Arch Grants

Yesterday’s #STLMade panel at the World Agri-Food Tech Summit was an incredible showcase of why St. Louis is a powerhouse for AgTech innovation. Huge thanks to Maggie Kost and Greater St. Louis, Inc. for setting the stage for Emily Lohse-Busch to moderate a dynamic conversation with leading AgTech players in St. Louis (who better than 39 North to do so?) Panelists Charlie Bolten of Solis Agrosciences, Tania Seger of Plastomics, Inc., Nick Reinke of HabiTerre and Lawrence Page of Lewis & Clark AgriFood shared keen insights and learnings from every angle of the sector - as investors, operators, corporate leaders and ecosystem builders. One moment that stuck with me - Nick shared why his startup, which has grown with a fully distributed team most of its existence, is now firmly headquartered and expanding in St. Louis. He called out Arch Grants awarding HabiTerre in 2022 as a key part of that decision. That’s what it’s all about. We’re not just supporting startups - we’re helping visionary founders see St. Louis as the best place to build, scale, and lead the future of industry, and increasingly so in #AgTech. With global industry leaders in town this week, our region’s presence at World Agri-Tech Summit is a powerful reminder: St. Louis a leader in the AgTech revolution. Let’s keep building. #AgTech #Innovation #ArchGrants #STLStartup #EconomicImpact https://lnkd.in/gw9K2mMp

Inclusively is thrilled to announce it received its first patent, U.S. Patent No. 12,242,817, Artificial Intelligence Models in an Automated Chart Assistant Determining Workplace Accommodations. The patent covers automated, AI-powered chat assistants that help determine workplace support and accommodations based on user input. The technology uses multiple AI models to analyze employee queries, determine relevance to support needs and generate personalized recommendations in real-time. Our CEO and Co-founder, Charlotte Dales, summed it up perfectly: “This innovation is designed to help millions of people easily discover all available workplace support—from specific accommodations to accessibility requirements to general benefits and wellbeing resources…This process is broken today at companies and securing this patent reinforces our commitment to using AI to drive real-world change, enabling companies to support all employees while maintaining privacy and reducing stigma around requesting support.” #Inclusively #AI #EmployeeExperience https://lnkd.in/eqBrkyUB

Four years have passed in what feels like an instant, but the impact we've made together has been extraordinary. Today, we celebrate a major milestone—9Line’s 4-year anniversary! With over 10,000 organizations served and nearly 200,000 calls placed, we’re proud of how far we’ve come and even more excited for the road ahead. Thank you to our team, partners, and clients for being part of this incredible journey! #FourYears #Anniversary #9Line

This was a we moment, not a me moment. Big Heart Tea Co. was on Good Morning America this week to help celebrate women-owned businesses for Women’s History Month. In previous years, this recognition would not only have been appreciated but expected. Yet, recent politicization has literally erased this moment from calendars, deleted our achievements from government websites, and insulted our impact—all under an administration focused on bringing us back to a time when our past and current successes and opportunities would not have been possible. Thank you to Good Morning America for prioritizing this and helping us celebrate OUT LOUD the amazing contributions we make to our communities, economy, and families. In light of it all, I want to take this opportunity to point out some facts about the contributions women make to the business world: — Higher ROI: Women-led startups generate roughly 2× more revenue per dollar of funding than male-led startups. — Multiplier Effect: Women entrepreneurs reinvest up to 90% of their income back into their families and communities (vs. ~30-40% for men). — Economic Growth: The number of women-owned businesses is surging. From 2019 to 2023, new women-owned firms grew at nearly double the rate of those owned by men. So let’s get this straight: women-owned businesses are growing at far higher rates than men’s, we are outperforming them in straight-up dollars, and we reinvest more into our communities. In the words of JD Vance, “Did you even say thank you?” Despite systemic challenges, women entrepreneurs continue to innovate, lead, and make an outsized impact. We’re amazing but don’t be scared, we want everyone to succeed! Join us!

?? STL ?? SFO: Meet the delegation representing St. Louis at World Agri-Tech: bit.ly/4brXoo1 #STLMade

Pahara is thrilled to introduce the newest cohort of Pahara Fellows who will be participating in the Pahara Fellowship in 2025! This group of values-driven leaders is committed to transforming education so that every child has the opportunity to lead a free and fulfilling life. Meet the fellows here: https://lnkd.in/gAQGNKAm Please join us in welcoming them into the Pahara family! #education #leaders #fellowship #paharainstitute

The Fuel Accelerator, a leading innovation hub for emerging technologies, is excited to announce the launch of its third HealthTech cohort. This cohort brings together nine promising startups from across the country and globe, each with cutting-edge solutions designed to address some of the most pressing challenges in the healthcare landscape. The official kick off will take place in Bentonville on March 11,?2025. Click here to read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gXjceM2Y #FuelHealthTech #InnovationInHealthcare #StartupAccelerator #HealthTechRevolution #BentonvilleStartups