If you didn't get the chance to meet the stellar lineup of the Fall 2024 BETA Cohort during Twin Cities Startup Week, here's your chance to learn more!
The 14 startups of our latest Cohort have been soaking up crucial knowledge and skills from a wide range of experts, and we couldn't be prouder of their dedication to the program and the overall Minnesota ecosystem. We invite you to learn more about each company below, and reach out with any questions if you'd like to know more about the BETA Cohort experience.
Thank you to US Bank and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for supporting the BETA Cohort program.
Fall 2024 BETA Cohort
CDS Vision
CDS Vision, Inc. is a pioneering startup focused on transforming the manufacturing industry with advanced AI and computer vision solutions. Our products enhance quality control, boost operational efficiency, and provide real-time data insights, helping manufacturers reduce errors, minimize downtime, and ensure regulatory compliance. We are dedicated to driving innovation and delivering superior value to our clients.
CheckInWin
CheckinWin empowers small, local shops to build stronger connections within their community through powerful, custom rewards programs. Our platform makes it simple for businesses to create and manage loyalty initiatives that resonate with their customers, driving engagement and repeat visits. By helping local businesses thrive, we’re building stronger, more connected communities.
Gobo
Gobo is a digital ticketing business designed from the ground up to be affordable, accessible, fair, and ridiculously simple for independent artists and presenters/venues. It was started by three members of the creative community with blended background in technology, UX design, marketing, and digital product. We are building a platform for independent artists and venues to make ticketing the easiest part of their jobs so they can focus on the creative and management tasks that matter most.
Know Mi
An app that makes contact sharing easy as one push of a button. The technology works by using geolocation to have the other person automatically pop up on the screen. My name is a Shonice I have studied law at the University of Minnesota and am working in a startup called BetterYou to learn skills needed to be a successful startup founder.
Leaniser
Leaniser is an innovative laboratory management system designed to streamline lab operations and ensure compliance with industry standards. Our platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for scheduling, competency and proficiency tracking, automatic compliance checks, and instrument management. By integrating advanced features and user-friendly interfaces, Leaniser aims to enhance efficiency and accuracy in laboratory environments.
Linus and Levi
Linus and Levi is your gateway to exploring Minnesota's beauty on two wheels. We're a unique double-sided marketplace that connects local cyclists with eager riders. Cyclists can share their underutilized e-bikes and earn income, while riders enjoy a curated fleet and engaging guided tours led by our passionate team. With Levi's cycling expertise and Linus's tech background, we're here to unlock personalized unforgettable e-bike adventures for all.
Moneytos
Moneytos a Minneapolis-based FinTech company, is on a mission to transform how people send money across borders. We specialize in innovative payment solutions that address the inefficiencies, and high costs often associated with traditional remittance methods. We envision a world where sending money to loved ones is effortless, affordable, and universally accessible. We leverage advanced technology and multi-lingual AI chatbots to provide secure, fast, and cost-effective money transfers. This sets us apart from traditional money transfer services and ensures a smooth experience for our users.
Naware
Our vision is to tackle unprecedented challenges for our customers. We like weeds because the problem hasn't been solved, weeds are resilient, and a renewable resource. We aim to create a segment that is non-toxic and effective strategy for weed control in lawns and gardens.
Nosis
We started building Nosis as a destination to streamline connections between individuals seeking integrative care and a curated network of integrative providers. However, we've recently made the decision to narrow our focus and shift to a care delivery model targeting SUD given my personal connection and the massive need/importance/opportunity to improve access to integrative, whole-person care for those seeking sustained recovery.
Paxos Medical Inc
The Paxos Medical UnderControl neuromodulation system replaces 4-6 daily self-catheterizations by providing 60 seconds of stimulation to enable an Underactive Bladder patient to void naturally. The UnderControl neuromodulation system is implanted at a novel target in a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure just like sacral neuromodulation for Overactive Bladder.
Print Profit
Print Profit is disrupting how the printing industry understands and achieves financial performance. Through an innovative SaaS platform, we reimagine historic beliefs and outdated profit frameworks to reveal true profitability and uncover hidden growth opportunities. Our platform empowers owners to understand their business like never before, lead with confidence and drive superior financial results.
Rare Breed Holdings
Holding company working to develop and commercialize two different pending patents in the Ag-tech space.
Synergos360
Synergos360 is at the forefront of benefits management, offering a synergistic blend of top-tier software and comprehensive professional services. Our platform is designed to streamline the entire benefits lifecycle for companies, encompassing shopping, enrollment, billing, compliance, and administration. The genesis of Synergos360 was sparked by Brianna Bucholz’s vision for a superior brokerage/client experience—one that transcends the conventional offerings of enrollment firms. With a boutique-style methodology, we align closely with each client’s distinct objectives, crafting a service platform that fosters seamless integration among carriers, payroll systems, brokers, and employees. At Synergos360, we’re not just about providing services; we’re about creating a harmonious benefits ecosystem tailored to the unique needs of every company we partner with.
UpAll
UpAll provides managers with a 1:1 weekly meeting tool to seamlessly and effectively drive employee engagement. Our tool leverages weekly one-on-ones between managers and direct reports to not only create a shared agenda and track goals;it also provides a managers-only tab that integrates easy-to-implement to-do’s, reminders, and affirmations to develop UpAll’s 5 Inclusive Manager Behaviors. These five behaviors pull from the best research and data available across leadership development domains to most effectively and efficiently drive engagement. By integrating seamlessly into the weekly workflow, managers naturally develop inclusive leadership skills and behaviors.
