HUNTSVILLE – With categories covering education tech, sports tech, consumer goods, medical tech, and cybersecurity, gBETA Huntsville announced the five startups for its fall cohort.
The three-month mentorship-driven program is bringing together founders from this area and across the nation. The fall class features innovative products and solutions in areas that will revolutionize how we build companies, invest wisely, and live well.
“We are excited to welcome the class of 2024 to the gBETA Accelerator,” said Sierra Pena, managing director at gBETA. “This talented group of founders demonstrates tremendous potential and we’re excited to provide the community, tools, and network to help them succeed.”
The gBETA Fall 2024 Showcase is Dec. 12.
Alset Technologies is an innovative AI integration provider specializing in automating IT processes. Their flagship solution, DASH, leverages AI to streamline and visualize the Department of Defense’s Security Technical Implementation Guides compliance, transforming cumbersome data into actionable insights. By implementing tailored AI solutions, Alset Technologies helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance their cybersecurity posture, and empowering teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
Founder & CEO: Tyler Nelson, [email protected], www.AlsetTechnologies.com
Doctours connects Americans experiencing permanent hair loss with top hair transplant clinics around the world. The platform provides transparent pricing, verified reviews, and, for the first time ever, offers the ability to pay for procedures in installments. Doctours ensures that American patients can confidently pursue hair transplants overseas, saving both time and money while receiving high-quality treatment. Doctours also helps surgeons avoid spending on costly marketing agencies or learning online marketing skills themselves. Instead, Doctours mobilizes barbershops, hair salons, and wig shops to efficiently market clinics to patients most interested in the procedure. Doctours has a catalog of over 100 of the best clinics globally to match with the 200,000 (growing 9-11% annually) Americans who will undergo hair transplants each year.
Founder & CEO: Girum Tihtina, [email protected], www.doctours.health
Fluyo is a language-learning mobile game and the most fun and effective way to learn a language ever created. Inside the world of Fluyo you’ll learn grammar from the Wayfinders in unique, interactive audio lessons, pick up new vocabulary in exciting word lessons, and practice while exploring the world and battling new creatures. Alongside your education, you’ll make real friends from around the world, climb the ranks of your language’s Leagues, and show off your personality with your personalized dolphin partner. Fluyo is the highest funded app in Kickstarter history with $1.2 million in pre-sales, and we’re going through some great feedback from about 4,000 beta testers. Fluyo is launching in December to a 150,000-plus waitlist and 1 million YouTube subscribers.
Co-CEO: Zack Smith, [email protected], fluyo.com, Fluyo’s Kickstarter
Neet Sheets transforms the hospitality and healthcare industries by revolutionizing bed-making with an innovative, ergonomic design that reduces time and physical strain. Neet Sheets cuts bed-making time by 47% and reduces mattress-lifting efforts by 75%, significantly lowering the risk of injuries caused by repetitive motions — a leading cause of over $1 billion in annual losses for the hospitality industry. By offering a safer and faster alternative, Neet Sheets helps hotels, hospitals, and elderly care facilities improve operational efficiency and worker safety. With several awarded patents and an ongoing ergonomic study conducted in collaboration with Ohio State University and the Blackwell Hotel, Neet Sheets is poised to set a new standard in bedding solutions. Founder Ruth Young-Loaeza, a former maid with nearly 25 years of experience, has made it her mission to improve the lives of housekeeping staff while driving value for businesses. The company is participating in the Sweet Home Alabama program to expand into larger markets, including hospitals and boutique hotels across the U.S.
Founder & CEO: Ruth Young-Loaezao, [email protected], www.makeitneet.com
Player Intro revolutionizes athletic development by connecting athletes and parents with top coaches through one-to-one virtual calls, offering direct access to NCAA coaches and specialized experts for valuable measurable insights, transparent guidance, relationships, and expert mentorship. The Player Intro marketplace empowers users to book vetted coaches across various sports, ensuring personalized development and mentorship without the hefty price tag of traditional options, saving families thousands annually. In just three months since launch, Player Intro has on-boarded over 60 top-tier coaches, attracted more than 280 athlete signups, and facilitated 20-plus bookings. With optimized scheduling and automated payment processing, users enjoy a seamless, simple, and hassle-free experience.
Co-Founder: Joshua Corrow, [email protected], https://playerintro.com
Co-Founder: Lucas Bahn, [email protected], https://playerintro.com
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