The Oklahoman

StitchCrew, Thunder Launchpad announce startups

- By Dale Denwalt Staff writer ddenwalt@oklahoman.com

StitchCrew and Thunder Launchpad have announced the 10 startups that are participat­ing in an accelerato­r program that's now in its fourth round of companies.

The announceme­nt was made Thursday at Demo Day, which was held for the first time in Tulsa. It included the following startups:

• Big Green Moving Boxes, a platform that saves time for residentia­l and commercial moves by renting reusable moving boxes.

• Citifora, a smart- city platform connecting citizens to activities in their community based on their unique interests and preference­s.

• Good Girl Chocolate, a vegan chocolate that

has been featured at the Grammys and other celebrity events.

• Hive Helper, a marketplac­e that connects busy people with task helpers.

• Kanna, a marketplac­e for hiring trained, qualified workers in the cannabis industry.

• Keteka, a marketplac­e and booking software connecting travelers with authentic local experience­s in developing destinatio­ns.

• Lauren Napier Beauty, an e-commerce platform selling eco-friendly makeup remover wipes.

•Me lo Quest, a software-as-a-service platform leveraging role-playing games to teach musical skills and abilities at a fraction of the cost of private lessons.

•Pig Tracks, an enterprise platform for pipeline operators and service providers to collaborat­e in the cloud in order to increase productivi­ty.

•Respond Flow, a text platform helping businesses acquire, engage, and retain customers effortless­ly through automated text messages.

Since it began, Stitch Crew has helped launch 39 startups in Oklahoma. The accelerato­r helps founders connect with investors and mentors. Previous Demo Day participan­ts include Ocupath, Green Tree Project, TeleVet and other tech-focused companies.

 ??  ?? Members of the latest round of startups to partner with StitchCrew and Thunder Launchpad accelerato­r. [PHOTO PROVIDED]
Members of the latest round of startups to partner with StitchCrew and Thunder Launchpad accelerato­r. [PHOTO PROVIDED]

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