Techstars Chicago Powered by J.P. Morgan Announces September 2023 Class
Sep 11, 2023
By Tricia Martinez, Managing Director of the Techstars Chicago powered by J.P. Morgan
We are so excited to announce 12 exceptional AI startups selected for the Techstars Chicago powered by J.P. Morgan program. This accelerator is looking for promising, early-stage companies that are using Artificial Intelligence to address global problems, scale businesses, and design new business models.
“Artificial Intelligence is revolutionary technology that can be used as a tool to fight some of our greatest challenges,” said Managing Director, Tricia Martinez. “Now more than ever we need novel innovative out of the box solutions that can move the needle. Our 12 portfolio companies for Techstars Chicago powered by J.P. Morgan are pushing the boundaries on what is possible with Artificial Intelligence.”
The 12 companies selected for the 2023 class of Techstars Chicago powered by JPM are:
AMPLY Discovery: Novel Biologics. Designed by Evolution. Discovered by AI.
askMay: Build better products faster with an AI copilot for product managers
Asoba: Creating Africa's largest private clean energy retail market
Blue Saturn: A 7-day hiring engine to simplify the complicated hiring process
ConeLabs: 3D models and defect detection of the built world
HigherU: AI-Powered tech interview prep for students
MedDefend: A new way to navigate healthcare
MV Sales & Logistics: Live a unique experience automating and controlling through IA tools your field sales and logistics teams with MV sales & logistics platform
Outlit: AI Co-pilot for Procurement Teams
ProsumerGrid: Software for optimal planning, forecasting, and impact assessment of distributed energy resources
xPub: Publications accelerated in your own editorial styles using generative AI tools powered by your proprietary LLMs and custom workflows
Zencey: AI-driven digital health & wellness for chronic care in emerging markets
About Techstars
Techstars is the most active pre-seed investor in the world having invested through its accelerators in more than 4,000 companies. Founded in 2006, Techstars believes that entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to invest in an unprecedented number of startups per year enabling more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. www.techstars.com
About the Author
Tricia Martinez
Tricia Martínez is the Managing Director of the Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator. Tricia is an experienced serial entrepreneur, executive, and activist passionate about driving large-scale impact through technology and innovation. Tricia has earned titles including top 20 founders of color by Conscious Company Magazine, Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year by USHCC, a top 100 FinTech Leader, among others. Tricia is also an alumna of the London Barclays Accelerator, powered by Techstars participating in the 2016 program with her blockchain-enabled financial services platform, Wala.
