The first round of our NTX Inno Madness competition is done. And there are 16 North Texas technology companies remaining that are vying for the title of 2022 Inno Madness champion.
NTX Inno Madness is our bracket-style challenge where readers vote to advance technology companies based on one question: Which company would you invest your fictional dollars in? Whether you believe in one mission or product slightly over the other or would prefer to back a more established company versus an early-stage startup, how you answer that question is entirely up to you. The bracket is designed to spotlight innovative, fast-growing local businesses.
Thousands of votes were cast in the first round and here are the results:
Matchup 1: Linear Labs (55%) beat CourMed (45%)
Matchup 2: It's Not Complicated Education (58%) beat Afroland (42%)
Matchup 3: OneDay (54%) beat Rosy Wellness (46%)
Matchup 4: Alto (55%) beat Gardenuity (45%)
Matchup 5: Covered Care (52%) beat Dottid (48%)
Matchup 6: Veryable (54%) beat EXOS Aerospace (46%)
Matchup 7: Nanoscope Technologies (57%) beat Stackpath (43%)
Matchup 8: CollateralEdge (58%) beat Zirtue (42%)
Matchup 9: Progage (63%) beat Gide (37%)
Matchup 10: Neuro Rehab VR (55%) beat Meritize (45%)
Matchup 11: Fieldroutes (54%) beat Nickson (46%)
Matchup 12: Better than a Letter (51%) beat Kanarys (49%)
Matchup 13: Plantswitch (53%) beat Animal Cloud (47%)
Matchup 14: WorkShield (63%) beat Esposure (37%)
Matchup 15: Gig Wage (57%) beat TimelyMD (43%)
Matchup 16: Colossal finished tied at 50%-50% with Colossal winning the tiebreaker (which was, literally, a coin flip!)
Second-round voting has begun now and continues through Friday, March 18 at 11:59 p.m. Readers can cast one vote per round. We’ll open up voting round by round, ultimately crowning an INNO MADNESS winner on April 8.
Let’s get started with Round 2...
MEET THE REMAINING 16 COMPANIES (in randomized order and listed in order of their matchup):
Linear Labs: It develops fully modular electric motors and generators based on core technology protected by over 75 patents
It’s Not Complicated Education: A private, prescriptive tutoring company focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and standardized test preparation
OneDay: Create instant, authentic video content to drive revenue growth and engagement
Alto: Setting a new standard for rideshare — for passengers and drivers alike
Covered Care: A buy now, pay later financing solution for growing health care practices
Veryable: We connect businesses to workers through our online marketplace, enabling a real-time approach to production
Nanoscope Technologies: It has developed a range of biomedical technologies, which include diagnostics and therapeutic devices and molecules
CollateralEdge: It is committed to reducing the cost and barriers for small and mid-sized businesses to access bank financing
Progage: It was created to help brands get the most out of athlete partnerships
Neuro Rehab VR: It created a virtual reality therapy system for hospitals, practices and clinics alike to allow therapists to reap the benefit of using VR during sessions
Fieldroutes: Creates innovative technology, allowing field service companies to grow quickly, scale intelligently, and serve their customers relentlessly
Better than a Letter: Our direct mail products are a fun and unique way to get the attention of your current and potential customers
Plantswitch: Helps companies meet consumer demand for sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastics
WorkShield: The only solution that partners with employers to manage reporting, investigation and resolution of workplace harassment and discrimination issues in their entirety
Gig Wage: The platform is designed for innovators who want a simplified way of managing contractor payments so they can recruit and retain world-class 1099 talent and power modern contractor commerce
Colossal: Through technological and engineering breakthroughs in biosciences and genetics, it is accepting humanity’s duty to restore Earth to a healthier state, while also solving for the future economies and biological necessities of the human condition
