our origin story:
helping survivors everywhere
VidaNyx has expanded to serve the needs of the +50 million cases that go through the U.S. court system every year. Our goal is to continually innovate to serve the Digital Video Evidence needs of organizations that help survivors of abuse, including human trafficking and domestic violence.
VidaNyx is the leading cloud-based Digital Video Evidence Management solution for public good, serving child advocacy, child protective services, prosecuting attorneys, and law enforcement organizations. Our initial focus started by serving the needs of the more than 900 Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) in the U.S. that help over 700,000 children survivors of abuse and neglect every year. We work in partnership with sector experts, advocates, law enforcement, the National Children Alliance, the National District Attorneys Association, and the judicial system; as well as with leading manufacturers of video recording systems.
innovation with purpose
We are mission-driven to accelerate speed to justice and access to healing. We ground our innovation and service in our commitment to urgent impact, collaboration, customer intimacy, and compassion for humanity.
how did VidaNyx start?
Project Harmony, a thought-leader Child Advocacy Center in Omaha, NE, inspired the creation of VidaNyx.
Giving Tech Labs, a Seattle based innovation lab focused on creating technology for the public interest, incubated VidaNyx. They continue to provide support in Artificial Intelligence.
what does VidaNyx mean?
VidaNyx is pronounced “VEE-da-NIX”.
‘Vida’ means ‘life’ in Spanish. Nyx is a protector figure in Greek mythology.
VidaNyx means “the protector of life.”
who supports VidaNyx?
VidaNyx is a sustainable social enterprise generating revenue through SaaS subscriptions.
Thanks to the financial support of Nebraska Investors, Academia, Local Government, and Sector Experts, VidaNyx established its headquarters in Omaha, NE.
leadership
sara boyd
ceo / board member
Sara leads VidaNyx’s mission-driven focus to revolutionize digital video evidence to help accelerate justice and healing.
Previously she served as CEO of the Omaha Community Foundation where she led their growth to +1,800 fundholders and $1.2 billion in assets (15th in the nation). Sara architected the creation of Omaha Gives!, delivering over $50 million in giving each year and TheLandscapeOmaha.org, a research-driven analysis of 38 impact indicators to grow effective programs serving +1,200 nonprofits.
hope brown
customer success
Hope leads engagement and world-class support for thousands of social service teams, legal professionals and strategic partners throughout the country.
In her previous role as the Chief Experience Officer of Professional Research Consultants, Hope designed and oversaw relationships with +500 hospitals and health systems across all 50 states. During her tenure, she contributed to nearly 4,000 projects that gave healthcare leaders data and skills to positively impact caregiver engagement, patient outcomes, and community loyalty.
dave coburn
product leader
Dave builds customer intimacy to ensure we deliver on the promise of VidaNyx technologies to accelerate justice and healing.
Dave previously led product management and operations incubations at Giving Tech Labs, including VidaNyx. A seasoned startup executive, with experience driving 10x revenue growth at Invoca, an AI powered call analytics company, Dave also spent 10 years at Microsoft leading business and product teams in the Windows, Office, and Online divisions.
david shreffler
engineering leader
David translates customer needs into practical innovation. He brings 18 years of experience in design and development, driven by a passion to connect human problems with technology solutions.
Previously David served as the Director of Development at Ervin & Smith. He has launched lean web/app/software projects for the likes of Carson Wealth, TD Ameritrade, West Corporation, Weitz Investment Management, Blogglebeans, and the University of Missouri.
board of directors
dusty davidson
founder, Workshop, Flywheel, Triple Seat
Dusty Davidson is super passionate about startups, particularly those in the Silicon Prairie. Best known as a successful, serial technology entrepreneur and founder of Triple Seat, Flywheel, and now Workshop, he’s also known for his work with Silicon Prairie News & Big Omaha supporting the ecosystem of other start-ups.
alex gounares
founder and ceo, Polyverse
Alex Gounares is the founder and CEO of Polyverse Corporation, the leader in Zero Trust Software cybersecurity solutions. Previously, Alex led Concurix Corporation, acquired by Strongloop, an IBM company. He has also held leadership roles at AOL and Microsoft.
shelly kurtz
co-founder, Giving Tech Labs, VidaNyx, X4Impact
annette smith
developer, Millwork Commons
top-ranked impact tech solution
VidaNyx was awarded the 2021 Top-Ranked Impact Tech Solution by X4Impact in the categories of Woman and Latino Leadership, with specific additional recognition given its social impact and widespread adoption.
collective impact
Leading foundations and philanthropists provide catalytic grants for Child Advocacy Centers to use VidaNyx during the first year. In year two, their regular budget cycle with grants from the DOJ and other sources pay for the solution.
careers
do the most meaningful work of your career at VidaNyx
Protect vulnerable populations and revolutionize the digital video evidence field with a mission-driven team committed to the ethical use of AI, advanced video technologies, cloud-computing, privacy, security, agility, customer-intimacy, and social impact.
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competitive
competitive salary, based on tech startup standards
healthy
excellent health, vision and dental benefits with full premium paid to employee and immediate family members
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participate in leading industry events and ongoing professional development to enrich your career