Ascent is the platform that automates regulatory change management and helps customers achieve end-to-end compliance. Powered by Regulation AI, Ascent is the market's leading compliance automation solution that helps financial services firms reduce regulatory and reputational risk.

Farmer’s Fridge makes it simple for everyone to eat well. The company operates hundreds of automated smart Fridges, offers a direct-to-consumer delivery program spanning 35 markets, and partners with leading retailers including Target and Jewel-Osco. Since 2013, the company has sold more than 5 million meals.

1440’s daily newsletter provides an impartial view of what’s happening in the world so our nearly 1 million readers can form their own conclusions. 1440's CEO, Tim Huelskamp is also co-founder of Fifth Star Funds, a philanthropic venture fund that equalizes opportunity for underrepresented founders in Chicago.

Cameo is the leading marketplace connecting fans directly with tens of thousands of pop culture personalities in the form of customized video messages, live video calls and direct messages. Founded in March 2017 by Steven Galanis, Devon Townsend, and Martin Blencowe, Cameo’s mission is to enable the most personalized and authentic fan connections on earth.

FourKites has built the largest, most intelligent network of supply chain partners that provides real-time visibility and the most accurate data to help companies improve on-time delivery and optimize operations.

ShipBob is the leading cloud-based logistics platform for ecommerce businesses. As an end-to-end global fulfillment solution, ShipBob helps deliver packages in 1-3 business days. The ShipBob dashboard integrates with top ecommerce platforms and enables brands to manage inventory, orders, and shipments, and leverage analytics to run their business.

Kyle Nakatsuji is the co-founder and CEO of Clearcover, the smarter car insurance company. Under his leadership, Clearcover has grown into a true insurtech disruptor with an all-in-one mobile app and industry-leading claim adjustment turnaround time. Clearcover has raised more than $329 million and currently operates in 16 states.

Nutrisense is a health platform that helps anyone discover and reach their health potential through tracking daily activity to see how food, sleep, exercise and stress impact overall health. NutriSense helps users analyze these inputs in real time with the help of a personal dietitian, to adjust and optimize their health.

Augmented Reality (AR) has been difficult and costly for organizations and agencies to implement. BUNDLAR is an no-code web platform that enables creative teams to build, edit, and instantly publish AR experiences to any supported mobile device. Vastly reduce the time and cost to implement AR into existing communication channels.

PartySlate.com is the first platform that helps people plan all types of events, including baby showers, engagement parties, product launches, holiday parties, weddings, birthday parties, galas, and so much more. PartySlate is a two-sided marketplace, offering a place for event professionals, vendors, and venues to showcase their work, build their brands, and drive new leads.

Tovala is a time-saving smart oven-paired subscription meal service. The Tovala Smart Oven scans, steams, broils and bakes chef-crafted meals based on a custom QR code. Tovala provides fresh meals without the time commitment or prep typically involved, delivering the experience of a home-cooked meal without actually cooking.

LiveEquipd is a web-based platform for organizations to streamline their equipment procurement process while creating a robust resource to promote healthy outcomes. LiveEquipd simplifies equipment procurement for healthcare professionals and their patients with paralysis related disabilities.

Dr. Garry Cooper is CEO and co-founder of Rheaply, a company that enables organizations to better visualize, quantify, and utilize resources. He serves on the boards of P33 Chicago and 1871, the faculty of Northwestern University, and the investor team at LongJump Ventures, of which he is a founding partner.

Cohesion is the leading smart building SaaS platform that increases asset value by enhancing the tenant experience in a green, healthy, and operationally efficient building.

Centro provides comprehensive automation and intelligence software for marketers. Its Basis platform consolidates digital marketing operations and improves the lives of media professionals by making their jobs easier and driving optimal outcomes and performance for marketing enterprises.

PourMyBeer is leading the way as the nation’s premier provider of self-pour beverage technology, built with the customer and restaurant operator in mind. Using hardware and software built to last, PourMyBeer is helping restaurant operators around the world increase sales while decreasing waste and labor costs, creating an unforgettable experience for patrons in the process.

Stan Chia is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vivid Seats, the largest and most trusted independent ticket marketplace in North America. Mr. Chia has previously led leadership roles at GrubHub, Amazon, Cisco, and GE. Mr. Chia was born in Singapore and was named to Crain's "40 Under 40".

As the Chief Executive Officer at Topstep, Jay Rudman has been a crucial contributor to the company's growth and success, all-the-while remaining true to the company’s mission and vision. He is an experienced entrepreneur with several business successes, and has a passion for accelerating the growth of early stage businesses, as an executive, consultant or coach/mentor.

YCharts is an investment research platform that enables smarter investments and better client communications. Built for RIAs and asset managers, YCharts offers comprehensive data, powerful visualization tools, advanced analytics for equity, mutual fund and ETF research, portfolio construction, idea generation, and market monitoring.

With a passion for business, collaborative team-building, and meeting customer and market demands, Rick Hammell works to create an environment at Elements Global Services where creativity and innovation are encouraged, and extraordinary energy and dedication are instilled. Throughout his career, Rick has developed processes and procedures for a company’s growing demands, including the training and professional development of corporate employees. At Elements Global Services, Rick ensures that clients come first and that the core values of integrity, dedication, accountability, partnership and passion are also top-of-mind.

ActiveCampaign's category-defining CXA platform helps 150,000+ businesses in 170 countries meaningfully engage with customers. The platform gives businesses of all sizes access to 500+ pre-built automations that combine email marketing, marketing automation&CRM for powerful segmentation and personalization across social, email, messaging, chat&text.

Mycocycle is a waste-to-resource process that uses fungi via mycoremediation to remove toxins out of waste resulting in material reuse and a more circular process. Joanne Rodriguez, Mycocycle's Founder and CEO, has more than 30 years of industry experience and has been a national leader in issues related to sustainability in the built environment.

86 Repairs is a repair and maintenance management platform built for the restaurant industry. Their tech-enabled solution includes on-demand repair management & preventative maintenance. With 86 Repairs, restaurant operators can access data-driven insights to control their facilities, reduce their R&M line item, and spend less of their team's time on repairs.