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Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. Founded in 2012 by PayPal co-founder Max Levchin, the company exists to solve a fundamental problem with traditional credit: the traps and predatory practices that keep people trapped in debt cycles. Affirm delivers honest financial products that improve lives by offering transparent, simple installment loans at the point of sale - whether online, in-store, or through digital wallets - with no late fees, no hidden charges, and clear terms upfront. Today, Affirm is the largest U.S.-based buy now, pay later financier, serving nearly 26 million users and processing $37 billion in annual payments across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company’s mission-driven approach combines modern technology with ethical underwriting practices that consider credit scores alongside other relevant factors, using machine learning to assess transactions more holistically. By eliminating late fees and compounding interest while providing flexible payment options, Affirm empowers consumers to make smarter financial decisions and helps merchants drive growth through increased conversion rates and higher order values. When customers win, Affirm wins.

Commit exists to transform how enterprises harness cutting-edge technology in an era of rapid digital disruption. Founded in 2005 by veterans of elite Israeli military technology units, the company recognized early on that businesses needed more than just development talent - they needed a partner who could translate complex business requirements into sophisticated, scalable technological solutions. Today, with over 700 engineers and 1,200+ completed projects across 1,000+ organizations, Commit delivers that vision through an innovation powerhouse spanning Generative AI, cloud infrastructure, embedded systems, IoT, cybersecurity, and big data analytics. The company operates three specialized divisions - Technology, Software, and Embedded - enabling end-to-end delivery of mission-critical systems for defense, public sector, financial services, healthcare, and enterprise clients worldwide. By combining deep technical expertise with a proprietary Flexible R&D methodology, Commit reduces costs while accelerating time-to-market for products that power modern digital infrastructure. From GPU farms and AI workloads to real-time embedded systems and cloud-native architectures, Commit engineers the technological foundations that allow ambitious companies to transform their boldest ideas into reality.

Promise builds the economic infrastructure for government and utility payments. Their AI-powered platform enables governments to distribute relief efficiently, accurately, and at scale. The company provides a comprehensive suite of products including PromiseBenefits for relief distribution, PromiseAudit for fraud detection, PromiseVerified for income verification, and PromisePay for flexible payment plans. Millions of people rely on Promise's platform to access essential services like water and energy assistance. By combining secure technology with compassionate design, Promise has distributed hundreds of millions in relief funds while helping agencies reduce administrative overhead by up to 90%. Their mission is to transform public systems so they work better for everyone, especially the most vulnerable.

In 2017, our founders Ty Harris and Matt Wielbut recognized a critical gap in the homeowners insurance market: comprehensive coverage that was actually simple to understand and purchase. Drawing from Harris's experience at Liberty Mutual and Wielbut's background building two insurtech ventures, they founded Openly in Boston to rebuild insurance from the ground up. They saw an opportunity to leverage actuarial science, machine learning, and cutting-edge technology to create a platform where independent agents could provide premium, customizable coverage without the traditional headaches. What started as a vision to make premium insurance straightforward has evolved into a technology-enabled company serving homeowners across 24 states. Openly offers guaranteed replacement cost coverage up to $5M and liability coverage up to $1M, with policies that are truly customizable to individual needs. The company's leadership team brings over 200 years of combined industry experience, having identified and addressed the fundamental gaps in traditional insurance - from customer service to technology. By embracing what works and eliminating what doesn't, Openly continues to expand its footprint, partnering with independent agents to deliver clarity, flexibility, and peace of mind to homeowners who deserve more complete coverage at competitive prices.

Speechify is a leading text-to-speech platform that transforms how people consume written content. Founded in 2017 by dyslexia advocate Cliff Weitzman, the company has grown to serve over 55 million users worldwide who rely on Speechify to listen to PDFs, books, documents, articles, and websites. The platform uses advanced AI voice technology to provide natural-sounding speech across 60+ languages, enabling users to read faster, retain more information, and access content that might otherwise be challenging to read. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products including iOS and Android mobile apps, a Mac desktop application, Chrome and Edge browser extensions, and a web-based platform. Speechify has received recognition from major technology companies, winning the 2025 Apple Design Award for inclusivity and being named Chrome Extension of the Year by Google. The platform features voice cloning, dubbing capabilities, AI voice generation, and voice typing tools that help users write up to five times faster through dictation. Speechify partners with notable figures including Snoop Dogg, MrBeast, and Gwyneth Paltrow to promote accessibility and demonstrate the power of voice technology.

At Favor, we're more than just a delivery app - we're Texans delivering for Texans. Our team of over 100,000 Runners forms the heartbeat of our operation, bringing everything from morning coffee to family dinners to doorsteps across 400+ Texas cities. As part of the H-E-B family since 2018, we've combined local Texas hospitality with technology that connects customers, Runners, and merchants in real-time. Our engineers build tools that manage millions of deliveries daily, while our teams work collaboratively to solve complex logistics challenges with simple, delightful solutions. We believe in the power of local - supporting Texas restaurants and businesses while providing flexible earning opportunities for our Runners. Our culture thrives on collaboration between product, engineering, and operations teams, where we prioritize meaningful impact over process and value autonomy alongside accountability. Whether you're ordering your favorite queso, partnering your restaurant with us, or joining our team, you're part of a community that values reliability, speed, and that special brand of Texas hospitality that makes us proudly unavailable in the other 49 states.