Five Oklahoma-Based Startups Selected for Fifth gBETA OKC Accelerator
Oklahoma City, Okla. - Five Oklahoma-based companies have been selected to participate in a local startup accelerator program. All Counseling, IntAcT, Mera Sona, My Addo, and Simbiosis will participate in the fifth gBETA OKC program through national venture capital firm gener8tor.
gBETA OKC is a free seven-week accelerator program designed to set a path for startups to pursue investment opportunities. Startup founders receive intensive concierge coaching and access to gener8tor's national network of mentors, customers, corporate partners and investors.
gener8tor received more than 50 applications across Oklahoma for the program. The five selected companies were chosen based on their growth potential and investor readiness. See below for more details on each company.
“We’re thrilled to bring this program to life and bolster the entrepreneur spirit in Oklahoma City,” said Elizabeth Larios, gener8tor gBETA OKC Program Manager. “We’ve seen the incredible economic impact of gener8tor in other parts of the country and we’re excited to bring that same impact to Oklahoma City.”
The program is made possible by a partnership with the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Inasmuch Foundation, Full Sail Capital, Square Deal Capital, Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma and Love’s Travel Stops.
“gBETA’s unique design allows for both hands-on, in-person coaching right here in Oklahoma City, alongside exposure and access to gener8tor’s national partners” said Tyler Tokarczyk, Inasmuch Foundation Senior Program Officer. “I look forward to seeing this cohort of local startups take full advantage of the program and resources at their disposal to take their companies to the next level.”
At the end of the gBETA program, the startup founders will pitch their companies to investors, community partners and the public at a showcase event in the summer of 2024. Keep an eye out for details coming in the spring of 2024.
Startup companies and founders interested in learning more about gBETA’s programming and resources or applying to a future program can visit the gener8tor gBETA website, or reach out to Elizabeth Larios at elizabeth.larios@gener8tor.com. Those interested in mentoring these companies or getting involved in other ways are also encouraged to connect.
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About gener8tor
gener8tor is a global venture firm and accelerator network that supports startups, workers, employers, artists and musicians across race, place and gender. gener8tor partners with companies, governments, universities and nonprofits to operate programs and conferences in more than 41 communities across 22 states and two countries. Fast Company named gener8tor one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021 and 2022. The International Trade Council recognized gener8tor as the Global Venture Capital Firm of the Year in 2022.
About gBETA
gBETA is a non-equity accelerator that facilitates the growth of early-stage companies through a network-driven program. This accelerator supports five startups per cohort and requires no fees for startups and takes no equity. Since launching in 2015, gBETA accelerator alumni have raised $714M+ in capital and created 4,280+ jobs across the U.S. and Canada.
gBETA OKC Fall 2023 Cohort
All Counseling helps therapists grow their businesses by connecting them with the people who need their help most. Mental health professionals use All Counseling resources to learn about owning a practice, including business development and digital marketing. They also can claim a profile in All Counseling’s searchable therapist directory to help them connect with people seeking mental health assistance. All Counseling’s website, AllCounseling.com, gets an average of 40,000 clicks per month, and the therapist directory includes nearly 400 claimed profiles.
Founder and CEO: Kenna Griffin| kenna@allcounseling.com | allcounseling.com
IntAcT monitors the health of any structure through a sensor-software solution enabling preventive and predictive maintenance saving cost and time. This Integrated Acquisition Toolkit gives you regular and on-demand updates about your structure’s performance on an easy-to-use app that continually converts vibrations into a measure of integrity. Developed through a $250K National Science Foundation grant, IntAcT currently has one ongoing installation and a waitlist of ten.
Founder and CEO: Priyank Jaiswal | priyank1977@gmail.com
Mera Sona, which translates to “My Gold” in Hindi, creates wholesome, nutritious food that is easily accessible to individuals and families while addressing the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Mera Sona’s mission is “Health and Wellness for Pups and People.” Mera Sona uses fresh, certified organic, whole fruits and vegetables to produce three product lines: a pet treat for whole-body support, freeze-dried products for humans and a human whole-body support supplement. Since December 2022, Mera Sona has $14,000 in sales ($1,500 MRR) and has 185 customers, of which 35 are returning regular consumers.
Founder and CEO: Reina Mohan | reina@merasona.com | merasona.com
MyAddo closes the bridge between the US and Mexican markets by specializing in plastics, metals and textiles. MyAddo infuses the power of AI into every step of your import journey. MyAddocustomers will be able to create an account and source directly from verified Mexican manufacturers at a competitive price. MyAddo is currently working on creating strong alliances with state and federal entities to become a trusted resource for thousands of US and Mexican manufacturers, while already generating $4,000 in revenue from a small group of recurring customers.
Founder and CEO: Jose Becerril | jbecerril@myaddo.com | myaddo.com
Simbiosis connects tech companies in the U.S. with vetted software talent from Latin America for full-time remote or onsite positions via a marketplace platform. Simbiosis’ one-stop solution covers the matchmaking, vetting, hiring and payment processes creating a simple and efficient experience while sourcing nearshore tech talent. Simbiosis has access to more than 5,000 senior software engineers in Latin America and this number is growing fast. Simbiosis is a team of 14 full-time individuals that generate more than $400,000 of monthly GMV and $40,000 in MRR.
Founder and CEO: Omar Álvarez | omar@simbiosis.team | simbiosis.team
