In search of the Startup of the Year, TechCo has scoured the country for the best ideas, the most qualified teams, and the most revolutionary products on the market today. And trust us, we did not disappoint, as this year’s batch of startups is poised to impress even the most critical of judges. From game-changing artificial intelligence to impressive cybersecurity, these startups will make the entrepreneurial hair on the back of your neck stand on end. If you’re interested in getting a glimpse at the startups competing at this year’s competition, which takes place at Innovate Celebrate 2017 in San Francisco, take a look at all the companies hailing from the West Coast below. Also, make sure to vote by clicking on the links provided!
California
Airspace Technologies offers end-to-end logistics solutions: we take a modern approach to time critical shipments by enabling technology. Baarb is a revolutionary new way to book hotels on your desktop or mobile app. They’ve combined vast human experience with cutting-edge artificial intelligence and natural language search capability to deliver the highest level of personalized hotel search results that meet your individual preferences. BenjiLock’s purpose is to redefine the personal security experience, using hybrid technology with the consumer in mind. You don’t need a smartphone to manage your smart home. Brilliant’s Control lets you control your smart home devices directly from any room. Chui is an intelligent access control company that utilizes machine learning and facial recognition to provide seamless access control and analytics. CNote Savings helps celebrate good savers by earning them 2.5 percent, that’s 40x more than a traditional savings account. CNote does this by working with a government-backed program, CDFI, to create what the public rarely hears about in finance. Context AI harvests novel sound, vibration and bioelectric impulse data using bespoke wearable sensor arrays attuned for machine learning to discover digital biomarker fingerprints of health and disease Court Buddy is a legal tech platform that instantly matches people with vetted solo attorneys based on the client’s budget. EVmatch brings electric vehicles mainstream with a peer-to-peer network of reservable charging stations available anywhere. fAds replaces ads with what you follow on Instagram so you can see what you want to see instead of what they want you to see. FriendlyData helps businesses make data accessible for non-technical people by providing a natural language interface to databases Golden is an easy-to-use and secure financial assistant that helps assure the health and financial security of our loved ones as they get older. JOY builds technology for families with the first icon based schedule watch known as the Octopus. The watch empowers kids by teaching them good habits and the concept of time. Laugh.ly is the first of its kind, on-demand up streaming comedy service. They have the largest catalog of company representing over 650 comedians—from Aziz Ansari to Weird Al Yanjovic. Lifeliqe is the world’s first visual publishing platform presenting complete interactive 3D middle school science curriculum. Students, teachers and homeschoolers can access more than 1000 premium, ready-to-use 3D & augmented reality models and lesson plans for learning, creating and sharing their own content. Markett is a performance based platform that systematizes word of mouth marketing by providing ambassadors with all the tools they need to acquire new customers for their favorite brands. Nimb – security platform and a stylish ring to send an alert signal to any chosen and available response team member in case of an emergency OpenInvest is a social impact investing platform for retail investors. It uses proprietary technology to empower a user’s values and lets them take action, while their investments stay diversified and broadly tracking the performance of the market. Oska Wellness is a new health-tech, wearable pain relief device that can help areas of the body prone to injury and degeneration. Pawprint is the official medical record for pets. Their platform handles all the paperwork needed to connect pet parents with veterinarians and service providers (groomers, daycares, boarders). Pilotly, the consumer insights platform that enables content creators to get feedback from target audiences anywhere in the world. Build credit and pay rent. RentTrack is the only online payment portal that reports monthly rental payments to all three major credit bureaus. Senstone is a sensitive voice tracker that lets creative people capture their thoughts and document life experiences on the go in just a finger snap. The Superbook by Sentio is empowering the next billion students and knowledge workers by giving “laptop superpowers” to smartphones. Smart Beings is combining device intelligence, cloud connectivity and feature-rich applications to solve real-world problems for intelligent security, facility awareness and virtual collaboration. SnapCheck is on a mission to eliminate paper checks and empower businesses to cross the digital divide in payments and save $50B annually. The world’s first solar smart blinds. Swiftmile is a solar powered electric bike-sharing system for commuters. They have a 40 mile range and can travel up to 20 Mph. Just “Tap, rent and Roll” on their app to get going. Up Sonder is an on-demand drone and service rental marketplace powered by UberRUSH. Drone pilots and drone owners earn extra money by listing their drone or service on their website for rent. VaGenie is a combination device and app Kegel trainer that helps women strengthen their pelvic floor. It’s a FitBit for lady bits! Visabot is an immigration robot powered by artificial intelligence, which aims to ease the visa application process for individuals looking to enter the United States of America. Weavy is a framework that adds collaboration and enhanced communication to any web application. Instant messaging, video calls, document collaboration, file sharing, task management, integrations with Office 365, Dropbox, and more. ZenSports lets anyone find and connect with friends and others to play sports. Download the app now and get on the field!
Colorado
Informu eliminates the stress, expense, and wasted time associated with losing valuables. They have created an intelligent flexible chip (Mu tag) integrated within an easy-to-use app to keep belongings safe. Kitables gives people the confidence to build by selling approachable, project-based DIY kits in the fields of science, engineering, and beyond through a multi-channel direct to consumer ecommerce platform.
Washington
Booqu is the first online concierge that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to find and book local services.
New Mexico
Babierge is a baby equipment rental marketplace business that aims to delight vacationing families by providing trusted baby gear while providing their partners with a reliable and rewarding income. Their product WhichCraft is changing the way people shop for craft beer by providing rich product details that teach users more about their beer palate.
Register Now to Attend Innovate Celebrate 2017
Come join us at the Innovate Celebrate conference in San Francisco, CA. The event will take place October 9-11, and is held in partnership with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).
