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Softwheel

Softwheel

Softwheel is an Israeli company that has invented a wheel that absorbs shock through in wheel suspension by replacing spokes with a flexible center. I heard from CEO Daniel Bar-El at AIPAC and he said the main advantages of his company’s product are that it creates a smoother ride and increases propulsive efficiency - the efficiency, in percent, which the energy contained in a vehicles propellent is converted into useful energy. The smooth ride is especially important for peo

Israeli delegates present at the Consumer Electronics Show

Israeli delegates present at the Consumer Electronics Show

Every year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, thousands of companies are invited to showcase their recently developed technology and innovations. Israel sends a delegation of companies every year to present at this convention, and they have not disappointed in recent years. Amazing technology is coming of Israel, and here is just a taste of some of the latest Israeli inventions: GREENIQ GreenIQ’s smart garden system offers a variety of features that has already be

Guest Speaker Recap: Mr. Steven Boal

Guest Speaker Recap: Mr. Steven Boal

Last week we had the privilege of Skyping with the CEO of Coupons.com at our weekly meeting. Mr. Boal was extremely friendly, informative, passionate, and approachable. He told us all about his experience with a start up and how it has exponentially grown over the past 20 years, giving us tips and memorable stories throughout his journey. For the past month and a half, the consulting team has been hard at work with their companies conducting market research and looking to int

Consulting: Sancho

Consulting: Sancho

The company our consulting team is working for is called Sancho. It is a service that helps you sell and profit off of your item in the simplest and efficient way. It sounds similar to Ebay, but Sancho gets rid of all the hassle of selling your item. You send them a picture with some details, they come pick it, find a buyer, and ship it out. All the Sancho user has to do is send a picture and collect cash. Sancho accepts every sort of product to sell, besides drugs, weapons,

Consulting: Tukoro

Consulting: Tukoro

Beginning last semester, my team began work with Tukuoro. Tukuoro specializes in voice to text processing for “mobile workforce” companies. Initially, their focus is on any company that actively uses CRM software with workers in the field, such as travelling salespeople reporting information back to their company. Tukuoro’s app transforms this process from manual text entry of forms into a seamless voice “conversation” with the app. The app audibly prompts the user for a cert