It's been a busy fall for Apps Without Code.
Right now I'm really excited about Batch 4 of Apps Without Code Bootcamp, which just started (if you're not familiar with the Bootcamp, it's a 12-week Startup School we run for non-technical founders you can learn more over here.)
A big reason why I'm so excited?
Here's one: The companies in the Bootcamp are not your traditional Silicon Valley tech startups. Most of the Bootcampers have expertise in a non-sexy industry where they see huge opportunities for tech.
For example, Patrick Anderson (CEO of OpExApps) is an alumni of the program. He built a process tracking app for manufacturing assembly lines & has already licensed his app to Coca-Cola.
Alivia Blount (CEO of PreUni) is building apps for competitive preschools & the parents applying to them.
I get kind of bored with the regular Silicon Valley app that's cute, but has no revenue-generating business model. So, I'm super excited about this new batch of entrepreneurs who are creating generational wealth by solving real problems in lucrative industries.
I think that's what makes the Apps Without Code program really different.
Say hello to Batch 4 of Apps Without Code Bootcamp:
Woke
A Netflix-like app to stream content that is diverse and representative
Founders: Vicente Garcia and Francois L.
Previous Work: Digital strategy, content production, grassroots activism, and organizational training
Scholarship: Received a scholarship from the Kapor Center to attend Apps Without Code Bootcamp
Location: Oakland, CA
Maximus Trax
The first big and tall clothing subscription box service
Founder: Wes Riddick
Previous Work: Former college football player and finance director; winner of Pitch Black pitch competition in Austin, 2016
Location: Austin, TX
Dailify
Custom apps for student conferences
Founder: Elon Hufana
Previous Work: Co-founder at Tie In, a digital marketing firm giving minorities career-building opportunities; 2nd place winner at Startup Weekend: Oakland LatinX edition, October 2016
Scholarship: Received a scholarship from the Kapor Center to attend Apps Without Code Bootcamp
Location: San Leandro, CA
PreUni*
An app to connect parents with preschools to streamline the application process
Founder: Alivia Blount
Previous Work: Data Analytics & Machine Learning Intern at Intuit
Scholarship: Received a scholarship from the Kapor Center to attend Apps Without Code Bootcamp
Location: Oakland, CA
*Launching Soon
Contact by Email
Prezta
An app to help startup founders raise money from family and friends
Founder: Pamela Martinez
Previous Work: Software engineer and program manager; 1st place winner at Startup Weekend: Oakland LatinX edition, October 2016
Scholarship: Received a scholarship from the Kapor Center to attend Apps Without Code Bootcamp
Location: San Francisco, CA
GrowYourPocket
An app to connect mystery shoppers and giggers with hiring opportunities
Founder: Devin Turner
Previous Work: Professional mystery shopper
Location: Hampton, VA
B.O.B.*
A ,B.O.B. app to help people find minority Brown Owned Businesses
Founder: Krissi Judd
Previous Work: Department of Veterans Affairs; lunch truck owner
Location: Philadelphia, PA
*Launching Soon
Contact by Email
Bossy*
An app to help facilitate loans to underrepresented women entrepreneurs
Founders: Sonam Swati and Serena Green
Previous Work: Intern at Kiva Loans
Scholarship: Received a scholarship from the Kapor Center to attend Apps Without Code Bootcamp
Location: Oakland, CA
*Launching Soon
Contact by Email
Resoltz
A digital platform to help physical education instructors deliver fitness, nutrition, meditation/mindfulness programs and verify activity using affordable wearable devices
Co-Founder: Eugene Baah
Previous Work: Organizational design at IDEO; business development & finance at Microsoft
Scholarship: Received a scholarship from the Kapor Center to attend Apps Without Code Bootcamp
Location: Oakland, CA
EMA Music & Arts
An app to help schools teach music classes
Founder: Joshua Head
Previous Work: award-winning musician and songwriter
Location: Norfolk, VA
Mobidox
An app to automate collection and publication of data on adverse effects (side effects) for drug manufacturers and bio-pharmaceutical companies
Founder: Brittany Gerald
Previous Work: 9 years experience in clinical research for the pharmaceutical industry
Location: Washington, DC
SafePlay*
An app to connect sports events, venues, and organizations with professional athletic trainers
Founder: Ashley Williams
Previous Work: Certified athletic trainer; founder at PhysioFit Kids: a summer camp teaching kids anatomy and physiology
Location: Falls Church, VA
*Launching Soon
Contact by Email
Interested in joining the next batch of Apps Without Code Bootcamp?
Learn more about the program, available scholarship opportunities, and apply over here.
