Short Pump software firm Covintus Inc. has kicked off the third cohort of its Tech Tank accelerator program with six startup founders from across the U.S.
The participants will go through 10 weeks of virtual programs on everything from protecting intellectual property to optimizing partner relationships. For completing the accelerator, the founders will each receive $10,000 in matching credit for software development, design and advisory services from Covintus. The startups will also participate in a pitch competition, with the winner receiving $25,000 in Covintus credit and the runner-up gaining $15,000 in credit.
The participants include:
Katie Cleasby — She’s the CEO, co-founder and owner of Ashburn’s Recspert, a two-sided marketplace for families to find and connect with recreation experts.
Zef Neemuchwala — He’s the CEO of Upland, California’s Be A Maker Club, an online platform that helps make 3D computer models focused on empowering female and BIPOC students to gain…