With 98+ organizations to consider, it's hard to know where to begin. Here's a list of ten start-ups our student blogger's excited to see. Who's on your list?
AcceptU: www.acceptu.com
What it is: A service that provides virtual admissions counseling (via Skype, phone, and email) to college, graduate, and MBA applicants.
Fun fact: More than 90% of AcceptU’s clients have been accepted to one of their top three choices.
Custora: www.custora.com
What it is: A customer-centric marketing platform that helps e-commerce marketing teams acquire, retain, and segment their customers better.
Fun fact: Some of their clients include top e-commerce companies like Etsy, Fab, Threadless, Revolve Clothing, and Birchbox.
iSeeCars: iseecars.com
What it is: A search engine that uses Big Data to help consumers find their perfect car at the best deals online.
Fun fact: iSeeCars currently enables shoppers to search over 4 million used and new cars and gives them the key information to help them find their perfect car at the best price.
LifeGuard Games, Inc: www.lifeguardgames.com
What it is: A health tech start-up building mobile games that teach and motivate kids to manage chronic conditions.
Fun fact: The first app of their Wellapets virtual pet game app series targets kids ages 5-11 with asthma.
Proximate: www.proximate.com
What it is: An event-planning system that collects and analyzes LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter information from attendees to better segment mailing lists, rank sales/donor targets, and update CRMs.
Fun fact: Proximate was founded in 2012 by Harvard graduate Robb Fitzsimmons and Evan Morikawa.
Runa LLC: www.runa.org
What it is: A sustainable, organic Amazonian beverage company that processes and sells guayusa.
Fun fact: Started only 5 years ago, Runa now supports more than 2,000 indigenous farming families and employs more than 40 people.
SevOne: www.sevone.com
What it is: A leading IT and network performance management company that is revolutionizing the way global enterprises monitor their networks to ensure peak performance.
Fun fact: SevOne has been recognized by Deloitte (2012) and Inc. 500 (2011) as one of the fastest growing private companies in North America.
Venture for America: www.ventureforamerica.org
What it is: A two-year fellowship for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Fun fact: Fellows receive mentorship, ongoing professional development, and access to $100k + at the conclusion of the commitment.
YesWare: www.yesware.com
What it is: The leading email productivity service for salespeople.
Fun fact: Some of YesWare’s customers include Yelp, Groupon, and Zendesk.
Looking for more start-ups to love? Check out these new favorites!
Bounce Imaging - Throwable cameras for first responders.
Musey - Educating and creating new supporters of the arts.
Panorama Education - Improving schools for students across the US.
Endless Mobile - Developing a platform to give computers to the developing world.
2Seeds Network Inc. - Building a network of development projects in East Africa.
CHES, Inc. - Helping entrepreneurs in rural Haiti start businesses and create jobs.
Vaxess Technologies - Stabilizing vaccine delivery with silk.
Orchid Robotics - Amplifying robot performance through machine learning.
Callida Energy - Automating energy optimization in commercial buildings.
Sonation - Revolutionizing the way people make music.
Counsyl - Testing for 100+ genetic diseases.
Dropbox - Handling a billion files a day for over 200 million users.
Cancer Research Simplified - Providing access to cancer research and education.
mc10 - Extending human capabilities through invisible and stretchable electronics.
Snapchat - Connecting friends through temporary photos.
Uber - Connecting people with drivers and taxis in 26 countries.
JANA - Connecting companies to the developing world.
