Marc Van Den Berg

Superior Sensor Technology is an innovative, high technology company committed to producing a new generation of integrated, high-performance, low-pressure sensors for industrial, medical and HVAC applications. Our proprietary pressure sensor technology with advanced programmable software features enable customers to develop higher performing, more reliable equipment with a reduced bill-of-materials (BOM) cost basis.

We are on a mission to create a single source of truth for the physical world. Powered by deep learning and computer vision, HOVER transforms smartphone photos of any property into an accurate, interactive 3D model, giving homeowners the power to unlock the true potential of their largest economic asset. With HOVER, homeowners and contractors can receive exact measurements, design their home with different products and colors, and purchase materials directly through the app. Thousands of exterior contractors are using HOVER to save time and money on every project, establish instant credibility and close more business. HOVER’s insurance industry customers use the up-to-date measurements to reduce claim adjusting costs, decrease cycle times, and improve the overall customer experience. HOVER is backed by Google Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Standard Industries and The Home Depot, and has raised more than $87 million in funding to date. Our team of creative, passionate, and talented engineers help us solve everyday problems with cutting edge technology.

Aeroseal is a climate tech company on a mission -- reduce the worlds carbon emissions by 1 gigaton annually. How will we do it? With our leak sealing technologies. Small leaks are a BIG problem -- The ducts and walls in buildings are inadequately sealed by manual solutions. Aeroseal’s technologies - HomeSeal Connect and AeroBarrier Connect - inject a fog of sealant particles into these pressurized spaces. Software tracks the entire process, creating a certificate of completion showing before and after leakage. Aeroseal is one of the fastest-growing clean technology companies in the U.S. and currently has a presence in 27 countries and all 50 states across the U.S. Our technology has sealed nearly 200,000 projects and saved nearly $2 billion in wasted energy. We were recently certified as a Great Place to Work for May 2022-2023. 93% of employees at Aeroseal, LLC say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company. Click the link to see a summary of feedback from our employees. https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7022720

Climate Investment is a US and UK-based independently managed specialist investor focused on accelerating capital-efficient decarbonization of heavy emitting sectors. Operational since 2017, its team of investment and technology professionals has built a portfolio of 40 technology and business model innovations across energy, transportation, buildings and industry. Collectively, its Catalyst portfolio delivered 95 MT CO2e of cumulative greenhouse gas reduction in the period 2019-2023. Climate Investment was founded by member companies of the Oil & Gas Climate Initiative (“OGCI”). They have invested in Climate Investment funds and deployed many of its portfolio innovations, supporting their early commercial development.  Visit www.climateinvestment.com

Santa Clara University has launched a new business accelerator to support alumni, faculty and students who are creating new technology and startup companies. The Bronco Venture Accelerator (BVA) leverages the Universitys considerable assets, including access to mentors, faculty advisors, student interns, facilities, and related business and technology expertise. The BVA helps to promote the creation of new ventures, foster innovation, and increase the entrepreneurial culture and mindset at the University. It intends to engage the University community, including alumni, students and faculty. The University’s Schools of Business, Engineering, and Law, as well as the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, provide a strong foundation for the BVA. A number of other campus-based programs enhance the BVAs opportunities to find great entrepreneurs and foster a mindset of innovation, including the Ciocca Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Maker Lab, Frugal Innovation Hub, the Entrepreneurs Law Clinic, the Business Pitch Competition, and student-led entrepreneur clubs. BVA Goals The BVA program will accelerate promising ventures founded by University community members and prepare them for investment and improve chances for successful exits. The BVA will leverage faculty expertise and existing signature programs by creating a pipeline to the program, providing technical advice to companies, and offering programs and workshops to companies and students. The BVA will help participants develop entrepreneurial skills through hands-on experiences. The BVA will build connections with Silicon Valley by engaging experienced professionals as advisors, mentors, and investors. The BVA will promote cross-campus collaboration among academic and signature programs that strengthen the campus innovation culture. The BVA will foster the development of socially responsible and ethical business practices.

Superior Sensor Technology is an innovative, high technology company committed to producing a new generation of integrated, high-performance, low-pressure sensors for industrial, medical and HVAC applications. Our proprietary pressure sensor technology with advanced programmable software features enable customers to develop higher performing, more reliable equipment with a reduced bill-of-materials (BOM) cost basis.

We are on a mission to create a single source of truth for the physical world. Powered by deep learning and computer vision, HOVER transforms smartphone photos of any property into an accurate, interactive 3D model, giving homeowners the power to unlock the true potential of their largest economic asset. With HOVER, homeowners and contractors can receive exact measurements, design their home with different products and colors, and purchase materials directly through the app. Thousands of exterior contractors are using HOVER to save time and money on every project, establish instant credibility and close more business. HOVER’s insurance industry customers use the up-to-date measurements to reduce claim adjusting costs, decrease cycle times, and improve the overall customer experience. HOVER is backed by Google Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Standard Industries and The Home Depot, and has raised more than $87 million in funding to date. Our team of creative, passionate, and talented engineers help us solve everyday problems with cutting edge technology.