The Covid Cohort Experience

The First 2 Weeks

In true startup fashion, we did not let the pandemic stop us from kickstarting our accelerator program for Cohort 12! Founders from 8 startups from around the world have been coming together in Zoom to learn, connect, and mingle. The best part? Physical and geographical constraints are non-existent and we would like to think that we are steps closer to becoming a true "global program". Check out our article in Medium on how we are delivering on the value proposition of an accelerator - Connections, Coaching, and Community, through this virtual experience.

Cohort 12 Zoom Huddle

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Cohort 12 Recruitment Metrics

Here's a snapshot of the conditions we adhered to and the outcome of our recruitment. Read our articles on Medium for the approach we took to create a "global mix" of startups and strive for gender diversity for the cohort.

Enhancing Water Security

3Rwater Inc developed the Follow the Drop mobile application (FtD) to build water security and resiliency. FtD supports water/stormwater utilities and their customers to reduce their stormwater runoff impacts, build resiliency, and save money.

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Optimizing Software Testing

Appsurify helps companies test smarter using its software intelligence platform. Through machine learning, Appsurify enables companies to prioritize their testing processes, leading to faster releases and reducing the cost of test execution.

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Utility Billing for Renewable Energy

Energy311 automates the tracking, billing, and payment for electricity usage from renewable sources. Through data collected from e-meters, commercial property owners receive payment from tenants conveniently.

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Empowering Travelers To Do Good

Kind Traveler is the first socially-conscious Give + Get hotel booking platform where travelers unlock exclusive rates/perks from Kind Hotels by donating $10 each night to a vetted charity, in turn positively impacting local communities.

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Automating Liquor Promotions For Distributors

Liquid Presentation is a proven patented SaaS platform for quadrupling individual representatives' sales volume in the liquor distribution industry. The company has successfully reduced the sales and brand-building cycle from weeks to minutes.

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Maximizing Home Rental Potential

Leadroommate is a web app that helps homeowners rent to roommates conveniently. Through the app, homeowners can earn extra income while renters who help manage other roommates, enjoy lower rent.

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Re-Creating Offline Collaboration Experiences Online

Rendezview provides virtual collaborative workspaces for online meetings, allowing distributed teams to meet and work together as if they're in the same room.

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Creating An Alternative Mode of Childcare

Usit provides a platform to create virtual after-school clubs for kids that are led by college student counselors from around the world. Kids are kept engaged in live, unique, and small groups.

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Dillon Morgan, CEO, UNUM

"As an entrepreneur, you just got to learn to be shameless...". Watch our interview with Dillon Morgan, CEO of UNUM, a Blue Startups alumni company. UNUM, a marketing platform, is used by millions around the world including Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Marc Jacobs, Team USA, Uber, and Whole Foods. WATCH >

Coastal Style Is Popular!

Congratulations to our alumni company - Beachly! With a 3-year growth rate of 3,366%, Beachly is ranked on the Inc. 5000 list: 103 Overall
* #8 in the retail category ⠀
* #22 in California⠀
* #5 in San Diego⠀
* #1 Retail in California⠀