At Zen Advisory Partners, we have mentored, advised, and supported over fifty startups in different sectors as an entrepreneur in residence (EIR) with LaunchNY (www.launchny.org), specializing in software and tech companies.
We provide our startup clients with mentoring services in the following areas:
Setting up your legal entity and "slicing the pie"
Business Model Canvas (BMC)
"Getting out of the building" and testing your hypothesis
Creating effective pitch decks
Business plans & executive summaries
Scaling your business
Building financial models and forecasts
Go to market strategies
Setting up sales processes
Funding options, etc.
Mentored/Advised
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3AM Innovations
Provides life-saving situational awareness and resource tracking tools for fire departments to streamline operations and enhance safety.
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Agapé
A relationship wellness app that sparks meaningful conversations and daily moments of love between partners.
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Arbol
Unifies student financial management into a single platform to drive better decisions, streamline operations, and boost enrollment.
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BetterMynd
A mental health platform connecting college students with licensed counselors through virtual therapy sessions.
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Continual Care Solutions
Offers a unified, data-driven platform to support health and social service organizations serving vulnerable populations.
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Dentite
AI-powered medical billing software that helps dental practices unlock new revenue by automating insurance claims.
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DraughtLab
Simplifies sensory analysis for the food and beverage industry through intuitive software and expert-driven tools.
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Honorarium (Honor Access)
A fan-driven platform enabling direct support of college athletes via Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities.
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L&C Orthopedics & Innovation
Designs and develops innovative orthopedic surgical solutions to improve patient outcomes.
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Off Duty Blue
Cloud-based software that streamlines scheduling and accountability for off-duty law enforcement assignments.
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Ognomy
Virtual sleep medicine platform providing remote diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea through telehealth.
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P1ston
Develops advanced propulsion technologies focused on increasing the efficiency of internal combustion engines.
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PhysicianX
AI-powered career development tools for doctors, offering personalized job matches, mentoring, and transition support.
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SelectFI
Predictive auto lending technology using soft credit pulls to streamline financing and compliance for dealerships.
Current Investments
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3AM Innovations
Provides life-saving situational awareness and resource tracking tools for fire departments to streamline operations and enhance safety.
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Arbol
Unifies student financial management into a single platform to drive better decisions, streamline operations, and boost enrollment.
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Arovia
Creates ultra-portable displays, including the Splay—a foldable monitor and projector combo for mobile productivity.
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Azuna
Offers all-natural, plant-based odor eliminators that harness tea tree oil to purify air and eliminate microbes.
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BrandVerge
Full-service ad agency specializing in performance-driven, omnichannel marketing and media strategy.
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Circuit Clinical
Makes clinical trials accessible in community healthcare settings through integrated research and digital tools.
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Cloud Storage Security
Protects Amazon S3 environments with malware scanning and data classification tools to maintain compliance and security.
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CoachMePlus
Human performance platform for athletes, military, and first responders to manage training and wellness data.
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Dentite
AI-powered medical billing software that helps dental practices unlock new revenue by automating insurance claims.
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EMPEQ
Provides mobile tech for rapid, photo-based audits of infrastructure to support decarbonization and energy efficiency.
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Gryt Health
Health tech company empowering cancer patients through digital tools, education, and patient-centered research.
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Honorarium (Honor Access)
A fan-driven platform enabling direct support of college athletes via Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities.
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Inspire Care 360
Business support platform for childcare centers, offering HR, benefits, training, and purchasing solutions.
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Innovation Semiconductor
Develops micro-LED display tech using gallium nitride for ultra-high-resolution, energy-efficient screens.
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KickFurther
Inventory financing platform that lets businesses raise funds from a community of backers to manage inventory growth.
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Renerva
Medical device company developing injectable hydrogels to promote nerve regeneration and recovery.
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SelectFI
Predictive auto lending technology using soft credit pulls to streamline financing and compliance for dealerships.
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Solaxa
Biopharma firm developing treatments for rare neurological conditions, with its lead drug in Phase 3 trials.
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SunDensity
Creator of Photonic Smart Coatings that boost solar panel and glass efficiency through light optimization technology.
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TheirStory
Web platform for recording and preserving oral histories with transcription, metadata, and editing tools.
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VPG Medical
Uses everyday cameras to passively monitor heart health, offering a wearable-free solution for cardiac care.
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Vyv (Vital Vio)
Produces antimicrobial LED lighting that continuously kills bacteria and mold without harsh chemicals or UV.
Notable Exits
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Patient Pattern
A value-based care platform acquired by PointClickCare in 2023, supporting Medicare and integrated care management.