NJ FAST powered by Plug and Play

?? Newark Tech Week is officially in full swing! ?? Yesterday, our Ventures Team had the pleasure of attending Newark Demo Day, kicking off an exciting week of innovation and collaboration. The energy in the room was incredible, and the startups presenting were nothing short of impressive! A huge shoutout to our cohort company, bckers, for placing 2nd in the pitch competition! ?? We’re proud of their achievement and can’t wait to see what’s next for them. Thanks to New Jersey Innovation Institute, Lair East Labs, Newark Alliance, EqualSpace Sharespace & Incubator and Audible for organizing this event! Our team will be at VC HotSeat tonight (https://lnkd.in/eP9Fu68K) Come say hi ?? and let’s keep the momentum going! #NewarkTechWeek #Innovation #Startups #VC #PitchCompetition #Networking

Our Ventures Associate, Justin Murray, was recently featured in a Digital First? Magazine article on NJ's Legacy of Innovation. Justin has been heavily involved in the technology and startup ecosystem in New Jersey for the past 6 years. He has spent time working on early stage startups, growing communities, and is a proud alumni of our partner, Stevens Institute of Technology. Our team here at NJ FAST is excited to be a part of NJ's continuous growth as a location for innovation. Let's dive into his recent article and learn about New Jersey’s Legacy of Innovation. https://lnkd.in/gZQXFxMQ

Excited to shine a spotlight on our NJFast cohort startup, Balcony, making waves in New Jersey! Balcony is proud to support this year’s Constitutional Officers of New Jersey Conference. Well done, Alexander McGee! We’re excited to see more from you and your team.

?? Exciting Events Ahead!??? We’re thrilled to announce some upcoming events that members of the NJ FAST Plug And Play team, along with our accelerated startups, will be attending in the coming months. We’d love for you to join us!If you’re interested in connecting and making the most of these opportunities, please reach out for more details and to sign up. Upcoming Events & Registration Below: Investors Reception |?Supermoon?&?PitchBook?(https://lu.ma/1kfsj87l) VentureBridge Demo Day (Investor Only) (https://lnkd.in/eA5K6MFn) Newark Tech Week | NJ FAST Demo Day (https://lu.ma/tkwo339p) NJ FAST Focus Week | Community Banking (https://lnkd.in/eMtaN28F) NJ FAST Winter Expo (https://lnkd.in/epfW6C8H)

We’re thrilled to highlight one of the Founders from our first NJ FAST cohort, Stefania Di Bartolomeo, Founder of Physis Investment, for her remarkable achievements! In honor of Climate Week, Stefania has been named one of The Independent’s Top 100 Climate Leaders, joining influential figures like Greta Thunberg, Bill Gates, and Stella McCartney. Physis Investment is a fintech company dedicated to making climate-positive investing both profitable and transparent. Congratulations, Stefania! We can’t wait to see what Physis Investment accomplishes next. Read more:?https://bit.ly/3XSY4xA

Meet NJ FAST's first ever cohort ?? After a very in-depth selection process, our team and partners consolidated a list of 300+ startups to our remaining 14 companies. If you attended our Launch Event last week, you may recognize some of these incredible companies: ? DIRO – Internet Original Documents, Inc: is the first Original Documents capture platform to offer full global coverage.? ? Physis Investment: leverages AI and its proprietary in-house database of over 176 million data points to generate sustainability insights through a SaaS platform and a generative AI-based chatbot.? ? SPIN Analytics: Analytics brings digital transformation in credit risk management by leveraging predictive analytics, AI, and ML techniques on big data.? ? Balcony: leverages distributed ledger technology to provide the real estate ecosystem with a blockchain based solution for improved Security, Automation, Transparency, Integration, And Interoperability.? ? InterGen Data, Inc.: Develops proprietary AI/ML algo's to predict when Life Events may occur, what it could be, & how much of a financial impact it would make.? ? Muse Tax (Techstars '22): is an A.I.-based tool that finds every tax deduction and credit for you, showing you ways to save on taxes.? ? Multimodal: automate complex, knowledge-based workflows in banking, insurance, and healthcare using generative AI agents.? ? bckers: is an AI and Fintech information services company that specializes in delivering data and analytical tools to assess and score the performance, integrity, and risk of organizations and teams.? ? Hydronos Labs: transforming access to comprehensive weather and climate risk assessment, planning and mitigation capabilities in a constantly changing climate, delivering the latest science in an easy to digest and cost-effective manner.? ? LexFund: is the first US marketplace for the multi-billion dollar litigation finance industry.? ? Synthera AI: generate realistic yield curves, stock prices, FX rates and more using cutting edge generative AI., allowing investors to test their portfolios on thousands of unseen market scenarios and unlock novel insights previously beyond reach.? ? Mobysign: is a mobile application that offers strong authentication for payments, logins, document signatures and any transaction.? ? CurraPay: is building the Booking.com of the international money transfer market.? ? Accern: NoCodeNLP Platform empowers citizen data scientists to extract fast and easy insights from unstructured data. For the next 12 weeks these companies will be going through a multitude of demo days, workshops, mentorship sessions, and corporate deal flows as we provide a customized approach to helping each of them grow.

Meet NJ FAST's first ever cohort ?? After a very in-depth selection process, our team and partners consolidated a list of 300+ startups to our remaining 14 companies. If you attended our Launch Event last week, you may recognize some of these incredible companies: ? DIRO – Internet Original Documents, Inc: is the first Original Documents capture platform to offer full global coverage.? ? Physis Investment: leverages AI and its proprietary in-house database of over 176 million data points to generate sustainability insights through a SaaS platform and a generative AI-based chatbot.? ? SPIN Analytics: Analytics brings digital transformation in credit risk management by leveraging predictive analytics, AI, and ML techniques on big data.? ? Balcony: leverages distributed ledger technology to provide the real estate ecosystem with a blockchain based solution for improved Security, Automation, Transparency, Integration, And Interoperability.? ? InterGen Data, Inc.: Develops proprietary AI/ML algo's to predict when Life Events may occur, what it could be, & how much of a financial impact it would make.? ? Muse Tax (Techstars '22): is an A.I.-based tool that finds every tax deduction and credit for you, showing you ways to save on taxes.? ? Multimodal: automate complex, knowledge-based workflows in banking, insurance, and healthcare using generative AI agents.? ? bckers: is an AI and Fintech information services company that specializes in delivering data and analytical tools to assess and score the performance, integrity, and risk of organizations and teams.? ? Hydronos Labs: transforming access to comprehensive weather and climate risk assessment, planning and mitigation capabilities in a constantly changing climate, delivering the latest science in an easy to digest and cost-effective manner.? ? LexFund: is the first US marketplace for the multi-billion dollar litigation finance industry.? ? Synthera AI: generate realistic yield curves, stock prices, FX rates and more using cutting edge generative AI., allowing investors to test their portfolios on thousands of unseen market scenarios and unlock novel insights previously beyond reach.? ? Mobysign: is a mobile application that offers strong authentication for payments, logins, document signatures and any transaction.? ? CurraPay: is building the Booking.com of the international money transfer market.? ? Accern: NoCodeNLP Platform empowers citizen data scientists to extract fast and easy insights from unstructured data. For the next 12 weeks these companies will be going through a multitude of demo days, workshops, mentorship sessions, and corporate deal flows as we provide a customized approach to helping each of them grow.

We'd like to thank everyone for making Monday’s launch of NJ FAST a day to remember! As Plug and Play Tech Center's first location in the North East, we are so excited to assist the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem by creating a haven for innovation to occur. This initiative is in partnership with New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), Prudential Financial, and Stevens Institute of Technology. We had spectacular speakers from Prudential Financial, FiscalNote, Kustomer, Esusu, Vanguard, Broadridge, and 20 innovative startups pitching their way into NJ FAST's first ever cohort! Stay tuned to hear which startups will be included! A very special thank you to our NJ Team Tyler Lange, Justin Murray, Winnie Cheng, Alberto Gutierrez Mari?o and to all of those from Plug and Play who made this dream a reality: Saeed Amidi, Sanam (Amidi) Amidhozour, Michael Olmstead, Davis Auksmuksts, Astrid Benson, Gina Soldano, Allison Romero, Brooke Ballinger, Jasmin Taypan, Michelle Hanna, Sherif Saadawi, Jake McGee, Osama Alsaleh, Ayah Hamdan, Reza Bahadi, Sterling Cohen, Tevin Panchal, Mathis Picard #PNPTCNewJersey #NJFAST

Join us for the NJ FAST powered by Plug and Play Launch Day on September 16 in Hoboken! ? We’re excited to invite you to this special event at Stevens Institute of Technology, where we celebrate New Jersey’s rise as a hub for fintech and insurtech innovation. This launch is made possible by our incredible partners: New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), Stevens Institute, and Prudential Financial. ??? Hear from distinguished speakers: - Saeed Amidi, Founder & CEO of Plug and Play - Brad Birnbaum, Chief Executive Officer of Kustomer - Tim Hwang, Chief Executive Officer of FiscalNote - Samir Goel, Co-Founder of Esusu - Robert Krugman, Chief Digital Officer of Broadridge - Warren Pennington, Principal, Fintech Strategies at Vanguard ?? Location: Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken ?? Date: September 16, 2024 ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/esftx4-u Network with industry leaders, investors, and startups as we kick off our first East Coast accelerator program. Don’t miss out! #PNPTC #NJFAST #FintechInnovation

At NJ FAST’s launch on September 16th, our Corporate Innovation Panel will feature leaders from powerhouse companies: ?? Vanguard: As one of the world’s largest investment management companies, Vanguard is at the forefront of fintech innovation, driving advancements that make investing more accessible and efficient for millions of people globally. Representing Vanguard on our panel, Warren Pennington will provide insights into how fintech strategies are shaping the future of investment management. ?? Broadridge: A global fintech leader, Broadridge plays a critical role in powering the financial markets by providing essential infrastructure, communication, and technology solutions. Their commitment to digital innovation is transforming how financial institutions operate. Robert Krugman, Broadridge’s Chief Digital Officer, will share his expertise on the impact of digital transformation in the financial services industry. ?? New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA): The NJEDA is dedicated to fostering economic growth and innovation across New Jersey. Under Tim Sullivan’s leadership, NJEDA is driving corporate innovation by supporting startups and established companies alike through funding, resources, and strategic initiatives. Tim will discuss how NJEDA is helping to build an innovation ecosystem in New Jersey, paving the way for the future of fintech Join us at the NJ FAST Launch Event to hear how these leading companies are driving corporate innovation in fintech. ?? Date: September 16th ?? Location: Stevens Institute of Technology #NJFAST #Fintech #Innovation #Vanguard #Broadridge #FinancialServices #NJEDA https://lnkd.in/deimzeeT