$990B worth of food is wasted every year and 14% of that occurs in transit. 45% of all food wasted consists of fruits and vegetables. Much of this wastage is due to problems with shipping. OPTIMIZ, founded by Kingsly Kwalar Kongnyuh, is a cargo claims management platform built for cargo owners, shipping lines, and insurers.
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Patchwork Health Reduces Stress for Healthcare Workers and Ensures the NHS is Fully Staffed
Anas Nader, a physician, saw firsthand scores of colleagues leaving the profession on account of mounting stress caused by temporary staffing shortages. He cofounded Patchwork Health as a tech-driven solution to reduce the huge financial strain that staff shortages and inflexible systems were placing on an overburdened NHS. Dr. Nader shares more about the company, its impressive traction, response to COVID-19, and future plans.
Brave Bison is the Social Video Company Creating Viral Content for Brands
London is the capital of creativity and the home of digital innovation according to Brave Bison’s Kate Burns. Find out how the social video agency is powering the viral videos of many prominent brands.
Bankuet’s Online Platform Brings a Much-Needed Resurgence to Food Bank Donations
While volunteering at a London food bank for two years, Robin Ferris saw first hand the challenges that food banks face when it comes to managing supply and demand. Many people would like to help food banks but don’t know where to start. This led him to launch Bankuet, an online platform that allows donors to support food banks. With many predicting an economic downturn forthcoming, Bankuet is in a poised to help those most in need. Ferris’ team bulk orders items that food banks need and delivers them to these understaffed and overutilized food banks – more than 1.9 tonnes delivered thus far. Many in the startup community talk about changing the world; Ferris is doing it…
Silver Sharers Helps Older People Age in Place Through its Roommate Marketplace
The cost of housing is increasing rapidly and especially in large cities. Older individuals often have extra space in their homes and need supplemental income. Silver Sharers, cofounded by Suzanne Noble, is the marketplace that connects renters to older individuals who are looking to rent out space in their homes. Income for older individuals + affordable housing for renters = a win-win. Find out what inspired Suzanne to enroll in Y Combinator Startup School and launch this company…
StorkCard Helps Parents Manage and Plan Their Spending When it Comes to Children
Being a parent is a full-time job, and the costs of raising a child are steadily increasing. StorkCard helps families proactively save by predicting future costs of raising children. By using AI, Storkcard helps parents track spending, set realistic budgets, and anticipate upcoming expenditures. It also has select partnerships with various companies to help parents […]
Qudini Brings the Best of Online to Help Physical Retailers Stay Relevant
If retail wants to compete with the ease and convenience of online shopping, retail teams have to create the best customer experience, and this is possible by utilizing software solutions. Qudini is the solution for enterprise retail that manages store operations and collects data to perfect customer experience. Through its app, retail teams can coordinate […]
Klevio is the Smart Intercom That Makes Keys a Thing of the Past
The intercom has been a staple feature in homes and offices since the 1950s, but today, consumers expect a lot more. Klevio created the smart intercom and digital access platform suitable for modern buildings. Klevio allows digital keys to be created and shared, with custom parameters, while enabling entry to be granted remotely at any […]
Juro Raises $5M to Revamp Contract Management
There are usually a lot of different parties involved in the negotiation and the creation of a final contract. Juro, the contract management platform, streamlines this process by focusing on all the parties involved including HR, Sales, developers, and legal teams. Juro has helped companies, including Deliveroo’s HR team, with onboarding by disseminating paperwork at record […]
Cuvva Lets Your Secure Short Term Motor Insurance With a Few Click on Your Phone
If you’re filling out an insurance quote, you better have set aside some time because it is a slow-moving process that typically requires at least 15-minutes of nonstop, personal-data entry. But mobile insurance app Cuvva prompts users to input their data only one time when setting up an account, and users can be connected with […]