Startups to Watch

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Discover cutting-edge startups that are revolutionizing various industries through AI-powered innovations, from healthcare and drug development to marketing automation and wellness solutions. These companies are at the forefront of leveraging artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer engagement, and drive technological advancements across sectors. Explore the future of AI today.

Featured Startups: Simmunome, hey freya, Inovient, Mobioos, Capex USA, Qwow Tech, MedReddie

 

Nardin Nakhla, Co-founder & CTO @ Simmunome AI

Simmunome with its team of experts in immunology, bioinformatics, AI, and computational neuroscience, is committed to enhancing the predictability of drug development. Through its online platform, Simmunome enables customers to simulate the efficacy of specific therapeutics for various diseases and patient populations.

"Biology is complex and not well-understood, hence the low success rate of clinical trials. Today we have the data and the computational resources to build models and simulations that capture the complexity of diseases." - Nardin Nakhla, Co-Founder/CTO Simmunome Inc.

By inputting patient data into Simmunome’s software, clients can additionally obtain personalized predictions and identify patterns or causal biomarkers.

Cecilia Tse, Co-Founder & CFO/COO @ hey freya

hey freya is a women’s wellness brand in pursuit of better care by providing clean solutions that provide the energy and rest necessary for collective liberation. Our mission is to reimagine women’s wellness by radically shifting how women show up in the world and care for themselves.

“hey freya was founded by three women who know first-hand just how difficult and discouraging it can be to navigate the healthcare industry and understand what’s going on with your mind and body. Everything we do is backed by our own experiences and knowledge of naturopathic medicine, herbal medicine, and experiencing life as a woman every day. We know a better future is possible and we’re building a company that we’re proud of in order to help every woman have access to that.” - Cecilia Tse, Co-founder hey freya.

Siara Nazir, Founder & CEO @ Inovient.io

Award-winning marketers founded Inovient.io to help modern marketing teams boost demand, create content quickly, automate strategies, and generate briefs using our AI tools and team training programs.

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Siara Nazir, Founder Inovient.

Zaak Chalal, Founder & CEO @ Mobioos

Mobioos offers a revolutionary approach to technology, revamping source code without altering it, allowing it to be reinterpreted from a business perspective. This innovation empowers non-technical stakeholders and AI to actively contribute to application development and management.

Zaak CHALAL is a seasoned Internet pioneer with over 25 years of experience at the forefront of web and mobile technologies. Renowned as a thought leader in the tech industry, he has authored multiple influential white papers and is a sought-after speaker at global conferences. With a unique blend of visionary insight and operational acumen, Zaak founded one of the first startup studios, launching four groundbreaking ventures focused on mobility, HR, and AI. As the CEO of Mobioos, he continues to drive innovation, empowering businesses to decode and harness the power of their source code.

By bridging the gap between technical and business teams, Mobioos ensures that companies retain full control over their projects, optimize costs, decrease their carbon impact, create new opportunities for development automation, and significantly enhance performance.

Shuntaro Kogame, Founder & CEO @ Capex USA, Inc

Capex optimizes user acquisition and retention for direct-to-consumer websites by providing scenario-based engines to enhance customer engagement and conversion rates on messaging platforms.

“At Capex, we believe that a well-designed dialogue strategy in AI can capture the moment when demand is born and turn it into an opportunity for deeper engagement.” - Shuntaro Kogame, Founder & CEO Capex USA, Inc.

Maria Victoria Duque, Founder @ Qwow Tech

At Qwow Tech, we believe in the transformative potential of AI and Service Robotics to enhance, not replace, human capabilities. Our mission is to develop AI strategies that align with each client’s business goals, optimizing operations and IT frameworks for future readiness.

"We embrace the value of Extended Intelligence and see our partnership with these technologies as an extension of human intelligence, enhancing our natural abilities and helping organizations focus on what truly matters." - Victoria Duque, Founder Qwow Tech.

Our process begins with a detailed assessment of current practices, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending tailored tools and strategies.

In Service Robotics, we integrate collaborative robots (cobots) into various business operations, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction. These cobots handle tasks such as smart delivery, customer reception, and mobile inspection across diverse industries like hospitality, healthcare, retail, and smart cities.

Kara LeBlanc, Founder & CEO @ MedReddie

 MedReddie is an AI-powered B2B SaaS solution that revolutionizes the medical supply chain by providing hospitals with the most up-to-date evaluation criteria and connecting suppliers with their target audience, creating a more efficient and transparent medtech marketplace.

“I embarked on a mission to transform medical procurement at scale because every medical purchase represents a patient waiting for care. We're revolutionizing healthcare procurement, connecting critical needs with innovative solutions to build a more efficient and patient-centric system." - Kara LeBlanc, Founder & CEO MedReddie.

 
 

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