startup
Backing the Bold
Arch Grants is a driving force behind St. Louis’ thriving startup ecosystem — and 10 years in, it’s just getting started.
Game Changing
Mona Jawad and Ayesha Kazi founded ASL Aspire to bring a game-based approach to teaching American Sign Language for STEM concepts through interactive lessons.
Scaling Up Startups
Opening Doors
We Hear You makes spaces more accessible for people with disabilities — and with its Hero device, it’s literally opening doors across St. Louis and the U.S.
Celebrating St. Louis Startups
Learn more about the incredible organizations starting up in St. Louis.
Screening Startup
With Geneoscopy, Erica Barnell is looking to change the game of colon cancer screening and ultimately, save lives.
Security Solution
Led by CEO Ron Indeck, Olivette-based Q-Net Security is protecting government organizations and businesses across the nation from online threats with its impenetrable hardware device.
Transforming Tea
Lisa Govro, through her company Big Heart Tea Co., is not only revolutionizing how tea tastes, but ensuring it’s ethically sourced every step of the way.
Starting Up
St. Louisans on why they chose to start their businesses here — and why they’ve flourished.
Pump Up the Volume
Through their Tunespeak platform, St. Louis musicians Tom and Rick Pernikoff are connecting international performers with ardent fans.
Rising Stars
Women business owners in St. Louis are drawing more funding and attention than ever before while giving other women a boost.
Career Center
New industries in St. Louis are helping to fuel Missouri’s rise in employment opportunities.
Shared Solutions
Through Odd Couples Housing, John Levis is tackling local lodging issues by pairing senior and millennial roommates.
Innovation Destination
OPO Startups founder Randy Schilling boosts Main Street St. Charles by connecting local tech, retail and service communities.
Game On
With dozens of studios, courses and events, St. Louis is becoming the nation’s next video game development hot spot.
