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Congratulations Jason Crawforth and the SWEAR team for making it to the SXSW Innovation Awards Finalist ant the 8th SXSW Innovation Awards Finalist Showcase! ?? Trailhead co-founder & member Jason Crawforth, Founder of SWEAR, is making waves with AI-resistant technology that provides permanent proof of authenticity for video and sound recordings. SWEAR is on a mission to protect digital integrity, and we're excited to celebrate this huge milestone with them!

“When we lift up those most impacted by the system, we strengthen Idaho’s workforce and economy." - Erica Marshall Founded in 2021, the Idaho Justice Project has already made waves by helping pass Idaho's first clean slate bill, as well as winning the Scoggin Impact Award in 2022 at Boise Entrepreneur Week. They're tackling Idaho's alarming female incarceration rate (the highest in the nation) through data-driven advocacy, community engagement, and direct services. Founder and Trailhead member, Erica Marshall combines legal expertise with entrepreneurial thinking to create pathways for second chances. Learn how they're building a fairer Idaho by reading our latest blog: https://hubs.li/Q038G7Bs0 Thank you, Erica and the IJP for your tireless efforts to reform the justice system in Idaho, and to Liz Raphael for writing this piece!

Don't forget! The Spring 2025 Boise Pitch Night is next week on March 6th. Come hear our finalists' pitches and vote on your favorite! Tickets available here: https://hubs.li/Q038tW8P0 Thanks to our sponsors, Perkins Coie, Idaho Department of Commerce, POWER Engineers, Northwest Bank, and the Boise State Venture College for supporting this event!

Meet the Pitchers for Boise Pitch Night! MYS (Meet you soon), founded by Janie Hayes, is a coffee shop and mini-market designed to bring convenience and accessibility to students and young families near Boise State University. Drawing from her 20 years of retail and food service experience, she created a convenient hub for students and families to access coffee, groceries, and everyday essentials while building community connections. Come hear Janie share more about Mys at Boise Pitch Night, happening March 6th! Get your ticket here: https://hubs.li/Q037d44F0

Meet the Pitchers for Boise Pitch Night! ?? Casey Nova's Sensebellum is a nature retreat concept combining architecture and sustainability. The business offers tiered services from basic amenities to premium experiences like glamping and corporate events, focused on helping visitors disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. Grab your ticket for Boise Pitch Night and we'll see you on March 6th! https://hubs.li/Q037cDXS0

Meet the Pitchers for Boise Pitch Night! ?? Chris D. and Oliver MacDonald lead QTex AI, developing AI tools for engineering productivity. Their main product, PartWise, is a chat-based search engine for semiconductor sourcing. The company generates revenue through subscriptions and sponsored placements, leveraging the co-founders' expertise in electronics and AI. Join us on March 6th to hear Chris and Oliver share more about QTex! Tickers are still available, grab yours now: https://hubs.li/Q037cvkJ0

Meet the Pitchers for Boise Pitch Night! ?? Carl D. H.'s company, Agventure Tech INC, provides AI-powered autonomous vehicles for orchard management, offering precision spraying and pest control services. They are currently developing and testing the prototype for autonomy as a service platform with a goal of servicing orchards, using technology to improve efficiency and sustainability while reducing chemical usage and labor costs. Come see Carl Hays share more about Agventure Tech on Thursday, March 6th. Get your free ticket here: https://hubs.li/Q037dvjy0

Tickets for our Spring 2025 Boise Pitch Night are now available! Get yours today: https://hubs.li/Q036t3L50 Stay tuned for our finalists, coming soon!

Trailhead member spotlight; Quantara AI Quantara AI, an innovative member of Trailhead’s community, is reshaping how businesses approach cyber risk management. Designed specifically for CISOs, executives, and leadership teams, Quantara AI offers an advanced, automated platform that empowers organizations to proactively manage their cyber risks. With dynamic, data-driven insights and near real-time risk scenarios, the platform helps businesses assess the financial impact of cyber risks and prioritize mitigation efforts. By aligning cybersecurity strategies with business objectives, Quantara AI transforms the way companies manage cyber risks, streamlining decision-making and enhancing business communication across teams. The platform provides actionable financial insights and ROI-based mitigation strategies, enabling businesses to effectively navigate today’s complex digital landscape. With Quantara AI, managing cyber risks becomes simple and effective for today’s fast-moving digital world. Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q035jVrz0

We're excited to host Health Tech Idaho for an engaging Lunch & Learn event exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare. This panel conversation will feature leading voices in AI governance, clinical implementation, and policy shaping, offering diverse perspectives on integrating AI into patient care. Whether you're a healthcare professional, tech innovator, or simply curious about AI's role in reshaping medicine, this event is for you. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q0354M2J0