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Founder Spotlight: Ira Agarwal WAM24
Meet Ira Agarwal WAM24, founder of AIM Elevate Ventures, an organization that offers vital resources and essential funding, and leverages...
Nov 16, 2025 / Read More
Founder Spotlight: Julie Zhao EMBA25
Meet Julie Zhao (EMBA25), founder of ValueFurnish, a company dedicated to making high-quality furniture more accessible, while creating s...
Nov 09, 2025 / Read More
Founder Spotlight: Rachel Wexler C09, W09
“Recette is more than tableware — it’s about creating rituals, reducing stress, and making everyday family moments a little more beautiful.”
Oct 19, 2025 / Read More
Founder Spotlight: Eryn-Ashlei Bailey WG20
“With Petcha Can, I’m free to take ownership of initiatives and truly see through the end of my success. In essence, I have a renewed and...
Oct 05, 2025 / Read More
Founder Spotlight: Pooja Bansal WG20
“Our mission is to empower runners of all levels to achieve their goals by delivering innovation, comfort, and affordability in every step.”
Sep 14, 2025 / Read More
Founder Spotlight: Sophia Ye W20
Meet Sophia Ye W20, co-founder of Levra Labs, a software development and design agency that helps social enterprises and mission-driven v...
Sep 07, 2025 / Read More
Founder Spotlight: Becky Ann Hughes EMBA21
Meet Becky Ann Hughes, founder of Zoe, a gamified AI companion platform that reimagines current online advertising models and transforms ...
Sep 01, 2025 / Read More
Founder Spotlight: Patricia Tang WG26
Meet Patricia Tang WG26, co-founder and managing partner of Center City Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund funded and operated...
Jun 15, 2025 / Read More
Founder Spotlight: Stephanie Hwang BSN10 MSN14
“I joke that I am doing “God’s work — saving lives one wrinkle at a time!!” I know that I absolutely am not, but I love what I do.”
Apr 09, 2025 / Read More
Founder Profile: Michelle Liao W17
“Take all customer feedback seriously, even if it doesn’t validate your original thesis. Try not to have biases!”
Feb 17, 2025 / Read More
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