Meet Dynamo Cohort 2016
It’s time. We have our teams. Now, we transform logistics.
Here at Dynamo, we have been working tirelessly to find some of the smartest and most tenacious founders who are looking to transform the antiquated logistics, transportation and supply chain industries. And we succeeded.
We have gathered 10 startups from around the world and brought them to Chattanooga, Tennessee to join forces with Dynamo and bring logistics into the future. That’s right. Founders from Mexico, Ireland, England, San Francisco, Cambridge, Des Moines, Mobile, Atlanta and even one from our hometown of Chattanooga, are all at the Dynamo offices right now
For too long, the logistics, transportation and supply chain industries have lagged behind and settled for inefficient and opaque processes. Our teams, though, are ending the Dark Ages of logistics and redefining what is possible in these industries.
So, who are these teams? Allow us to introduce the inaugural Dynamo cohort:
Locatible is a platform that allows logistics and operations leaders to pinpoint the location of their assets within 5 cm, allowing them to gain valuable real-time insights around workflow, asset optimization, workforce efficiency, and more.
Based in: Dublin, Ireland | Founders: Rónán Ó’Cóigligh, Peter Kortvel | @locatible
Shipamax provides an end-to-end digital brokerage for bulk freight ships carrying agriculture commodities, metals, gasoline products, and other carbons. Leveraging real time data around pricing, asset utilization, and more, shippers can seamlessly book a ship to suit their needs.
Based in: London | Founders: Jenna Brown, Fabian Blaicher | @shipamax
Sirenum is the world’s first fully automated staff management solution. Sirenum leverages cloud and mobile technology in order to transform the way organizations connect with their staff, increase the engagement of part-time, temporary and mobile workers, and improve health and safety compliance in highly regulated industries.
Based in: London | Founders: Ben Rubin, Ben Hizak, Josh Pines | @sirenumtweets
SKUPOS is a two-sided network marketplace for the retail industry, providing store owners and distributors with a clear view into inventory, ordering, delivery, and critical timed opportunities. Inventory is automated with POS integrations and orders are automatically placed when minimums are met. Distributors have access to all in-network inventory levels, providing a one-push campaign for increased sales and quicker inventory turns.
Based in: San Francisco | Founders: Jake Bolling, Linh Nguyen, Mike Glassman | @skupos
Skydrop is a platform that connects local, independent delivery agents with small businesses that need last mile pickup or delivery services in Latin America.
Based in: Monterrey, Mexico | Founders: Armando Solbes Argüello, Arnoldo Rodriguez, Jose Zambrano | @skydroplife
From fulfillment to automation, Slope.io provides specialized, software-driven logistics services for companies operating in the clinical research space.
Based in: Mobile, AL and Chattanooga, TN |Founders: Rust Felix, Michael Felix | @slopeio
STORD is reinventing the warehousing industry with an on-demand service for flexible and affordable warehousing. Stord connects businesses in need of warehousing and storage solutions to excess warehousing capacity to help save time, money, and hassle.
Based in: Atlanta | Founders: Sean Henry, Jacob Boudreau | @stordco
SynapseMX is a real-time, mobile-first platform that allows teams to plan, track, and accomplish aircraft maintenance from anywhere to limit the amount of time aircraft are out of service.
Based in: Atlanta, GA| Founders: Shane Ballman | @gosynapse
Wise Systems is an enterprise software solution that simplifies last-mile delivery. Through real-time updates to drivers, fleet managers and customers, Wise Systems increases efficiency, transparency and reliability and decreases costs.
Based in: Cambridge, Massachusetts | Founders: Chazz Sims, Jemel Derbali, Ali Kamil, Layla Shaikley | @goWISEsystems
WorkHound is a software platform built to help carriers keep drivers and improve the truck driver experience. Truck drivers use their smartphones to share feedback and ideas with the carrier, which WorkHound aggregates and turns into actionable insights to help manage and retain drivers.
Based in: Des Moines, IA. Founders: Max Farrell, Andrew Kirpalani | @WorkHoundapp
For the next three months you can expect updates from the teams, inside looks at what they are building, and expert insights from founders and Dynamo mentors on our blog, social media and podcast. We can’t wait to share all the greatness with you.
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