Dear Mentors, Investors, and Entrepreneurs,

We're thrilled to announce that this fall marks a milestone for our incubator. We received a record number of startup applications for our Fall 2024 cohort, and only six startups have been selected. Each of these innovative companies brings unique solutions to the industry, and they are already working closely with their assigned mentors to refine their strategies in preparation for our Pitch Day, scheduled for late April. Mark your calendars, as it promises to be an exciting showcase of innovation and growth.

Congratulations to our new start-ups! Meet the Fall 2024 Startups:

Boost
Automating hotel operations, Boost helps hospitality teams focus on guest experiences by streamlining housekeeping through AI.

Mosaique
Mosaique’s platform uses AI to provide quick, cost-effective marketing insights, optimizing campaign effectiveness for brands.

Fashion Exchange
Connecting retailers and wholesalers, Fashion Exchange’s B2B platform drives collaboration, sustainability, and real-time trend insights.

Rural Tourism Network (RTN)
RTN supports rural communities by fostering tourism that strengthens local economies and celebrates cultural heritage.

Hotel Heroes
Empowering housekeepers, Hotel Heroes is a booking platform dedicated to recognizing and rewarding hospitality’s unsung heroes.

PacknGO
PacknGO simplifies group travel planning with tools for collaborative itineraries, expense tracking, and destination recommendations.

Thank you again for all your support. Stay tuned for more updates as these startups progress toward Pitch Day!

Warm regards,

Dr. K 

At Boost, we’re on a mission to transform hotel operations through AI and automation. We believe technology should drive efficiency and excellence in hospitality. Our AI-powered platform revolutionizes housekeeping management by automating scheduling, task assignments, and real-time communication, reducing human errors and cutting labor costs. With Boost, hotel staff can focus on what truly matters—creating unforgettable guest experiences—while we handle the rest. We’re passionate about ushering in a new era of productivity and seamless operations, making hotel management faster, smarter, and more efficient.

The Fashion Exchange is transforming the way wholesalers and retailers connect and thrive with its B2B membership platform, designed to foster collaboration and industry engagement while emphasizing convenience and sustainability for long-term success. With a user-friendly interface and a commission-based marketplace, the platform also provides essential tools for brand innovation, real-time trend forecasting, and early access to fabric selections and market insights, empowering retailers to make informed decisions ahead of each season launch.

Leveraging state-of-the-art 3D technology, Fashion Exchange allows members to visualize fabrics and materials as they hang and flow in a way that replicates an in-person experience, accessible from anywhere in the world. Additionally, fabric sample books are available upon request to support diverse decision-making preferences.

Beyond a marketplace,   Exchange serves as a vibrant community hub where members can access industry opportunities through the Career Hub and exclusive events, such as virtual fashion week highlights. By offering real-time data insights and sustainability-focused tools, Fashion Exchange is revolutionizing the fashion industry with smarter connections, collaborations, and commitment to sustainability.

Housekeepers are the heroes of the hospitality industry. Without them, cleanliness and comfort would fall short, guest satisfaction would decline, and the reputation of hotels would suffer. Our platform, HotelsHeroes, is a revolutionary online booking platform that is on a global mission to empower housekeepers, the true engine of the hospitality industry by rewarding their hard work and enhancing their essential role within the industry.

Mosaique is a pioneering marketing technology company revolutionizing how brands test and optimize their marketing campaigns. Our AI-powered platform leverages large language models to simulate target audience reactions, providing marketers with rapid, cost-effective insights before campaign launch. We're solving a critical problem in the industry where 70% of marketers need help to prove strategy effectiveness and traditional testing eats up to 10% of marketing budgets while causing weeks of delays.

At Mosaique, we believe marketing testing shouldn't break the bank or slow you down. That's why we've created an accessible solution for both agencies and in-house marketing teams. We use advanced AI technology to simulate consumer responses at a fraction of the cost of traditional research. Operating through a tiered subscription model, we help the 14,000+ advertising agencies and 200,000 medium-sized businesses confidently make data-backed decisions, transforming how marketing strategies are validated in today's complex media landscape.

PacknGo is a travel planning app designed to bring ease and efficiency to group trips by consolidating all the essential tools in one place. With PacknGo, users can
collaboratively create itineraries, vote on activities, chat with tripmates, and track shared expenses, making the often overwhelming process of planning a group trip
straightforward and fun. The app offers everything from destination recommendations to real-time collaboration, eliminating the need for scattered documents and multiple apps With PacknGo, travelers can streamline planning, ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and focus on making the most out of their travel experience together.

Rural Tourism Network (RTN) is on a mission to strengthen rural communities across the United States by helping them harness tourism for sustainable economic growth. Founded by Briana Konecke, a travel and tourism entrepreneur with a deep appreciation for rural life, RTN is dedicated to connecting small towns and rural businesses, creating a collaborative network that fosters economic resilience, cultural preservation, and community pride. Driven by Briana’s passion for supporting local economies and her extensive experience working in rural and international settings, RTN seeks to bridge the gap between urban and rural communities, bringing travelers closer to the heart of America’s rural heritage.

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