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Omnia Fishing, LLC is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing fishing gear tailored to specific bodies of water. Founded in 2018 and based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, the company utilizes a "shop-by-lake" concept, allowing anglers to discover and purchase gear relevant to their fishing locations. The platform features custom maps and a recommendation engine to help users find suitable products based on various factors such as water body, species, fishing styles, and seasonal conditions. Additionally, Omnia Fishing emphasizes fast shipping, enhancing the overall shopping experience for fishing enthusiasts.

Flywheel.io is a cloud-based data management platform tailored for biomedical research and collaboration. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company provides a suite of tools designed to enhance the workflow of scientists and researchers. Its platform supports medical imaging, scientific computation, and content management, enabling users to capture, manage, and analyze research data efficiently. By utilizing cloud scalability and automation, Flywheel facilitates collaborative research, machine learning applications, and multicenter studies, which help organizations streamline their research processes. The platform, featuring a modern web interface and extensible compute engine, aims to eliminate bottlenecks in innovation, allowing researchers to focus on scientific discovery rather than IT challenges.

TeamGenius, LLC is a company that specializes in player evaluation solutions for youth sports organizations. Founded in 2015 and based in Wyoming, Minnesota, TeamGenius offers a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the management of tryouts, camps, and player development programs. By replacing traditional paper and spreadsheet methods, the platform reduces administrative workload, minimizes errors, and eliminates biases in player evaluations. It allows users to create custom assessments, import player data, and efficiently check in participants during tryouts. Additionally, the platform facilitates the comparison of players based on age and skill level, helping coaches and administrators form balanced teams while enhancing player development through structured feedback.

Flywheel.io is a cloud-based data management platform tailored for biomedical research and collaboration. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company provides a suite of tools designed to enhance the workflow of scientists and researchers. Its platform supports medical imaging, scientific computation, and content management, enabling users to capture, manage, and analyze research data efficiently. By utilizing cloud scalability and automation, Flywheel facilitates collaborative research, machine learning applications, and multicenter studies, which help organizations streamline their research processes. The platform, featuring a modern web interface and extensible compute engine, aims to eliminate bottlenecks in innovation, allowing researchers to focus on scientific discovery rather than IT challenges.

Dispatch, LLC is a technology company that has developed a visual tracking application designed to enhance delivery efficiency for suppliers, small businesses, and drivers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, Dispatch operates additional locations in Twin Cities, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Orlando, and Chicago. The application is accessible on both Android and iPhone devices, allowing businesses to order couriers directly from drivers. This approach eliminates traditional costs associated with vehicle ownership and driver employment, enabling companies in industries such as auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components to manage deliveries more effectively.

Clinician Nexus Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that has developed an online platform for managing clinical rotations, connecting hospitals, clinics, and students. Founded in 2016, Clinician Nexus provides a transparent and user-friendly system that allows clinical sites to manage their capacities and assign students to clinical experiences. The platform also enables students to easily find and secure clinical rotations, enhancing the overall efficiency of the process. By focusing on the needs of health systems, educational institutions, and students, Clinician Nexus aims to facilitate better management of clinical experiences, ultimately supporting the development of a skilled healthcare workforce.

ZAPinfo, Inc. is a Minnesota-based company that offers a browser-based information automation platform designed to enhance productivity in recruiting and sales. Founded in 2015 and originally named WebClipDrop, Inc., the company rebranded to ZAPinfo in August 2018. Its platform allows users to clip and enrich data, enabling them to easily find direct contact information such as email addresses, resumes, and social profiles. This tool integrates seamlessly into the browser clipboard, streamlining the process for sales professionals and recruiters by automating the capture and sharing of crucial information. By simplifying these tasks, ZAPinfo helps customers save time and improve efficiency in their daily operations.

Dispatch, LLC is a technology company that has developed a visual tracking application designed to enhance delivery efficiency for suppliers, small businesses, and drivers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, Dispatch operates additional locations in Twin Cities, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Orlando, and Chicago. The application is accessible on both Android and iPhone devices, allowing businesses to order couriers directly from drivers. This approach eliminates traditional costs associated with vehicle ownership and driver employment, enabling companies in industries such as auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components to manage deliveries more effectively.

ZAPinfo, Inc. is a Minnesota-based company that offers a browser-based information automation platform designed to enhance productivity in recruiting and sales. Founded in 2015 and originally named WebClipDrop, Inc., the company rebranded to ZAPinfo in August 2018. Its platform allows users to clip and enrich data, enabling them to easily find direct contact information such as email addresses, resumes, and social profiles. This tool integrates seamlessly into the browser clipboard, streamlining the process for sales professionals and recruiters by automating the capture and sharing of crucial information. By simplifying these tasks, ZAPinfo helps customers save time and improve efficiency in their daily operations.

Dispatch, LLC is a technology company that has developed a visual tracking application designed to enhance delivery efficiency for suppliers, small businesses, and drivers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, Dispatch operates additional locations in Twin Cities, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Orlando, and Chicago. The application is accessible on both Android and iPhone devices, allowing businesses to order couriers directly from drivers. This approach eliminates traditional costs associated with vehicle ownership and driver employment, enabling companies in industries such as auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components to manage deliveries more effectively.

TeamGenius, LLC is a company that specializes in player evaluation solutions for youth sports organizations. Founded in 2015 and based in Wyoming, Minnesota, TeamGenius offers a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the management of tryouts, camps, and player development programs. By replacing traditional paper and spreadsheet methods, the platform reduces administrative workload, minimizes errors, and eliminates biases in player evaluations. It allows users to create custom assessments, import player data, and efficiently check in participants during tryouts. Additionally, the platform facilitates the comparison of players based on age and skill level, helping coaches and administrators form balanced teams while enhancing player development through structured feedback.