AlphaLab is a 20-week accelerator program where startups get $25,000 in funding, mentorship, and office space to kickstart their ideas. Here are the nine companies that pitched:
MegaBits: An augmented reality “monster training” game. Founded by game developer Patrick Perini, Alex Liu, Jim Cervone, and Chris Banks.Collected: Software that allows people working in programs like Word or PowerPoint to access relevant past content. Founded by Steve Cotter.BudgetSimple: A financial planner for reducing debt and increasing savings. Founded by serial entrepreneur Phil Anderson.WingMa’am: An app that helps LGBT women connect with each other. Founded by Ariella Furman, an LGBT community leader in Pittsburgh.AthleteTrax: Team management software for coaches for coordinating practices, fundraising, and workouts. The team of four athletes is headed up by CEO Jon Halpern.Spacefinity: A peer-to-peer marketplace for self-storage so you can share and rent out extra storage space. The team is led by CEO Alex Hendershott.Hability: A software platform that helps physical therapists keep patients engaged and doing their exercises. Founded by James Lomuscio and Adam Nelson.Crowdasaurus: Connects crowdfunding projects with local organizations who can promote them and attract a broader audience. Founded by Josh Lucas, an educator and engineer.ProfilePasser: A tool that connects high school athletes and college recruiters at showcase events. Founded by soccer player Sam Weber and Sean Sekora.
