December 14, 2023 · eBridge Center, Brownsville
Nine companies closed out Startup Texas’s 2023 season at the eBridge Center, pitching for three awards of $40,000, $20,000, and $10,000.
The startups
BuildCo.
Jesús Loera, Founder
Real-time project-management platform for faster construction cost estimation.
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GreenZone Enterprises
Tionte Boggan, Founder
Waste-management platform using blockchain to promote recycling and a circular economy.
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Hemp Lime Homes
Jim Turner, Founder
Eco-friendly construction with hemp-based building materials.
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iBed
Pilar Caudillo & Agustín Martínez, Founders
Healthcare technology built around comfort and care for older adults.
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Meet! Texas
Julian Jimenez, Founder
Social platform that uses technology to encourage real-world connection and counter digital isolation.
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MyFluence
Derrick D’Acolaste, Founder
Platform connecting brands with local influencers for strategic collaborations.
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The Partnership Institute
Douglas Best, Founder
Movie-quality animation assets repurposed for education.
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Rizome
William Steele, Founder
A charitable-giving platform connecting donations to causes you care about with deals from businesses you love.
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Velox Global Solutions
Steve Perez, Founder
An audio-only booking platform for America’s trucking and logistics professionals.
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Judges
- Dr. Sylvia Robles, UTRGV
- Dr. Luis Martinez, Capital Factory
- Ruben Cantú, UT Austin
- CS Freeland, Texas Venture Alliance
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