John (Jr) Reale

Cart.com is the leading provider of unified commerce and logistics solutions that enable B2C and B2B companies to master omnichannel commerce, from product discovery to order delivery. The company’s enterprise-grade software, services and logistics infrastructure, including its own network of fulfillment and distribution centers, are used by some of the world’s most beloved brands and most complex companies to streamline operations across channels and drive more efficient growth. With over 6,000 customers, 1,600 employees and a nationwide network of 18 fulfillment and distribution centers spanning over 10 million square feet, Cart.com is transforming how commerce works in the omnichannel world.

Lumas Patient Success Platform™ unifies and automates each of a patients healthcare journeys -- access & operational, clinical, and financial -- to help them be healthier. It integrates with more than 80 EHRs to give staff and clinicians a fuller view of the patient with less manual outreach. With Luma, healthcare organizations see an average of 37% more referred patients in the first six months, and achieve a 39% average revenue increase.

Oze is a platform that equips small business owners in Africa to make data-driven decisions to improve their performance, tap into networks, and access capital. Oze’s platform is comprised of two components. On one side is an mobile app for a small business owners that aggregates and analyzes transaction data to push context-specific recommendations and reports. On the other side is a portal for financial institutions that combines the app’s crowdsourced data with alternative data sources to assign a credit risk score to each Oze user. Through the portal, banks can source and support a small-business loan portfolio.

Liongard, the global leader in Configuration Change Detection and Response (CCDR), empowers Managed Service Providers (MSP), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and IT organizations to better deliver enhanced cybersecurity, maintain compliance and prevent operational disruptions through its continuous controls monitoring (CCM) and intelligent alerting. By automating configuration data capture across cloud, network, applications, and endpoints, Liongard simplifies security posture management, helping organizations mitigate risk through timely detection and response to configuration changes.

Graylog: Empowering Threat Detection & Incident Response Solutions with Cutting-Edge Technology At Graylog, we specialize in delivering top-notch Threat Detection & Incident Response (TDIR) solutions, backed by our latest addition, the API Security platform. As a renowned centralized log management and SIEM (Security Information Event Management) provider, we offer unparalleled fast and efficient log analysis capabilities in critical areas such as security, compliance, operations, and DevOps. Our enterprise solution empowers organizations worldwide to capture, store, and analyze terabytes of machine data in near-real time. With our open project, deployed in over 50,000 installations globally, individuals and small teams can access basic log consolidation, analysis, and search functions at no cost. Partner with Graylog for unmatched TDIR solutions and harness the power of our advanced technology to stay ahead of evolving threats and swiftly respond to incidents. Together, we can safeguard your organizations security, integrity, and resilience. Specialties: API Security, Log Management, Monitoring, Devops, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, MSP, MSSP, Compliance & Audit, Anomaly Detection, SIEM, Security Operations, Security Analytics, Log Analysis, IT Operations, Cloud Security, Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Incident Response, and Alerting

Houston Exponential was created to accelerate the development of Houston’s innovation economy by fostering a robust ecosystem that supports high-growth, high-impact startups. Houston Exponential will convene the ecosystem, helping to build an innovation district in Houston, attracting talent to the region and promoting Houston’s image, both locally and nationally, as a vibrant, innovative economy where startups thrive.

Numat is a global leader in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Numat’s solutions are changing the way industries around the world capture and separate hazardous chemicals that negatively impact human health and the environment. Numat has been at the forefront of MOF research and production for over a decade and is the first company to successfully commercialize MOFs. The company’s world-class platform integrates MOFs into existing products and processes, merging chemistry innovation with manufacturing at industrial scale. Through bold and transformative chemistry, Numat helps its global customers and partners make meaningful progress toward their net zero and innovation objectives. Be a part of something bigger, join our team.

The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship (Rice Alliance) is Rice University’s nationally-recognized initiative devoted to the support of technology commercialization, entrepreneurship education, and the launch of technology companies. The Rice Alliance powers programming at the Ion, Houstons HQ for Innovation. The Rice Alliance is a catalyst for building successful ventures through education, guidance and connections.

The Ion anchors a 16-acre innovation district, the epicenter for Houstons innovation ecosystem, as an inclusive, dynamic, vibrant, and dense hub focusing on quality collaborations between entrepreneurs, incubators, accelerators, corporations, academics, and the Houston community. Programming is powered by Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship. The 266,000-square-foot building accommodates multiple uses, including class-A office space, shared workspace, prototyping and maker resources, event space, classrooms, food and beverage offerings as well as indoor/outdoor communal areas with shared amenities.

Cart.com is the leading provider of unified commerce and logistics solutions that enable B2C and B2B companies to master omnichannel commerce, from product discovery to order delivery. The company’s enterprise-grade software, services and logistics infrastructure, including its own network of fulfillment and distribution centers, are used by some of the world’s most beloved brands and most complex companies to streamline operations across channels and drive more efficient growth. With over 6,000 customers, 1,600 employees and a nationwide network of 18 fulfillment and distribution centers spanning over 10 million square feet, Cart.com is transforming how commerce works in the omnichannel world.

Texas Medical Center (TMC) is the worlds largest medical complex. Since opening in 1945, TMC has been pioneering patient care, research, education and prevention. Today, TMC comprises 54 leading member institutions, including 21 renowned hospitals; three public health organizations; two universities; three medical schools; six nursing programs; two pharmacy schools; a dental school; eight academic and research institutions; and 13 support organizations. Our vision: TMC is at the forefront of advancing life sciences. As home to brightest minds in medicine, TMC nurtures cross-institutional collaboration, creativity and innovation. Because together, we can push the limits of whats possible. Our world-renowned patient care, research and education institutions have one common goal: transform the future of medicine. As the largest concentration of scientists anywhere, were harnessing our collective knowledge, talent and technology to lead the next generation of innovation.

Lumas Patient Success Platform™ unifies and automates each of a patients healthcare journeys -- access & operational, clinical, and financial -- to help them be healthier. It integrates with more than 80 EHRs to give staff and clinicians a fuller view of the patient with less manual outreach. With Luma, healthcare organizations see an average of 37% more referred patients in the first six months, and achieve a 39% average revenue increase.