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WNYVA Forum

Wed Mar 11th, 2015 - 7:30 to 9 am
At The Buffalo Club - 388 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY

 

 

 Company Presentation Forum

 

 

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

 

 

Buffalo Club

388 Delaware Avenue

Buffalo, NY

(Business Attire Required)

7:30 - 8:00 AM

8:00 - 8:15 AM

8:15 - 9:00 AM

Registration, Continental Breakfast, Informal Networking

Announcements, Attendee Self-Introductions, One Minute Presenters

Business Plan Presentations and Audience Critique

 

Presenters:

Presentations contain general information about the presenting companies and are for educational and networking purposes only. Presentations do not include information or discussion of any fundraising or offering of securities.

 

Heads Up Display Inc.                                                                                                             Brendon Dever & Clark Dever, Co-founders

     Heads Up Display Inc. is creating wearable sensor systems for workers. Their mission is to save lives and increase productivity.

     Heads Up is a simple wearable display for data driven decisions. The ruggedized device attaches to any form of eye protection, integrating with sensors and software to solve safety and communication issues on the front lines of heavy industry. Similar to a traffic light; the device's simple display delivers mission critical information to workers in real-time while still allowing them to maintain their situational awareness.

     Heads Up's cloud based infrastructure provides two-way communication between workers and operational software, enabling remote recording of sensor readings and notifications across their platform. Their software seamlessly provides data analysis and reporting tools to workers and their companies. The simplicity of the Heads Up device and platform eases implementation and speeds their clients' return on investment. 

     The Heads Up team consists of experienced researchers, developers, and entrepreneurs.  Through the past two years of development, they have built relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and industry leaders. The team is proud to announce the launch of their pilot program.  Visit www.headsupdisplay.co for more information.

 

Rosie                                                                                                                                                    Nick Nickitas, CEO; Jon Ambrose, COO

     A leading provider of predictive online and mobile shopping applications, Rosie launched in July 2013 and enables customers to shop online from their favorite local stores for same-day delivery or in-store pickup. Rosie partners with local retailers and their wholesalers to provide e-commerce, delivery opportunities, omni-channel marketing, and deep data services.

     Rosie has focused on the US independent grocery industry, with 22 locations now utilizing the Rosie's e-commerce and data analytics platform across 8 states. Rosie will expand to several hundred stores over the next 24 months. To accelerate growth, Rosie has signed distribution agreements with 2 grocery wholesalers representing 660+ stores in the Northeast and Midwest. The firm is in advanced discussions with four additional wholesalers representing 5,000 stores (over 20% of the overall industry). These sales channel partnerships allow Rosie to rapidly distribute and deploy its software.

    Rosie offers:

              E-Commerce (web/mobile): www.rosieapp.com and available on iOS and android.

              Local Delivery: Enables retailers to self-operate or outsource delivery services through independent contractors with software, logistics, and documented procedures to provide best-in-class delivery services in rural, suburban, urban markets.

              Omni-channel Marketing: Comprehensive co-branded marketing services across in-store, outdoor, print, social, digital, PR, and promotions.

              Data Analytics: Empowers retailers with data-driven decision making using integrated loyalty, in-store transaction history, and e-commerce data.

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