Tech in Motion Toronto took over the coolest coworking space on the block, Project: Owl, to showcase some of the best up and coming startups in the city for their "Made in Toronto" event. All the companies featured have been founded, built, and grown right here in the city. After everyone had a chance to grab a beer and a slice of Panago Pizza, the night kicked off with a series of short pitches from all four demo companies - and the excited crowd was not disappointed.
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First up was PUSH, whose wearable arm band collects data to help improve weight training. Used by teams in the NFL, NHL, and NBA, PUSH measures power and velocity to predict athletic performance. CEO Rami Alhamad shared the benefits of using PUSH’s armband with the audience, a device that’s now in the hands of many new users after their Indiegogo campaign closed successfully on November 19th.
The second demo of the night was given by StyleID CEO Sarah Juma, whose company is introducing a revolutionary new tool to discover fashion and brands as seen on the screen (not to confused with As Seen On TV). StyleID lets you search for clothing shown in movies, music videos, award shows, and on TV.
After StyleID, the next company to present was OnCall, an app that lets you gain access to experts in real-time. OnCall’s features were shown through an on-screen display of accessing translation services in real time. The app lets you send and answer requests for translation with a fee associated, demonstrated at Tech in Motion that evening through a live skit!
The final demo to take the stage was given by Robert Tu, founder of wearable company MeU. Wearing MeU himself, Robert displayed the innovative wearable LED panels that can be controlled by a smartphone, allowing you to change your display as quickly as you can send a tweet.
Tech in Motion was proud to share the innovative and creative energy of Toronto with the audience; The city is home to startups that are making big waves in the tech community. From wearables to fashion and fitness, the four companies who gave our audience a deeper look at their products are sure to be on the radar not just of Toronto’s tech enthusiasts but of those across the border as well. For a quick visual of what went on throughout the night, check out our recap video made by NspireTV!
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