Katherine Olives
We like to say there are no dog days of summer at the Zahn Center, and the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. Eight startups in our Accelerator Program have been working relentlessly to launch their prototypes, apps, and web platforms. On August 15th, they'll be on display at the Accelerator Demo Day to pitch to potential investors.
Here's a little more about each of the eight teams and the progress they've made:
Applied Motions: A wearable/app for runners that not only acts as a personal running coach, but provides biofeedback to prevent injury. The Applied Motions team has launched a pre-alpha version of their product that they're testing with their first set of brand advocates. Check out their website!
DAPP – A mobile application that connects groups of friends so they can hang out and have spontaneous fun. The DAPP team has launched several BETA versions of their app to beta testers. By the end of the summer, they'll have a full-fledged version of DAPP for IOS and Android. Here's the website.
Frip – An app that helps K-12 teachers find, plan, and organize curated school trips in NYC. Frip has grown their core team over the past several weeks, while also building their beta version and testing with early adopters. They're gaining more partnerships with venues, too.
Gleam – A web platform connecting therapists with their clients in between visits. Gleam released round 3 of its Pilot Program today, the third beta version that a select group of therapists has worked with. They're pleased with the feedback they're receiving, and glad to be signing up more and more beta testers every week!
Kanic (formerly Favor) – A valet app for simplifying car maintenance and repairs. Kanic is currently building their app, an Uber for Mechanics, and establishing connections with both mechanics and users.
Komb –An on-demand app and web platform connecting clients with hairstylists instantaneously. Komb has taken to the streets with their fun Instagram/Vlog campaign to bring more stylists on board! They'll test their beta this summer while they work on adding more features to the app.
StreetLabs – A smarter system for NYC's roads, allowing the DOT to make faster and more efficient repairs. StreetLabs has finished their prototype and has conducted several pilot studies within Harlem.
VeriPAD – A technology for low and middle income countries that authenticates medications. VeriPAD is a force to be reckoned with (they're 17+ strong!). The team has traveled to Kenya to establish partnerships with leading NGOs and test their product with real-life customers. Their app will be ready by the end of the summer.
If you'd like to meet these incredible teams, join us for the Accelerator Demo Day on Monday, August 15th at Rise New York (24 West 24th St, New York, NY 10010). Please email katherine@zahncenternyc.com for a formal invitation.
Rise New York is part of a global community of the worlds brightest thinkers and doers creating the future of financial technology. We listen, nurture and oxygenate through our international network of Rise spaces, and connect, co-create, and scale innovation, in partnership with Barclays. Rise New York also houses a world-class event space and is home to the U.S. cohort of the Barclays Accelerator, powered by Techstars.