PEWAUKEE, Wis. (Monday, April 7, 2025) – Five Wisconsin startups are in the final stages of a seven-week gBETA accelerator program at Waukesha County Technical College's Applied AI Lab, and participants will present their progress at a showcase event Wednesday, April 9, from 5 – 7 p.m., at WCTC.
Venture capital firm gener8tor runs the gBETA program, which assists early-stage companies in preparing for growth and potential investment through mentorship and access to a network of investors.
The five startups include:
- Gesund Health Data: A platform designed to simplify complex health data for improved patient care.
- Shepherd Traffic: A system that analyzes traffic videos to enhance transportation infrastructure planning and maintenance.
- Zentrix.ai: An AI-powered platform delivering real-time trading signals to users.
- LyraVet: A smart veterinary practice management software solution.
- FreightIQ: A system automating shipment creation and optimizing scheduling for freight brokers.
This gBETA program marks the second accelerator offered by gener8tor at WCTC's Applied AI Lab; a gALPHA accelerator was held in fall. The current cohort, selected from a pool of applicants, focuses on helping companies achieve rapid growth and explore venture capital opportunities.
Event details are as follows:
• Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
• Time: 5-7 p.m.
• Location: WCTC main campus, Anthony J. Natalizio Center (Building S), 800 Main Street, Pewaukee
>> Startup companies and founders interested in learning more about gener8tor accelerators, including the gBETA or gALPHA programs, should visit gener8tor.com/programs, or connect with Clayton Custer, program manager for gBETA, at clayton.custer@gener8tor.com.
About gener8tor:
gener8tor is a global venture firm and accelerator network that supports startups, workers, employers, artists and musicians across race, place and gender. gener8tor partners with companies, governments, universities and nonprofits to operate accelerator programs and conferences in more than 45 communities across 25 states and territories and three countries.
gBETA is a non-equity accelerator that facilitates the growth of early-stage companies through a network-driven program. This accelerator supports five startups per cohort and requires no fees for startups and takes no equity.