Top Tech Startups in South Bay in 2024

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Schmick is a groundbreaking social media platform designed to challenge the status quo of how we connect online. Unlike conventional platforms that emphasize superficial interactions, Schmick fosters meaningful connections by lowering the barriers to entry for real, substantive engagement. We aim to revolutionize the way people communicate, offering users a more authentic, transparent, and fulfilling social experience. Our platform is built with a mission to provide seamless interaction while addressing key pain points like overly curated content, social pressures, and the lack of genuine conversation. By integrating cutting-edge features and a user-first approach, Schmick empowers users to express themselves authentically and connect with others who share their values and interests.

We are building the camera for spatial computing, starting with memories. Users capture a video of their memory in our mobile app. We make it 3D. They can then step back inside that moment in mobile AR or in an AR/VR headset. It is a very compelling experience. We're shipping a private beta on iOS and Quest. Lots more to build this year.

We're currently in Stealth Mode, meticulously developing solutions behind the scenes to accelerate product development for engineering teams. Our dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation allows us to provide our partners with advanced solutions, our goal is to revolutionize the Manufacturing industry Founded by serial entrepreneurs with proven track records of success. Stay tuned for updates, industry insights, and more from Apiphany!

Sponsor a Pet is a fundraising platform, dedicated to providing Animal Non-Profits a platform to share their stories and help raise the necessary resources to save the lives of animals. We do this by working together with passionate local organizations to amplify our impact in communities as we come together as one. The mission of Sponsor a Pet is to provide every animal a loving environment that they can call home. Every animal deserves the opportunity to have their basic needs met; food, medicine, a safe and loving family. Our overarching goals are to eliminate Kill Shelters, Animal Abuse, and the destruction of their habitats. We strive to share stories of positivity, laughter, uplifting stories, animals who need our help, and to give thanks to the volunteers who work tirelessly to help find these animals find their forever home. If this resonates with you, join our team and lets grow our community! Who We Are We are passionate individuals who came to together under a common vision to help all animals. We understand working together, moving in the same direction will have a greater impact. Sponsor a Pet provides an audience across the country that local non-profits do not have access to. As we come together we can create a lasting impact in all of our communities. How to get Involved Singing up as one of our members as a PetStar is a great Start. On top of that, there’s much more you can do to get involved. The easiest way is to share your story with us. We would love to hear from you and share your story. What drives your passion for animals and a little about your background. Another way would be to share local organizations that need our help, or local communities who would want to get involved. Our goal is to provide a platform for animals, non-profits, Individuals, and companies alike.

GoodGoblin redefines the college admissions landscape with its AI-driven platform, tailored for global students aspiring to gain US college admissions. Merging state-of-the-art technology with a deep understanding of the application process changes how we apply to colleges. Leveraging deep and comprehensive admissions data, GoodGoblin rethinks every step of the college admission journey, from matching students to colleges to offering bespoke outlines for their essays to get them jump-started. The platform provides features from expert essay coaching to integrity assurance, making the daunting journey of college applications efficient and stress-free. Committed to democratizing access to higher education, GoodGoblin empowers every student to showcase their strengths and potential, irrespective of their background.

OpenBlock is building data infrastructure for the new internet. OpenBlock allows developers to build data-rich applications on top of rich user data, verified by zero-knowledge proofs. Our data currently powers over $2 billion in annual incentive spend for the largest names in crypto. We are a 40-person team, headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Connect link is a cloud-based platform that helps businesses and individuals to create and manage connections with other users, partners, and service providers. It provides a suite of tools for lead generation, networking, promotion, and product or service selection, with a focus on ease of use and personalized recommendations. The platform is designed to simplify the process of connecting with others, helping businesses and individuals to expand their network and increase their reach.

Aeva develops a new sensing & perception paradigm for autonomous machines. Aeva's technology brings together the best of vision, depth & motion sensors into a single product with superior performance. Compared to today's best in class, it provides greater range & resolution across weather conditions and a new dimension to precisely measure velocity of every pixel in the scene.