Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

The Value Award Finals will take place during the MedTech Strategist Innovation Summit in San Diego, CA, from November 19-21.

“Right now, we are taking care of the healthcare industry, but our ultimate goal is to build a general-purpose robot that can solve repetitive tasks that society faces,” said the company's co-founder.

We sit down with Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Hunt, to learn how Smartria has managed to differentiate itself in a competitive market.

After decades designing iconic structures, UT professor Maged Guerguis is now building something new: OTTO Prefab, a start-up born from biomimicry, additive manufacturing, and a vision for cleaner construction.

The company, which grew out of research done at Georgia Tech, is something that Jonathan Fitch, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, knows well.

The company’s technology enables software developers to coordinate energy devices across neighborhoods and communities without having to build custom integrations for each manufacturer.

Surrounded by supporters, the Co-Founder and President, Mitch Ishmael and the Shift Thermal team cut the ribbon on their first major project coming to fruition.

The event featured three entrepreneurs in a session moderated by Bill Malkes.