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Stagetime Inc. operates an online professional network specifically designed for the performing arts sector. Established in 2020 and based in Bloomington, Indiana, the platform enables artists, agents, and artistic administrators to enhance their professional growth by showcasing their portfolios, building meaningful connections, and discovering collaboration opportunities. Users can engage with industry peers, share media, and communicate work-related news in a structured and professional manner. Through its services, Stagetime aims to facilitate relationship-building and foster a supportive community within the performing arts industry.

Nibi operates a marketplace platform that connects companies with nonprofit organizations to enhance social and environmental initiatives. By facilitating partnerships between businesses and charities, Nibi aims to improve the social sector and support sustainable marketing campaigns. The platform enables businesses to automate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, fostering collaboration with various foundations and programs. Through these connections, Nibi seeks to create a more socially responsible and sustainable community.

Simply Foster operates a messaging platform for caseworkers and caregivers. It allows foster providers and social workers to instantly find and communicate with each other. Simply Foster is based in Missouri, USA.

Violetta is a tech platform that uses a chatbot to identify normalized acts of violence and gather data on a topic that is hardly being measured. It can connect you to psychological and legal help, wide-spreading awareness of the topic. Vi has a social-tech exponential approach to violence, being user-friendly and replicable to new contexts, it is a tool to enhance safer relationships through NLP models.

Sanitas Health is dedicated to enhancing mental health services by focusing on accessibility and inclusivity for historically marginalized communities and Medicaid populations. The company has developed an AI-driven platform that provides culturally and gender-sensitive coaching and counseling, aiming to improve mental health outcomes. In addition, it connects individuals with therapists and experts in behavioral health and autism, facilitating direct access to care. This cloud-based telehealth platform also offers personalized self-help resources and educational content, along with a social network that links users with shared experiences, fostering a supportive community. Through its innovative approach, Sanitas Health addresses the multifaceted aspects of mental and physical well-being, ultimately aiming to empower individuals to enhance their overall health.

Wolomi is a digital platform dedicated to supporting women of color throughout their pregnancy journey. The application offers a community-focused environment where users can access resources, engage in forums, and receive expert consultations. Its primary aim is to empower expecting mothers by providing culturally relevant health information and addressing the unique challenges they face during pregnancy. By fostering a sense of safety and connection, Wolomi helps women of color navigate the complexities of pregnancy and healthcare, ultimately enhancing their overall experience.

Sanitas Health is dedicated to enhancing mental health services by focusing on accessibility and inclusivity for historically marginalized communities and Medicaid populations. The company has developed an AI-driven platform that provides culturally and gender-sensitive coaching and counseling, aiming to improve mental health outcomes. In addition, it connects individuals with therapists and experts in behavioral health and autism, facilitating direct access to care. This cloud-based telehealth platform also offers personalized self-help resources and educational content, along with a social network that links users with shared experiences, fostering a supportive community. Through its innovative approach, Sanitas Health addresses the multifaceted aspects of mental and physical well-being, ultimately aiming to empower individuals to enhance their overall health.

Soshe Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in a mobile application designed to support women's health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The app facilitates birth preparation and planning, enabling women to articulate their preferences for labor and delivery. It also serves as a valuable resource for doulas, midwives, and childbirth educators, allowing them to assist their clients in navigating their birth choices. Additionally, the application features an online community where users can engage with instructors to ask questions and seek guidance throughout their pregnancy journey. By providing real-time labor support, Soshe aims to enhance childbirth satisfaction and reduce the likelihood of unplanned cesarean sections. Soshe Inc. was established in 2018 and was previously known as STRAMA INC.

CAREGATHER is an online platform dedicated to enhancing health, fitness, and wellness through effective communication and support facilitation. It aims to improve the experience of patients undergoing major surgeries or dealing with serious illnesses by connecting them with a close care circle and broader communities of support. The platform enables users to share health updates and posts, facilitating coordination between patients, their families, and friends for medical care. By mobilizing a community around each patient, CAREGATHER helps users stay informed and receive the support they need in a way that suits them best.

Ianacare, Inc. is a company that has developed a technology platform to assist family caregivers in managing the complexities of caregiving. Founded in 2017 and based in Newton Center, Massachusetts, the platform serves as a resource hub for individuals caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses or other challenges. Ianacare connects caregivers, care recipients, and their support networks, facilitating access to practical help such as meal preparation, transportation, respite care, and emotional support. By fostering community and collaboration among caregivers, the platform aims to empower these individuals, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to navigate the caregiving journey effectively.

DanceFight is a mobile application platform designed for online video competitions, initially focusing on dance battles. Users can select their favorite songs and challenge friends or other participants to showcase their dance moves in a competitive format. The platform allows viewers to vote on their favorite performances, determining the winners and enabling participants to rise on the leaderboard. While it starts with dance, DanceFight aims to expand into various user-generated content (UGC) video categories, leveraging the growing interest in digital competition and video streaming.

Brillianetor introduces a groundbreaking AI technology that empowers machines to socialize and form groups with other machines and/or humans. Social behavior happens when people meet and interact. Programing these social interactions is exceedingly complex. It requires a high level of coordination between different entities with multiple variables that are very difficult to anticipate in unpredictable environments. Brillianetor developed An Artificial Social Mind that mimics human social interactions. It enables any machine to be aware of the entities surrounding it and choose whether to cooperate or compete with them by forming spontaneous social interactions autonomously. Their Artificial Social Intelligence can be applied in several fields including the Gaming Industry, Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber Defense Security and Unmanned Platform management.

Generus is a platform that hosts events and ongoing volunteer programs that address community and global needs and are built with positivity and employee satisfaction in mind.They connect companies, co-workers, and communities through virtual volunteering experiences.

AbegYa provides an online directory that empowers users to easily find and hire trusted local professionals anytime, anywhere based on crowd-sourced reviews.

Collective Liberty focused on disrupting human trafficking markets across the 25+ types of human trafficking identified in the United States. Since traffickers are highly networked in their organized criminal operations, our disruption efforts must also be networked. Central to our work is collaboration and field building across the nation, identifying and elevating local heroes and solutions to the national stage, and building bridges for us all to work together and learn from one another across industries and jurisdictions. Our collective focus must be on identifying and stopping traffickers while supporting survivors.

Garbo Technology is an internet platform that provides transparent access to information to help prevent gender-based crimes. Their platform aggregates public records and reports and provides free, transparent access to this information, enabling users to search someone's criminal record, from a police report to a conviction.

Marigold Health operates a social network community platform designed to provide text-based group therapies for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. The platform facilitates anonymous support groups, allowing patients to engage with one another and receive guidance from coaches who have personal recovery experiences. By leveraging AI-augmented chat support, Marigold Health enhances the capacity of care teams while ensuring that patients receive personalized, stigma-free assistance. The company collaborates directly with treatment providers and managed care organizations within the Medicaid market to improve access to on-demand group therapies and foster a supportive community for recovery.

CONBODY is a fitness company that specializes in prison-style workouts led by formerly incarcerated individuals. Founded by Coss Marte in 2018, the company operates from New York and offers online fitness classes that require no equipment, allowing subscribers to access workout videos created by ex-cons. In addition to its fitness offerings, CONBODY sells apparel for men and women through its website. The company aims to raise awareness about criminal justice reform and provide employment opportunities for marginalized individuals, having hired over 50 former inmates with a notable 0% recidivism rate. By bridging the gap between young professionals and formerly incarcerated individuals, CONBODY seeks to normalize the reintegration of these individuals into society while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

SipScene is a social community that allows users to create their own events and sell tickets through a platform. SipScene offers an instant community to have real conversations in an inviting space where everyone is owning the purpose of finding their people. It makes it easy and fun to meet new people with similar interests and make amazing memories. SipScene was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Day Dreamer is a cross-platform mobile application that helps creatives connect and collaborate with local artists both in and outside of their medium.

Sukhi Project is a digital platform focused on fostering community and enhancing corporate wellness in increasingly remote and diverse workplaces. It offers a range of personalized services that leverage modern analytics and proven practices to help employees feel more connected to their teams. The platform features hybrid live digital workshops, analytics on employee engagement, and tailored on-demand courses. Additionally, it provides a space for moderated peer groups and culturally sensitive provider matching, along with virtual guided meditations. Sukhi aims to assist clients in navigating the complexities of modern work life while improving overall employee satisfaction.

Blipic is a social and discovery app created to grow and connect the active outdoor community. Blipic encourages users to stay active and healthy. It help them uncover exciting destinations, outdoor events and group activities right in their own backyard. Discover cycling tours, group runs, snowboarding trips, and premium hikes. Share your experiences with the community, and bring people together who have a similar affinity for the great outdoors. Discover Blipic. Adventure. Mapped.

Pack Elephant is a black-owned and woman-owned business that specializes in socially conscious gifting, connecting conscientious gifters with a network of ethnically diverse artisans and makers. The company offers a range of curated gifts that reflect various themes, including social causes, BIPOC ownership, orientation, geography, and service to country. By focusing on personalized and meaningful gifts, Pack Elephant aims to make the gifting experience both simple and impactful. Their platform also aligns corporate gifts with companies' ESG and supplier diversity goals, allowing gifters to track the social impact of their selections. This commitment to high-touch customer service enhances the overall experience for those looking to honor individuals in a thoughtful manner.

Nexcv is a recruitment marketing SaaS, creating & managing targeted recruitment campaigns on multiple social networks.

The Mighty is a digital health community created to empower and connect people facing health challenges and disabilities.

Project Alianza is dedicated to empowering women and enhancing community development through education and social sustainability initiatives. The organization focuses on providing educational programs for children working on coffee farms, employing a community-driven approach that collaborates with farmers, local communities, and government entities. These programs aim to create or rehabilitate public schools, fostering effective learning environments that improve educational quality. By offering a proven curriculum, Project Alianza equips children with essential skills for a future beyond the coffee industry, thus contributing to the overall betterment of the communities involved. Additionally, the organization provides on-site educational services at large coffee estates, further integrating its mission with the local coffee industry.

Developer of web based work phones for social service case managers. The company's product offers consistent communication with clients and also allows the user to store phone numbers and messages, schedule messages and share contacts with other members.

Dig has developed a dating app that connects dog people based on what is important to them: their need for their future significant other to be compatible with their four-legged companion and the lifestyle of being a dog owner or lover. Dig is a novel app at the intersection of the booming pet tech and online dating industries. Dig has created a community of the most dedicated and emotional dog-lovers and dog owners. Dig leverages the demand for pet-forward relationships, experiences, and data by connecting the dog-loving community online as well as through localized events. In the US alone, there are 20 million single dog owners age 25 and over. Dig connects pet companies with this growing market with some of the lowest costs of user acquisition in the dating industry. Dig users range from 18-75+. The majority of Dig users are 25-35 year old single dog-owners and dog-lovers in US metro areas. Dig’s users are strongly attached pet parents and those who see themselves as future pet parents. Small/medium dog businesses are customers for the daily deal and event sponsorships, and larger pet companies and businesses that want to be known as dog-friendly are partners and customers for larger sponsorships and co-promotional campaigns, and monthly Dig deals advertisement placements. Companies pay Dig through vendors and sponsorships for Dig events, to be featured on the Dig custom-built in-app advertising platform "daily deals," and for co-promotional creative and content for the Dig Unleashed blog and newsletter. Dig app users will pay for in-app purchases and monthly subscription tiers. Dig offers a variety of free features to enhance the dating-with-dogs experience, and additional paid feature options are being developed. Global Dating Insights says Dig "has been a viral hit over the past 12 months, landing features in Forbes, Bloomberg, Cosmopolitan, Cheddar and more," and "CEO Leigh Isaacson is building a highly engaged community of pet lovers and creating one of the sector’s strongest niche offerings." See all Dig press at DigDates.com/press.

Tarjimly is a technology nonprofit that addresses the language barriers faced by refugees by connecting them with on-demand translators through its mobile application. Founded by two immigrant MIT graduates, the organization enables refugees to communicate effectively with medical professionals, legal advisors, and aid workers by connecting them to volunteer translators within 60 seconds. Users can engage in text, phone, or video communications, facilitating better integration and support. The platform has mobilized over 6,000 trained translators, assisting more than 15,000 refugees and NGOs worldwide. Tarjimly’s mission is to eliminate humanitarian language barriers and leverage technology to engage millions of bilingual volunteers, ultimately improving the lives of displaced individuals.

2Gether is a community app-based service that uses music to reduce loneliness. 2Gether is helping Alzheimer's caregivers take care of their loved ones.

Socialease is AI software that turns SMEs social & digital media communication challenge into a simple and efficient marketing opportunity. Socialease your personnal assistant to manage all your social networks.

Trūbadour is a platform for writing and finding poems by contemporary poets. It's the poetry network.

Social Fabric is a sustainable textile center that promotes the use of environmentally friendly and socially responsible textiles. The organization aims to combine a circular economy with innovative technology and decentralized manufacturing to provide customers with customized garments. It operates as a community-based association, focusing on two main areas: integrating refugees into the workforce in Switzerland and enhancing sustainability in textile production. By prioritizing ethical labor practices and minimizing ecological impact, Social Fabric offers individuals access to meaningful and sustainable textile products.

Alaya is a global software provider that specializes in creating a digital platform for employee engagement and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The platform facilitates the activation of purpose-driven initiatives within organizations by enabling employees to participate in various activities, such as volunteering, promoting sustainability, and supporting diversity and inclusion efforts. Through simple actions like biking to work or adopting energy-saving practices, employees can contribute to meaningful change while organizations can measure the impact of these activities. Alaya's mission is to foster a culture where employees are actively engaged in making a positive impact, aligning their actions with the company’s values and goals.

WorkAround is the accurate, scalable solution for adding human input to your data using an untapped workforce of domain experts. WorkAround's platform enables simple, quick annotation of data. Anything from classifying expenses into tax codes, annotating breast tissue to identify regions of interest, to identifying drug combinations from clinical trial reports. We have the domain experts and a platform to facilitate a simple, secure processing of customer data and annotations. Companies that using WorkAround services not only save time and get quality service, but are also contributing to a more socially just and productive world where talent knows no boundaries, opportunity doesn’t ask for status, and work is rewarded with fair pay.

Wheels is the social network of Sustainable Mobility that allows you to share trips in private vehicles, taxi services or bicycle plans, to go to the university, work, home or wherever you want.

Marigold Health operates a social network community platform designed to provide text-based group therapies for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. The platform facilitates anonymous support groups, allowing patients to engage with one another and receive guidance from coaches who have personal recovery experiences. By leveraging AI-augmented chat support, Marigold Health enhances the capacity of care teams while ensuring that patients receive personalized, stigma-free assistance. The company collaborates directly with treatment providers and managed care organizations within the Medicaid market to improve access to on-demand group therapies and foster a supportive community for recovery.

Direct Coffee operates with a mission to create a lasting social impact in Africa by utilizing a business model centered on specialty coffee. The company imports coffee directly from smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and offers it in various forms, including biodegradable Nespresso-compatible capsules, whole beans, and ground coffee, primarily for the European market. Each purchase made by customers contributes to supporting the education and well-being of a child from a coffee-farming family through projects of their choice. Direct Coffee also provides a flexible subscription service for consumers, ensuring they have a consistent supply of quality coffee without interruptions. The company's approach not only simplifies the coffee supply chain but also promotes sustainability and social responsibility.

A digital platform aimed at organizing and discovering local events and activities for like-minded people aged 55+ in Sweden. Still Active’s main goal is to reduce loneliness among the aging population through encouraging new friendships and more frequent social interaction. The users list their interests in the app, allowing it to give recommendations on hand-picked, local activities from users, by users.. We encourage our users to organize their own events, where they can share their knowledge and interests with like-minded people. Still Active become the leading lifestyle platform for 55+ in the industrialized world. We are 55+ reinvented.

Tornado operates a social investment discussion platform aimed at enhancing the skills and profitability of investors. The platform facilitates discussions among users and experts, allowing participants to share and learn investment ideas. By providing tools for portfolio allocation, Tornado enables users to make informed investment decisions tailored to their specific objectives. This approach transforms the investing experience into a more engaging and sophisticated process compared to traditional online brokerages. Tornado's focus on community-driven investment strategies aims to empower investors of all skill levels to improve their profitability and portfolio intelligence.

Activate Care is a developer of a cloud-based care coordination platform aimed at improving community health outcomes by addressing social determinants of health (SDOH). The Activate CareHub™ platform is a comprehensive solution that connects various care team members, facilitating the development, communication, and execution of shared care plans. By clarifying roles and responsibilities, the platform reduces duplication and enhances compliance among healthcare and social service organizations. Since its inception in 2013, Activate Care has been implemented by numerous organizations across the United States to address persistent social challenges such as joblessness and homelessness. The platform promotes real-time, cross-sector collaboration, enabling communities to effectively coordinate care around individuals' physical, behavioral, and social needs, ultimately leading to lasting health improvements.

CareHood operates an online platform designed to support caregivers and their loved ones by providing valuable resources and recommendations for assistance during challenging times. The platform helps caregivers learn how to better care for individuals facing serious health conditions, accidents, or life transitions. Additionally, CareHood facilitates community involvement by allowing friends and family to contribute in meaningful ways, often through the creation of personalized CarePackages tailored to the specific needs of their loved ones. By leveraging extensive research and insights from medical professionals, CareHood simplifies the process of offering support, ensuring that caregivers receive the help they need while fostering community connections.

Gravyty is a company that focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of fundraising efforts through its innovative platform. By facilitating personalized outreach and accelerating the qualification of prospects, Gravyty helps organizations deepen relationships with existing donors while also increasing revenue without the need for additional staff. Additionally, the company offers a platform aimed at managing online alumni career communities, which connects students and alumni through their social networks. This functionality enables educational institutions and non-profit organizations to foster engagement, mentoring, and development opportunities among their alumni and supporters, ultimately enhancing community interaction and support.

Book Box will find the perfect bookmate for every human on Earth.

DatePlay, founded by Vana Koutsomitis and based in Reading, England, is an innovative online dating application that integrates gaming with the dating experience. It uses games to assess users' personalities, enabling the platform to suggest highly compatible matches. By combining entertainment with dating, DatePlay enhances the likelihood of meaningful connections, reducing the chances of unsuccessful dates. The application collaborates with leading game studios to incorporate popular gaming elements, making the process enjoyable for users while they seek like-minded individuals.

Konoz has 300+ teachers who create amazing (and free!) video courses, sharing their passions in subjects from Aerospace & History to Yoga & Zumba. With new teachers daily, this network will go beyond Khan Academy to #teach1billion. Teachers and students connect in a social learning platform with custom profiles, crowdfunding, messaging, and notifications. Explore their curated educational content & advanced recommendation systems which will evolve into a machine-learning driven personalized Digital Aristotle.

Royal Road Legends is a growing community where new and rising authors post their works, and where their readers can directly interact with to provide feedback and suggestions. For them, the most important aspects of web publishing is publicity and interactions. Hence, they do their best to ensure that every reader can find the works they are looking for; that every author - old or new - can be discovered; and that readers can provide their invaluable feedback.

Share A Dream is an interactive communication platform designed to connect non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with experts, volunteers, and donors in a humanitarian marketplace. By providing a comprehensive web solution, it addresses various challenges faced by its users, including NGOs seeking support and sponsors looking to demonstrate social responsibility through local project financing. The platform also emphasizes employee engagement by facilitating social networking for volunteering services and community involvement. Rather than focusing solely on profit generation, Share A Dream aims to alleviate the pain points of its customers while promoting collaboration and social impact.

Castellano Ethnic Origins specializes in handmade handbags, backpacks, and friendship bracelets crafted by indigenous women in Colombia. The company focuses on supporting and preserving traditional hand craftsmanship by enhancing the skills of local artisans. Its products not only celebrate the rich cultural heritage of lesser-known tribes but also provide unique luxury items to consumers worldwide. Additionally, Castellano Ethnic Origins is committed to social responsibility, as a portion of the proceeds from each sale is allocated to water provisions for the indigenous communities involved in the production process, fostering both economic support and environmental sustainability.

Blurred is the easiest way to make the first move while keeping a part of mystery.

Cypher App is a peer to peer social network platform where anyone can open up and share secrets, build networks, support others, and connect to support organizations.

Gravyty is a company that focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of fundraising efforts through its innovative platform. By facilitating personalized outreach and accelerating the qualification of prospects, Gravyty helps organizations deepen relationships with existing donors while also increasing revenue without the need for additional staff. Additionally, the company offers a platform aimed at managing online alumni career communities, which connects students and alumni through their social networks. This functionality enables educational institutions and non-profit organizations to foster engagement, mentoring, and development opportunities among their alumni and supporters, ultimately enhancing community interaction and support.

Apolitical is a global learning platform designed to assist government officials in transforming their operations by connecting them with innovative ideas, skills, and partners. Serving tens of thousands of public servants across 170 countries, the platform enables users, from mayors and ministers to digital innovators, to access a wealth of resources. This includes expert connections, concise articles on effective policies and programs, and insights into real-world implementation. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among public servants, Apolitical aims to enhance the effectiveness of governments and improve public service for citizens worldwide. Recognized for its innovative approach, Apolitical was named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2018.

Alike is a multifaceted company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that develops a wearable device designed to enhance social networking by allowing users to discover and connect with new friends in person, free from digital distractions. This device facilitates connections among individuals with shared interests, reinforcing the importance of face-to-face interactions. Additionally, Alike operates a social marketplace for travel bookings, collaborating with Dubai Tourism to create a platform that connects travel content creators with global travelers. This platform enables creators to monetize their content by making it bookable, while travelers can discover unique experiences and make reservations in a streamlined manner. By integrating social networking with travel, Alike aims to transform how people plan and experience their journeys.

A R T C U B E redefines how we see, experience and buy art. An exclusive online & offline experience for individuals in the art world to share and connect. Expand your network of like-minded people on a social and professional level. From artists to collectors, galleries and everyone who is enthusiastic about art - A R T C U B E will unite the art world. They match buyers directly with galleries, simplifying the purchasing process, while enhancing sales and publicity for the gallery. Combining both a social network with an online marketplace, A R T C U B E provides users with a unique way to fully immerse themselves in all aspects of the art world. Using new technology, including live streaming, AR & VR, we recreate the OFFLINE experience ONLINE. With an expertly curated selection of contemporary fine art in a range of prices, we provide customers with an unparalleled selection to discover, love and buy. Get ready for the launch in Spring 2016.

iRecover App will connect people, based on their location to others in recovery, meetings & services to help them combat their addiction. iRecoverapp is a mobile App for smartphone's that connects people in recovery from drugs & alcohol and their familes and friends.

Splitzee is a team money collection application that enables its users to easily organize and collect money from teammates for league dues, equipment, uniforms, outings, and gifts. It also allows its users to send reminders and disburse funds. It helps save time and money as well as reduce social awkwardness for teams and their managers. The application encourages team managers to set up funds around shared objectives, invite teammates to participate, help teammates make transactions among themselves, and ultimately use the aggregated funds to buy the things they want. Splitzee was launched in 2012 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Cahootsy is a community of like-minded enthusiasts that share opinions and best buys. their technology connects shoppers, experts and brands to create and share must haves, opinions and latest offers in one place. With the onus on peer driven recommendations Shoppers get a personalised shopping experience they trust. Brands create relevant offers that convert to sales. A reverse Groupon. Partnering with many of UK's top Brands including M&S, House of Fraser and John Lewis and an influential blogging community. The founding team are mobile industry veterans, with over 20 years combined experience, across product development, app store management, social games and start ups; their CTO hails from Tier 1 banking and trading platforms. Backed by a strong advisory team from eCommerce and FinTech including Google, ex-Notonthehighstreet, Procter and Gamble, AMEX, Barclays, Lloyds and Amazon. **Everline Future50 'Most Disruptive' UK Company** **Finalist 'High-Impact startup' MassChallenge Accelerator 2015 ** (supported by 10 Downing Street and Tech City UK, and sponsored by RBS, Unilever, Visa Europe and others)

Union Capital Boston is an approach to overcome the poverty trap for individuals, families, and communities. Their plan is to create a mobile-based loyalty program for low-income families that provides social and financial service rewards in exchange for community involvement in schools, businesses, health centers, and civic programs.

Goodwall is a social development platform designed for young people, particularly students and recent graduates, to connect over shared interests and discover professional opportunities. It serves as a leading community for this demographic, offering access to a comprehensive database of over 5 million job and internship listings, alongside more than $1 million in scholarships and awards. The platform is tailored to address the unique needs of Gen Z and millennials, focusing on skill development and career readiness. Goodwall enables users to showcase their talents and receive personalized opportunities that align with their preferences and potential. Additionally, it encourages the development of critical life skills, positioning young individuals to tackle global challenges such as climate change and mental health.

Grapevine provides a full range of marketing services to help clients connect with their target audience and reach more customers. They provide services for influencer marketing, social analytics, video marketing, youtube advertising, Instagram advertising, and Facebook advertising. Grapevine scales integrated digital marketing campaigns quickly by amplifying influencer content, paid advertising, social media, events, e-commerce, creative, and other channels.

Distinc.tt is like Grindr meets foursquare. It helps people discover “gay gems” in a city and connect in real life. Distinc.tt uses a proprietary recommendation engine fed by usage and historical data to rank the 15m places in foursquare's database based on gay people’s propensity to be there at any given time. The app then helps users connect/identify other gay people at those places.

[Spill](http://www.spillnow.com) is a confidential network for sharing life advice. People "spill" their guts confidentially at SpillNow.com and get advice from other people who have been through similar situations. Advice-givers share wisdom, empathy, and support while they earn points toward becoming the next Dear Abby, Dan Savage, or Ann Landers. Popular among college students--particularly females--Spill has expanded to 150 colleges in the US and 13 countries worldwide. The site recently added groups for high school students, adults, military veterans, and entrepreneurs. A [TechStars](http://www.techstars.com) 2011 company and the [2012 winner of the Global Social Venture Competition](http://www.gsvc.org/finals-conference/2012_winning_teams/), Spill crowd-sources peer support in an effort to bring empathy to the masses.

Diffuse 5 aims to build a more cohesive community by giving instant access to resources that make it a little easier to live life and rock the world as queer females, friends and allies.

SittingAround is a website that allows families to start, grow, and manage babysitting cooperatives (aka "coops") online. Coops are groups of families who trade free babysitting with each other. In addition to saving money (the average family saves over $500 each year), coops help ensure there is always a sitter available when needed, and they build community—both for the parents as well as for the children. Coops have been around for many, many years, but the model is not widely used today. There are two reasons for this: 1) they are not well known; and 2) they require a lot of administrative work to manage. SittingAround addresses both of these problems by having two products: a coop management site that automates the administrative work and evangelism for the coop model itself.

Olapic is a visual marketing platform that helps brands reach their consumers visually. With Olapic, users can collect, curate, create, and activate visual content, driving brand engagement to new heights. It is an enterprise, all-in-one user-generated, influencer, and short-form video content platform that provides content and scale users need while ensuring it’s optimized across all its marketing channels. It was established in 2010 and is headquartered in New York.

Pumpspotting is a social network and companion app designed to support breastfeeding and pumping parents by fostering a community centered around milk, motherhood, and the best locations for nursing and pumping. The platform aims to alleviate the isolation often felt by nursing mothers by connecting them with like-minded individuals. Through its software, Pumpspotting allows users to share experiences and advice related to breastfeeding and baby feeding, while also providing a resource for identifying supportive environments for these activities. By promoting interaction and support among working mothers, Pumpspotting enhances the overall experience of parenting and feeding.