Zbigniew Barwicz

We develop and manufacture end-to-end edge IoT solutions designed to uncover the hidden potential in processes and assets. There’s much more to processes and assets than the naked eye can see. Even the simplest actions and seemingly trivial objects are glowing with impressive amounts of data that can be the key to higher efficiency, lower costs, and sustainable growth. We are in the business of developing reliable and user-friendly 5G IoT solutions that allow our customers to make better decisions based on precious data hidden in multiple aspects of their businesses. CTHINGS.CO designs, develops, and manufactures 5G edge IoT hardware, software, sensors, cloud platforms, and web applications. Our solutions employ cutting-edge technology and components to monitor, capture, transmit, and analyze massive amounts of data in near real-time. We support the digital transformation of industries and municipalities with an end-to-end approach. Our solutions portfolio of 5G connectivity infrastructure, asset tracking sensor networking, and remote distributed monitoring can be combined, customized, and adapted to cover even the most specific use cases. For us, it’s not just about developing solutions. It’s about offering a new perspective in which our actions, tools, and surroundings can be active contributors to better-informed decisions and a more sustainable way of life.

Liftero is building industrialized propulsion systems for the rapidly growing space economy. Our first product, BOOSTER, is a green chemical propulsion system engineered from first principles for series production. High-thrust chemical performance at electrical propulsion cost, for 30–500+ kg satellites. We went from whiteboard to orbit in 15 months. Our mission: send 1,000 propulsion systems to space.

Recruit the right people thanks to the power of psychology and machine learning. We empower businesses of all sizes with psychometric assessment tools to recruit the right people for maximum business impact. Staffly Assessment Tests automate recruitment by connecting the right employers and employees.

Parity is a remote HVAC optimization company that uses software to deliver automatic, guaranteed energy and cost savings to multifamily residential clients and hotel owners. By combining real-time data, automation, remote measurement and control, and expert advising, we slashes energy usage and CO2 emissions while reducing on-site staff workloads. With Parity, building owners have their HVAC micromanaged while monitoring performance and controlling set points remotely, requiring minimal time and attention from facility staff Parity’s energy experts act as an extra line of protection for your building’s HVAC, tracking patterns to identify potential system issues and sharing insights to lock in future savings. As energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions regulations tighten, Parity opens new, low-cost opportunities for compliance and access to government incentive programs. Parity is currently trusted by over 200 multifamily buildings (50,000+ units) in Toronto and NYC. On average, Parity saves building owners $50,000 in energy costs. Parity investors include ArcTern Ventures, Wyse Meter Solutions Inc. (Wyse) and RET Ventures. Parity has received various nominations such as: Wood and Mac - Companies to watch (2019), Globe and Mail - Top Growing Companies 3 years in a row (2020-2022) The company was recently recognized as the first service provider to be awarded the designation of LEADER by the NYC Accelerator (2023).

We develop and manufacture end-to-end edge IoT solutions designed to uncover the hidden potential in processes and assets. There’s much more to processes and assets than the naked eye can see. Even the simplest actions and seemingly trivial objects are glowing with impressive amounts of data that can be the key to higher efficiency, lower costs, and sustainable growth. We are in the business of developing reliable and user-friendly 5G IoT solutions that allow our customers to make better decisions based on precious data hidden in multiple aspects of their businesses. CTHINGS.CO designs, develops, and manufactures 5G edge IoT hardware, software, sensors, cloud platforms, and web applications. Our solutions employ cutting-edge technology and components to monitor, capture, transmit, and analyze massive amounts of data in near real-time. We support the digital transformation of industries and municipalities with an end-to-end approach. Our solutions portfolio of 5G connectivity infrastructure, asset tracking sensor networking, and remote distributed monitoring can be combined, customized, and adapted to cover even the most specific use cases. For us, it’s not just about developing solutions. It’s about offering a new perspective in which our actions, tools, and surroundings can be active contributors to better-informed decisions and a more sustainable way of life.

Liftero is building industrialized propulsion systems for the rapidly growing space economy. Our first product, BOOSTER, is a green chemical propulsion system engineered from first principles for series production. High-thrust chemical performance at electrical propulsion cost, for 30–500+ kg satellites. We went from whiteboard to orbit in 15 months. Our mission: send 1,000 propulsion systems to space.

Recruit the right people thanks to the power of psychology and machine learning. We empower businesses of all sizes with psychometric assessment tools to recruit the right people for maximum business impact. Staffly Assessment Tests automate recruitment by connecting the right employers and employees.

Freya Capital is a venture capital fund supporting and financing innovative businesses making an impact on tomorrow’s world. We invest up to EUR 1 million in early-stage companies with high growth potential and international scaling ambitions.

The Founder Institute is the World’s Largest AI-Native Company Builder, where ambitious professionals, solo founders, and first-time entrepreneurs go to turn ideas into funded, AI-powered startups. Since 2009, our structured methodology, global mentor network, and platform have helped over 8,900 founders across 100+ countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Whether you’re an employee ready to make the leap, a solo founder with a big idea, or a first-time entrepreneur looking for direction, we provide the AI toolkit, structured sprints, expert feedback, and investor network to take you from Zero to Founder, faster and cheaper than ever before. And when you’re ready, our venture fund Founder Capital and global investor network are there to write your first check.