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Technology platform for reporting illegal fishing activities and protecting ocean health. Virtual event hosted by Sandra Ponce de Leon discussing technology solutions for ocean conservation.

Developing underwater ocean drones to create 'google maps of the ocean' for marine data collection and mapping. Virtual ocean tech event exploring technology's potential to save oceans.

Smart fishing nets technology to reduce bycatch and track seafood supply chains. Virtual event focusing on innovations in sustainable fishing and ocean conservation technology.

Jeremiah Owyang, a Silicon Valley veteran, is a venture capitalist at Blitzscaling Ventures, a global public speaker, and host of the popular AI startup series Llama Lounge. His presentation explored modern wellbeing and how technology changes our minds, bodies, communities, and spaces. At Blitzscaling Ventures, Jeremiah leads investments in early-stage AI startups that demonstrate potential for rapid scale and enduring market leadership. He has been an angel investor since 2017 with a positive track record from exits. As a professional speaker at conferences globally, he presents on the impact of technology on business and strategies for leveraging these trends. On social media, he leads discussions on tech and business with over 250,000+ followers on Twitter/X and nearly 25,000 on LinkedIn. He has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Wired, TechCrunch, Reuters and more. He organizes 'Llama Lounge: The AI Startup Event Series,' a popular GenAI event series in the SF Bay Area that hosted ten events in its first year, drawing hundreds of founders, investors, corporate adopters of AI, and influencers. Previously, Jeremiah co-founded Altimeter Group (a technology research firm) and founded Crowd Companies (an industry association for tech startups and corporations). He was featured in USA Today working in a backyard Airstream studio. Beyond his professional work, Jeremiah is a family man, CrossFit devotee, has completed over a dozen obstacle course races including the Spartan Trifecta, and is a former professional jazz musician. Event held at DocuSign Executive Briefing Center.

Building Casia, an AI-based collision-avoidance system enabling BVLOS operations for commercial drones.

Modernizes POS by turning customers’ phones into pay-at-table terminals with secure cloud APIs (no app).

Connects smartphones via Bluetooth to locate IoT devices, creating a massive crowdsourced network.

Augmented Neighborhood Watch platform using constituent-owned IoT + computer vision for community monitoring.

IoT gaming toothbrush for kids; motion-sensing brush + games; cloud tracking for parents/dentists. Partnered with IBM Cloud/Watson (2016), sold 50,000+ units generating $1M+ revenue. Ceased operations circa 2018-2020; apps no longer available in app stores.

Maker of the Inboard M1 electric skateboard; changing last‑mile transportation.

Dog food company melding healthy food with technology & convenience.

Smart water device that monitors usage, alerts leaks, and enables remote shutoff.

Modern B2B payments platform to accept eChecks, eCash & cards across web & mobile.

International organization empowering and advancing women in tech through global events, bootcamps, and education programs. Panel featured female founders discussing funding challenges and strategies for women entrepreneurs in honor of Women's History Month.

Pet technology company founded by serial entrepreneur Lisa Tamayo. Panelist at SF New Tech Women in Tech panel discussing female entrepreneurship and funding challenges.

Technology company founded by serial entrepreneur Yumi Alyssa Kimura. Panelist at SF New Tech Women in Tech panel sharing insights on female founder representation in startups.

Global venture capital seed fund and startup accelerator. Edith Yeung presented on ICO best practices, covering planning, token sales, whitepapers, and post-ICO operations. Event focused on the $3.7B+ raised via ICOs in 2017.

Mobile security and performance optimization company. Founder Marco DeMello (former Microsoft engineer who worked with Bill Gates) presented predictions for cybersecurity in 2018, focusing on mobile security threats and protection strategies.

Practical artificial intelligence for customer service operations of global companies. Presented at RocketSpace event on AI's impact on consumer experience and business transformation.

Smart virtual gifting assistant enabling users to send personalized real gifts to anyone without needing their personal details. Presented at AI consumer experience event showcasing vision AI applications.

Vision AI technology creating autonomous stores where customers can walk in, pick up items, and walk out without passing through checkout. Poly showcased practical AI applications in retail.

AI-powered personal assistant combining machine and human intelligence to capture and organize everything in your life. Presented on enhancing consumer experience through artificial intelligence.

Retail-as-a-service platform transforming physical retail through data and discovery. Presented at Capgemini Applied Innovation Exchange on data-driven retail evolution. Panel included speakers from Nestlé, Walmart, and RangeMe.

Online platform connecting retail buyers and product suppliers. Presented on democratization of distribution and data-centric perspectives in retail transformation. Event held at Capgemini's Applied Innovation Exchange.

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Redefining the consumer audio entertainment experience with Melody, a personal music assistant allowing voice command access to millions of songs and thousands of radio stations via iHeartRadio, Spotify and other streaming services.

Platform to crowdsource interior design. Building The Sims for real-life homes, connecting people who need help designing their home with people who love decorating.

Contextual commerce platform for the next generation of physical stores. Virtualizes the entire in-store experience from the moment the shopper walks in, while they browse for products and all the way through checkout.

The TRUE evolution of the greeting card. Technology enables users to join voices, hand-written signatures and gift contributions in a common space.

Website for commercial real estate what Zillow is to residential, currently serving over 47,000 users.

Most advanced global data marketplace to buy, sell and exchange data securely and efficiently. Acts as a trusted third party, connecting buyers and sellers and securing the transactions, data transfers and payments.

Revolutionizes self-expression and remix culture, enabling anyone to magically insert themselves into any video by simply using the camera on their mobile phone.

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Emotionally intelligent AI platform to help people communicate more effectively; conflict prevention.

Personal cloud device for privately saving & sharing your memories — like a private Instagram/WhatsApp/Dropbox.

Transforms any dry-erase whiteboard into a live, secure online collaboration tool.

‘Tinder for roommates’ to match renters; expanding into rental services.

Turns videos into mobile shopping carts; flick to add to cart during full-screen video.

Virtual waiting room; notifies families with updates about loved ones in surgery.

‘GitHub for finance team’ — system of record for corporate data; finance workflow & project management.

Create bots for customer support, storytelling, merch, and more; backed by General Catalyst.

High‑empathy, invisible social network connecting people via chat; >1.5M users.

Conversational commerce platform connecting businesses & customers via existing messaging systems.

Analytics to increase bot user engagement, acquisition, and monetization.

AI chatbot that helps professionals send personalized gifts to clients and colleagues.

Conversational AI from symptoms to likely conditions; aims to exceed doctor accuracy over time.

NobleBrewerBeer made its mark at SF New Tech by showcasing a novel beer subscription service that connected craft beer enthusiasts with exclusive, limited releases from award-winning amateur brewers. Through a unique contract brewing model, they aimed to democratize the craft beer experience, allowing homebrewers to scale their recipes to a wider audience. This approach tapped into the growing craft beer movement of the mid-2010s, which saw consumers increasingly seeking unique and artisanal products.

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Mission to make food personal again via ‘ready‑to‑grow’ and ‘ready‑to‑eat’ products.

Marketplace to match with industrial design talent and generate manufacture‑ready files fast.

Fixing parking with data; notifications to avoid tickets; reminders before rules trigger.

Fastest way to set up a business phone system; integrates with CRM/help desk; remote‑friendly.

Software development consultancy; agile/lean; works across startups to Fortune 100 companies.

Strategic Change Planning, Governance & Execution platform; integrates with UNGC/COP21 principles.

Social productivity app that combines collaborative notes, messaging and task management in one. Ross Mayfield Founder & CEO took the stage in January 2016.

Bridges the gap between education and workforce; collaboration for students, colleges, employers.

Measures & analyzes facial expressions of emotion in real time; Media Lab spin‑off.

Herbal vaporizer hardware. Niche product line, defunct.

Easiest way to shop local art & furniture; try at home with no obligation to buy.

On‑demand parking marketplace helping drivers reserve discounted spots in major US cities.

Mobile conference call app/service reinventing the conference call experience.

Smart, flexible way to integrate brands in videos (product placement).

All‑wooden, height‑adjustable standing desk (<$500), digitally manufactured.

Productive messaging app introducing a ‘Messaging OS’ (described as “Slack for the rest of us”).

Largest social network for cannabis consumers (625k users at the time).

Medical-cannabis-delivery marketplace connecting patients with dispensaries.

Enables companies with lots of supporters to create reliable social awareness/marketing campaigns.

Event sponsorship platform. Defunct, no evidence of ongoing operations.

Smart watches for hospital staff to help deliver smarter patient care.

Community message board platform for large communities to communicate and collaborate.

Re-inventing touch: back-of-device input so users can ‘see through’ and interact without covering the screen.

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Moringa superfood company producing energy bars, powders, and shots. First company to introduce moringa to the US market, sourcing from women-owned cooperatives.

Craft soda company producing artisanal soft drinks.

Cricket flour protein startup making sustainable, high-protein baked goods. Marketed to health-conscious consumers and parents. Defunct.

Spirulina and microalgae cultivation company producing sustainable, nutrient-dense protein with minimal environmental impact.

Biotechnology company developing rapid diagnostic testing solutions.

AI-enabled spatial data analytics platform creating 3D digital twins of crops and trees for yield estimation, disease detection, and carbon sequestration.

Food technology or agricultural innovation company.

Luggage tracking and travel technology solution.

Food delivery or meal planning service.

Precision agriculture platform using advanced soil moisture sensors and IoT technology to optimize irrigation and crop management.

Craft brewery producing artisanal beers.

Agricultural fintech platform providing financing solutions for produce suppliers and buyers.

Software products to analyze genomic data at speed and accuracy; core to personalized medicine workflows.

Create interactive online courses, homework assignments, in-class lessons; no coding required.

Personal trainer available 24/7 & affordable for everyone; human coaching on top of health data.

Connect travelers with packages; peer-to-peer delivery.

Cloud accounting software for small business; access anytime, anywhere.

Recruiting platform. Acquired by CareerCo/Recruiter networks ~2015.

Presented at SF New Tech. Video recorded by KSVN.

Slovenian e-paper display technology company creating ultra-low-power wireless digital signage solutions using E Ink technology, consuming up to 99% less energy than LCD screens.

Universal cloud storage sync platform unifying access to multiple cloud services including Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, and S3 with progressive sync technology.

Mobile payment and financial services app focused on emerging markets, providing digital wallet and money transfer capabilities for underbanked populations.

Digital art discovery platform enabling artists to showcase their work and connect with collectors, galleries, and art enthusiasts through curated online exhibitions.

Cloud-based customer support software providing omnichannel ticketing, analytics, and AI-powered service tools for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010, now valued at $3.5B+.

Educational technology platform providing interactive learning tools and curriculum resources for K-12 classrooms with focus on student engagement.

Fast and relevant search API platform enabling developers to build search experiences. Founded in 2012, handles over 1.5 trillion search queries annually. Valued at $2.25B (2021).

Anonymous messaging and social platform allowing users to share thoughts, confessions, and conversations without revealing their identity.

Code snippet repository and sharing platform for developers to save, organize, and discover reusable code across multiple programming languages.

Search all online classified ads in one app; simple posting; real-time alerts & notifications.

Document analytics & sharing platform. Acquired by Dropbox in 2021.

Real-time sync/backup across multiple cloud services & accounts; keeps files mirrored across apps.

Mobile Wi‑Fi hotspot service providing high-quality, global mobile internet; proprietary firmware/billing platform.

Open-source business application suite (Odoo) providing ERP, CRM, e-commerce, inventory, and accounting tools for small and medium businesses.

Wedding planning and vendor management software helping planners organize events, manage timelines, collaborate with clients, and coordinate with venues and vendors.

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Parlays the power to improve our surroundings.

Makes life easier for sales people in the field.

Mobile gaming and technology company creating customizable device skins and accessories, later expanding into gaming and interactive entertainment.

Advanced mobile keyboard app featuring gesture-based typing, autocorrect, and customization; held Guinness World Records for fastest typing on touchscreen.

Document security platform providing secure file sharing with tracking, expiration controls, and DRM protection for sensitive business documents.

Mesh messaging app by Open Garden enabling smartphone-to-smartphone communication without internet or cellular network, using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections.

Social discovery tool that connects email contacts with social profiles.

Founded in 2013 by David Kalt (who also founded Audiogon), Reverb.com is an online marketplace for musical instruments and gear, connecting buyers and sellers globally. The Chicago-based company raised $15.6 million from investors including Origin Ventures. Etsy acquired Reverb in August 2019 for $275 million to expand into musical instrument e-commerce. Reverb continues operating as an Etsy subsidiary.

Alphonso presented at SF New Tech on Jan 2014 as a mobile advertising/TV specializing in TV viewership data. LG acquired a controlling stake in Alphonso in 2021, which was later rebranded as LG Ads. The partnership aimed to leverage Alphonso's technology to improve LG's ad platform and consumer services on its smart TVs. This relationship faced legal disputes after LG's actions conflicted with an earlier shareholder agreement, but the issues have largely been resolved, and LG Ads is now preparing for an initial public offering (IPO).

Mobile advertising and monetization platform for app developers.

Mobile app for discovering and sharing local experiences.

Founded in 2012 by Michelle Longmire, Medable provides a platform for decentralized clinical trials and digital health research, enabling remote patient monitoring and data collection. The company raised over $90 million from investors including OMERS Ventures and ACME Capital. Medable continues operating as a leader in virtual clinical trials, accelerating clinical research through digital-first solutions.

On-demand delivery and courier service.

Smartwatch device with health and fitness tracking.

Mobile advertising and monetization platform for app developers.

Location-based social discovery app.

Polkast Video streaming and broadcasting platform. The team presented in November 2013.

Platform for porting iOS apps to Android, later acquired by Google.

JustinmindXavier Renom. CEO & Co-founderJustinmind is the most advanced and easy platform to use that allows you to define and validate mobile and web apps with rich interactive wireframes. http://www.justinmind.com//@just_in_mind

Cloud-native machine data analytics platform for log management and real-time insights.

Free calling and messaging app with international connectivity.

Location-based advertising and marketing platform.

Content curation platform for discovering and sharing relevant content.

Global marketplace for freelance services, connecting businesses with freelancers offering digital services starting at $5.

Founded in 2011 by Sergey Barysiuk and Mikita Mikado (both from Belarus), PandaDoc is a document automation platform for creating, sending, and tracking proposals, quotes, and contracts with e-signature capabilities. The company raised over $100 million total funding including a $35M Series C from HubSpot Ventures and moved headquarters from San Francisco to St. Petersburg, Florida. PandaDoc continues operating independently, serving 50,000+ customers globally.

Customer service automation platform powered by expert knowledge.

Cloud-based presentation software offering a zoomable canvas alternative to traditional slides, enabling non-linear storytelling and dynamic visual presentations.

Adventure tracking and emergency response platform.

Twitter analytics and engagement tool.

Web data extraction platform that turns websites into structured data.

Software licensing and compliance management.

Real-time news curation and verification platform.

Social logging and tracking app for activities.

Real estate technology platform. Mark Thomas CEO/Co-Founder took to the stage in July 2013.

Credit scoring and financial assessment tool.

Mobile app development studio.

Platform for live event discovery and ticketing.

Social location sharing and meetup coordination app.

Marketplace for shared office space and workspace.

Wine discovery and recommendation app.

Founded around 2012, Followapps was a mobile analytics and re-engagement platform helping app developers increase user retention through targeted push notifications and in-app messaging. The company competed in the mobile marketing automation space but ceased operations after being unable to differentiate in a market dominated by larger players like Braze and Leanplum.

Cloud-based business intelligence and data visualization platform enabling non-technical users to create interactive dashboards and explore data without SQL knowledge.

Mobile workforce platform connecting businesses with on-demand workers to complete location-based tasks like audits, merchandising, and data collection.

Destroy Boredom with Tabeso. Tabeso is an iPhone app that connects the best event information in the world and combines that data with your social connections. Whether you're looking for free plays in th park, or the best concerts coming to your town...we gather data from sources across the globe and put them at your finger tips. And we give you the world's best sharing features so that you can easily attend events with your friends and family.

ALICE, the 2-Way virtual video receptionist is changing the future of your front desk or lobby. ALICE is the last receptionist you'll ever hire. #VegasTech proud.

is an online social language learning experience. Immediately you realize you are learning alongside other people and are rewarded for competing and collaborating with others. Scoring points and gaining achievements makes learning a language fun and keeps you engaged.

It's not just your stuff, it's your history. Create and share your own museum of personal objects and the memories they hold.

When it's too hard to actually say it, LazyHusband comes to your rescue. One day, my mom came home with a bunch of new clothes. She kept asking me how she looked. Then I realized, "I have a smart phone in my hand." So I recorded myself saying "You look wonderful." I decided to make that into an app. So over the summer, I taught myself Javascript, HTML, and CSS. It took a few months, but I built the app (using Phonegap) then eventually got it approved by Apple. I also built an Android and Kin

When it's too hard to actually say it, LazyHusband comes to your rescue. One day, my mom came home with a bunch of new clothes. She kept asking me how she looked. Then I realized, "I have a smart phone in my hand." So I recorded myself saying "You look wonderful." I decided to make that into an app. So over the summer, I taught myself Javascript, HTML, and CSS. It took a few months, but I built the app (using Phonegap) then eventually got it approved by Apple. I also built an Android and Kin

is a real-time social polling app and Web platform that lets consumers, brands and businesses issue challenges and comparisons and vote on content.

Wine discovery and recommendation app.

Real-time news curation and verification platform.

YealthyAustin Neudecker, Co-FounderYealthy is a suite of patient communications tools (automated follow-up + mobile communicator) focused on reducing readmissions. We help transitional care nurses manage their workflow and handle most of their actions automatically. http://www.yealthy.com//@yealthy//@aus_n

NuLEDsLisa Isaacson, CBDOLighting over IP: Intelligent lighting systems that power and communicate through Ethernet IT infrastructure. We are development partners with Cisco and other IT equipment manufacturers. http://www.nuleds.com//

Cynthia Kellogg, FounderPersonalized crowd-gifting service that enables you to get exactly what you want. Bigger, Better Gifts, Together. http://www.gftgthr.com//@gftgthr//@cynthiakellogg

Scoreboard SocialTyler Anderson, Co-FounderCompetitive social media analytics and reporting. Scoreboard Social is an affordable and easy to use tool to get social media analytics and reporting for your competitors, industry leaders and top brands. Our tool provides actionable reporting and is also a great content curation tool to engage and share proven engaging social media content.https://www.scoreboardsocial.com//@scoreboardsoc

Email and SMS marketing platform providing businesses with tools for creating, sending, and analyzing marketing campaigns across multiple channels.

Founded in 2009 by Nathan Beckord, FounderSuite provides software tools for startups raising capital, including CRM for managing investor relationships, pitch materials, and fundraising analytics. The bootstrapped company raised $935K from Foley Ventures and ff Venture Capital in 2015. FounderSuite continues operating independently, serving thousands of startups with its investor CRM and fundraising platform.

Mobile payment service enabling users to send money to friends via smartphone app, which became one of the most popular P2P payment platforms in the US.

AI-powered customer support platform connecting customers with expert users and automating support through machine learning and crowdsourced knowledge.

Note-taking and productivity platform that became one of the most popular apps with 250M users. After being acquired by Bending Spoons in early 2023, Evernote laid off most U.S. staff, shifted operations to Europe, and scrapped its free plan in late 2023. Once a pioneer in note-taking, it struggled against rising competitors like Notion and OneNote, and many longtime users have since moved on.

Founded in 2012 by Jeff Kirschner, Litterati is a mobile app that gamifies litter cleanup by enabling users to photograph and geolocate litter they pick up, creating crowdsourced data about waste. The platform partners with cities, organizations, and brands to track and reduce litter. Litterati raised seed funding and continues operating as a social impact company, having tracked millions of pieces of litter globally.

Founded in 2011 by Andrew Kortina (Venmo co-founder) and Lerer Hippeau, Canopy was a product discovery platform that enabled users to create and share product recommendation lists. The service helped users discover products through curated collections from trusted sources. Canopy shut down in 2016 after pivoting through several iterations and being unable to find sustainable growth in the product discovery space.

Mesh networking technology enabling mobile devices to connect and share internet access through peer-to-peer connections, creating resilient decentralized networks.

E-commerce platform enabling creators and small businesses to sell products directly from their websites and social media with simple embeddable buy buttons.

Founded in 2011 in Tel Aviv by Dan Adika, Rafael Sweary, and Eyal Cohen, WalkMe pioneered the Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) category, providing on-screen guidance and analytics to help users navigate software. The company raised over $500 million from investors including Insight Partners and T. Rowe Price. WalkMe went public on NASDAQ in June 2021 under ticker WM at a $2.6 billion valuation and continues to operate as a leading DAP provider.

Founded in 2011 in Tel Aviv by Eran Ben-Shushan, Alon Alroy, and Boaz Katz, Bizzabo is an event management platform providing tools for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. The company raised over $180 million total funding including a $138M Series E led by Insight Partners in 2021. Bizzabo continues to operate independently, serving enterprise customers with end-to-end event experience software.

Cloud storage platform offering unlimited storage with client-side encryption, positioning itself as a Dropbox competitor with enhanced security features.

Social commerce platform that became Mattermark in May 2013, pivoting to a data intelligence platform for venture capital and private equity firms tracking startup growth metrics.

Founded in 2011, Evzdrop (Eavesdrop) was a local discovery app that showed real-time social media activity from nearby locations, helping users discover popular spots and trending places based on social media check-ins and posts. The startup raised seed funding but shut down in 2013 after failing to achieve product-market fit in the crowded local discovery space.

Error monitoring and stability management platform helping developers track, prioritize, and fix software bugs across web and mobile applications.

Misfit Wearables was founded in 2011 by Sonny Vu (AgaMatrix co-founder), Sridhar Iyengar, and John Sculley (former Apple CEO). The Misfit Shine fitness tracker launched via Indiegogo in October 2012, raising $846K (846% of goal), and became one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns. Fossil Group acquired Misfit in November 2015 for $260 million to enter the wearables market. Fossil discontinued the Misfit brand in 2020, integrating the technology into Fossil's smartwatches.

Founded in 2012, Desti was an AI-powered travel search and recommendation app using natural language processing to help users plan trips and discover destinations. The startup raised $5.6 million from investors including Vaizra Investments. Nokia acquired Desti in May 2014 to enhance HERE Maps' local search and recommendation capabilities, with the Desti app shutting down post-acquisition.

Founded in 2009 by Nabeel Al-Kady, Wheelz pioneered peer-to-peer car sharing on college campuses, focusing on university students sharing their vehicles. The company raised over $20 million from investors including Zipcar founder Robin Chase. Enterprise Holdings acquired Wheelz in November 2018 to expand its car-sharing portfolio alongside Zimride (acquired earlier), continuing operations as part of Enterprise CarShare.

Founded in 2009 by Jordan Kretchmer and Giancarlo Romero, Livefyre provided real-time commenting and social curation tools for publishers and brands, enabling live conversations on websites with social media integration. The company raised $57 million total from investors including Insight Venture Partners and Adobe. Adobe acquired Livefyre in May 2016 for an undisclosed amount to enhance Adobe Experience Cloud's content management capabilities.

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Founded in 2010 by Andrew Levy and Rob Kwok, Crittercism provided mobile application performance monitoring and crash reporting for iOS and Android apps. The company raised $94 million total funding including a $26M Series D led by Google Ventures. Apteligent acquired Crittercism in 2016, which was then acquired by VMware in 2017, integrating the technology into VMware's Workspace ONE platform.

Founded in 2010 by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison (ages 22 and 20) in Palo Alto after debating why accepting web payments was so difficult. Both had previously sold Auctomatic for $5 million in 2008 and dropped out of MIT/Harvard to focus on Stripe. The company received $2 million in 2011 from PayPal co-founders Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, plus Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz. The brothers became the world's youngest self-made billionaires in 2016. Stripe is now the largest private fintech company, valued at ~$91 billion, processing $1.4 trillion in 2024.

Founded in 2011 by former Tapulous co-founders Maria Alegre and Sean Fannan, Chartboost created a mobile game advertising and monetization platform helping game developers cross-promote and acquire users. The San Francisco company raised $21 million from Sequoia Capital and others. Zynga acquired Chartboost in August 2021 for an estimated $250 million to strengthen its mobile advertising technology.

Mobile marketing and customer engagement platform enabling app developers to optimize user experiences through segmentation, testing, and analytics.

Today's Indie Developer ToolkitTips and tricks for small devs to reach big audiences

--Optimize your mobile game with project Monocle. Adobe evangelist, Andy Hall, will provide a sneak peek of project Monocle, a new tool to optimize your Flash and AIR based desktop and mobile games.

--Join Christine Lee as she provides a brief introduction of Chartboost, the cross promotion platform, the games interstitial network, and the direct deals platform. She'll also demo the product and walk-through the dashboard with creative examples.

--Tom will demonstrate Swrve's unique app optimization platform - enabling game developers to manage the segmentation, testing and analysis of players and resources in order to maximize acquisition, retention and monetization rates.

Founded in 2012 in Argentina by Agu and Juan, Wideo is a cloud-based platform for creating animated videos and presentations with drag-and-drop functionality. The company serves over 500,000 users globally with a freemium SaaS model. Wideo remains independently operated, providing DIY video creation tools for marketing, education, and business communications.

SF New Tech event session

TalentBin was a talent search engine and social profile sourcing tool that aggregated candidate data from diverse sources including Facebook, Twitter, Quora, and the U.S. Patent Office, primarily for tech and scientific talent recruitment. The company was acquired by Monster Worldwide in February 2014 as part of Monster's strategy to expand into social recruiting and big data sourcing.

Conference Hound was a global conference discovery platform that maintained a searchable database of over 50,000 conferences, trade shows, and events, enabling users to find professional development opportunities based on industry, location, speakers, and social networks.

Bruce Carlisle, CEO & FounderConference Hound is is the world's conference discovery platform. We help attendees find conferences based on where they are, by industry, by venue, by speaker, by your friends and colleagues and more. Today we have more than 80,000 conferences in our searchable database.http://conferencehound.com//@conferencehound

Founded in 2010, Syntellia developed Fleksy, a gesture-based predictive keyboard for touchscreen devices featuring swipe gestures and autocorrection. The keyboard app held three Guinness World Records for fastest typing on a touchscreen. ThingThing acquired Fleksy technology in 2017, and Fleksy continues as an independent keyboard app with privacy-focused features.

Founded in 2005 in San Francisco, Clustrix developed a scale-out SQL database designed for OLTP workloads requiring high transaction volumes and massive concurrency. The company raised $48.8 million from investors including Sequoia Capital and U.S. Venture Partners. MariaDB Corporation acquired Clustrix in June 2018 to strengthen its distributed database capabilities.

Mobile and web application development company.

Co-founded in June 2005 by Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian (both 22) as part of Y Combinator's first class, Reddit launched as 'the front page of the internet.' The social news aggregation and discussion platform sold to Condé Nast for approximately $10-20 million in October 2006. Reddit spun out as an independent subsidiary in 2011, raised $50M in 2014, $200M in 2017, and $410M in 2021 at $10B valuation. The company went public in March 2024 under ticker RDDT.

Di-Ann Eisnor brought Waze to SF New Tech in June 2012, when the community-driven navigation app was on the cusp of something massive. As Waze's VP of Platform & Partnerships, Di-Ann was building the US presence and championing the crowdsourced navigation model that turned every driver into both consumer and producer of real-time traffic data.

Founded in 2012 by French entrepreneur Matthieu Vaxelaire, Mention is a social media monitoring and brand tracking platform that helps businesses monitor online conversations about their brand across social media, news sites, blogs, and forums. The Paris-based company raised $8.7 million total funding and continues to operate independently, serving over 200,000 users with real-time media monitoring and social listening capabilities.

Social music player with robot avatars. Founded by Hiroshi Asaeda (Japan), raised $600K from CyberAgent/KLab, launched beta 2011.

Coworking space management software. Won Startup Weekend Kyoto 2011, from Cocon Startups LLC, available in 10 languages.

Food delivery or restaurant platform.

Hybrid mobile app development platform from Japan.

Digital sheet music app for iPad and musicians.

Web browser developed by Fenrir Inc.

Social media curation tool allowing users to create story timelines by aggregating content from Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms.

Founded around 2011, Planwise was a financial planning and budgeting platform helping users manage personal finances, track spending, and plan for financial goals. The company competed in the personal finance management space with services like Mint and Personal Capital but ceased operations after being unable to differentiate sufficiently in a crowded market.

Location-based advertising and marketing platform.

The PointBurst Social Media Syndication platform enables organizations to syndicate social media through not only their own networks but also those of their affiliates as if the affiliates posted it themselves. This allows multiplication of reach, ensured brand consistency and the providing of valuable content to support both the organizations and their affiliates social media activities. http://www.pointburst.com//@thepointburst

Learn something new - Teach what you know. AskOwls brings down the geographical barriers in the world of education by enabling students and teachers to meet in virtual classrooms. Expert teachers offer lessons to a global audience, while students benefit from wealth of peer-reviewed teachers. http://www.AskOwls.comEnter "sfnewtech" to get in on the beta!!

Founded in 2012 in Germany by Robert Reiz, VersionEye was a platform that monitored software dependencies and notified developers about outdated or insecure libraries in their projects. The service supported multiple programming languages including Java, Ruby, PHP, and Node.js. VersionEye shut down in September 2017 after being unable to secure additional funding to sustain operations.

Founded in 2012, UpOut was a social discovery app for finding nightlife, events, and activities based on real-time data and recommendations from friends. The startup raised seed funding but shut down in 2014 after failing to gain sufficient traction in the competitive social events discovery market.

MokiSpace (Moki) was founded as a mobile device management company providing solutions for managing and securing iOS and Android devices in enterprise and education settings. The company later pivoted to focus on digital signage and screen management. Moki continues to operate independently, specializing in remote device management and digital experience platforms.

Founded in 2010 in Italy, Beintoo was a mobile marketing and gamification platform that helped app developers increase user engagement and monetization through game mechanics, loyalty programs, and rewarded advertising. The company raised funding from Italian and European investors. Beintoo was acquired by Bango in December 2016 to expand Bango's mobile commerce and payment capabilities.

Digital business card sharing app that won TechCrunch Disrupt audience choice award, allowing users to create customized cards from designer themes and share with a flick gesture.

Brad Hintze, CMO Jared Blake, CTOMokiSpace is a conference room scheduling app for the iPad that connects with MS Exchange and Google Calendar, but also has web UI to manage multiple iPads. You can push wifi settings, schedule the device to shut off at night and even disable the home button without jail breaking!http://www.mokimobility.com//@mokimobility

Founded in 2004, LocationAid (Locaid) was a location-based services platform that provided mobile location technologies for emergency services, enterprise applications, and location-based advertising. The company pioneered Wi-Fi positioning systems and hybrid location technologies. VeriSign acquired Locaid in December 2008 to enhance VeriSign's wireless location services capabilities.

Founded in 2011, 6Scan was a cybersecurity company that provided automated website malware detection and removal services. The cloud-based platform scanned websites for malware, malicious code, and security vulnerabilities. Sucuri Inc. acquired 6Scan in January 2015 to expand its website security offerings.

IQ Engines Gerry Pesavento, CEO & Andrew Stadlen, Director of Business DevelopmentIQ Engines' smart camera uses an image recognition API to power visual search applications. http://www.iqengines.com//@IQEngines

Capy.me Dr. Mitsuo Okada, CEO Capy is a frustration free Captcha technique for mobile and tablet devices. http://www.capy.me

HeardAbout Marc St Raymond, Co-Founder & CEO HeardAbout provides dish recommendations from local chefs and bloggers along with free offers for food+drink discounts and experiences.http://www.heardabout.com//@heardabout

Founded in 2009, IQ Engines was a visual search and image recognition company that provided an API for mobile and web developers to add image recognition capabilities to their applications. The company raised funding from Y Combinator and other investors. Yahoo acquired IQ Engines in October 2013 to strengthen its image recognition technology, particularly for Flickr and Yahoo search products.

Check In On Me, Inc. was a location-based safety check-in app that allowed users to notify others of their whereabouts for personal safety purposes. The startup closed operations in 2016, removing its app from Google Play and iTunes in early 2016, with services shutting down completely in December 2016 after being unable to sustain the business model.

Founded on October 15, 2010 by John Beatty, Leonard Speiser, and Kelvin Zheng, Clover raised $5.5 million from Sutter Hill Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz. The cloud-based Android point-of-sale platform launched in April 2012, pioneering accessible POS systems for small businesses. Clover was acquired by First Data in December 2012, which was later acquired by Fiserv in July 2019. As of September 2020, Clover processed $133 billion in annualized transactions, making it the largest U.S. cloud POS firm.

Yorder lets you order food, beverages and merchandise from the comfort of your seat at live sporting events, or in advance from your favorite gourmet food truck, or grab-n-go restaurant. Yorder's mobile marketplace makes it easy for businesses to deploy a custom branded end-to-end mobile ordering solution without the need for proprietary hardware, and reach consumers where ever they are, whenever they want to buy. http://yorder.it//@yorderit

Fliptop was a SaaS-based predictive lead scoring platform that used machine learning to analyze thousands of internal and external data points, prioritizing leads and accounts for sales and marketing teams. The company integrated with platforms like Salesforce, Marketo, and Eloqua. Fliptop was eventually acquired by LinkedIn, with its technology now part of LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

TokBox provided multi-user video chat and conferencing services through its OpenTok API platform, allowing developers to add live video communications to their websites and applications.

Founded in 2008 by Jeff Lawson, Evan Cooke, and John Wolthuis (University of Michigan graduates), Twilio pioneered cloud communications APIs for SMS, voice, and email. After raising $610.7 million from investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, Union Square Ventures, and Fidelity, Twilio filed for IPO and began trading on the NYSE on June 23, 2016 with a 92% first-day increase, becoming one of the first pure-play API providers to go public and raising $150 million.

Midokura was a Swiss-Spanish network virtualization startup that developed MidoNet, an open-source software-defined networking (SDN) solution primarily for OpenStack environments. The company partnered with Sony Semiconductor Solutions in 2017 before being fully acquired by Sony in May 2019, enabling integration of virtualization technology with Sony's image sensor technology for edge device environments.

TalentBin was a talent search engine and social profile sourcing tool that aggregated candidate data from diverse sources including Facebook, Twitter, Quora, and the U.S. Patent Office, primarily for tech and scientific talent recruitment. The company was acquired by Monster Worldwide in February 2014 as part of Monster's strategy to expand into social recruiting and big data sourcing.

Simple e-commerce platform that made selling online take just 60 seconds, allowing anyone to sell physical or digital goods via email without an account using PayPal payments.

eBay's open commerce ecosystem unveiled in 2011 that unified eBay, PayPal, and Magento technologies to provide developers with comprehensive e-commerce tools and APIs.

Card-linked offer platform that automatically saved users money by delivering targeted discounts based on actual purchase history, pioneering offline targeting using the spending graph.

Founded in 2009 by Sid Sarangi and Jeremy Geiger, Retailigence provided real-time product availability data across 200,000 brick-and-mortar stores, enabling hyper-localized shopping experiences. The company raised $10.4 million from DFJ, Motorola Solutions, and Quest Venture Partners before being acquired by ShopAdvisor in April 2016, which integrated 12 million location-specific products into its Intelligence Suite.

Founded in 1997, TRUSTe pioneered online privacy certification with its iconic green seal displayed on thousands of websites. Originally a non-profit, it became venture-backed in 2008 with funding from Accel Partners. In June 2017, the company rebranded as TrustArc (not an acquisition but a transformation), expanding from certification to comprehensive privacy compliance technology solutions while maintaining the TRUSTe brand for certification services.