Industry: Mobile Application Software

InfraLytiks

Origin: IA | Grant Awarded: 2021 | Status: Active

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What is InfraLytiks?

InfraLytiks has the main goal of “Making Data Meaningful”. We specialize in data analytics, Machine Learning and development of custom software & automation platforms for productization. We also own and operate a suite of geospatial and Artificial Intelligence products including Verified Data Analytics, Automated Inspections, InfraVIEU, InfraDrone & LiDAR NOW.

Company Leadership

Akash Vidyadharan

Chief Technology Officer

Akash Vidyadharan leads full stack project and product development at InfraLytiks for 5+ years. He holds a BS & MS in Aerospace Engineering and a M.Eng in Systems Engineering from Iowa State University.

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Kevin Prendergast

President

Kevin Prendergast is the President of InfraLytiks and leads business development, sales and marketing. He also has 35+ years experience in leading insurance, software and healthcare companies as President and CMO roles.

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Tyler Carter

Chief Operations Officer

Tyler Carter leads operations and administration at InfraLytiks and has 5+ years of experience in business development, administration and company operations. He holds a BS Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from Iowa State University.

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Equalizer Games

Origin: TX | Grant Awarded: 2021 | Status: Active

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What is Equalizer Games?

Equalizer games is a sports and education AI software platform that helps athletes improve player IQ through virtual coaching and interactive training: helping athletes improve their game and safety before they ever take the field. This platform allows the coach to speak to the player away from the field through a web portal that provides teaching and tracks assessment of the player’s virtual practice from his or her mobile device. Our communication system increases engagement and allows for training away from school all at the fingertips of the student-athlete.

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John Tomlinson, Jr.

co-Founder & CEO

Co-Founder and CEO, John has over 27 years of QB coaching experience in high school, college, and the NFL. John’s experience with developing players’ IQ and on-field skills at all levels of football and knowing what triggers the IQ for student-athletes to produce successful results on the field are the ingredients he uses to fuel this product.

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Marcus Matthews

CTO

20+ years of sports game development and entrepreneurship, including development of original NBA 2K and NFL 2K for Sega. He’s our catalyst for technology innovation, development, and communication with our potential software development partners.

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Kathy Tomlinson

co-Founder & president

Co-Founder and President/COO Kathy has over 22+ years of finance and customer service experience. Kathy is helping shape operations of equalizer games as it continues to evolve. She is also the catalyst of building the idea of IQ development for Equalizer Games’ future tools.

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ZenHammer

Origin: TN | Grant Awarded: 2021 | Status: Active

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What is ZenHammer?

ZenHammer is a mobile app designed for small residential subcontractors to manage their critical workflow items and invoicing. The app allows them to create a job, track and manage that job, and then send an invoice to the client and get paid through credit card or direct deposit. ZenHammer aims to make the small subcontractor’s work life easier and more efficient so they can be more productive and as a result, make more money.

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Company Leadership

edwin Williams

ceo

Edwin Williams is an enterprising entrepreneur and Founder with a natural curiosity and a voracious appetite for information. He also excels at connecting people with ideas to people with resources or more ideas, and following-through to facilitate development of meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships. He has been central to the development and launch of numerous community events in Johnson City, TN such as “Pitches and Pints” and the construction competition, “Battle of the Build”.

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Robert pryately

VP business development

Robert is a Financial Analyst and operational business partner at Spytec GPS. He has a track record of success advising on both finance and strategy. Robert’s educational background (MBA, Vanderbilt University) and his eye for both the top line and everything between the top and bottom line showcase his financial consulting skills. He understands competitive advantages and coaches his teams for success.

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JULIAN LOCKE

co-FOUNDER

MATTHEW MAYFIELD

VP SALES

Over 20 years in entrepreneurial sales mostly pertaining to the tech and health industries, including owning of a successful gym, a fitness management and consulting company, and lastly a wellness adventure tour, I hold 2 patents, have designed an app, and I am on the board of directors of an emerging tech company.

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Another Reality Studio

Origin: MO | Grant Awarded: 2021 | Status: Active

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What is Another Reality Studio?

Another Reality Studio (ARS) is a St. Louis technology startup that creates immersive and interactive extended reality (XR) applications for a variety of industries. Their mission is to be on the cutting edge of AR/VR and 3D application technology to work with a wide range of startups to Fortune 100 companies. ARS is driven by this growth to create a fun work environment that interesting clients and talented employees are attracted to. They develop custom XR applications utilizing the powerful Unreal Engine and Unity development platforms.

The Looking Glass platform is a custom 3D web application that makes design review easier to understand and always accessible to build trust for architecture end clients. It was uniquely developed by ARS to transform complex architectural drawings into a simple to use virtual walkthrough 3D space. Anyone can explore what future environments will become for use with any device, at any time, without direction.

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bradly martin

ceo

Brad Martin is CEO/ Founder of ARS and one of the top-rated AR/VR developers on Upwork. He leads a local developer meetup, been involved with an XR grant at Mizzou, & is AR/VR technology advisor for T- Rex & DisruptED. He specializes in new technology, project management and ideation for clients and industries. Brad is the creator of Looking Glass & has worked as associate architect at a leading St. Louis Architecture firm. Brad’s skillsets includes: Unreal Engine, Unity, AutoCAD, Autodesk 3DS Max, Google SketchUp, Revit, and HTML.

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mauricio espin

CtO

Mauricio Espin del Rio is the CTO & Co-Founder of ARS and leads the R&D/ development team. He is a senior programmer with over 15 years of IT, 3D Modeling, Animation, UI and Unreal Engine developer experience.

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Eemerg Roadside Assistance Marketplace

Origin: MO | Grant Awarded: 2020 | Status: Active

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What is Eemerg Roadside Assistance Marketplace?

Eemerg roadside assistance is a revolutionary solution to emergency automotive dilemmas. Eemerg is an on-demand mobile roadside assistance marketplace geared toward customers with limited roadside assistance options. We are uniquely solving roadside assistance emergencies through an open platform where customers have multiple provider options at their fingertips with the press of a button. This app enables customers to decide which provider they want to go with, how much money they want to spend, and how long they want to wait for services. Not only is Eemerg cost-effective, but we also offer quicker response times as well.

Company Leadership

Whitney McClendon-Gregory

Co-Founder

Whitney McClendon-Gregory is an ambitious CEO from Saint Louis, MO. She is the founder of Eemerg Roadside Assistance Marketplace. Eemerg, launched in early 2019, is a roadside assistance app created with the average consumer in mind. Whitney saw the need for a safe and consumer-friendly application to provide the automotive services that users need most. She is dedicated to providing an open marketplace platform where both customers and service providers can choose a suitable price option for their needs.

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Disruptel

Origin: MO | Grant Awarded: 2020 | Status: Acquired

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What is Disruptel?

Disruptel is an American AI company that creates smart products powered by computer vision, natural language processing, and voice technologies.

Disruptel was acquired by Samba TV in 2022.

Company Leadership

Alex Quinn

founder & ceo

Alex Quinn founded Disruptel in 2017 while in high school. Originally focused on solar technology products, Disruptel later pivoted to become a machine learning company. Alex has led the development of Disruptel’s technical architecture.

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Mission Control

Origin: MO | Grant Awarded: 2020 | Status: Acquired

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What is Mission Control?

Mission Control is a community platform for recreational gamers.

Using Mission Control, organizers can host social-first esports activities similar to a local adult softball league or college intramurals — but with video games. Players use the Mission Control mobile app to team up with friends in the activities, manage their schedules, and communicate with other gamers. Headquartered in St. Louis, the seed-funded startup has used recreational gaming to gather over 300 communities on behalf of major clients like Cinemark, GameStop, Comcast, the University of Kentucky, & the City of Las Vegas. With 174 million Americans who play multiplayer overshadowing the 51 million Americans who play team-based traditional sports, Mission Control is defining how modern communities are built, nurtured, and engaged.

Note: Mission Control was acquired by LeagueSpot in September 2024.

Company Leadership

Austin Smith

CEO & Co-founder

Austin Smith is a cofounder of Mission Control, a community platform for recreational gamers. As CEO, Austin primarily leads strategy, revenue, and product. Prior to founding Mission Control, Austin gained exposure to gaming and startups as a venture associate at Stadia Ventures, an early stage sportstech venture accelerator. Austin is a graduate of Saint Louis University with degrees in economics and entrepreneurship and is deeply passionate about his hometown of St. Louis, urban policy, and community development.

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Byron Abrigg

CCO & Co-Founder

Byron Abrigg is the cofounder and Chief Customer Officer of Mission Control, a community platform for recreational gamers. Byron started his career in venture capital and accelerators, serving as the Accelerator Coordinator at Stadia Ventures, an early stage sports tech and esports VC and accelerator program in St. Louis, MO. Byron is a graduate of Saint Louis University where he is also an adjunct professor.

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Bold Xchange

Origin: NC| Grant Awarded: 2020 | Status: Active

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What is Bold Xchange?

Bold Xchange is the most convenient way to buy black online. The platform emphasizes ease, vetting brands with on-camera product reviews, and guaranteeing fast shipping for every order. With a curated collection of products from black-owned brands, Bold Xchange takes the guesswork out of supporting black businesses.

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Danielle Deavens

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

Danielle Deavens is the co-founder of Bold Xchange, a platform that is making it easier to find and shop black-owned brands. She was a 2018 Venture for America fellow in Charlotte, where she worked as Director of Customer Success for a local shopping app. Danielle went to Elon University and prior to the VFA fellowship she was on the editorial teams at Brides and Food Network Magazine in New York City.

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doug spencer

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

Doug Spencer is cofounder of Bold Xchange. He holds a BA in Business Management from Elon University. After graduating in 2016, he worked in marketing at both a Fortune 500 telecommunications company and an impact investing startup. He is now in his third and final year at Georgetown Law School, learning about the intersection of law and social impact.

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Roo Storage

Origin: MO | Grant Awarded: 2019 | Status: Acquired

What was Roo Storage?

Roo optimized the storage experience by connecting people in the local community with extra space to people seeking a more affordable storage solution.

Roo Storage was acquired by Handled in 2020

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