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Lea Gabrielle Potts, MBA, '24, co-founder of LeadQualify
Entrepreneurship has a reputation as a pursuit for “tech bros and making lots of money,” but the reality is quite different within the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, according to managing director
“We’re not here for knowledge for knowledge’s sake; we’re here to apply that knowledge to the world’s greatest challenges,” Aulet said at the 2024 delta v Demo Day startup showcase, held Sept. 6 at MIT.
Demo Day is the finale of the center’s delta v accelerator. The name comes from the measure of a change in velocity. The showcase often inspires other students to pursue entrepreneurship.
“Only at MIT do you see people go from ‘I’m not sure I want to be an entrepreneur’ to changing the world,” Aulet said.
Here are the 23 startups attempting that change.
All Unique Objects is developing an AI tool to convert designers’ sketches into 3D models.
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COIL is building a platform that will offer customized hair care recommendations and insights for women with textured hair.
Continuity is developing a device worn on the skin that will measure molecular changes in biomarkers such as hormones.
EQORE is working on an energy storage system that will help companies cut their electricity bills by reducing onsite energy peaks.
Expat AI is creating software that will function like a TurboTax for immigration forms, particularly for Spanish speakers.
Fount uses artificial intelligence to help insurance marketers focus and improve their digital advertising campaigns.
Health Galaxy is building a health care app that will offer at-home diagnostic tests for heart disease and provide users with fitness and wellness insights, social accountability, and more.
Health+ is building a mental health app that targets workplace burnout and productivity.
Helix Carbon is developing an electrochemical system to upcycle carbon dioxide emissions.
Intendere is designing software that will help Latin American universities create large-scale tutoring programs powered by their students.
LeadQualify is creating an AI-driven platform to help users like investment banks vet prospective clients.
LymeAlert is building an at-home Lyme disease test that will allow users to check for the presence of the bacteria transmitted by infected ticks that cause the inflammatory disease.
MakerSharks is building a digital platform that will match businesses with pre-vetted manufacturers to help reduce time spent on sourcing.
Mashi is building a platform that streamlines pet adoption through a common application and matching potential adopters with pets based on pet needs and adopter preferences.
Ogma is a developing a sustainable alternative to the use of petrochemicals in manufacturing.
Otomo is making a digital tool to help manage and reduce administrative work for doctors while at the same time providing patients with information such as pre-surgery instructions and reminders.
Pixca is creating a digital platform that will connect farm owners with available farm workers.
Psyche Care is developing a platform that helps parents provide care and support for children experiencing mental health challenges.
Sakhi aims to improve maternal health care in India through a digital health platform that will connect expectant mothers with health care information and provide answers to their questions via a chatbot.
Tarragon Systems is developing software that helps restaurant owners improve the accuracy of their food orders by considering sales data and external influences, such as weather and social media influencers, in turn reducing waste and optimizing inventory.
Thinkstruct is building a literature review tool that uses AI to help researchers to find, analyze, and pull data and to cite research papers that are relevant to their writing.
Vertical Horizons is developing a power supply technology that reduces data center cooling needs.
Vikri.io is building a streamlined business-to-business procurement process using a platform that automates things like purchase orders and vendor reviews.
