Mark Anderson
Cambridge, a city known for its prestigious universities, is also becoming a breeding ground for startup culture. From innovative health care solutions to employee experience platforms, the new age startups of Cambridge are creating a buzz in the market. This spotlight on Cambridge startups, all founded in 2020 or later, underlines the diversity and dynamism of the app industry in this historical city.
These promising startups are carving their niche, focusing on quality, innovation and creating significant value in their respective industries. Let us explore these Cambridge-based startups, all creating waves in the app ecosystem.
Whether it’s facilitating professional networking for the working class, managing daily tasks for entrepreneurs, or creating play-to-plant games to combat climate change, these startups are not just about business; they’re about making a difference.
Proof Diagnostics
Proof Diagnostics, a health tech startup, is at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19. The company, founded by four star-studded founders, Feng Zhang, Jonathan Gootenberg, Omar Abudayyeh, and Siddharth Shenai, specializes in developing CRISPR‑based COVID‑19 molecular tests to help communities control their health.
PERKS Showcase™
Founded by Alexa Baggio, PERKS Showcase™ is at the intersection of human resources, marketing, recruiting and software development. As leaders in the “employee experience” business, they aim to help HR teams more effectively engage their employees with their brand and benefits. They’re pioneering in creating Showcase™ – The employee experience platform with an array of features to benefit both employers and employees.
Hardworkers
Hardworkers is an online platform for the working-class founded by Andrey Biryuchinskiy. The platform empowers individuals to express their professional selves and learn from each other, fostering a sense of communal growth.
CampusPost
Started by Matt and Tim Longfield, CampusPost is an innovative mobile platform designed to facilitate the flow of goods, services, and information across every level of a university, improving university-wide connectivity and engagement.
MakeMyIdea
A brainchild of a talented team of tech enthusiasts, MakeMyIdea provides app development and branding services. They streamline, design and polish the app development process with a robust web-based solution.
Jaw
Jaw, founded by audio and IT enthusiast Cory Dowless, is creating waves in the intersection of audio, IT, internet, and mobile apps. Their creative approach and firm belief in the power of technology drive them to innovate relentlessly.
BizBuilder
BizBuilder offers a daily task management system designed to help entrepreneurs launch successful startups. Their tools are designed in a user-friendly manner to facilitate business development for budding entrepreneurs.
Carbon Counts
Founded by Brett Jenks, Brett Jenks, Michael Libenson, and Vikram Sahai, Carbon Counts is leading the fight against climate change. They are creating a Play-to-Plant game, EverForest, to inspire people to take action for a better planet.
Chai
Based in Cambridgeshire, UK, Chai is a fascinating startup in the apps and artificial intelligence space. Though the founders prefer to keep a low profile, their innovative solutions in the realm of messaging apps speak volumes of their tech prowess.
evaluate.xyz
Evaluate.Market, founded by Alex Ramirez, Christian Dittmeier, and Cody Bouche, is designed to ease the process of trading non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The platform allows users to buy, sell and analyze digital collectibles.
Most High
Most High, a promising startup in the wellness and therapeutic apps domain, is dedicated to improving our collective health consciousness. Their significant presence in the mobile app domain is an indicator of their strong commitment to provide an optimal wellness experience to users.
