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Gridline AI is an AI-powered platform designed to facilitate project finance, particularly in the renewable energy sector. It connects energy projects with financing companies while automating financial due diligence processes. The platform offers features such as free drone scans and options for re-roofing and roof leasing, allowing communities and homeowners to generate capital for solar energy systems or invest in local photovoltaic installations. Additionally, Gridline AI enables property owners to manage, monitor, and monetize their roof space through solar installations and other uses, such as community gardens and event spaces. With a focus on streamlining the project finance process, Gridline AI aims to address a significant global market primarily served by traditional financial professionals.

Conduent is a business process services company that focuses on enhancing interactions between organizations and their stakeholders, including citizens, patients, customers, and employees. By providing a range of services, Conduent aims to streamline operations and improve the overall experience for its clients. The company leverages technology and expertise to facilitate better engagement and communication, ultimately helping businesses and government entities achieve their operational goals while fostering positive relationships with the communities they serve.

Withfriends is a marketplace dedicated to fostering cultural memberships that support independent arts and music venues in urban areas. By providing a subscription platform, Withfriends enables event-goers to become monthly paying members, simplifying the process for cultural spaces to establish effective membership programs. The platform not only lists events and sells tickets but also facilitates community engagement with local businesses, allowing these venues to generate sustainable income through memberships. Over the course of one year, Withfriends has successfully attracted more than 3,000 members, averaging $9 per month, which has contributed over a quarter million dollars in new annual revenue to over 100 cultural spaces. This support helps maintain the vibrancy and diversity of creative life in cities.