Feature image above: Fuel Accelerator conference (Photos provided by Startup Junkie) In the heart of northwest Arkansas, a powerful economic development strategy has quietly been gaining national attention. It is not an incentive tax break or a flashy recruiting …
Charu Thomas
When it comes to economic development in the technology sector, Arkansas is setting itself apart as the place to be. With one of the lowest costs of living in the country and a variety of business incentives for organizations in …
Femhealth Founders, an innovation hub dedicated to helping women-led companies address obstacles to women’s health and wellness, will be hosting an event called “Funding for Founders.” It will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 4:30 pm. – 6:30 p.m. …
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Ox Secures $3.5 Million in Seed Funding to Expand Operations
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleAugmented reality supply chain company Ox has secured $3.5 million in seed funding that is intended to expand the company’s operations. Formerly known as Oculogx, Ox obtained the funding in a seed round led by Mac Venture Capital and Cortado …
For a small, rural state, Arkansas continues to punch above its weight class in many areas of industry. And technology is an area in which Arkansas has made its mark. From startup ecosystems centered around Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas …
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Titans of Tech in Arkansas: Charu Thomas, Founder Ox, Fayetteville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCharu Thomas, Founder Ox, Fayetteville One of the state’s true tech up-and-comers, Charu Thomas is the founder of Ox, formerly known as Oculogx. Ox builds tech that makes order fulfillment more efficient. Clients include top Fortune 500 retailers. Prior to founding …
Oculogx has been reborn in 2021 as Ox. Appropriately enough, the augmented reality company has adopted its new name, according to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, in the Year of the Ox. CEO and founder Charu Thomas announced the new branding …
Charu ThomasFounderOculogx, Fayetteville Thomas founded Oculogx, which builds tech that makes order fulfillment more efficient. Oculogx customers include Google, Walmart and Newell Brands. Prior to founding Oculogx, Thomas was an internationally awarded wearable-computing researcher from Georgia Tech’s top-ranked industrial engineering …
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Oculogx CEO Charu Thomas Named to 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 List
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale An Arkansas entrepreneur has been named to Forbes’ latest edition of its 30 Under 30 list. Charu Thomas, CEO and founder of Oculogx, has been listed as one of the rising young leaders in the manufacturing and …
Entrepreneur finds new home, success in Northwest Arkansas by Tyler Hale At just 21 years old, Charu Thomas has accomplished more in the space of a few short years than most do in a career. If that wasn’t enough, she …
