Much of the software we've come to know and love comes fresh out of Silicon Valley, but startup Novel Innovation chose a different region to sprout its vision. There were only a few environments conducive to growing its mobile product, but in the high lands of Denver, Colorado, the team could cultivate their dream unencumbered. With its new app, the company wants to help locals and tourists alike find their way to medicinal and newly legalized marijuana.

Best Buds isn't the most original concept, as it's essentially Foursquare for weed, but the creators aren't delusional about this. They're tapping into the "marijuana legalization green rush" and providing a true service to residents.