Endeavor Atlanta is thrilled to announce its 2022 cohort of ScaleUp ATL: a 7-month, non-dilutive program designed to equip Atlanta’s fastest-growing, highest potential Black entrepreneurs with the resources and confidence they need to take their companies to the next level. After a competitive interview process, including interviews with leading entrepreneurs and mentors from Endeavor’s network, six founders leading high-growth, seed to series-A stage companies were selected for this year’s program:
Derrick Barker, Co-Founder and CEO of Nectar
Brittany Mosely, Co-Founder of Nectar
Julius Bryant, Co-Founder and CEO of Jax Rideshare
Dana Weeks, Co-Founder & CEO of MedTrans Go
Otwan Lowery, Founder & CEO of Precise Grants
David Hailey, Founder & CEO of Countifi
Nectar - Derrick Barker & Brittany Mosely:
Founded in 2021, Nectar is a marketplace that allows businesses with real estate income streams to sell a portion of their future net cash flow in exchange for liquidity upfront, allowing real estate entrepreneurs to scale. The company packages pools of cash flow into diversified securities that investors can purchase to receive passive income. This provides these entrepreneurs capital to make improvements or buy additional properties without needing to sell their current properties or dilute themselves by raising equity.
“Running a startup and building a company is hard -- it’s hard no matter what. Being given a chance to build a better company or be a better entrepreneur is a no-brainer. As part of Endeavor ScaleUp, we will be connected to people who have done it before, which can help us make fewer mistakes. The network has been resourceful even throughout the selection process, so we are honored to be part of this year's cohort." – Derrick Barker & Brittany Mosely.
Jax Rideshare - Julius Bryant:
Jax is an online marketplace for renting affordable vehicles, providing access to the gig economy. Focusing on being rideshare platform-agnostic, gig workers that rent from Jax have been able to increase their earnings. Renters are required to book for two days to start and then can extend their rental for as little as one day for as long as they need. The company was founded in 2018 and currently serves the Atlanta market with plans to expand to other Southeast markets in 2022.
"I'm so excited to have been accepted into this year's ScaleUp cohort. Based on the conversations I've already had with the Endeavor team and its network of mentors, I believe this program will be exactly what I need to help unlock my full potential as a CEO and to push Jax to the next level." – Julius Bryant.
MedTrans Go - Dana Weeks:
MedTrans Go is a safe and reliable transportation and interpretation marketplace for non-emergency medical patients. MedTrans Go provides a technology platform that acts as a broker between transportation and healthcare providers, enabling patients to book the services they require. The company’s mission is to reduce medical appointment cancellations and the burden these cancellations place on healthcare providers and remove barriers for all patients to access necessary healthcare services.
"I am truly grateful and delighted to be chosen for the Endeavor ATL ScaleUp program. The top-quality people I met during the interview process confirmed my thoughts as to why I chose to apply to the program. I’m looking forward to gaining exposure and access to the endless resources, mentors, and advisors in the Endeavor network. Atlanta is fast becoming one of the leading tech hubs in the country, and we are excited to harness this powerful program to showcase how MedTrans Go is impacting lives and ready to scale and go to the next level.” —Dana Weeks.
Precise Grants - Otwan Lowery:
Precise grants is a fiscal compliance software for US-based nonprofit organizations. Due to the intensive regulatory and compliance requirements of the nonprofit sector, the administrative staff is inundated with tasks related to grant reporting, board reporting, and preparation for audit and tax filings. Failure to meet compliance requirements can lead to loss of funding and/or their tax-exempt status. The company’s software streamlines this process to help nonprofits save time and money and remain compliant with their funders and the government.
"It is a privilege to join the Endeavor ScaleUp ATL program. I look forward to learning from the many rock-star entrepreneurs and business leaders within the Endeavor network. Undoubtedly, this program will help our company scale quicker and be more impactful." – Otwan Lowery.
Countifi - David Hailey:
Countifi uses computer vision and machine learning to help clients count and manage inventory more efficiently. The company takes inventory pictures, and its platform counts them automatically, eliminating the need for manual counting. The company started with the airline industry but plans to expand into the healthcare space where there is a similar need. Countifi’s mission is to add value, transparency, and ease to the inventory management process.
“I am honored to join the Endeavor ScaleUp program. Entrepreneurship is a battle, and no battle is won alone. I chose to apply to Endeavor because the mentors, partners, and program contents equip companies with the tools to succeed. I look at the current Endeavor companies, and I am truly inspired and excited about Countifi's potential to be pushed to grow and scale.” – David Hailey.