Propel, Atlantic Canada’s virtual tech accelerator, has named nine companies from across the region to its Fall 2024 Validation cohort, the first step of its programs for high-growth companies.
Validation focuses on validating the business idea with customers, using the lean startup methodology to find problem-solution fit. Generally, this course aims for companies that are making less than $1,000 in monthly revenue, or have no revenue at all yet.
“It’s always exciting to kick off a new cohort – and with this Validation group of founders, we see a broad range of companies,” said Propel CEO Kathryn Lockhart in a statement. “Our coaches look forward to setting them up for success in the customer journey.”
Through a series of cohorts throughout the year, Propel offers tailored programming and coaching for pre-revenue and revenue generating companies. The organization celebrated its 20th anniversary last year.
The participants of this cohort are:
Newfoundland and Labrador
James Greey
Vifta is an online marketplace to connect dog breeders and buyers while streamlining breeder administration activities. Ultimately, the company aims to make dog breeding more ethical, transparent, and accessible.
Gáamai Hair
New Brunswick
Aaliyah Lahai
Gáamai Hair is developing biodegradable hair extensions that offer a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastic extensions. It aims to address product shortcomings present in the synthetic hair market.
Prince Edward Island
Rich Knox
Performer's Health is helping touring musicians achieve a work-life balance. Through fitness and wellness coaching, both one-on-one and through a subscription-based platform, the company guides musicians to greater health and career satisfaction, and to peak performance.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Matt Creese
Weevva is an all-in-one rental platform that simplifies the renting process for private landlords and tenants. It offers advanced tenant verification, matching, and comprehensive lease management to make renting easier for everyone.
New Brunswick
Lisa Hrabluk
Wicked Ideas Media helps people create sustainable change via a methodology anchored in community journalism principles to solve complex issues.
New Brunswick
Chris Carson
HaulRadar is an app that lets heavy construction companies monitor the productivity of their trucks, increase the amount of material hauled and save money.
Money Worx
Newfoundland and Labrador
Kosuke Toba
Money Worx offers a financial literacy course focusing on key concepts such as budgeting, banking basics, Canadian tax fundamentals, insurance, and future financial planning to empower individuals.
Kesseter Software
Nova Scotia
Johann Tienhaara
Kesseter helps project managers understand, predict and control software projects in real-time.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Deep Gajera
Infinite Tutoring is an online company based in St. John's. It aims to teach high school students lifelong skills through holistic techniques for university success.
