During the evaluation process of almost 100 companies, local innovation leaders, including startup supporters, key investors, healthcare entrepreneurs, and Lighthouse alumni founders identified applicants ready to accelerate the growth of their ventures over the next eleven weeks. Join us on Tuesday, March 4 at Padel Plant to meet these amazing founders and learn more about the innovative solutions they’re building. Here's a look the nine companies selected!
Absurd Snacks (Richmond, Virginia; Co-founders Grace Mittl and Eli Bank) is on a mission to make living with food allergies easier, safer, and more delicious through crazy good and nutrient-rich snacking.
Buckstop (Richmond, VA; Co-founders Alexander Olesen, Nick Kumleben, Adam Will) is a lifecycle services company for smart device manufacturers, providing safe, affordable, and compliant field support for hardware technology from inception to end-of-life.
EarthaPro (Haymarket, VA; Co-founders Courtney Krstich and Peter Quan) provides management software tailored for small lawn care, arborist, and landscaping businesses. Their platform streamlines operations, offering tools for scheduling, invoicing, and customer management to enhance efficiency and business growth.
GoPursue (Washington, DC; Founder Kathryn Adabonyan) is a platform that connects high school students with professionals across various industries to facilitate career exploration and mentorship. By enabling direct interactions, it empowers students to discover diverse career paths and build networks that align with their interests and aspirations.
Sartography (Staunton, VA; Dan Funk, Alex Herron, Kevin Burnett) is developing SpiffWorkflow, a tool designed to streamline complex workflows for organizations. This solution aims to enhance efficiency by automating processes and providing clear visualizations of workflow progress.
Swabbot Solutions (Raleigh, NC; Co-founders Chris Adkins and Richard Mineo) is an automated swabbing device that perfects the swabbing process by improving consistency, recovery, cost, and healthcare safety.
Tow Ninja (Mechanicsville, VA; Co-founders Callaway Sigler and Jack Oppenheim) is a fintech platform designed to connect vehicle owners with tow companies, aiming to reduce the financial, emotional, and physical stresses associated with being towed. By enhancing transparency and compliance, it streamlines the towing process for all stakeholders involved
Utrain Inc (Charlottesville, VA; Founder Daniel Ginsberg) is the ultimate app for basketball trainers, making scheduling, bookings, and payments effortless. With automated tools and a free booking site, trainers can focus on coaching while Utrain handles the rest!
VroomBrick (Hampton, VA; Founder Leland Remias and CXO Adam Becerra) simplifies home buying and selling for military families and veterans with step-by-step software that empowers users to handle transactions on their own, saving both buyers and sellers time and putting thousands back in their pockets by avoiding commissions and lowering closing costs.