LaunchOklahoma announces 2014 participants
We are excited to announce our 2014 accelerator program participants. This year, the LaunchOklahoma Venture Accelerator program will feature four local startup companies.
Although our 2014 program workshops, seminars, and networking events are open for anyone to attend, these four startups will receive guidedance from the LaunchOklahoma mentors and have priority access to all LaunchOklahoma events.
Read our full press announcement below for more details: Press Announcement – LaunchOklahoma announces program participants – August 18, 2014 [PDF]
LaunchOklahoma announces 2014 participants
LaunchOklahoma accelerator program to feature four local startups
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (August 18, 2014) – The LaunchOklahoma venture accelerator program, based in Oklahoma City, announced four startups as participants in its 2014 program. The teams were chosen through a competitive application process and will participate in the program over 12 weeks, culminating with a Pitch Day in October. The 2014 participants include startups from Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
“This year’s teams were chosen because of the disruptive nature of the businesses and technologies they are building and the potential to have national impact,” said Kraettli L. Epperson, Executive Director of LaunchOklahoma. “Our goal is to give Oklahoma startups some of the same outlook and advantages enjoyed by their coastal peers, especially with regard to fundraising.”
“We are thrilled to be participating in the LaunchOklahoma Venture Accelerator,” said Chris Schilling, COO of vakargo, one of the selected companies. “Though we are a global company hoping to transform the shipping industry by monetizing unused luggage space, it was important to our founders to have strong roots in Oklahoma City. … vakargo has already gained so much momentum via the support we’ve received from LaunchOklahoma and the OKC tech community and we are truly grateful for this experience.”
Mike Zserdin, CEO and founder of newAnthropy, another participant, echoed those sentiments: “Oklahoma is truly becoming a leading entrepreneurial community. We’re coming together to help one another build each other’s respective visions. LaunchOklahoma is a fantastic place for me to work with others and get the help we need.”
2014 Participants:
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newAnthropy is one of a new generation of fundraising startups that is providing innovative online tools and communities to encourage giving. The company equips individuals, companies and groups to start or join “giving circles” and crowdfunding campaigns that turn charitable giving into a social, collaborative activity. |
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Wintkts provides event promoters with online tools and an instant online network to provide their fans with opportunities to win tickets to popular events by sharing information about the event via social media. |
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Who’s On My Wifi offers individuals and businesses easy-to-use tools to detect and track who accesses their wireless internet network. The startup’s product offers advanced features like text message alerts and point-in-time reporting, at a highly competitive price point. |
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vakargo provides a disruptive marketplace for individuals to make money on their unused luggage space. Inspired by the Airbnb model, vakargo provides shippers with cheaper prices, especially for international packages, improved cargo safety, detailed tracking data, and faster shipping while better utilizing space on existing flights. |
For more information visit www.LaunchOklahoma.com or follow www.Twitter.com/LaunchOklahoma on Twitter.
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