When you think of Boston tech, what first comes to mind might be our massive healthtech companies and decades-old software giants like PTC and Kronos.
But that’s not all the Hub has to offer: The following five startups, all launched in 2018, prove that Boston is a proving ground for new technology across a diverse set of industries. Read on to stay familiar with some of the new kids on the block — all puns intended.
Founders: Chris Tolles and Dr. Emilia Javorsky
Industry: Beauty + consumer web
Who doesn’t love gummy bears? That’s the idea behind Sundots, a Cambridge-based startup making gummy bears for sun protection. When your sunscreen lets you down, Sundots fills in the gap with its Sundaily gummies. Each bear contains 240 milligrams of polypodium leucotomos, a fern extract backed by over 30 years of sun protection science conducted at top research institutions like Harvard Medical School.
Founders: Bob Gregor and Jinesh Patel
Industry: Healthtech
UptimeHealth is a clinical asset management tool that lets users at healthcare facilities manage their medical equipment and easily source certified vendors. The startup’s software aims to streamline the administrative processes involved with equipment maintenance and record keeping.
Founders: Lurein Perera
Industry: Cloud + software
Canor hopes to upend the traditional methods of data sharing, which often entail emailing massive files and videos to the recipient. Instead, Canor lets users securely transmit data through sound via speakers. To receive data using Canor, you just need to download the Canor app as an endpoint. The app contains an algorithm that decodes the sound (or, CanorTune) into actionable information. Sending the tune triggers the Canor app to retrieve the correct file from Canor’s database. Pretty cool, right?
Founders: Joe DiNardo
Industry: E-commerce + information technology
Syndic8 hopes to be the new gold standard for e-commerce communication. To that end, the startup offers a SaaS business process manager for brands, retailers and marketplaces that want one unified platform for improving and automating their business processes.
Founders: James DeNino and Kedar Frederic
Industry: Collaborative consumption + real estate tech
What if Uber and WeWork had a baby? That’s the inspo behind WorkLane, a startup that brings office space, on wheels, directly to you — no strings attached. Each WorkLane vehicle is custom fitted with ample seating space, standing room, audio visual equipment for video conferencing and presentations, as well as Wi-Fi, soundproofing and (of course) snacks. WorkLane plans on launching its mobile office fleet January 2019, so stay tuned.
