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Automobile digital twins, cybersecurity SaaS, and more
Welcome back to the Founder Roundup! It’s finally warming up here in Chicago. I hope you all get the opportunity to spend some time outdoors this week.
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– Luke
“Winston Churchill once said ‘Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.’ As a startup founder, you are bound to encounter both success and failure on your journey. This quote reminds us that neither of these outcomes is permanent and that what truly matters is the resilience and determination to keep moving forward. Keep pushing through the challenges and setbacks, and you'll eventually reach your goals.”
On the latest episode of the Backseat Startup Podcast, I had Keith Wilson, Founder of Klearcoat Labs, on the show. A Reddit user declared their intention to move away from the traditional equity model and instead compensate their employees with profit sharing. Keith and I gave our thoughts.
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Keith Wilson of Klearcoat Labs
What is Klearcoat Labs?
Klearcoat Labs is a company that uses Web 3 technologies and artificial intelligence to revolutionize the automotive industry. They create digital twins of real vehicles, which are precise digital replicas that can store important information such as service records and accident history. This technology adds authenticity to classic cars and can be utilized in auctions.
In addition, Klearcoat Labs is working on an open-world Metaverse where users can race with their digital twins, participate in a community, and more. The platform is set to launch between late spring and early fall of 2023.
Klearcoat Labs’ Engagement Strategy
Klearcoat Labs focuses on customer engagement by leveraging innovative technology to connect digital consumers with the automotive industry. They plan to release their own non-fungible tokens (NFTs) featuring custom Helix vehicles for users to purchase and use in the open-world gaming environment.
Soon, Klearcoat Labs will attend a major Web 3 conference alongside a prominent industry influencer. To stay updated on the launch of Helix vehicles and the open-world platform, customers can join the waitlist on the Klearcoat Labs website.
“The digital automotive ecosystem is going to be just as important as the physical automotive ecosystem in the future. Something I’ve been taught from my experience thus far [through many years working in the auto industry] is that you have to be so early in this market. We believe the digital automotive industry is really going to take off, and you’ve seen this in other plays from major brands like Nike and Rolex who are already creating digital twins of their products.”
Head over to their website to learn more, or read the full article below 👇️
Jim Biniyaz of ResilientX
What is ResilientX?
ResilientX is an easy-to-use SaaS platform that provides a range of cyber security testing, assessment, and compliance modules. It offers over 12 modules and user-friendly tools such as project management, report white labeling, and integrations to make it more accessible to service providers.
With ResilientX, different types of risks are assessed, and recommendations are provided on how to resolve vulnerabilities. It's customizable, and full support is offered to service providers. ResilientX primarily works with channel partners and distributors to make innovative and accessible cyber security solutions available in the market.
ResilientX’s Platform Development Strategy
ResilientX is currently testing their minimum viable product with over 15 potential clients and planning to launch a platform in fall 2023. They've conducted interviews with over 100 users and service providers to identify the desired features.
Their aim is to make the platform user-friendly and available on a single platform. They've made agreements with distributors to commercialize their product throughout Europe in the upcoming months.
“There are many companies that provide supply chain security solutions, but an important factor is accessibility. Enterprise companies have around 200-500 suppliers at least, and they need to run regular cybersecurity test assessments to check for compliance from suppliers. We facilitate supply chain risk assessment via our All-In-One Platform.”
Head over to their website to learn more, or read the full article below 👇️
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