VetPronto - Veterinarians Making Housecalls

How I Serve

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innovations, start-ups and up-starts. I’ll look to match potential problems… 

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the environment, housing, medical, artificial intelligence, science, 

aging populations, disabled populations, social entrepreneurs, philanthropy, 

and topical news. I’m always searching for great people innovating, 

inventing, and doing, great things.

The 411: Vets On Call

Found on: https://wefunder.com/vet.pronto
                   https://www.vetpronto.com/

On-demand, house call veterinarians

We provide on-demand veterinarians who treat your pets in the comfort of your home. 65% of American households have a pet—there are 77 million dogs and 86 million cats who need check-ups at least twice a year. But only 30% of these animals ever see a vet in their lifetime because the experience is tedious, and sometimes even impossible for urban pet-owners without a car. We're fixing that. Pet owners can get vets when they need them, where they need them: right at home.

Joe Waltman CEO Before VetPronto, he co-founded RestEngine (sold to Twitter), and worked at Qualcomm and Akamai. He brings the drive, business intelligence and passion that early-stage startups need to thrive.

The VetPronto Story

Why you may want to invest

1	50+ Veterinary professionals / 3500 customers in LA and Bay Area
2	40% of customers book follow-up appointments in 6 months
3	35% Gross margins / 1 year customer LTV: $350
4	5 Star Yelp rating with over 270 reviews
5	15% Compounded monthly growth
6	65% of all U.S. households own a pet

Our Ambition

We're the first mobile service scaling house-call veterinarians for more convenient pet care. We're active in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, where we have over 50 on-call vets and nurses and 3500 customers who book up to 4 appointments a year (the industry standard is only 2 a year). And they love us: that's why we have a five-star Yelp rating from over 270 customers. The next step is to expand to New York, then across the U.S., so all pet-owners can call vets to their home for the best care.

The Best Pet Care Happens at Home

Between the car trip and the crowded waiting rooms, a trip to the vet is no fun for pets or their owners. VetPronto gets rid of the stress by providing pets with the highest standard care where they feel most comfortable and safe: your home.

All Your Pet's Records Together

Our vets review patient medical records from previous clinics prior to each appointment.

Only At Your Convenience

Book the appointment that's works best for you and never feel rushed by our veterinarians.

Completely Transparent Pricing

Traditional clinics slide in fees for services you don't want; we give you a detailed summary after every check up.

We Screen for the Best Vets

Our vets undergo a rigorous screening process to ensure only the most qualified professionals join the team.

Issues We Treat

Preventative Care

• Puppy and Kitten Exams
• Wellness Exams
• Vaccinations
• 

  Symptoms

  • Vomiting & Diarrhea
  • Urination & Constipation
  • Ear, Skin, & Eye Problems
  • 

    Behavior

    • Aggression
    • Anxiety
    • Urination & Spraying
    • 

      Diseases

      • Thyroid Problems
      • Diabetes
      • Kidney Disease
      • 

        Less stress for your pet

        Between the car trip and the sounds and smells of scared, sick animals, a trip to the veterinarian is no fun for most of our furry friends. Avoid the stress by having the highest standard of care performed in the comfort of your home.

        

        More convenient for you

        Let our veterinarians work on your schedule, including evening and weekend appointments. We can perform the exam on the floor in your living room or wherever you and your pet are most comfortable. Alternatively, we can come to your place of work.

        

        Highest standard of care

        Our veterinarians undergo a rigorous screening process to ensure that only the most qualified and compassionate professionals join the VetPronto team. Prior to each appointment, veterinarians thoroughly read your pet’s previous medical records to ensure they have a complete picture of your loved one’s health. After the appointment, they will send you a comprehensive summary of everything discussed and be available for any follow-up questions.

Red Shelf - E-Textbooks - Savings for your Pocketbook

How I Serve

I search for emerging companies, technologies, disruptive technologies, 

innovations, start-ups and up-starts. I’ll look to match potential problems… 

e.g. “plastic pollution” to solutions… e.g. 3D Printer for recycled plastic waste…

for potential venture capitalists, angel investors, and online funders. 

I’ll also highlight a variety of topics including funding success stories, 

the environment, housing, medical, artificial intelligence, science, 

aging populations, disabled populations, social entrepreneurs, philanthropy, 

and topical news. I’m always searching for great people innovating, 

inventing, and doing, great things.

The 411: College Textbooks on One Device

Found on: https://www.builtinla.com/company/redshelf

                  https://about.redshelf.com/who-we-serve/campus-bookstores

RedShelf was founded with a lofty objective: to improve education through product innovation

The RedShelf Promise

We built our platform with two things in mind: reliability and availability. We offer a variety of 

solutions for our partners, whether you’re a campus bookstore looking to create an online 

presence for the first time, or a member of your university administration exploring 

integrations with campus systems, we’re always available to you.

Our Mission

We believe every student has the right to an affordable, accessible reading experience. 

We develop through an iterative process mind mapping ideas to find opportunities and 

improvements, creating innovative products. Students work in a fast-paced environment and 

can’t be bothered with distractions. We keep our products simple and beautiful, fun and 

functional. 

Save money. Read anywhere.

Our eReader is built with you in mind. Through thousands of user tests and thoughtful 

feedback, we are constantly improving our eReader to provide you with the best digital 

learning experience. Available on any device with only the tools you need. 

Take advantage of thousands of titles available at your fingertips

Let us be your digital partner

It's easy to distribute content with us. We have eBooks, eTextbooks, digital course packets, 

publisher product codes, print on demand, and digital OER. Our publishers, large or small, 

are never charged a setup fee and adding content to our catalog is always free.

RedShelf eReader

Our cloud-based eReader technology provides a simple design for students to read and 

annotate their course materials. Annotations include highlighting, bookmarking, flashcards, 

defining terms, note-taking and keyword search. Students can further enrich their learning 

experience by collaborating with peers and faculty within the eReader. 

DRM-protected digital materials are accessible online and offline on any internet enabled 

device including tablets, smartphones, laptops and desktops so students can read anywhere, 

anytime. 

RedShelf Bookstore

Publishers partner with RedShelf to deliver content in ePUB and PDF formats and distributed 

through the campus bookstore in-store and online through a custom online marketplace. 

Publisher access code distribution and shelf tags help streamline the process and increase 

digital sales.

We even offer key integrations with Point-of-Sale and Learning Management Systems to 

further integrated on campus. 

RedShelf Inclusive

We connect students with discounted eTextbooks, eBooks, course packs, OER and publisher 

access codes through integrations across campus systems. 

Our platform equips up to 100% of students and faculty with required course materials on the 

first day of class, at the most affordable price, to drive student success. 

• HTML 5 cloud eReader is tied directly to your web browser

• Highlight, take notes and keyword search within text and notes

• Create flashcards, study guides and collaborate with peers

iGEM Team of High School Researchers and Scientists Helping to Clean Our Waters

How I Serve

I search for emerging companies, technologies, disruptive technologies, 

innovations, start-ups and up-starts. I’ll look to match potential problems… 

e.g. “plastic pollution” to solutions… e.g. 3D Printer for recycled plastic waste…

for potential venture capitalists, angel investors, and online funders. 

I’ll also highlight a variety of topics including funding success stories, 

the environment, housing, medical, artificial intelligence, science, 

aging populations, disabled populations, social entrepreneurs, philanthropy, 

and topical news. I’m always searching for great people innovating, 

inventing, and doing, great things.

The 411: Successfully Funded (but don't stop donating) - "Their goal is to continue in the efforts of improving their ribo-switch to effectively and efficiently detect other water impurities hopefully to improve water quality conditions for individuals world-wide! Their excitement and dedication is intoxicating!"

Found on: https://experiment.com/projects/genetically-engineering-bacteria-to-measure-and-sequester-fluoride-to-clean-our-waters?s=discover

Genetically Engineering Bacteria to Measure and Sequester Fluoride to Clean Our Waters

By Camille Lorie and Ananth Murthy

Backed by Camille Lorie, Scott And Pam Nesbitt, Peter Madden, Wewin Tjiasmanto, Joseph Harrison, Amy Collette, and Eric Damon Walters

About This Project

We are the ECHHS iGem team! Last year, we successfully tested a plasmid that identifies fluoride bioswitches. We won an award at iGem, the largest synthetic biology competition. This year's project will expand on our results. Our main hypothesis is if we find an effective fluoride riboswitch, than we can use it so sequester, bioremediate, and detect fluoride. Our team needs help to cover the competition registration fees & pay for lab materials.

Ask the Scientists

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

What is the context of this research?

Excess fluoride in water can cause severe health defects, such as dental and skeletal fluorosis (teeth and bones decay), as well as developmental and reproductive issues. Especially in poorer countries, where there's often erosion of sediments or volcanic rocks, toxic fluoride concentrations can have severe repercussions. Our team successfully designed a system, called the "Fluoride Riboswitch Regulated Chloramphenicol Acetyltransferase Operon" (CHOP), to characterize the responsiveness of fluoride riboswitches. This system allows bacteria to grow only in the presence of fluoride. It can be used to identify riboswitches with higher responsiveness to fluoride. However, the CHOP system is only the beginning. This summer, we will use the CHOP to combat excess fluoridation.

What is the significance of this project?

Fluoride is present in all bodies of water: oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater. Erosion of sediments or volcanic rocks contributes to higher levels of fluoride. Exposure to more than 6mg of fluoride everyday can be toxic, and lead to dental and skeletal fluorosis, which is the decay of teeth and bones. Doses of fluoride that result in 4.5mg/kg body weight can cause developmental and reproductive concerns and affect the growth as well as mental development of people.

What are the goals of the project?

Last year we successfully tested a DNA system called CHOP that we cloned into E. coli. Bacteria with the CHOP DNA system only grow on plates with fluoride. We also added a antibiotic chloramphenicol resistant gene, so only E. coli that have the CHOP DNA system successfully inserted will grow. For this year's project we plan to modify our CHOP system to bioremediate fluoride.

This summer, we will use our CHOP system to identify more effective fluoride riboswitches with a higher affinity to fluoride. From there, we can use the riboswitch to control the enzymes that metabolize fluoride. This will work to bioremediate fluoride.

Budget

By contributing to our campaign we will include you or your company/organization on our posters, team wiki, and t-shirts. We will keep you updated on our research progress through lab notes on our Experiment page and share our final wiki with you when we go to the competition

Registration fee

$1,000

Lab equipment such as pipettes, plates, bacteria,

$500

Endorsed by

The East iGem Team will again focus on using ribo-switches to assess water quality. Last year the team successfully created a fluoride sensitive ribo-switch in bacteria to detect fluoride levels, which earned them the "Most Innovative Measurement" award at the iGem Giant Jamboree. Their goal is to continue in the efforts of improving their ribo-switch to effectively and efficiently detect other water impurities hopefully to improve water quality conditions for individuals world-wide! Their excitement and dedication is intoxicating!

Patricia Berge

PLTW Biomedical Instructor

East Chapel Hill High School

Collegicoin - Bringing Crypto to the Classroom

How I Serve

I search for emerging companies, technologies, disruptive technologies, 

innovations, start-ups and up-starts. I’ll look to match potential problems… 

e.g. “plastic pollution” to solutions… e.g. 3D Printer for recycled plastic waste…

for potential venture capitalists, angel investors, and online funders. 

I’ll also highlight a variety of topics including funding success stories, 

the environment, housing, medical, artificial intelligence, science, 

aging populations, disabled populations, social entrepreneurs, philanthropy, 

and topical news. I’m always searching for great people innovating, 

inventing, and doing, great things.

The 411:  A Student-Centered Coin that will allow Students to have more Control over their College Expenses.

Found on: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/collegicoin-bringing-crypto-to-the-classroom#/

https://www.collegicoin.com

Collegicoin! Bringing crypto to the classroom!

We seek to help students better afford college tuition and supplies through scholarships/investments

Kevin Bisner

Las Vegas, United States

Collegicoin is a new cryptocurrency that will help students pay for their secondary education costs. We will work with college and university bookstores, vendors on and around campuses, as well as online textbook retailers to allow students to pay with collegicoins. We will also provide a yearly scholarship to selected students who show financial need. While we won't be able to change the cost of education, we can do everything we can to help students pay for it.

Summary

The cost for college tuition in the United States (and maybe countries around the world) is getting out of control. Not only are students taking out more loans than ever before, they are also having a difficult time paying them back.

My name is Kevin Bisner and I am an Adjunct Professor of Communication at a Nevada college. I see students struggling every semester to afford a $60.00 textbook for my class (Public Speaking). It's heartbreaking that some students can't afford the text, which is required to do well in the course. This shouldn't be happening. Students shouldn't have their grades suffer just because they can't afford a textbook.

With your help, we can help students afford things like their textbooks, meals on campus, and even a portion of their tuition.their basic needs in school without having to incur more debt.

What We Need & What You Get

We need money to make this happen!

The cost for listing on coin exchanges, continued development, and marketing, are the three big areas we need help with. One of the smaller exchanges, Cryptobridge, charges 2 Bitcoin to list on their exchange (over $12,000) while other larger exchanges like HitBTC charge 60 BTC (or about $400,000)!

It's not easy to start a coin and the environment right now in cryptocurrency is set up so only the large businesses, who already have money, can continue to make more. This is why we need your help. 

We have some pretty cool rewards for those of you who are able to help. 

Rest assured, any of the funds collected will go to the areas above, even if we do not reach our goal.

The Impact

Helping out, no matter how small, will have a huge impact directly on students. Not only will you help us get the word out to students, but you'll also help pay for some students' costs. We will take 10% of the funds donated and add them to our scholarship fund. Once a year we will provide a small scholarship to selected students to help them in funding their education.

It seems the first thing to get cut in government spending is education. I believe that's the completely wrong way of thinking. The more educated our society is, the more likely we will be able to come up with solutions to many of the problems we face today. No student should have to say no to college just because they can't afford it.

Risks & Challenges

One of the things we strive for at Collegicoin is true transparency. This is very uncommon in the crypto world and that's not the way we want to do things. We will convert all funds to bitcoin and store it in a public address. We will create a section on our website showing the current value of the coins in that address as well as what each withdrawal was used for. 

We truly believe that what sets us apart is the fact that the person running this coin is a teacher, not a businessman or a developer. Teachers believe in doing what is right for the students, not for their wallet.

Other Ways You Can Help

We know that everyone can't give money to a cause that's near and dear to their heart, but that doesn't mean you can't still help! One of the best things we can do is to continue to get community support. Share this campaign, our website, our twitter page, our discord server, or just scream "COLLEGICOIN" from a mountaintop! 

Are you a computer programmer proficient in C++? Want to join our development team? Our marketing team? Reach out to us!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/collegicoin
Discord: https://discord.gg/a74mCcn
Email: support@collegicoin.com

CLIK - Wireless Earbuds with Voice Translation

How I Serve

I search for emerging companies, technologies, disruptive technologies, 

innovations, start-ups and up-starts. I’ll look to match potential problems… 

e.g. “plastic pollution” to solutions… e.g. 3D Printer for recycled plastic waste…

for potential venture capitalists, angel investors, and online funders. 

I’ll also highlight a variety of topics including funding success stories, 

the environment, housing, medical, artificial intelligence, science, 

aging populations, disabled populations, social entrepreneurs, philanthropy, 

and topical news. I’m always searching for great people innovating, 

inventing, and doing, great things.

The 411:  Understand and Interact in Real Time with People Who Speak a Different Language

Found on: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/clik-wireless-earbuds-with-voice-translation?utm_content=campaigns_one_column13_cta&utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=#/

CLIK- wireless earbuds with voice translation

Mymanu CLIK- Proven truly wireless earbuds with voice translation with advanced audio quality

The Clik is set to revolutionise how we communicate, allowing the wearer to interact with others in different languages, both locally and over a long distance range. With the ground-breaking ability to translate 37 languages in real-time, these earbuds are a pioneering industry first – there’s nothing out there quite like it. Mymanu CLIK will help drive collaboration and break down language barriers in new and exciting ways, allowing for comfortable travel, freedom of movement, amazing music experience and communication with everyone.        

CLIK is ideal for a multitude of scenarios, whether you’re enjoying the best music on-the-go or planning an international business trip.      

  Music lovers: enjoy crystal-clear sound quality wherever you are in the world, and make the most of the ergonomically designed ear buds, which are gentle to the ears all day long.       

Travellers: enjoy travel as it should be – with no language barriers, no phrasebooks and no apps, just real-time translations delivered directly to your ear.

       

Business users: conducting business internationally has never been easier. Break down those language barriers and strike up new global partnerships with CLIK at your side.       

CLIK also has scope to be developed into an enterprise solution, which could revolutionise a number of industries and sectors. Imagine how international conferences and exhibitions could be revolutionised if the language barriers were totally demolished? Language is the last barrier to full globalisation and with everyone literally talking the same language potential for growth is incredible.      

In the medical/ aid industry  – staff having the ability to understand and interact with those speaking another language in a time of real stress and trauma could boost patients’ peace of mind in stressful situations. 

The military could also make use of CLIK in a tangible way, reducing the need for translators in the field and ensuring that nothing is ‘lost in translation’ when it matters most.

         

         

1. A stylish charging case with USB port for extra device charging
2. A pair of CLIK earbuds
3. Small, medium or large ear covers
4. A micro USB charging cable

 Wireless earbuds are no new creation – but the vast majority of the existing models are riddled with problems. The sound quality is poor, many of them rely on outdated Bluetooth technology, and some of them cut out mid-call or mid-song. Put simply, the wireless earbud market needs a hero product.         

Mymanu CLIK uses dynamic new technology to offer the most reliable wireless option on the market. There are no cut-outs, no over reliance on Bluetooth, and the quality of every sound, whether it’s a notification, a translation or your favourite song, is perfectly clear.  

        

Too many wireless headphones are let down by touch pads, which confuse the users and often don’t live up to expectations. Mymanu CLIK utilises intelligent touch control, with an advanced sensor embedded into the buds themelves. All of the most common gestures and commands are supported: a single tap will play or pause your music, answer a call or check your notifications. A directional swipe will take you to the last or next track, as well as declining any incoming calls. Tapping and holding the sensor will activate the voice command feature, for simple and efficient control over the buds.          

Mymanu CLIK has been designed to be highly ergonomic, so you won’t experience that telltale soreness that often comes after a day of wearing uncomfortable earbuds. You can choose from small, medium or large silicone ear tips to suit your own dimensions, and the covers make a wide contact with your ears, reducing the pressure points and ensuring a reliable, comfortable fit.

Ear covers are also available in different finishes, from glossy silicone (a tighter fit, ideal for exercise or strenuous activity) to matte silicone (smooth and soft, great for everyday wear)

The stunning charging case is as much a part of the product as the buds themselves. This beautifully designed capsule case features a magnetic alignment system, which ensures that the buds are charging correctly

         

Live translation to break down language barriers.

One of Clik’s most exciting features is its ability to translate different languages, with the translation delivered to the earbuds in real-time.         

Whether you’re asking for directions in another country, striking a deal at an international business meeting or taking an order from a tourist at a hotel or restaurant, Clik ensures that language no longer stands in the way of efficient interaction. Interact with multiple people in different locations at one time.

• CLIK uses its own patented embedded software and application to make translation possible.
• User connect the CLIK translate app to the earbuds using Bluetooth® technology.
• Enter a unique passcode and share it share it with the one you want to talk to.
• Select out of the 30 different languages the one you want to hear in.(eg. French, Spanish, German etc)
• User join you with the passcode provided and select preferred language.

Mymanu CLIK early translation prototype using external driver and mic.

Translation with only one earbuds where the other hasn't got Mymanu CLIK in Arabic.

         

 Configure your Clik so that you only hear the notifications that are important to you. When synced with your smartphone, Clik will deliver notifications like text messages and incoming calls directly to the earbuds – so there’ll be no more scrabbling around in a briefcase or backpack when you receive a notification.

 

CLIK is as beautiful as it is functional. The seamless integration of all parts, from the touch panel and LED ring to the body itself, is streamlined and stylish, for a smooth fit. There is a beautiful harmony of materials and finishes combined into one unique design that exudes contemporary sophistication. All charging points are unobtrusive, so ensuring the earbuds are full of juice is simple, and won’t take up too much space.