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Meet the Fall 2024 Startups

Govify

https://www.govify.us
New York, New York, United States
For governments that struggle with recruiting, managing, and retaining top talent, Govify provides an end-to-end software platform to modernize their HR processes.
Govtech
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Govify

Our Website
New York, New York, United States
For governments that struggle with recruiting, managing, and retaining top talent, Govify provides an end-to-end software platform to modernize their HR processes.
Govtech
Sales Motion:
B2G
Revenue Model:
Subscription
Investment Stage:
Friends & Family
Revenue Stage:
Pre-Revenue
Product Stage:
Post-Product

Founding Team

Martin Rufo
CEO, Founder

Plurall AI

https://plurall.ai
New York, NY, United States
An AI-powered deepfake detection tool built with in-house models.
AI / ML
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Plurall AI

Our Website
New York, NY, United States
An AI-powered deepfake detection tool built with in-house models.
AI / ML
Sales Motion:
B2B
Revenue Model:
Subscription with Metered Services
Investment Stage:
Pre-Seed
Revenue Stage:
Pre-Revenue
Product Stage:
Post-Product

Founding Team

Sandra Cai
Founder, CEO, CTO

Wlkata

https://www.wristline.com
Paramus, New Jersey, United States
Wristline Inc. makes AI and robotics education engaging and accessible by creating a content-driven community that delivers tailored, interactive learning for K12 and higher education.
Edtech, AI / ML, Hardware
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Wlkata

Our Website
Paramus, New Jersey, United States
Wristline Inc. makes AI and robotics education engaging and accessible by creating a content-driven community that delivers tailored, interactive learning for K12 and higher education.
Edtech, AI / ML, Hardware
Sales Motion:
B2B, B2B2C, B2C
Revenue Model:
Commerce
Investment Stage:
Seed
Revenue Stage:
Post-Revenue
Product Stage:
Post-Product

Founding Team

Min Jia
Co-Founder, Learning and development, Creative

ChargeSafe

https://www.chargesafe.nyc/
New York City, New York, United States
ChargeSafe is the first indoor-outdoor firesafe and convenient e-bike charging station supporting the growing e-micromobility communities
Transportation & Mobility, Retail, Hardware, Cleantech
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ChargeSafe

Our Website
New York City, New York, United States
ChargeSafe is the first indoor-outdoor firesafe and convenient e-bike charging station supporting the growing e-micromobility communities
Transportation & Mobility, Retail, Hardware, Cleantech
Sales Motion:
B2B, B2B2C
Revenue Model:
Commerce
Investment Stage:
Pre-Seed
Revenue Stage:
Pre-Revenue
Product Stage:
Pre-Product

Founding Team

Daniel Coppola
Co-Founder, President
John Consiglio
Co-Founder
Jason Poure
CPO

One Invest AI

https://www.investai.one/
New York City, New York, United States
One Invest AI provides "Quant-as-a-Service" to investment managers to help them unlock new alpha in fraction of time & cost by leveraging AI to get insights from financial data.
Fintech, AI / ML, SaaS
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One Invest AI

Our Website
New York City, New York, United States
One Invest AI provides "Quant-as-a-Service" to investment managers to help them unlock new alpha in fraction of time & cost by leveraging AI to get insights from financial data.
Fintech, AI / ML, SaaS
Sales Motion:
B2B
Revenue Model:
Subscription with Metered Services
Investment Stage:
Pre-Seed
Revenue Stage:
Pre-Revenue
Product Stage:
Post-Product

Founding Team

Piyush Sachdeva
Co-Founder, Tech, Sales
Ajitesh Mehta
Co-Founder

Goraqt Inc

https://Www.goraqt.com
New York, New York, United States
GoRaqt's platform applies technology to simplify players’ access to racquet sport equipment, coaching, and each other
Sportstech
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Goraqt Inc

Our Website
New York, New York, United States
GoRaqt's platform applies technology to simplify players’ access to racquet sport equipment, coaching, and each other
Sportstech
Sales Motion:
B2B, B2C
Revenue Model:
Advertising/Search
Investment Stage:
Friends & Family
Revenue Stage:
Pre-Revenue
Product Stage:
Pre-Product

Founding Team

Rio Lu
Co-Founder

Baz AI Inc

https://bazai.us
Dover, Delaware, United States
AI Agents for Businesses
AI / ML, Fintech, SaaS, Supply chain, Mobile Apps, Marketplaces, Finance, Enterprise
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Baz AI Inc

Our Website
Dover, Delaware, United States
AI Agents for Businesses
AI / ML, Fintech, SaaS, Supply chain, Mobile Apps, Marketplaces, Finance, Enterprise
Sales Motion:
B2B
Revenue Model:
Subscription with Metered Services
Investment Stage:
Pre-Seed
Revenue Stage:
Pre-Revenue
Product Stage:
Pre-Product

Founding Team

Towfiq Ahmed
Customer service, Other C-suite role, Growth
Enam Chowdhuury
CEO, Co-Founder, CTO

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Week 1: Induction & Customer Development
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Meet the team

Meet your directors, peers, and mentors. Get a deep dive into what’s going to happen over the program and what you need to do to make the most from the program.

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Learn how to make the most of your time with customers and get to the bottom of what they need from your startup.

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Pitch Like a Pro

Get best practice tips on how to ensure your presentation and pitch skills communicate your company effectively and clearly, while also connecting with your audience.

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Size the Market

Understand how to break down markets to see how big your potential customer can be and start working on how to take the right steps in addressing this new business.

Week 4: Building Products that Matter
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Building Products People Love

Hear from industry expert speakers on the factors that go into making products that your users and customers will care about to make your startup a necessary item for their everyday way of doing things. Learn how to find Product-Market Fit.

Week 5: The Fundraising Process & Techniques
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Learn the best practices on preparing for investment and how to appropriately attack your fundraising process.

Week 6: Venture Funding and Accelerators
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Investment and Growth

Get insights into what role accelerators, angels, VC's, and other types of funding may play in the future of your startup; and how best to deal with them at the right time for your business.

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In 5 years, we've had the following impact on pre-seed founders.

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$230M

Funding Raised
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