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Over the past week, MakerBloks wins TechCrunch Pitchoff Meetup in Montreal, Subject7 finalists in InvestMaryland Challenge, Uplifter grabs 2nd place at Toronto TechCrunch's Pitchoff Meetup, and more Grad News.
Below is a roundup of recent Founder Institute Graduates in the news:
- MakerBloks winner of pitch competition at TechCrunch meet-up in Montreal: MakerBloks, GradeSlam and OfficeVibe Shine at TechCrunch Pitch Competition in Montreal (Techvibes): MakerBloks, a Montreal Graduate, Makerbloks are small, reactive building blocks that allow anyone to learn and build electronic circuits without any technical background. For more information read their complete story!
- Subject7 finalists in InvestMaryland Challenge: InvestMaryland Challenge names 12 finalists (Technical.ly Baltimore): Subject7, a Washington DC Graduate, is a SaaS test automation platform that allows non-technical testers and business users automate their tests easily. For more information read their complete story!
- Uplifter got selected to pitch at the Toronto TechCrunch's Pitchoff Meetup: TechCrunch Meetup + Pitchoff Balances Networking and Competition (Techvibes): Uplifter, a Toronto Graduate, creates a mobile application to help people achieve greater well-being, through daily motivation, brain-training, and social support. For more information read their complete story!
- Realty Mogul files Form D announcing $10.00 million financing: Realty Mogul 26 LLC Just Filed Form D Announcing $1000 million Financing (OCTA Finance): Realty Mogul, a Los Angeles Graduate, is an online marketplace for accredited investors to pool money and buy shares of pre-vetted investment properties.
- VoteTocracy chrome extension gives citizens access to voice opinions on US Congress Bills: VoteTocracy Chrome Extension Gives Citizens Access to US Congress and Chance to Weigh In (Techzone360): VoteTocracy, a New York Graduate, is a 360 degree feedback platform that measures America's sentiment towards bills in Congress and legislators' effectiveness in representing their constituents.
