Lava is a startup based in Flint, Michigan that was founded in 2012. Their product, Ion, is a customizable light show that responds to music and connects to phones. It ships with over 15 base moods and can be controlled through the ION app. Lava's goal is to provide real-time data delivery and low-latency communication for next-generation websites and mobile applications. They also develop an application that allows individuals to control Bluetooth-powered lava lamps containing LED lights from their mobile devices.