Jacob Smith

Ori is building the AI backbone for the future, enabling teams to advance groundbreaking technology. We believe the true potential of AI will be unlocked by how seamlessly teams can access and deploy the infrastructure they need to train, serve, and scale models. As a trusted partner, Ori provides end-to-end AI infrastructure—combining powerful GPU compute with a flexible software layer that optimizes resources. With Ori, teams can explore, build, and scale AI innovations effortlessly, transforming how software and hardware work together to drive the next wave of AI breakthroughs.

Groundworks Collaborative was established in 2015 as a result of the merger of two well-established organizations: the Brattleboro Area Drop In Center and Morningside Shelter. Groundworks mission is to work with people and systems creating solutions to end hunger and homelessness for all people in our region. Our programs include: • Food Shelf - serves an average of 90 households each day • Shelter - a year-round 30-bed shelter for families and individuals • Seasonal Overflow Shelter – open in the winter months, serving an average of 25 individuals per night • Day Shelter – provides a safe space to spend the day as well as email, telephones, laundry, showers, coffee and snacks for homeless individuals and families • Case Management – for currently and formerly homeless families and individuals • Representative Payee – financial management for over 50 clients on SSI and/or SSDI – ensures that rent and basic living expenses are paid on time each month

The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) believes in the potential of rural communities, and that rural people should have the same access to opportunities in the tech economy. As a national nonprofit, CORI uses data-driven research, partnerships, programming, and investment to support and connect rural leaders as they build inclusive tech ecosystems in rural America. Through a comprehensive approach to digital economic development, we help these leaders prove what’s possible in rural America. This involves building a nationwide network of local economic change agents; using mapping and data to highlight rural opportunities; making direct investments in underserved rural entrepreneurs; and closing the digital divide so all Americans can participate in the 21st-century digital economy. A National Network CORI’s Rural Innovation Network offers rural leaders access to a first-of-its kind community of practice where they can collaborate with peers across the country to advance their tech economies, connect to national funders and investors, and leverage curated solutions to build a resilient economic future for their communities. Research and Storytelling CORI is shifting the narrative about what is possible in small towns across the U.S. with original research and storytelling that offers actionable insights, analysis, and recommendations on economic challenges and opportunities facing rural America. Resources and Programming As a capacity-building organization, CORI helps connect rural communities to the expertise, programs, national partnerships, and investment that can unlock their potential for innovation and economic resilience.

The fastest-growing enterprise software companies are product-led and seller-accelerated. Pairing the efficiency of product-led growth with the efficacy of enterprise sales requires real-time customer visibility. Pace equips sellers with relevant insights at the right time so they can spend time growing revenue, not combing through dashboards. Convert, retain, and grow customers by prioritizing time and effort on the users who need it most. Proactively uncover opportunities to accelerate revenue without spreadsheets, dashboards, or favors from engineering.

Datum is building the world’s first open network cloud — a neutral place where Alt Clouds, tech incumbents, and digital leaders can programmatically interact with their unique ecosystem. Our mission is to help 1k new clouds thrive in the AI era by unlocking "internet superpowers" for every builder. Our vision is to be the most trusted way for digital ecosystems to interact, with millions of intelligent connections to prove it. Datum has a strong belief in transparency and building trust with builders. Core components are released under the AGPLv3 license, giving users full visibility and audit capability, the ability to adapt and self-host if needed, and long-term confidence without vendor lock-in.

Ori is building the AI backbone for the future, enabling teams to advance groundbreaking technology. We believe the true potential of AI will be unlocked by how seamlessly teams can access and deploy the infrastructure they need to train, serve, and scale models. As a trusted partner, Ori provides end-to-end AI infrastructure—combining powerful GPU compute with a flexible software layer that optimizes resources. With Ori, teams can explore, build, and scale AI innovations effortlessly, transforming how software and hardware work together to drive the next wave of AI breakthroughs.

Groundworks Collaborative was established in 2015 as a result of the merger of two well-established organizations: the Brattleboro Area Drop In Center and Morningside Shelter. Groundworks mission is to work with people and systems creating solutions to end hunger and homelessness for all people in our region. Our programs include: • Food Shelf - serves an average of 90 households each day • Shelter - a year-round 30-bed shelter for families and individuals • Seasonal Overflow Shelter – open in the winter months, serving an average of 25 individuals per night • Day Shelter – provides a safe space to spend the day as well as email, telephones, laundry, showers, coffee and snacks for homeless individuals and families • Case Management – for currently and formerly homeless families and individuals • Representative Payee – financial management for over 50 clients on SSI and/or SSDI – ensures that rent and basic living expenses are paid on time each month

The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) believes in the potential of rural communities, and that rural people should have the same access to opportunities in the tech economy. As a national nonprofit, CORI uses data-driven research, partnerships, programming, and investment to support and connect rural leaders as they build inclusive tech ecosystems in rural America. Through a comprehensive approach to digital economic development, we help these leaders prove what’s possible in rural America. This involves building a nationwide network of local economic change agents; using mapping and data to highlight rural opportunities; making direct investments in underserved rural entrepreneurs; and closing the digital divide so all Americans can participate in the 21st-century digital economy. A National Network CORI’s Rural Innovation Network offers rural leaders access to a first-of-its kind community of practice where they can collaborate with peers across the country to advance their tech economies, connect to national funders and investors, and leverage curated solutions to build a resilient economic future for their communities. Research and Storytelling CORI is shifting the narrative about what is possible in small towns across the U.S. with original research and storytelling that offers actionable insights, analysis, and recommendations on economic challenges and opportunities facing rural America. Resources and Programming As a capacity-building organization, CORI helps connect rural communities to the expertise, programs, national partnerships, and investment that can unlock their potential for innovation and economic resilience.

The fastest-growing enterprise software companies are product-led and seller-accelerated. Pairing the efficiency of product-led growth with the efficacy of enterprise sales requires real-time customer visibility. Pace equips sellers with relevant insights at the right time so they can spend time growing revenue, not combing through dashboards. Convert, retain, and grow customers by prioritizing time and effort on the users who need it most. Proactively uncover opportunities to accelerate revenue without spreadsheets, dashboards, or favors from engineering.