Startup Discovery Digest / June 10
I've met some impressive founders lately and have picked five of them for you to check out.
It's not just growth mindset people, it's growth mindset environments that allow you to use that mindset effectively. It's not like you have your growth mindset and you take it with you, and you are challenge seeking and resilient. The environment you're in matters. — Carol S. Dweck PhD
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Startup Discovery Digest
Enee.io is an energy management platform that helps homes and businesses monitor and optimize their energy systems using wireless sensors, mobile apps, and online dashboards. (Seed, UK)
Beesure Insurance distribution infrastructure enabling businesses to integrate and administer various insurance products, increasing customer protection and loyalty while generating additional income. (Seed, Lithuania)
Agent Herbie An AI research assistant that helps founders, analysts, and executives with market research, competitor analysis, and report generation. (Seed, US / Romania)
Volunteero Volunteero is a volunteer management software designed to streamline volunteer scheduling, communication, and progress tracking for charities and organizations. (Seed, UK)
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Startup Spotlight
Legalkarma
Market Opportunity: Legal Karma makes legal services more accessible by teaming up with banks and credit unions to offer customized estate planning solutions. This partnership provides affordable, high-quality legal support as part of regular financial services.
Team: Led by Kory Kelly (CEO) and Mauricio Cano (CTO), Legal Karma's team combines expertise in legal tech and engineering. Their diverse skills ensure innovative solutions and efficient service delivery, driving the company's mission forward.
Focus: Legal Karma makes legal services easy and affordable by working with banks and credit unions. They offer estate planning tools that these institutions can provide to their customers, helping them manage important legal documents. This partnership allows banks and credit unions to offer better services while giving people the legal support they need.
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