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SpecterOps offers cybersecurity solutions that focus on understanding how threat actors operate against organizations, enabling them to effectively defend against advanced attacks. The company mimics the tactics used by adversaries, strengthens systems against the attack cycle, and assists in identifying ongoing sophisticated threat actor activity. Services provided encompass the development of internal programs, training courses, various assessment options, and operational support. Armed with knowledge about adversaries, organizations are equipped to prevent potentially devastating breaches. To learn more, contact SpecterOps at info@specterops.io.

Sphere's institutions can showcase their research, participate in discussions about it, and work with other institutions thanks to the company's selection of vetted leading experts who teach live, cohort-based courses for professionals around the globe. Sphere is a platform for managing content that aims to make academic content more widely accessible. Sphere was established in 2021 by Adrian Sarstedt and Nicholas Rudder in San Francisco, California.

August Schools is a SaaS platform for school health and wellness practitioner.

Legends of Learning is an e-learning platform that specializes in incorporating game-based learning to improve education. The company assists teachers in cultivating interactive and effective learning environments by utilizing research-based educational games. Continuous original research is utilized to develop a platform with a variety of lessons to enhance subject understanding and classroom participation.

Cybrary is the fastest growing, fastest-moving catalog in the industry. By working with an elite community of instructors, experts, and thought leaders, as well as cutting edge hands-on learning providers, we deliver relevant and high-quality content that is accessible anytime, anywhere. Cyber security and IT companies on Cybrary can play a role in the learning by contributing courses and content. Companies can also use their presence to recruit talent. Finally, companies looking to train their employees can use Cybrary's "Teams" product, to manage the training that their employees are taking on the platform. The product also provides hands-on CTF style challenges, practical labs and skill assessments.

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Loretta Technologies simplifies the process of using technology for schools.

Splash Financial is a financial education and student loan refinancing company that gives young professionals more financial freedom. It helps students refinance medical school loans into one simple payment, and offering financial flexibility during residency, with a $1 minimum monthly payment throughout the training. The company believes in educating customers to help find financial freedom. The company wants students to be able to chase both career and life goals without worrying about student loan debt. Splash Financial was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Wrap Technologies, Inc. creates security equipment for police and security professionals, including the BolaWrap, a handheld remote restraint device, Wrap Reality, a virtual reality training tool for law enforcement, and Wrap Intrensic, a body-worn camera and digital evidence management system.

Main Street Capital is a primary investment firm that offers long-term financial support in the form of debt and equity to small and medium-sized businesses. The company typically invests in management buyouts, refinancing, growth funding, and acquisitions of companies in various industries with annual revenues between $10 million and $100 million. Main Street looks to collaborate with entrepreneurs and management teams and aims to provide comprehensive financing solutions to its portfolio companies.

MasteryPrep offers a customized college and career readiness program to suit the specific requirements and time constraints of its clients' schools. The company provides professional development for the ACT and has assisted numerous educators, administrators, and students in enhancing their schools' performance on standardized tests. MasteryPrep specializes in helping students who score below an 18 on the ACT. Established in 2013, MasteryPrep is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

ZSpace is a technology system that blends virtual reality with users' daily routines, allowing them to seamlessly transition between the virtual world and reality. This immersive experience is made possible by specialized glasses, head tracking, and an interactive stylus. The system is primarily targeted towards the education, medical, corporate, research, and design industries. Established in 2007, zSpace is based in Sunnyvale, California.