AWS Start-Up Challenge 2007

We received an incredible number of submissions for the AWS Start-Up Challenge!

We'd like to offer our congratulations to all seven of the finalists and we'd also like to thank everyone who submitted an entry. The quality, creativity, and diversity of thought present in the entries was beyond impressive.

2007 Winner

Ooyala Ooyala developed a platform which provides viewers with high quality interactive video with non-intrusive advertising. Their ad system uses computer vision and machine learning to deliver a targeted advertising experience.


AWS Start-Up Challenge Finalists 2007

Justin TV
Justin.tv

Justin.tv operates a massively scalable live video platform using AWS. The custom-built Python Media Server has been written from scratch to perform optimally on lightweight EC2 instances. The end result is that live video publishers have a free, easy to use, and completely scalable platform for hosting any type of live video broadcast.



WeoGeo
WeoGeo

WeoGeo creates a one-stop marketplace for mapping using EC2 and S3 services. It supplies surveyors, engineers, cartographers, and scientists with the ability to conveniently store, search, exchange high-resolution CAD and GIS mapping products. Mappers easily list their data for sale and researchers quickly find the data they need.



Commerce360
Commerce360

Commerce360 uses advanced mathematics and statistical analysis as part of their ClickEquations product to optimize campaigns across the entire search chain and to deliver improved campaign efficiency and performance.



Brainscape
Brainscape

Brainscape, a product of the Neuroinformatics Research Group, is an engine for measuring the networks in the brain.  Researchers are using Brainscape to discover new brain networks and measure the effects of new drugs in clinical trials.  Soon, doctors will be using Brainscape to diagnose disease and aid in treatment.



MileMeter
MileMeter

MileMeter will offer "auto insurance by the mile," so people who drive less pay less for insurance.  By rewarding reduced driving with lower insurance costs, insurance by the mile has the potential to reduce  environmental impact and to make insurance both more fair and affordable.



UserTesting.com
UserTesting.com

UserTesting.com will provide quick and cheap access to a network of pre-screened testers who are articulate and observant and who meet specified demographics. Website owners can request that one or more testers attempt to complete a task on their website.



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