Start Up

Burnell Cotlon, owner of Lower 9th Ward Market in New Orleans; Paul Kent, creator of Flagstaff Extreme, a treetop adventure course in Flagstaff, Ariz.

Chi'Lantro, a Korean barbecue-inspired food truck and catering company; Goat Yoga, the first interactive yoga with trained goats.

Porter Barn Wood in Phoenix; Bee2Bee Honey Collective, a honeybee farm in Houston.

Bay Town Inn, a bed and breakfast in Bay St. Louis, Miss.; Knocki, a tech hardware company in Houston.

Virtual reality company Virtuix, creator of the Virtuix Omni motion platform; Kappa Toys in Las Vegas carries a wide selection of oddities and classics.

Camel Safari, a camel ride and Segway tour experience in Las Vegas; SlabHaus in Phoenix specializes in high-end concrete home furnishings.

The Bearded Bastard in Austin, Texas, offers hand-made beard-grooming products; Live Cycle Delight in Detroit offers cycling classes, a bike lounge and a cold-pressed juice bar.

Victory in New Orleans teaches visitors how to make New Orleans cocktails; Fish Lads of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Hydrant Club, a dog boarding and training facility in Las Vegas; Shefit, an athletic apparel company in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Noonday Collection in Austin, Texas, uses fashion to create employment opportunities; Tantrums in Houston helps people release frustrations in a safe environment.

Local Juicery, a superfood kitchen making organic cold pressed juice and healthy cuisine; Pigeonly provides families with low-cost inmate communication.

The independent winery and tasting room Chateau Tumbleweed; Onyii and Co., a luxury clothing brand catering to women.

Cake Azure, a bakery specializing in custom fondant work; Dashing Bicycles in New Orleans.