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\ Welcome back, everyone, to another Startups of the Week feature!
\ Each week, the HackerNoon team shines a light on some of the most promising startups in our Startups of The Year database. All featured startups have received Startup of The Year nominations in their respective technology categories and/or regions.
\ This week, Nano Knight Studio, BoxHero, and Uzi World Digital have caught our eye.
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Meet the Startups of the Week
Nano Knight Studio
\ Founded in 2020, Nano Knight Studio, a game development and outsourcing studio, has been bringing ideas to life through the power of play. With a passion for storytelling, design, and immersive mechanics, the team is dedicated to crafting remarkable experiences that connect with players worldwide.
\ Operating out of Sao Paulo, Brazil Nano Knight Studio was nominated as a top startup in the region, with additional nominations in the Games and Recreation Industries.
:::info Support Nano Knight Studio — Check them out here!
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BoxHero
\ BoxHero is a cloud-based inventory management software designed to make inventory control easier and more efficient for businesses of all sizes. With a focus on simplicity and seamless integration, BoxHero helps businesses keep track of their stock, reduce errors, and optimize their operations.
\ Located in Seoul, South Korea, BoxHero was nominated as Startup of The Year in the region as well as in the Software Development and IT Services industries.
:::info Connect with BoxHero — Check them out here!
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Uzi World Digital 
\ Uzi World Digital is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital PR, reputation management, web design, and branding. With a focus on crafting viral, high-impact campaigns, the agency helps businesses grow their online presence, shape public perception, and build lasting digital legacies.
\ Uzi World Digital is located in Kolkata, WB, India where it was nominated as Startup of The Year. It also snagged three additional nominations in the Marketing, Creative Agency and Social Media Industries.
:::info Support Uzi World Digital — See what they’re up to here!
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Featured Interview of the Week
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\ For your free interview, you can choose from our Startup Interview Templates, tailored to specific industries and regions. For instance, the Startups of The Year: Education Startup Interview guides founders through sharing their origin story, highlighting what sets their edtech solution apart, and explaining how it improves learning outcomes. The template also covers milestones, challenges, and of course plans for the future.
\ Featured Startup, Uzi World Digital, opted for our general interview. In their own words, here’s what being nominated for Startups of The Year means:
HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year is an opportunity for us to showcase our journey, celebrate our achievements, and connect with a community of innovators who are shaping the future. Being part of this initiative allows us to highlight our impact in the digital marketing industry and gain further visibility on a global scale.
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Here’s how some of the 2023 nominees did it: Meetanshi, Sniper.xyz, Wallet Factory, Grownu Workforce Management System, Motif, Lightrun
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That’s all for this week, hackers.
Congrats to all the nominated startups, and best of luck with your Startups of The Year 2024 campaign!
The HackerNoon Team
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