Purpose Jobs Names Upper Hand as Startup to Watch in 2023

The Midwest’s largest startup and tech community recognizes startups making a difference in Indianapolis

Detroit, MI – Purpose Jobs, the Midwest’s largest startup and tech community, announced Upper Hand, a leader in sports facility management software, to its list of startups to watch in Indianapolis 2023. As a flourishing tech hub in the Midwest, Indianapolis has supported a variety of innovative startups in 2022 and carries that momentum into the new year.

“We are truly honored and humbled to be selected among such an incredible group of startups in Indianapolis as a startup to watch in 2023,” said Kevin R. MacCauley, Founder and CEO of Upper Hand. “We’ve accomplished so much in 2022 and we’re excited to see what the future holds for Upper Hand with our new data science driven focus. We’re looking forward to continuing to deliver value to our customers and their clients, and seeing the impact we can make in the sports facility industry.”

Startups were selected for Purpose Jobs’ list based on notable company announcements including fundraising, partnerships, hiring, product development, and expansions.

Purpose Jobs recognizes the momentum of startups in the Midwest, spanning industries from real estate and insurance to healthcare and software. Heading into 2023, the startup ecosystem in America’s heartland has achieved historic funding rounds, significant employee hires, and exciting new product announcements.

“We’re excited to keep an eye on these Startups to Watch in 2023,” said Ryan Landau, founder and CEO of Purpose Jobs. “Despite a changing economic environment, there are still amazing stories of growth and success taking place in the world of tech and startups. The founders and teams running these Startups to Watch deserve kudos for all of their incredibly hard work.”

For more information and the complete list of recipients, visit www.purpose.jobs/top-startups-to-watch-2023.

About Purpose Jobs

Purpose Jobs is the Midwest’s largest startup and tech community. It connects top talent with purpose-driven companies based on values, experience, and cultural contribution. Purpose Jobs creates a human-first approach to job matching where employers can access interview-ready candidates. Its placement algorithm and curation team match the right candidates to the right startups.

About Upper Hand

Upper Hand is a leading provider of full-suite sports management software and solutions that enable businesses to achieve more while doing less. Sports facilities and training academies – from small enterprises to large franchises – use Upper Hand’s integrated software and payments platform to operate more efficiently, fuel growth, and provide premium experiences for their clients. Its product suite includes features like scheduling and registration, memberships, facility management, retail, video analysis tools, and more. For more information on how Upper Hand is reinventing the way business is done in sports, visit upperhand.com.