Google for Start-ups: Kicking Off the 2019 Residency with a Smashing Line‑Up
Today, Google for Start‑ups dropped the first‑ever 2019 Residency roster like a hot mixtape. Six trailblazers, all armed with machine‑learning magic, are set to make the world a kinder, smarter place. Think mental‑health breakthroughs, rare‑disease detectives, social‑justice crusaders, and the ever‑heroic fight against unconscious hiring bias.
The Squad
- Brains & Bytes for Mental Health – Turning algorithms into comfort‑cushions for anxious minds.
- Rare Disease Radar – Spotting hard‑to‑find illnesses before they’re spotted at the doctor’s office.
- Equality Engine – Tuning the tech of society to make the scales tip toward fairness.
- Bias Buster – Wiping away invisible walls in recruitment with data‑driven powers.
- …and two more secret‑projects that show Google’s love for innovation.
The Macro‑Motive
Google for Start‑ups Residency gives growth‑stage startups a backstage pass to Google’s full suite. That’s products, people, and the know‑how raw from the Google for Start‑ups London Campus. In 2018, 11 companies used the program, pulled in more than $12.7m, and created 86 fresh jobs – a tidy proof that coding can be the best side hustle.
Leadership Spotlight
Meet Marta Krupinska, the brain behind this year’s Residency. She’s no stranger to the startup world – co‑founded the global FinTech giant Azimo, which sends money across the globe at a price that won’t break the bank. Marta’s motto? “Technology is just a tool; what matters is what you do with it.” She’s excited that the UK is becoming a hot spot for tech that makes a difference.
“With start‑ups shaping the world in which we’ll live tomorrow, we’re committed to supporting companies that use tech for good. And we’re thrilled to see some of the strongest developments happening right here in the UK,” she said.
Stay in the Loop
Want the real‑time scoop on this and other start‑up shenanigans? Subscribe now—you can keep this news front and center, no matter where you are.
