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Prepared is a company focused on enhancing public safety through innovative software solutions. It has developed a safety application that facilitates real-time communication during emergencies, particularly in school environments. The application enables teachers to connect directly with first responders, allowing for prompt reporting of emergencies and non-critical incidents. By providing access to vital information such as video, GPS location, and text communication from mobile 911 callers, Prepared aims to improve the efficiency of dispatchers and first responders. The company's mission centers on prioritizing safety and maximizing impact within communities, ensuring that individuals can work more effectively to save lives.

Prepared is a company focused on enhancing public safety through innovative software solutions. It has developed a safety application that facilitates real-time communication during emergencies, particularly in school environments. The application enables teachers to connect directly with first responders, allowing for prompt reporting of emergencies and non-critical incidents. By providing access to vital information such as video, GPS location, and text communication from mobile 911 callers, Prepared aims to improve the efficiency of dispatchers and first responders. The company's mission centers on prioritizing safety and maximizing impact within communities, ensuring that individuals can work more effectively to save lives.

Swift Navigation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precise global positioning system (GPS) solutions, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia. The company develops hardware and software that provide centimeter-level accuracy through real-time kinematics (RTK) technology. Its product lineup includes the Piksi Multi GNSS Module, a versatile RTK receiver, and the Duro Ruggedized Receiver, designed for various industrial applications such as agriculture and robotics. Additionally, Swift Navigation offers the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, which caters to automotive and autonomous vehicle needs. The company's innovative solutions, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy—100 times better than standard GPS—serve multiple industries, including unmanned aerial vehicles, surveying, and space applications. Swift Navigation's commitment to making advanced positioning technology accessible is recognized by notable accolades, including mentions in Inc. and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.

Swift Navigation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precise global positioning system (GPS) solutions, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia. The company develops hardware and software that provide centimeter-level accuracy through real-time kinematics (RTK) technology. Its product lineup includes the Piksi Multi GNSS Module, a versatile RTK receiver, and the Duro Ruggedized Receiver, designed for various industrial applications such as agriculture and robotics. Additionally, Swift Navigation offers the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, which caters to automotive and autonomous vehicle needs. The company's innovative solutions, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy—100 times better than standard GPS—serve multiple industries, including unmanned aerial vehicles, surveying, and space applications. Swift Navigation's commitment to making advanced positioning technology accessible is recognized by notable accolades, including mentions in Inc. and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.

Swift Navigation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precise global positioning system (GPS) solutions, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia. The company develops hardware and software that provide centimeter-level accuracy through real-time kinematics (RTK) technology. Its product lineup includes the Piksi Multi GNSS Module, a versatile RTK receiver, and the Duro Ruggedized Receiver, designed for various industrial applications such as agriculture and robotics. Additionally, Swift Navigation offers the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, which caters to automotive and autonomous vehicle needs. The company's innovative solutions, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy—100 times better than standard GPS—serve multiple industries, including unmanned aerial vehicles, surveying, and space applications. Swift Navigation's commitment to making advanced positioning technology accessible is recognized by notable accolades, including mentions in Inc. and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.

Planet is a startup based in San Francisco and founded by former NASA employees that collects information about its changing planet via a fleet of compact, highly capable Earth-imaging satellites. The broad coverage and high frequency of Planet's satellite imagery will enable customers with unprecedented access to global and local insights that currently are either impossible or cost-prohibitive to obtain. It designs, builds, and operates the largest fleet of satellites, as well as online software, tools, and analytics needed to deliver data to users. Planet offers a diverse selection of imagery and analytic solutions, all made available online through our platform and web-based tools. They provide geospatial insights at the speed of change, equipping users with the data necessary to make informed, timely decisions.

Planet is a startup based in San Francisco and founded by former NASA employees that collects information about its changing planet via a fleet of compact, highly capable Earth-imaging satellites. The broad coverage and high frequency of Planet's satellite imagery will enable customers with unprecedented access to global and local insights that currently are either impossible or cost-prohibitive to obtain. It designs, builds, and operates the largest fleet of satellites, as well as online software, tools, and analytics needed to deliver data to users. Planet offers a diverse selection of imagery and analytic solutions, all made available online through our platform and web-based tools. They provide geospatial insights at the speed of change, equipping users with the data necessary to make informed, timely decisions.

SimpleGeo was founded in 2009 by Matt Galligan and Joe Stump, focusing on providing a ready-to-use location infrastructure for applications. The company developed services that allowed developers to easily integrate location-aware features into their products, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Location-Based Services (LBS). These offerings enabled customers to store and scale their location data, perform complex geospatial and temporal queries, and enhance the functionality of mobile applications. In October 2011, SimpleGeo was acquired by Urban Airship.

Prepared is a company focused on enhancing public safety through innovative software solutions. It has developed a safety application that facilitates real-time communication during emergencies, particularly in school environments. The application enables teachers to connect directly with first responders, allowing for prompt reporting of emergencies and non-critical incidents. By providing access to vital information such as video, GPS location, and text communication from mobile 911 callers, Prepared aims to improve the efficiency of dispatchers and first responders. The company's mission centers on prioritizing safety and maximizing impact within communities, ensuring that individuals can work more effectively to save lives.