2023 COHORT SNAPSHOT

Anne-Marie Schleiner

Founder, Carrot Houses, Inc.
We are a studio that gamifies learning and mind+body wellness in Virtual Reality.

Avery Sonora Williamson

CTO, 3D-OPS
We are creating a cost-effective, novel system to manufacture 3D printed spider silk as an alternative to currently used biomedical textiles.

Christina Lennox

Co-Founder, Brownstone
Brownstone designs and manufactures innovative private beds, and rents them on their online platform to remove housing as a barrier to opportunity.

Da'Shena Payne

Chief Vision Officer & Founder, CAGED
CAGED is an innovative company developing user-friendly solutions for hair and scalp needs. Our flagship product, The MOC, saves time and money and simplifies applying essential oils to the scalp.

Diana Gamzina

Founder & CEO, Elve Speed, Inc.
Elve is transforming manufacturing of millimeter wave power amplifiers delivering high-efficiency and lightweight systems in larger quantities than had been possible before.

Haley Noelle

CEO, 3D-OPS
We are creating a cost-effective, novel system to manufacture 3D printed spider silk as an alternative to currently used biomedical textiles.

Kate Cordell

Co-founder & President, Opeeka
We are a health technology company that helps care organizations measure their positive impact on patients - with a primary focus on success-focused mental health care.

Maria Medrano

CEO & Co-founder, Inspirame
Inspirame is a platform that assists users in securing affordable higher education certificates & degrees while simultaneously meeting the enrollment and workforce demands of partner institutions & industry.

Nina Warner

Founder & CEO, Edulis Labs, Inc.
We are developing new chemistry for permanently coloring and lightening hair without damage, toxicity or unpredictability.

Nonye Ekpe

Founder, Balm.ai
Balm.ai is the first AI therapy platform that will revolutionize the way we interact with our mental health. With real-time access to our confidential, intuitive conversational agents and human experts, Balm.ai personalizes your therapy experience for a lifetime.

Piyani Patel

Co-founder, Emblem
Emblem is the first digital health system for objective, accurate measurement of menstrual blood loss. We empower women and their providers to make informed decisions regarding heavy menstrual bleeding, which impacts up to 54% of women.

Rachel Serwetz

CEO, WOKEN
We are a career exploration company, including a proprietary software and coaching sessions, guiding professionals to be intentional with every career step.