Latest Contributions by Katie_Decker

Visit the Esri Startup Program Onboarding & Orientation Blog Series to learn more about the program, qualifications, benefits, technical and go-to-market expectations, along with patterns for success.  The blog series provides detailed guidance to get started with the Esri Startup Program, covering the following topics: Program Benefits Event Benefits Acceptance & Onboarding Access Your Software Access EPN Partner Benefits Patterns for Success Platform Technical Alignment Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the content prior to applying, although most content is tailored to actively enrolled Esri Startup Partners.  Learn more about the program here esri.com/startups. Not qualified? Explore the greater Esri Partner Network or purchase the software, content, or services you need from the Esri Store or ArcGIS Marketplace. ... View more

Recently I was asked, "Does Esri have a “Women in Technology” (WIT) group/program for Women owned companies?". Internally, we have a very proactive group, Esri’s Women’s Empowerment & Career Advancement Network (WeCan), supporting women and allies in the GIS industry. Esri also sponsors and frequently engages with, Women in GIS (WiGIS). WiGIS is a consortium of advocates from academia, government, and private industry designed to advance the presence of women in GIS. Esri also provides wonderful Racial Equity and Social Justice Resources along with a supporting GeoNet community forum GIS for Equity & Social Justice.   Partner companies within our Esri Partner Network who classify as WOSB/WOSDB can also be easily discoverable within our global Partner Directory. Are there other initiatives or resources surrounding this topic I'm may be unaware of that the communities would like to share? Thanks! - Katie ... View more

Not to miss Esri Startup Program activities & Startup Partner exhibitors and on-demand sessions available for 2020 virtual #EsriUC, July 13-16. Read or share our blog covering this content, Discover Innovative Geospatial Startups at 2020 Esri User Conference  ... View more

Calling all Esri Partners and developers! We hope you’re planning to join us in Palm Springs for Esri’s annual Esri Partner Conference (EPC) , March 7-9 th and  Developer Summit (DevSummit) , March 10-13, in Palm Springs, California.  EPC, is an exclusive meeting just for Esri's global partners and distributors who are reshaping the world through the application of geospatial technology. EPC provides the environment to develop the strategies and skills to extend the value of your business, expand the power of geographic information, and deliver success. DevSummit is available for anyone to attend and is designed to show you how to build cutting-edge apps using advanced mapping technology from Esri. At DevSummit you will be able to test-drive no tech, gain training and learn, attend hundreds of user presentations and technical sessions sharing best practices, as well as take advantage of opportunities to get our technical questions answered by Esri staff.   Both events agendas are full of opportunities to network, collaborate, and get inspired!   Startup Zone - EPC EXPO: If you’re attending EPC, don’t miss the GIS Solutions Expo and Social, 2-7pm, on Monday, March 9! Within the expo is the Startup Zone hosted by the Esri Startup Program. This area features 4 emerging businesses who will be showcasing their innovative technology solutions across an array of industries from state & local government, commercial, public safety, and more. Check out the full  exhibit and sponsor list .     Company Description Booth Number Airspace Link Airspace Link is an FAA-Certified Enterprise SaaS Platform. Managing Local Government Airspace for Drones. Z5 Earthcube Earthcube is a software house specialized in the application of AI/ML to GEOINT data. Our Military Intelligence solutions provide automated processing and abnormal activities identification. Z7 iSpatial Techno Solutions iSpatialTec designs and delivers GIS solutions leveraging Esri technologies to streamline business operations and Asset Management workflows for various industry verticals. iSpatialTec developed BrAeIn, a Geo.AI solution framework that transforms data into actionable intelligence using AI, Machine Learning, Location intelligence and IOT, providing timely and informed insights for Asset Condition assessment, outage management, 5G network planning, environmental monitoring, traffic management, safety & security surveillance. Z6 Spatial.ai The first social media-based lifestyle dataset for location analysis. Z4 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Area Sponsor: Amazon Web Services’ cloud platform offers over 175 services including compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning (MI), artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT). Z2 Esri Startup Program Area Host: A global, free, up-to three-year program that supports early stage product focused emerging businesses with the tools to build mapping and location analytics capabilities into their applications. Qualifying startups receive software, training, co-marketing, and other opportunities to help them succeed. Z1   For those of you unfamiliar with the  Esri Startup Program , is a global, up-to three-year program that gives product focused emerging businesses the tools to build mapping and location analytics capabilities into their applications. Qualifying startups receive online services, software, training and support, content, marketing, and other opportunities to help them succeed. Some additional EPC highlights you should take note of include the following: Pre-Summit Hands On-Training: A variety of workshops will provide the inside scoop on product innovations, advances in GIS technology, and more. Plenary Session: Listen to Jack Dangermond speak about Esri's vision for the future and how GIS is helping to reshape the world—creating exciting new opportunities for the partner community. Sessions: Join Esri subject matter experts at breakout sessions revolving around key industries, the latest ArcGIS platform release, and tried-and-true best practices from the Esri business development teams. Networking Socials: Reconnect with old friends and expand your network when you socialize with partners, distributors, and Esri teams.   Don't pass up this unique opportunity, join us for 2020  Esri Partner Conference (EPC)  and  Developer Summit (DevSummit)  in Palm Springs, California! ... View more

Come visit the Startup Zone at 2020 FedGIS, an innovative area hosted by the Esri Startup Program . Meet emerging businesses with ArcGIS-ready product offerings, attend talks by entrepreneurs, and get access to startup experts for 1:1 questions. Startup Talks & Booths: Meet and hear from leading startup companies working across an array of markets. Their focused solutions are built to help you meet your mission and save resources. Ask an Expert: No appointment necessary. You’ve got questions, about the program, partnering with Esri, or developer tools, the Esri Startup team will be there to provide the answers. Expo Hours: Tuesday 12 th : 12:30pm - 6:30pm Wednesday 13 th : 10:30am - 5:15pm Join this passionate community and learn how they are leveraging ArcGIS and how their solutions can benefit you, or check out the agenda here. ... View more

We're just a few weeks away from the world’s premier GIS Conference, #EsriUC! Make sure to find time to visit the Esri Startup Zone featuring innovative Esri emerging partners exhibiting & demoing their groundbreaking applications. Get the full exhibitor list and demo schedule for the zone here: http://p.ctx.ly/r/9ftt  ... View more

Startup Zone Events and Activities UC 2019 Flier: Come learn about the many ways companies are partnering with Esri and you can partner with us, via Esri’s Startup Program and Partner Network . The Startup Zone (SUZ) is a hub of innovation featuring demos and up-and-coming emerging businesses from the Startup Program. These early stage companies have integrated Esri’s spatial capabilities within their product offerings, helping Esri customers gain even more value from their investments in ArcGIS. SUZ exhibitors address a broad spectrum of industries. These companies are driving innovation across a wide array of themes including, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), real-time analytics, augmented reality and more. Join our passionate community! ... View more

Esri is preparing for our annual Esri Partner Conference (EPC) and Developer Summit (DevSummit) in Palm Springs, California. These are two events held at the same location, March 2-4 and 5-8, 2019. The Esri Partner Conference is an exclusive yearly meeting of Esri's global partners and distributors who are reshaping the world through the application of geospatial technology. EPC provides the environment to develop the strategies and skills to extend the value of your business, expand the power of geographic information, and deliver success. Esri Developer Summit is available for anyone to attend and is designed to show you how to build cutting-edge apps using advanced mapping technology from Esri. At DevSummit you will be able to test-drive no tech, gain training and learn, attend hundreds of user presentations and technical sessions sharing best practices, as well as take advantage of opportunities to get our technical questions answered by Esri staff. Both event's agendas are full of opportunities to network, collaborate, and get inspired. If you’re attending EPC, don’t miss the GIS Solutions Expo and Social, 2-7pm, on Monday, March 4, featuring Esri’s global partners who are solving some of the world's toughest geospatial problems by developing high-caliber solutions, services, content and hardware with the ArcGIS platform. Within the expo is the Emerging Business Zone hosted by the Esri Startup Program. This area features 6 emerging businesses who will be showcasing their innovative technology solutions across an array of industries from public safety, commercial, government, transportation, and more. Check out the full exhibit list.   We encourage you to learn more and connect with Esri’s Emerging Businesses via the list below: Company Description Booth iSpatial Techno Solutions iSpatial Techno Solutions provides smart solution frameworks that delivers the value proposition to our clients in the area of Location-based Geo Enabled solutions (GIS- 3D and 2D), Web/Mobility solutions, AI and Business Analytics. Z2 Verdant Web Technologies Verdant's Software-as-a-Service platform assists multi-facility organizations in managing both existing and historical hazardous building materials, such as Asbestos and Lead, by building and area through a collection of discipline-specific modules. Z3 Bluefield GIS Markup any web map using our simple stencil and pencils. Your field notes are instantly available for collaboration using your ArcGIS Online Named User account. Simple. Because the job isn't. Z4 indoo.rs GmbH indoo.rs is a leading provider of professional real-time Indoor Positioning and Navigation solutions for mobile apps. These are used across various industries ranging from healthcare and transport to corporate campuses, event locations and many more. Z5 SafeGraph The Source of Truth for Physical Places Unlock innovation with the most accurate dataset of US commercial places-of-interest, their geometries, and their visitors. Z6 Orbital Insight Orbital Insight develops geospatial data analytics to help its clients unlock societal & economic trends at a global scale. Using AI technologies, we process and transform this data to enable businesses, governments, and NGOs to make better decisions. Z7   For those of you unfamiliar with the Esri Startup Program, the global program gives emerging businesses the tools to build mapping and location analytics capabilities into their products. Qualifying startups receive online services, software, training and support, content, and other opportunities to help them succeed. As part of the program offering, members have access to participate at Esri events such as the EPC, DevSummit, Esri UC, and more. Some additional EPC highlights you should take note of include the following: Preconference Workshops: A variety of pre-conference workshops will provide the inside scoop on product innovations, advances in GIS technology, and more. Plenary Session: Listen to Jack Dangermond speak about Esri's vision for the future and how GIS is helping to reshape the world—creating exciting new opportunities for the partner community. Sessions: Join Esri subject matter experts at breakout sessions revolving around key industries, the latest ArcGIS platform release, and tried-and-true best practices from the Esri business development teams. Networking Socials: Reconnect with old friends and expand your network when you socialize with partners, distributors, and Esri teams. Don't pass up this unique opportunity to inspire your peers and be a thought leader in the partner community. Join us at the 2019 Esri Partner Conference (EPC) and Developer Summit (DevSummit) in Palm Springs, California!  ... View more

5 Emerging Businesses Hit the Road for the 2019 Esri Federal GIS Conference (#FedGIS), Jan 29-30 in Washington, DC. Amongst them Vricon, Meemim, Geollect Limited, Data Intelligence Technologies, Inc., FlameMapper, GroundVu and more. https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/product/announcements/5-emerging-businesses-hit-the-road-for-the-2019-esri-federal-gis-conference/   We hope to see you there! ... View more

Connect with startups Nov 5-8th at Esri GeoConX utilities and telecom conference which will showcase disruptive technology helping users prepare for the future. Learn more: http://bit.ly/geoconx18 ... View more