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As the culmination of the DTX Launch Detroit program, an intensive 10 week student (undergrad, graduate and 2 years post-graduation) technology-focused accelerator program, TechTown Detroit hosted the Showcase event on Thu, 30 July. Approximately 200 people attended, with visitors coming from as far away as Kalamazoo.
Following is a list of the team that presented, a very short summary of their product/service, and the name and email address of the team lead. Those who can help these teams further develop their ideas are encouraged to contact them.
Assistive Robotics: A stability enhancing lift device that aids a person in standing with their own power from a seated position in the therapist’s office. James Jones, jonesje3@udmercy.edu
CAREPRN: A trusted digital marketplace providing easy, immediate access to certified in-home care professionals in moments of crisis. Jason Wolfe-Greer, Jason.wolfegreer@gmail.com
COSA: an online collective of student artists’ portfolios to advance their art careers. Connor Borrego, conrbor@umich.edu
DineRoll: A community-focused marketing platform for driving new business to local restaurants through food events. Jasmine Rostkowski, jasmine@dineroll.com
MySwimPro: A mobile application that delivers individualized swim training and tracking for masters swimmers and triathletes who are focused on improving their performance and health. Fares Ksebati, fksebati@gmail.com
Optis Creative: A video game crowdfunding service that protects donors, also known as backers, by overseeing development and financing of funded projects. Aigbe Idahosa, aigbe15@gmail.com
RealTime: A platform for college students to create and find local pop up events. Shreya Arora, ashreya@umich.edu
SteerPeer: A mobile platform that matches college students with peer tutors. James Biller, Jamesbiller7@gmail.com
Student Connect: An app that allows international students to get their non-academic questions answered faster than contacting an advisor. Kevin Mendez, kpmendez.a@gmail.com
Syntheslide: An inexpensive digital pathology solution that allows pathology staff to scan and share microscope slides with their smartphone to help remotely diagnose patients. Nakul Shankar, Nakshank@gmail.com
The Broke App: A mobile, personal finance tool that allows banks to reach and teach college students how to build wealth for the future based on their current spending habits. Kristen Sheppard, shepp@umich.edu
