Take a look at some of the promising entrepreneurs and early-stage companies that could make big strides in 2014.

Tresata

Everyone’s talking about Big Data. Tresata is doing something with it.

The company, founded by banking veterans Abhi Mehta and Richard Morris, builds hadoop-powered software for organizations to utilize in understanding their data. Tresata is already working with some big names in financial services and retail, helping them use data to improve risk management, marketing and sales. Already backed by a stable of angel investors, the company is also committed to Charlotte. The firm is moving into larger offices at Packard Place and is hiring developers.