The third annual Synapse Summit brought over 7,200 attendees to Amalie Arena over two days for all things technology, startups and innovation in the state. With over 350 speakers, 300 exhibits and 70 sessions, it's a lot to take in.
We rounded up seven startups at Synapse Summit (try saying that 10 times fast) you may have missed during the summit below.
Exiom
Exiom, a Tampa-based company that provides 3D printed medical casts, launched after CEO Erik Paul's two children broke their arms in the same week.
It is a Tampa Bay Wave cohort company. It has an exclusive contract with Xkelet, which together create patient-specific 3D printed braces. For patients, it feels and looks better and for medical professionals, the solution is faster, easier and more profitable.
Hannah's Shoebox
After Collette Glover-Hannah's daughter's shoe size "matched her age" for six years straight, she launched Hannah's Shoebox. It's a Tampa-based, e-commerce site that curates shoes sizes 5-11 for young girls with larger feet. Special orders can be placed for up to size 13.
"For a while it was Converse, but for something dressier I wanted something beyond a ballerina flat or four inch heel," she said to Tampa Bay Inno.
Hovr
Hovr is a long distance and event carpool app for those looking to cut the cost and environmental impact of traveling long-distance.
The Miami-based startup partnered with Synapse for the summit and offers its services across the state. Founder Eliecer Vera recommends riders use it for trips over 60 miles. It launched in July 2019.
ShortStaf
ShortStaf is a Venice-based startup that provides on-demand servers, bartenders, private chefs and set-up and clean-up crews for party and event hosts.
Real Random
Real Random, which is a member of Embarc Collective, aims to solve the security issue of not being able to generate a completely random password. The software generates a one-time code every 20 seconds for users using physical dice to complete a "real random" combination.
Rentathon
Rentathon was founded by three high school sophomores at Palm Harbor University High School. They created a platform that allows users to rent products to use or loan out products for rent. Its beta test will launch in April.
ThumbStopper
Thumbstopper is a SaaS marketing solution. It created a social media automation tool that connects a brand's digital assets to thousands of independent retailer's social media pages. They are seeking brand with at least 50 different retailers.
