosted software-as-a-service solutions designed to enhance online retail experiences. The company offers the Rich Commerce Suite, which focuses on interactive merchandising tools aimed at increasing site conversion rates. Allurent's platform facilitates various stages of the shopping lifecycle, including browsing, selection, and purchasing, by delivering engaging interactions. In addition to its core e-commerce software, Allurent also provides development and project management services, along with expertise in research, ideation, interaction design, visual design, branding, and usability. This comprehensive approach supports retailers in creating effective online shopping environments.

General Sensing focuses on improving healthcare through innovative sensor technology. Based in Boston and Hong Kong, the company develops a wireless wearable device that monitors hand hygiene among medical professionals. This electronic sensor-based badge tracks individual hand hygiene actions, providing alerts for handwashing and indicating when hands are germ-free. By enabling healthcare providers to enhance their hygiene practices, General Sensing aims to reduce the spread of contagious germs in clinical and hospital settings. The company's commitment to vertically integrated design encompasses industrial design, electronics, software, and user experience, reflecting its dedication to addressing global healthcare challenges through technology.

United Villages is dedicated to empowering rural communities by delivering essential products, services, and information. Founded by social entrepreneur Amir Alexander Hasson and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the organization utilizes existing wireless and transportation infrastructures to effectively reach underserved rural markets. With a subsidiary in India, headquartered in New Delhi, United Villages operates networks in rural Rajasthan. The company’s platform facilitates communication through phone and email while also distributing consumer goods via a representative network, enabling individuals in these areas to access premium services that enhance their quality of life.

Squid Labs was founded in early 2004 by four passionate scientists & engineers. The vision of Squid Labs: Bring in consulting & contract work, and use the profits to grow internal projects & technologies. Keep many projects active, keep a small core technical team and outsource the rest, and build a high productivity workspace. Along the way three other partners came on board, and by the middle of 2006 the internal projects had grown to demand full attention. By 2007 no fewer than seven spinout companies were formed to continue growing the most promising Squid Labs projects.squid coin customer support, squid coin customer service, squid coin customer care, squid coin support, squid coin number,

Caveo Learning is a learning consulting firm that specializes in developing learning strategies and solutions for Fortune 1000 companies and other prominent organizations. Founded in 2004, Caveo aims to enhance the learning industry by providing targeted and effective business value through its services. The firm offers ROI-focused strategic learning and performance solutions across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, energy, financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, foodservice, pharmaceuticals, and hospitality. By focusing on measurable outcomes, Caveo Learning helps organizations optimize their learning initiatives to achieve sustained performance improvement.

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Alo7 is the leading provider of digital English Language Teaching (ELT) products and solutions in China, boasting over 10 million registered users and a network of more than 2,000 training school partners. The company operates an online tutoring platform designed to enhance English language learning for young Chinese students. By leveraging technology, Alo7 facilitates effective interactions among students, teachers, parents, and school administrators. The platform offers engaging and interactive classes that blend education with play, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. Alo7 is committed to transforming English education in China, redefining school management and fostering connections between educational institutions and homes in the mobile Internet era.

Sense Networks is a technology company that specializes in predictive analytics through the use of mobile location data. Its primary platform, MacroSense®, creates detailed user profiles by analyzing over 1,000 behavioral attributes derived from real-time location data streamed from mobile devices. This platform processes an impressive 170 billion location points monthly, utilizing vast historical data to enhance understanding of human behavior and optimize mobile advertising efforts. The company's AdMatch™ platform functions as a Demand Side Platform (DSP), targeting ads through mobile ad exchanges and providing clients with sophisticated mobile ad targeting capabilities. Founded in 2003 by a team of experts from MIT and Columbia University, Sense Networks has received recognition for its innovative approach, including awards and mentions by notable publications. With its focus on machine learning and real-time data analysis, the company empowers users with applications for personalized recommendations and social navigation.

Ka-Zam is a web-based application that enables efficient commerce lifecycle transactions for click-and-bricks retailers--that is those of you with a combined online and offline presence. From answering pre-sales questions to locating a product and shipping it to a customer, Ka-Zam streamlines process, reducing per-transaction expenses for shopkeepers. In return for this efficiency they charge a very reasonable fee based on your gross revenue. As bookstore owners ourselves, they know what it's like to make ends meet, and as such there are no setup fees, nor are there any ongoing monthly charges, it's all inclusive.

Dimagi is a technology company that specializes in developing scalable information communication technology (ICT) solutions for low-resource settings. Founded in 2002, Dimagi has established itself as a leader in open source technology, engaging in technical strategy, systems design, software development, and research across over 300 projects globally. Its core platform facilitates the creation of mobile and web applications designed to support frontline workers, enabling them to collect accurate data and deliver effective services in more than 40 countries. Dimagi collaborates with a diverse range of partners, including prominent organizations in health and development, to implement its model in various contexts, from pilot projects to large-scale deployments. The company employs a multidisciplinary team of over 100 professionals, including engineers, public health experts, and project managers, with offices in multiple countries, including the United States, India, and South Africa. Through its efforts, Dimagi aims to create sustainable and adaptable solutions that meet the needs of underserved populations.

WAY Systems, Inc. specializes in mobile wireless point-of-sale (POS) solutions for merchants both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of mobile POS devices and printers, along with accessories such as antenna kits, printer papers, car chargers, and holsters. In addition to hardware, WAY Systems provides comprehensive infrastructure solutions that include software and messaging components for mobile application development, deployment, and maintenance. The company ensures secure transaction processing through support for GMS and GPRS technologies, facilitating effective geographic coverage for its mobile payment services.

First Mile Solutions offers patent-pending intellectual property based on management's research and development. Their technology is designed to enable wireless internet service provider operations in sub-urban and semi-rural areas by distributing the bandwidth, such as among telcos and isps to expand market coverage, governments to fulfill universal service funds, and NGOs to reach underserved communities.

Design that Matters (DtM), a nonprofit based in Salem, Massachusetts, creates new products that allow social enterprises in developing countries to offer improved services and scale more quickly. DtM has built a collaborative design process through which hundreds of volunteers in academia and industry donate their skills and expertise to the creation of breakthrough products for communities in need. Our goal is to deliver a better quality of service, and a better quality of life, to millions of beneficiaries through products designed for our clients.

Resonon is located in Bozeman, Montana in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. They provide complete hyperspectral imaging systems as well as custom hardware and software solutions. Their hyperspectral imaging cameras are compact, cost effective and provide excellent performance. Resonon provides systems globally through their distributor network.

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