Kahana presented by Adam Kershner, Founder
Kahana brings you a refuge in Oasis: a browser that includes built-in ad blocking and a privacy-first architecture that keeps your browsing behavior in your control. Beyond privacy, enjoy a built-in AI assistant that can plan, search, and take action on your tabs, history, and pages rather than only chatting beside them.
Heavy Duty Security Company presented by Whitney Moss, Founder
Heavy Duty Security Company develops machine learning and deep learning software that analyzes remote-sensing imagery and video to enhance missile defense systems, improving real time threat detection and protection of critical infrastructure, military, assets, and civilian populations.
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BrightWings presented by Isaac Musselwhite, Founder
At BrightWings, we help founders navigate technical decisions with clarity, figuring out what to build, scoping it precisely, and delivering without drama. We do software, apps & AI with you and/or for you.
Vivid Care Agency presented by Joi Lewis, Founder
Vivid Care Agency is a professional non-medical care provider delivering compassionate, reliable support services to seniors and individuals with disabilities, helping them live safely, independently, and with dignity at home and in community settings.
AfroDeziac Natural Hair Gallery and Spa presented by Phyllis Greer, Founder
Here at AfroDeziac Natural Hair Gallery & Spa, we specialize in providing upscale hair services and education tailored towards natural hair clients. Our professional licensed hairstylist is dedicated to promoting healthy hair growth and personalized hair care.
Known as AfroDeziac or Ms. Deziac, Phyllis Greer has over thirty years of experience providing high quality natural hair care services, styles and products. She uses 100% vegan, organic, and sulfate free products to shampoo, condition and style hair. I specialize in starting, styling, and maintaining locs, two-strand twists, two-strand extensions, loc extensions, rod sets , braids, flat iron/silk press styles, healthy hair growth and much more. She focuses on caring for the health of the hair to ensure that both hair and scalp are healthy and in good condition. She has experience working with a wide variety of hair types and textures. She also sells a hair and body butter as well as a hair oil and beard oil to cater to clients’ hair and skin care needs.
The Peer Network presented by Kurt Schmidt, Founder
The Peer Network is the digital front door to peer support, connecting people to certified specialists with lived experience in mental health and substance use recovery, through a telehealth platform built for employers, unions, and health plans.
Career Cultivated presented by Scott Raether, Founder
CareerCultivated is a St. Louis–based career growth company helping professionals navigate employment transition with strategy, clarity, and confidence.
Rooted in the local veteran and work-force development community, we equip job seekers and career pivoters with data-driven resumes, LinkedIn positioning systems, and structured 30-60-90 day transition roadmaps designed to turn opportunity into measurable results.
By blending AI-powered tools with personalized guidance, CareerCultivated bridges the gap between workforce disruption and human potential, helping talent across the Metro East and greater St. Louis region grow forward in a rapidly changing economy.
Tenda Touch Event Venue presented by Juana Cowens, Founder
Tenda Touch Event Venue LLC is designing a community-focused event space in St. Louis that provides flexible, fully equipped venue rental services for weddings, parties, corporate events, and celebrations. We will offer inclusive amenities, professional support, and customizable setups to help clients host memorable events with ease.
Second Robotics presented by Apollo Timbers, Founder
Second Robotics LLC is a research and development laboratory in Webster Groves, Missouri, specializing in autonomous systems for extreme environments.
L3Strong presented by Melanie Lambert, Founder
L3STRONG is a 10 year Fitness LLC Small Business Owner, providing individual and group fitness training services particularly to people with special needs. Workouts are individually designed to achieve the best desired outcomes for clients. Melanie also talks about cybersecurity challenges around having all her social media hacked.