Zack Johnson founded ggCircuit, a company offering software and services for esports arenas worldwide. The company provides three core services: ggLeap, a cloud-based management tool; ggRock, a system for game updates; and consulting and maintenance for esports arenas. The company has grown rapidly, generating $4 million in revenue in the past 12 months and is projected to double that figure in the coming year.

Paige Patten and Dan Hubbard founded FriendsWith, a social commerce platform from Auckland, New Zealand, during the COVID-19 lockdown. The platform blends social media photo sharing with e-commerce and affiliate rewards, focusing on fashion and lifestyle brands. By encouraging users to promote products through creative posts, FriendsWith enables individuals to earn commissions without upfront costs. The platform aims to revolutionize shopping by integrating user-generated content with social commerce, and it has grown significantly since its launch in August 2020.