Meet the semi-finalists of the 2020-21 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge.
NEW VENTURE
IT/SOFTWARE
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A real-time data analytics engine that enables retail traders to make smart and informed investment decisions in an efficient and digestible manner by utilizing natural language processing to comb tens of thousands of social media posts to uncover complex insights.
NEW VENTURE
HEALTHCARE
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ANI Inc. provides dental clinicians with the tools to solve complications and limitations with general implant procedures through utilizing the patent pending, CARS technique. The development of the accompanying app will help facilitate efficient company/dentist/patient communications
SOCIAL VENTURE
HEALTHCARE
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Bryant Health is a virtual ecosystem of addiction experts helping transform care for those directly impacted by addiction or are in crisis. We empower patients and their families to mitigate dependency using addiction experts with customized technology that prioritizes convenience, technology, and patient/client privacy.
NEW VENTURE
GAMING
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A social media platform that provides a more affordable and a more immersive experience for tabletop roleplay gamers. Powered by augmented reality & shareable user-generated content, the app makes collaborative virtual world creation seamless by using intuitive drag-and-drop gestures on the devices players already own.
NEW VENTURE
ENERGY
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CoCharge offers the ultimate solution for charging — power bank rental stations available at restaurants, libraries, and other public spaces in NYC for active New Yorkers to rent and return anytime, anywhere.
NEW VENTURE
IT/SOFTWARE
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Databar.ai is a web-based analytics platform that enables small businesses and individuals with no coding experience to extract insights from public and commercial datasets without the help of a data scientist. The platform’s simple user interface and story-driven format allows users to mix visualizations and text to quickly create informative reports and analyses.
SOCIAL VENTURE
CLEANTECH
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GreenPortfolio is an online platform that empowers eco-conscious consumers to find financial products that fight climate change by streamlining the process of selecting funds, credit cards, and bank accounts that support the environment.
NEW VENTURE
FOOD/BEVERAGE
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HealthBoxed is a subscription-based wellness program that helps corporations lower their health insurance costs and increase overall productivity by using our educational and engaging wellness boxes as a tool to improve their employees’ health.
NEW VENTURE
HEALTHCARE
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A network of small, short-term mental healthcare facilities that will enable public hospitals to reduce ballooning costs and readmissions by diverting mental health crisis patients from chaotic ERs to warm, homelike facilities proven to improve outcomes.
SOCIAL VENTURE
APPAREL/FASHION
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Jade is a data-driven marketplace that empowers sustainability-minded millennials to make informed clothing purchases and drive sales to eco-friendly brands. We rate the environmental impact of fashion brands, recommend traditionally overlooked but eco-friendly brands, and offer a gamified rewards program for sustainable purchases.
NEW VENTURE
LEGAL SERVICES
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A powerful software for the energy law sector that increases accuracy and reduces the time and costs spent on legal research and deal negotiations by relying on machine learning and natural language processing to analyze contract term values and trends.
SOCIAL VENTURE
APPAREL/FASHION
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ONE432 is a clothing and footwear brand that helps socially conscious young professionals as well as discerning shoppers align their purchases with their personal values by offering handmade luxury items at affordable prices, and sharing 50% of profits with its artisans and schools in Pakistan that further early childhood education.
NEW VENTURE
HEALTH, GAMING
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Prism develops software which helps meditators find consistency in their practice. Gameplay adapts based on stress detected in breathing patterns and heart rate. By playing our games, meditators learn how to apply the benefits of consistent meditation while engaging in complex tasks.
SOCIAL VENTURE
FOOD/BEVERAGE
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A culture-specific flavor kit that helps Asian Americans located in majority-white areas cook cultural dishes they identify with but can’t access by partnering with immigrant chefs to create kits of niche pantry essentials and recipes.
NEW VENTURE
GAMING
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StonkLeague is a platform for finfluencers to build their reputation and establish their legitimacy by participating in competitive daily fantasy crypto games. Stonk offers a new form of market exposure with a dynamic leaderboard and ranking system.
SOCIAL VENTURE
HEALTHCARE
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Social Impact AI Lab’s (SIAIL) focus is on building AI-based applications alongside providers of social and human services with the goal of improving child and family health, enhancing decision support systems, and improving child outcomes.
NEW VENTURE
CONSUMER GOODS
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TEFF LAB is a producer of Ethiopian-inspired snack foods that enables adventurous and health-conscious eaters to discover the flavors of East Africa with TeffBar. TeffBar is a plant-based and gluten-free energy bar made from teff, a complete protein heralded as “the next superfood”.
NEW VENTURE
TRAVEL/ TOURISM
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Trippal is a mobile application that helps its users reduce the time spent personalizing their local vacations. A unique algorithm recommends staycation experiences based on personalities and moods.
NEW VENTURE
INTERNET/WEB/MOBILE
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Upfront is a website that makes daycare prices public and searchable so parents can find the best option in their budget.
NEW VENTURE
CONSUMER GOODS
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The Hydroshirt® by Vessel Athletics is a patent-pending activewear shirt, making it easier for long-distance runners to stay hydrated without compromising their performance. Through the use of an integrated but removable hydration pack, The Hydroshirt® allows you to carry water in an effortless and lightweight manner.
NEW VENTURE
CLEANTECH/RENEWABLES
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Walkway is a flat, aboveground generator that creates electricity when stepped on, helping building owners and managers who control areas of heavy foot traffic lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and track data.
A real-time data analytics engine that enables retail traders to make smart and informed investment decisions in an efficient and digestible manner by utilizing natural language processing to comb tens of thousands of social media posts to uncover complex insights.
ANI Inc. provides dental clinicians with the tools to solve complications/limitations with general implant procedures through utilizing the patent pending, CARS technique. The development of the accompanying app will help facilitate efficient company/dentist/patient communications.
Bryant Health is a virtual ecosystem of addiction experts helping transform care for those directly impacted by addiction or are in crisis. We empower patients and their families to mitigate dependency using addiction experts with customized technology that prioritizes convenience, technology, and patient/client privacy.
A social media platform that provides a more affordable and a more immersive experience for tabletop roleplay gamers. Powered by augmented reality and shareable user-generated content, the app makes collaborative virtual world creation seamless by using intuitive drag-and-drop gestures on the devices players already own.
CoCharge offers the ultimate solution for charging electronic devices. Our power bank rental stations are conveniently located at restaurants, libraries, and other public spaces for active New Yorkers to rent and return anytime, anywhere.
HealthBoxed is a subscription-based wellness program that helps corporate companies lower their health insurance costs and increase overall productivity by using our educational and engaging wellness boxes as a tool to improve their employees’ health.
GreenPortfolio is an online platform that empowers eco-conscious consumers to find financial products that fight climate change by streamlining the process of selecting funds, credit cards, and bank accounts that support the environment.
A network of small, short-term mental healthcare facilities that will enable public hospitals to reduce ballooning costs and readmissions by diverting mental health crisis patients from chaotic ERs to warm, homelike facilities proven to improve outcomes.
Jade is a data-driven marketplace that empowers sustainability-minded millennials to make informed clothing purchases and drive sales to eco-friendly brands by rating the environmental impact of fashion brands, recommending traditionally overlooked but eco-friendly brands, and offering a gamified rewards program for sustainable purchases.
A powerful software for the energy law sector that increases accuracy and reduces the time and costs spent on legal research and deal negotiations by relying on machine learning and natural language processing to analyze contract term values and trends.
One432 is a clothing and footwear brand that helps socially conscious young professionals as well as discerning shoppers align their purchases with their personal values by offering handmade luxury items at affordable prices and sharing 50 percent of profits with its artisans and schools in Pakistan that further early childhood education.
Prism develops software which helps meditators find consistency in their practice. Gameplay adapts based on stress detected in breathing patterns & heart rate. By playing our games, meditators learn how to apply the benefits of consistent meditation while engaging in complex tasks.
A culture-specific flavor kit that helps Asian Americans located in majority-white areas cook cultural dishes they identify with but can’t access by partnering with immigrant chefs to create kits of niche pantry essentials and recipes.
StonkLeague is a platform for finfluencers to build their reputation and establish their legitimacy by participating in competitive daily fantasy crypto games. Stonk offers a new form of market exposure with a dynamic leaderboard and ranking system.
Social Impact AI Lab’s (SIAIL) focus is on building AI-based applications alongside providers of social and human services with the goal of improving child and family health, enhancing decision support systems, and improving child outcomes.
TEFF LAB is a producer of Ethiopian-inspired snack foods that enables adventurous and health-conscious eaters to discover the flavors of East Africa with TeffBar. TeffBar is a plant-based and gluten-free energy bar made from teff, a protein heralded as “the next superfood”.
Trippal is a mobile application that helps its users reduce the time spent personalizing their local vacations. A unique algorithm recommends staycation experiences based on personalities and moods.
Upfront is a website that makes daycare prices public and searchable so parents can find the best option in their budget.
Defensible: Pricing directory size and exclusive discounts for Upfront users.
Scalable: Upfront’s product design can launch in a new city less than one week.
Team: Founders with startup and large tech experience and a personal connection to the mission
The Hydroshirt® by Vessel Athletics is a patent-pending activewear shirt, making it easier for long-distance runners to stay hydrated without compromising their performance. Through the use of an integrated but removable hydration pack, The Hydroshirt® allows you to carry water in an effortless and lightweight manner.
Walkway is a flat, aboveground generator that creates electricity when stepped on, helping owners/building managers who control areas of heavy foot traffic lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and track data.
