Learn to Code and Use Your Voice With Codeword by Foxhound.

Foxhound - Ed-Tech, Software, Application - Foxhound LLC is a software company that hopes to empower its users. Currently, Foxhound is focused on helping others learn to code with the power of their voice. Codeword by Foxhound is an application that helps teach people how to code through interactive lessons and coding quizzes.

There are dozens of ways to learn to code. In fact, EdTech spend is poised to reach $252 billion by 2020. So, there’s a lot of options out there. What makes Codeword interesting? Think of an application like Duolingo, an application that helps people learn to speak another language. Codeword is like Duolingo for learning a computer language.

Codeword uses high-tech teaching techniques that have yet to be explored such as using your voice to code to help learners embrace computer programming.

Codeword is an educational tool that will use the latest in voice recognition technology to help expand how we learn to code. Additionally, Codeword will focus on bringing this type of interactive learning to veterans as well as people living with disabilities.

Codeword will utilize a SaaS (software-as-a-service) pricing model. Monthly subscriptions will be offered in tiers. More functionality will be coming as Foxhound develops the MVP.  

The team includes:

Jacqueline Carter - Founder and Principal Software Engineer

• B.A. in Computer Science, Cum Laude - Phi Beta Kappa
• Years of digital marketing experience
• Experience developing and deploying Android and web apps

Samuel Knox - Co-founder and CEO

• Extensive experience in IT
• Experience with content marketing
• Experience deploying applications (see Task Track and Task Track on mobile)

Read what people are saying about Codeword:

“Codeword has the potential to provide real social impact and value.”

“We need smaller, more digestible chunks to improve how we learn to code. It’s exciting to see an app like Codeword attempt to do this. I’d download that app.”

“Education tech is valued at over $8 billion and shows no sign of slowing. The team at Foxhound has a real opportunity to tap into a global market.”

Check out Codeword in action below:

For more information about Codeword, contact me at Ren@OmegaAccelerator.com

Pitch, Elevating Music Experience to a New Level

Pitch – AI, Voice User Interface, Media, Music, Wellness, http://www.pitch.studio – Pitch develops Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing, and Voice User Interface technologies to help music fans sing along with their favorite songs. Pitch figures out how each user learns and harnesses this capability to help the fan memorize the lyrics and follow the melody through fun, one-on-one coaching. Pitch will deploy this platform to other verticals like fitness, public speaking, and more.

For the music industry, Pitch opens a new channel for musicians to interact with their fan base. Pitch plugs into a paradigm shift in the music industry as do-it-yourself producing and music streaming drive up profitability. Goldman Sachs predicted that a double-digit growth tide over the next decade will lift all ships in the space.

The team includes:

Yanay Lehavi – MS in computer science from NYU and 25 years of tech leadership at Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg LP, and PIMCO

Lena Belogolova – BS in neuroscience from MIT, MBA from UCLA, 10 years of consumer behavior experience at Facebook

Vickie Nauman – MBA from London School of Economics, 20 years of experience connecting the music industry with technology companies and startups

David Mann – BS from UCSD in music technology, MS from USC in music composition, 25 years of programming and composition experience


Read what people are saying...

"The team at Pitch is a collection of accomplished go-getters who have proven themselves over the years and are working to bring something new and amazing into a high growth industry, and positively impact hundreds of millions of people all around the world.”

"We have never seen anything like this. My musicians now have a tool to connect with our fan base like never before. My musicians are no longer just an act on the stage, they are now your personal friends and coaches who make your life better, and that’s who they always wanted to be.”

Check out a Pitch demo video below:

For more information about Pitch, contact me at Ren@OmegaAccelerator.com

Finding a Lead Investor

What is a Lead Investor

Are you struggling to secure the funding you need to take your business to the next level?  Maybe you should you consider the benefits of finding a lead investor.  A lead investor is the first person to make an outside investment in your company (simplecrowdfunding.co.uk/help/faq/what-is-a-lead-investor).  They also take the lead by introducing your company to more potential investors.  Ideally, this produces a chain of investors that helps you meet your fundraising goals.

There are several reasons why it may be difficult for a start-up company to find investors.  In the article entitled, “25 Reasons Why I Will Not Invest in your Start-up,” Entreprenuer.com provides greater insight into this critical issue (entrepreneur.com/article/236999).  Reasons cited include, you have an inexperienced team, you cold-called me, you are way too early for my money, there aren't any other investors.  These objections can be overcome by finding a lead investor. 

You can click this link for help finding a lead investor for your business start-up, http://omegaaccelerator.com/contact/.

There are many benefits to becoming a lead investor.  Lead investors often enjoy a larger percentage of the profits than later investors.  They also may enjoy a seat on the board and have an active role in management (https://blog.funderbeam.com/faq_item/what-is-a-lead-investor-and-how-do-i-become-one/).  These investors may also negotiate special perks, such as exclusive vendor/customer relationships, networking opportunities, employment, etc.

Click this link to subscribe to our newsletter and learn about lead investor opportunities, http://omegaaccelerator.com/.

Here are some quick tips for finding your lead investor

• Strong MVP
• Compelling 1-page executive summary
• Don't worry about the valuation until later
• Network
• Pitch friends and family first
• Put some of your own money in the company
• Make traction
• Market like crazy
• Be persistent, not annoying
• Enjoy the process

Clicktivated, Transforming Video Into a Shoppable Experience

Clicktivated - Ecommerce, Social Media, http://www.clicktivated.com/ - Detroit, MI - Clicktivated seamlessly drives commerce and access to information through videos online, enabling viewers to click on any item in video to either purchase, or obtain additional information.  Creating an on-demand and immersive experience for the viewer and a tangible ROI for each client.

Clicktivated‘s proprietary interactive video technology creates a seamless connection between viewers and the various products and information of interest.  The result of a Clicktivated video is a fully engaged viewer that stays on content longer, interacts with more items and is significantly more inclined to make an informed and impulsive purchase.

The team includes:

Chris Roebuck – bachelor’s degree, 8 years of Start-up experience

Been Hatala- Masters in Business, Experience in Digital media and project management

Joe Roebuck – Extensive experience in start-ups, been involved in executive levels roles since 1976.

Read what people are saying...

"I think that Clicktivated is remarkable in the sense that it lends to greater purchase impulsivity because the navigation effort and time required to purchase products online is greatly reduced."

"I am really intrigued by what the guys at Clicktivated are doing with video and marketing. In simple terms, they embed product data in videos making them interactive or clickable. This enables consumers to easily find more information about the products being marketed in the videos.  When consumers click on the products, the embedded information pops up on the screen including a link which can take them directly to the product page itself.  This ability for consumers to click-thru makes shopping more convenient and should translate into more sales."

For more information, contact me at Ren@OmegaAccelerator.com

Sagoon, a Gateway to Connect, Share and Earn

Sagoon Inc.- Ecommerce, Social Media, https://www.sagoon.com/ - Woodbridge, VA - Sagoon is a social commerce platform that enables people of all ages to Connect, Share and Earn. It allows users to build a true connection, share useful experiences, and earn while socializing.

Social media has become a steady influence in our everyday lives, with 2.8 billion people across the globe now using at least one network. E-commerce is no different, as we’re now able to shop from anywhere, at any time, on any device, bringing a world of products to our fingertips.  However, what’s missing until now is a platform where users can both communicate socially and shop - and be rewarded for doing so. Sagoon was founded to fulfil this growing demand.

The team includes:

- Govinda Giri: Founder/CEO - 12 years of experience as a system engineer in the US Army at Pentagon, 10 years of experience in product design and development

- Swati Dayal: Co-Founder/Director - Operation head/Lead product design and development, • 10 years of experience in web and mobile product design and development

- Kabin Sitoula: Co-Founder - 20 years of experience in finance and marketing

Read what people are saying...

"Their business model appears ready for expansion or acquisition."

"Sagoon shows great potential for hitting it’s predicted growth trajectories as its short but rapid expansion has proven there is a need for a combination social platform for buying, earning and networking all in one."

"I like the fact that the key team is comprised of members with various backgrounds and experience. They have a clear vision of the future of social networking, growth of E-commerce, implications of globalization, and the positive impact of financial incentives."

For more information, contact me at Ren@OmegaAccelerator.com

Lonerider Distillery, Spirits for Outlaws

Lonerider Distillery - Food and Beverages, https://loneriderbeer.com/ - Raleigh, NC, USA - Lonerider Brewery has built a distribution system by forging relationships over eight years.  Lonerider Distillery will utilize this system and create high quality spirits to sell within this distribution footprint. The Lonerider brand of beer stands for quality and using the branding for the liquor will help with brand awareness and grow the brand faster nationwide and also internationally.

Small distillers need to age whiskey that has to sit in barrels for two to three years before they can sell that whiskey as super-premium spirits. This limits their growth and speed they can get their liquor to market. Also, small distillers do not have large distribution channels to distribute their product once these spirits are ready to be sold. This leads to high prices for quality whiskey with a limited product line.

The team includes:

Chris Mielke (President): 20 years in large scale operations management. Researched practices at over 50 US distilleries.

Sumit Vohra (Chairman): Founder of the Lonerider Brewery, entrepreneurial advisor and investor.

Read what people are saying...

"I like their model, I like their leadership. They are already operating and have a distribution plan which includes 10 states and 2 countries (UK & Netherlands) Steady growing social media."

"Lonerider Brewery is making new waves in a continuously growing market which has a rate of 141% on the Super Premium end of whiskey, and an impressive 25% on the more average end. Although Lonerider is breaking in to the whiskey business, their more predominant market of craft beer is expecting an 8% growth in the coming years. The team seeks to bring their expertise and passion into the world of spirits with signature recipes and take on market head on."

"I like the fact Lonerider has used its unique branding to tap into the growing market of high quality craft whiskey and bourbon. This market is trending towards that of the craft beer boom which has enjoyed a well-known expansion and popularity throughout not just the United States but also the world."

For more information, contact me at Ren@OmegaAccelerator.com

LeaderLync, Enabling Student Success by Developing Their Interpersonal and Leadership Skills

LeaderLync - Social Education, EdTech, http://www.leaderlync.com/ - Gainesville, FL, USA

LeaderLync is a mobile platform that enables student success in the innovation economy by guiding them to develop their interpersonal and leadership skills.

Even with a $100B market for HR assessment tools and lots of competition using AI and predictive analysis, employees are not happy, women are not mentored, student debt keeps growing, and graduates do not have skills companies need. LeaderLync redefines leadership and human capital by helping connect students to diverse career pathways. Our research-based leadership index is like a financial confidence index for leadership and helps students to identify, develop, and connect their interpersonal and leadership skills with diverse career pathways.

Leaderlync is a skills-logging and tracking mobile application. Skills seekers are encouraged by an AI assistant to identify, develop, and improve their leadership and interpersonal skills.

The Team Includes:

Anita Anantharam, CEO

Yolie Olavarria, Partnerships, Relationships, Mindfulness

Duncan Kabinu, Architect, Engineer

Laura Guyer, Health Disparities Learning Officer

Read what people are saying about LeaderLync

"I like that the business is focused on the needs of the current student. Skill sets are often overlooked in the academic environment. If you have the right skill sets, good-for-you, if not, you're on your own; this is the way most institutions function. LeaderLync has addressed this problem by offering a simple solution to help students overcome such hurdles."

"I also believe this app’s ability to streamline the process of connecting qualified workers and employers will carve a deep niche within the workforce for generations to come."

For more information about LeaderLync, contact me at www.OmegaAccelerator.com