Meet the 9 companies that just kicked off Towson’s StarTUp Accelerator

What does the latest edition of Technical.ly’s RealLIST Startups roster have in common with the most recent cohort of Towson University’s StarTUp accelerator? Principally, two names: Adeola Ajani and Dexter Carr Jr. 

The founders of Fem Equity and Game4Good, respectively, join seven other companies’ founders in this most recent cohort of Towson’s accelerator, which ends with a September 14 showcase at the public university’s StarTUp at the Armory building. Until then, all founders will actively participate in an intensive eight-week, cohort-based fellowship, residing and collaborating to expedite their ventures’ growth.

Patrick McQuown (center, standing) speaks to StarTUp participants. (Courtesy photo)

The Towson University StarTUp Accelerator runs from June through July, while its recently debuted winter cohort wrapped up in mid-March. Those interested in the September 14 showcase can register here: 

Register for the Summer 2023 showcase

Before then, people can meet the summer 2023 StarTUp cohort at a meet and greet on June 21. It’ll also be an opportunity to learn more about the free StarTUp coworking community. 

Register for the Meet & Greet

For now, here are the companies and founders in the new cohort:

• Bettor Vision — Brett Lanier and Geoff Doyle
  • A mobile app that consolidates sports fans’ traditional fantasy, daily fantasy and sports betting accounts into one platform for easy management.
• Celcy — Maxwell Wieder and Edward Holzinger
  • An innovative countertop robot, combining a freezer and an oven, that provides on-demand food that’s accessible through a smartphone. Celcy was one of eight companies representing Maryland at the Startup Grind Global Conference.
• HelloTask — Mehedi Hasan Shoron and Mahmudul Hasan Likhon
  • An empowerment-focused platform connecting blue-collar workers with better job opportunities for improved work experiences.
• Fem Equity — Adeola Ajani and Chidera Egbuche
  • An HR tech platform addressing pay and professional gaps for women and underrepresented professionals in real time.
• getGFTD —Nina Guise-Gerrity
  • A fintech and social app facilitating seamless and meaningful gift-giving experiences. getGFTD is also a Baltipreneurs Accelerator alum.
• CurveAssure — Antony Fuleihan and Evan Haas
  • Optimizes spinal assessment and surgical selection with dynamic posture analysis, personalized patient pathways and improved clinical effectiveness. CurveAssure is also a recipient of the inaugural President’s Venture Fellowship at Johns Hopkins.
• Inversion — Somto Nweke and Marlhon Jean-Michel
  • A financial technology platform pursuing housing solutions through innovative approaches.
• Game4Good — Dexter Carr Jr.
  • A gaming company developing auxiliary SaaS solutions for the video game and esports industry, with a focus on social impact.
• Everybody Eats — Jared Hamlin, Bryce Carter and Bruno Verdonk
  • A food truck company offering affordable menus to combat food insecurity on college campuses and in surrounding communities while contributing 10% toward community rebuilding initiatives.