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Bill Gross started Idealab in 1996 to create and operate pioneering technology companies. The structure of Idealab has allowed us to test many ideas at once and turn the best of them into companies, attracting the human and financial capital necessary to bring them to market. Many of these companies were among the first to introduce new business ideas to the market. CitySearch, now a part of IAC, established the category of local online community directories. eToys demonstrated the tremendous potential for online consumer retail and became one of the most recognized brands during the early days of e-commerce. Overture Services, which began life as GoTo.com, was the first company to introduce the concept of paid search — the business model that powers the multibillion-dollar online search market. Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers. New models for improving the search experience are at the core of several companies currently growing inside of Idealab. Moving beyond the Internet, we have spawned companies with breakthrough technologies in robotics, renewable energy and automotive design and production among others. Idealab also continues to partner with leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors to provide the resources to maximize the potential of these companies. In addition to capital, Idealab provides a full range of resources to infuse start-ups with the support they need to rapidly introduce innovative products and services. Resources include office space and the accompanying office services, development and technology, product and graphic design, marketing, financial advice, human resources, competitive research, legal, accounting and business development support and services. In addition, Idealab provides advice on strategy, branding and corporate structure.

For more than 75 years, Costa Fruit & Produce has been part of New England’s restaurant and hospitality community, providing chefs and foodservice professionals with the fresh ingredients they rely on every day. Privately owned and based in New England, Costa offers a broad selection of fresh produce, specialty foods, dairy, fresh-cut produce and chef-driven ingredients for restaurants, hotels, clubs, institutions and other foodservice operations. Our relationships extend from the kitchen to the source. We work with local farms, growers and artisan producers throughout New England, while sourcing quality products from trusted partners across the country and around the world. Fresh Ideas, our in-house fresh-cut division, takes fresh one step further. Our dedicated processing facility produces hundreds of fresh-cut fruit and vegetable items designed to help professional kitchens save time, reduce prep and labor, improve consistency and minimize waste. From everyday cuts and blends to customized solutions, Fresh Ideas gives chefs the convenience of ready-to-use ingredients without losing sight of quality and freshness. Food safety is fundamental to everything we do. From sourcing and receiving through processing, storage and delivery, Costa maintains rigorous food safety and quality-control practices throughout our operation. SQF certified for quality and food safety. More than a supplier, we strive to be a resource for our customers — helping chefs discover seasonal ingredients, specialty products, labor-saving solutions and fresh ideas that keep kitchens and menus moving forward. Since 1950, our focus has remained simple: quality products, dependable service and strong relationships with the people who make New England hospitality happen.

DesignNest is a one-stop platform initiated by allocacoc for designers to launch their products in stores worldwide, for retailers to have innovative products at their stores and for consumers to get these designs from authentic designers.