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HyperLight

The information age relies on billions of devices converting signals between electricity and light waves. These integrated light circuits are the backbone of telecommunication infrastructures, data centers, sensors, and even secure quantum communications. Our devices set new benchmarks for performance, including extraordinary speed and efficiency, that will force industries to rethink and reimagine their current standards.

Gradial

Enterprise content supply chains are broken. Fragmented tools, messy data, and endless delays leave marketing teams struggling to deliver consistent omni-channel experiences. It’s time for a change that brings speed, clarity, and scalability to your operations. Gradial breaks the cycle by cutting delays, simplifying operations, and empowering your team to focus on what matters most—your brand and customers.

Cargofy

Cargofy is an AI-powered logistics tool that matches trucks with loads across multiple load boards. Our platform automates truck-load matching, trip coordination, and delivery tracking. This service helps trucking companies avoid empty miles, saving both time and fuel. Founded by Stakh Vozniak, Alex Kovalchuk, and Dimitri Alexiou, Cargofy is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and operates under the Forward Group brand.

Gero

We are a preclinical stage AI drug discovery company with a mission to eliminate age-related diseases We use AI to build clinically relevant disease phenotypes in real-world human data and identify diseases with shared biology. Then WES-enabled genetic study on these phenotypes allows us to discover novel targets applicable to several indications at once. You can find our publications here: https://gero.ai/publications

SubBase

SubBase is a centralized technology platform simplifying outdated workflows in construction materials management. Say goodbye to the days of fumbling through manual, paper-based workflows and say hello to a streamlined procurement experience that gets you back in control without changing how it's always done. Crafted by the hands of construction veterans and sharpened by cutting-edge tech, SubBase is your go-to for a user-friendly interface that makes efficiency with the field, office, and vendors second nature. Effortlessly request quotes, chat with vendors, and send out POs while syncing with your accounting system. Keep an eye on your deliveries without breaking a sweat, and let the automation do the number crunching, reconciling invoices like clockwork. With SubBase, everything happens in real-time, in one place—so you can focus on what you do best.... building. With SubBase you're not just upgrading your tools; you're streamlining your entire workday. Keep it simple, enhance relationships, and take command of your bottom line. Start managing your materials across all projects and vendors with ease. SubBase is not just a platform; it's your partner in building a more efficient future.