Our CEO, Liz Bacelar participated as a judge, and we are eager to share the finalists with you. Selected pitching companies were pulled from a pool of over 500 applicants applying for a chance to shine at Startup Village:

1. Bionym - A wearable device that authenticates users through their unique cardiac rhythm, and communicates identity wirelessly for seamless and dynamic interaction with technology.

2. Fashion Discovery Labs - Enables everyone to “Discover Fashion Instantly” in the real world through Google Glass, which aims to enrich the online and retail shopping experience.

3. Jon Lou - A lifestyle brand for people who love fashion, love technology, and think it's about time the two of them met for a drink.

4. Kiwi Wearable Technologies - Builds products which help wearers enjoy happier and healthier lives.

5. Mighty Cast - Connects physical objects to the cloud through its patent-pending technology and proprietary platform.

6. Pauline van Dongen - A fashion designer working closely with companies in the field of science and innovation. She aims to merge fashion and technology.

7. People+ - An innovative, curated business directory of professionals and companies.

8. Skully Helmets - Pioneering augmented reality solutions for the head protection industry.

A complete list of all 2014 SXSW Accelerator finalists can be found here.