Starter Studio Welcomes Orlando-area Tech Startups to Class 9

ORLANDO, Fla. - Feb. 6, 2018 - PRLog -- Starter Studio, Orlando's first tech accelerator will be welcoming its ninth cohort, with ten teams joining this class. From 2013 to now, Starter Studio has graduated eight classes and more than 60 tech-enabled companies. Notable alumni include FattMerchant, Edukate, Switchboard Live, Shoflo, Fitbot, and Statusphere.

Each team will be working full-time from Canvs in downtown Orlando, dedicating their time and energy to their fledgling ventures. Through this intensive three-month ideation-stage accelerator, participants get immersed in entrepreneurship with new-venture-specific educational programming, mentorship, and more.

As is tradition for Starter Studio, Class 9 will be rounded out with a Demo Day. Participants will demonstrate their ventures and progress on May 1, 2018, at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Executive Director of Starter Studio, Donna Mackenzie, says, "We're excited to be initiating our ninth class. We've got a ton of talent in Orlando and in the region—this is a testament to that. I can't wait to see them grow over the next few months."

The Starter Studio Class 9 teams are:

Blockidex—Helps you track, learn, and stay informed about the crypto-currencies you love most.

Brainet—A platform for Distributed Object Computing. We remove the physical constraints of an individual program or computer, and have the network act as a single entity.

iTruck Technologies, LLC—A two-sided platform meeting the moving and logistics needs of small and medium-size businesses by linking them with independent truck owners.

Local Corps—A local, city-based organization that would be a call to arms for those who want to offer their services during a crisis and a hub for volunteer opportunities and information.

PhreeUp—A mobile app to "PhreeUp" busy peoples' time so they may enjoy the things that matter most, by providing on-demand runners to tackle errands.

Taab—An employee travel and vacation benefit for the modern employer. Think 401k for employee personal travel and vacation planning.

Visa Prep Pro, LLC—A platform offering affordable and convenient online virtual visa interviews, visa interview advice, and counseling provided by former US Department of State Consular Officers.

Waidt App—An app that creates experiences for guests using their budget, location, preferences, and personality while also changing the way businesses utilize their marketing budgets.

Wakeboard Coaching—A full-service wakeboard consulting company delivering digital, virtual, and in-person guidance to help wakeboarders achieve their riding goals faster and safer.

X-Stream—Creates 360° videos and live experiences in VR by partnering with brands to offer ways to connect with viewers interactively.

About Starter Studio

Starter Studio (http://starterstudio.com/) is a not-for-profit tech accelerator founded by local tech entrepreneur Gregg Pollack. It launched its first class in 2013 with the mission to help startups to "go further and faster" than they would on their own. Starter Studio is supported by the local community including Withum, the University of Central Florida, Canvs, and business partners that generously donate their time, resources, and expertise.