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Stars & Stripes Spotlight: 30 American Startups & Trailblazers Reforming Lives This Fourth of July
Since July 4, 1776, America has stood for liberty, innovation, and the power of the individual. This Fourth of July, celebrate by supporting 30 homegrown companies—ranging from wellness-driven startups to social-impact pioneers—whose work transforms lives and communities across the nation.
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- FunkAway – American-made odor-neutralizing sprays and boosters designed to eliminate stink in shoes, gear, and spaces naturally.
https://funkaway.com - Pure Plank – A smart plank board equipped with an app, teaching proper core technique to strengthen and stabilize from home.
https://gopureplank.com - Jumbo Sunflower Seeds – The perfect anytime and anywhere all-American snack, boasting a 40-year family history from right here in the USA.
https://jumboseeds.com - Elizabeth Davis Designs – An American-women-led U.S. sewing studio offering hand-crafted, children’s bibs, gifts and accessories with personalized embroidery and charming trims.
https://www.elizabethdavisdesigns.co - Whoop – A Boston startup with wearable fitness tech that provides insights into performance, recovery, and sleep, promoting healthier habits and safer routines.
https://www.whoop.com - Bellabeat – A female-founded company designing stylish smart jewelry to track women’s wellness with privacy-focused health data insights.
https://bellabeat.com - Series – An AI-powered social platform by Nate Johnson, building a mentor-driven network for entrepreneurs and creators.
https://www.seriesapp.ai - Pie – Founded by Andy Dunn in Chicago, this app combats social isolation by curating real-world events and community-building experiences.
https://www.getpie.com - Relive Health – Personalized wellness clinics offering hormone therapy, IV vitamin drips, ozone treatments, and aesthetic medicine to help individuals enhance longevity and vitality.
https://relivehealth.com - Simprints – A biometric ID startup enabling equitable vaccine and healthcare delivery in underserved regions with robust tech solutions.
https://www.simprints.com - Aetherflux – A U.S.-based space-solar energy startup working to deliver renewable power from orbit to Earth.
https://aetherflux.energy - Exowatt – A thermal energy storage company building scalable, solar-powered infrastructure to power AI and data centers more sustainably.
https://www.exowatt.com - Thrive Global – Arianna Huffington’s company offering science-backed tools and behavior-change tech to combat burnout and promote mental well-being.
https://thriveglobal.com - Tech Matters – A Palo Alto nonprofit creating digital platforms to help NGOs and social enterprises scale community-impact efforts globally.
https://www.techmatters.org - HopSkipDrive – An American rideshare-for-kids startup offering safe transportation for children in foster care and with special needs.
https://www.hopskipdrive.com - InStride – A social-impact EdTech platform partnering with employers to upskill workers and provide affordable education opportunities.
https://www.instride.com - Benchling – A biotech software suite accelerating cutting-edge research and development in the life sciences.
https://www.benchling.com - AlertMedia – A real-time emergency communication platform helping companies protect employees and local communities.
https://www.alertmedia.com - Rula – A telehealth platform helping mental health providers launch and grow independent practices with ease.
https://www.rula.com - Thrive Market – A Certified B Corp delivering healthy, affordable groceries online—with every paid membership sponsoring one for a low-income family.
https://thrivemarket.com - Pangea Money Transfer – A Chicago-based fintech company enabling low-cost, cross-border money transfers for immigrant families.
https://pangeamoneytransfer.com - DailyPay – A financial technology company giving employees on-demand access to their earned wages to reduce financial stress.
https://www.dailypay.com - Gloo – A tech company focused on strengthening communities of faith and service through digital engagement tools.
https://www.gloo.us - inKind – A funding platform supporting independent restaurants through upfront capital in exchange for prepaid food-and-drink credit.
https://www.inkind.com - Lob – A direct-mail automation platform modernizing how businesses communicate with physical mail, with sustainability at its core.
https://www.lob.com - January – A fintech company offering debt resolution tools and responsible credit support to help Americans regain financial health.
https://www.january.com - Ethic – A tech-enabled investment platform creating sustainable, personalized portfolios aligned with each client’s values.
https://www.ethic.com - 3Play Media – A leader in accessible video captioning, transcription, and audio description, making content inclusive for all.
https://www.3playmedia.com - Invenergy – A Chicago-based energy company building and operating wind, solar, and storage projects that power American communities sustainably.
https://invenergy.com - Theon Global – Founded by American visionaries Larry Puckett and Laire Lightner, this holistic wellness brand combines clean, high-absorption supplements and a supportive affiliate model rooted in integrity and prosperity, to help empower your journey to optimal health and well-being. https://theonglobal.com
- FunkAway – American-made odor-neutralizing sprays and boosters designed to eliminate stink in shoes, gear, and spaces naturally.
These innovators span health, sustainability, fintech, and community care—each embodying the American spirit of independence, entrepreneurship, and collective uplift. From wearables that enhance performance, to AI matchmaking platforms, to renewable energy beaming from space, they reflect the ingenuity that began with July 4, 1776—and continues to shine today.
This Fourth of July, honor more than fireworks: celebrate the freedom to innovate, the courage to build beyond convention, and the compassion to uplift others. Choose a gift that reflects the promise of America—today and for generations to come.