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May 9, 2023 6:00 p.m.
In-person or Virtual
Free
Students from the Spring 2023 Wesleyan Startup Incubator: The Art and Science of Launching Your Idea – a one-semester, experiential learning program designed to teach and enable student entrepreneurs to develop sustainable business models from their ideas – will be pitching on May 9th.
Please join us in person – or virtually – for the pitch event to support the student entrepreneurs, lend your feedback, and vote on the audience favorite!
This course is made possible by the Robert and Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation.
Kerr Lecture Hall
Shanklin 107
237 Church Street, Middletown
Michael Astorino
Creating a platform that connects college athletes to local businesses through NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) partnerships. We are providing athletes an opportunity to monetize their brand and assisting companies with a way to connect with their community through local athletes.
Eliza Austin ’24
High Rise Brew Kombucha is a student-run business at Wesleyan University that provides high-quality, locally-made kombucha at an affordable price, while also promoting eco-friendly practices through a bottle-reuse service. Flavors change frequently based on what students want, making it a collaborative and interactive experience. By involving the student body in their decision-making process, High Rise Brew Kombucha is able to provide a unique and personalized product that truly reflects the campus community.
Michael Vanelli & Faijul Rhyhan ’23
Busy Bees is a board game that uses hexagonal letter tiles to provide new strategies of word gameplay for all ages, in many different minigames. Designed for accessibility, collaboration, and competition, the collection of games included focuses on language development alongside spatial reasoning and planning enabled by our unique tile shape.
Ismail Leghari ’23
Dota Digital is an all-in-one software for small businesses. Get Reviews, Convert Leads, Message Customers, and Get Paid – All In One Place. We target auto detailers but also work with any and all businesses!
Website: www.dotadigital.com
Instagram: @dota_digital
Julie Ordoñez ’24
My venture aims to bring formality, accessibility, and community to the babysitting booking industry. Currently, babysitters are booked mainly through word of mouth. The current online platforms for booking are outdated, unreliable, and do not offer reviews on families. Our end goal is to create a platform that helps parents and childcare providers find an easy way to connect with each other by providing access to the babysitter’s calendar, availability, reviews, background information, specialties, and profile to conveniently book them and vice versa.
Eliana Bloomfield ’25
Concussion Box is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to making the experience of having a concussion less isolating. We have an online audio library with stories from concussion patients, their friends and family, and medical professionals.
We also provide a curated concussion care package filled with useful and comforting items such as a handmade eye mask and a chocolate bar. We are determined to find creative ways to foster a strong concussion community.
Website: concussionbox.org
Instagram: @concussionbox
Facebook Page: Concussion Box
LinkedIn: Concussion Box
Yanhan LI ’23
Realmpact is a database and industry information integration platform that helps NGO and funds in China to better collaborate together to create more impactful projects. NGOs could post information about their projects and gain resources/help from the community, and funds could use it to find the right projects they want to invest in.
Website: https://realmpact.mystrikingly.com
Mohammad Hasib ’24
DeenOps Tech Consulting provides a variety of technical services to motivated entrepreneurs and businesses who want to elevate their digital presence while also mastering the technologies they’ll use daily. Whether it’s through website enablement, scripting, or software documentation, we help you navigate the web with ease!
Website: https://deenops.com/
Kyle Davies ’24
Liquid8 Solutions is an online marketplace designed to provide retailers with an option to sell inventory that they cannot sell themselves. In the future, we hope to also provide analytics and inventory management services.
Sam Pohlman ’26
Jam! is a music-centric, social media app that networks artists, music fans, and small-business owners while simultaneously promoting the top artists through concerts, live events, and local gigs. We aim to be the next major social networking platform, using music as the driving force behind these connections.
Lucas Svirsky ’26
My venture is a digital marketing agency that’s hopefully going to enhance the social media and online presence of local businesses in the Middletown area, Utilizing SEO, social media, and other strategies, I hope to allow businesses to further strive and grow in the new digital ecosystem.
Website: https://media-moguls.webflow.io/
Sterling Rodas & Ahamed Bilal Shahul Hameed ’23
Zoom Room Technologies is a company that specializes in creating advanced virtual meeting rooms for businesses and educational institutions. Their hybrid class setup allows schools to seamlessly integrate in-person and online learning, providing students with a dynamic and engaging learning experience. With their cutting-edge technology and expert support, Zoom Room Technologies is revolutionizing the way we approach education in the modern age.
Nicholas Helbig ’23
HellaBrew is the simple, yet effective solution to the jitters and crashes that come from traditional coffee. We use two ingredients- locally sourced coffee beans and ashwagandha- to provide people with relaxed energy and lowered stress levels.
Annabelle Schlesinger & Daniel Silverstein ’25
Soundscape is a platform that combines the beloved social aspects of music with playlist curation and music discovery—giving people, businesses, and brands alike the opportunity to create their own unique soundscape and harness the power of music.
Madeleine Dawson ’24
Dawson Florals is a boutique flower shop that offers unique and personal floral arrangements and bouquets. Whether you’re looking for a beautiful bouquet to surprise a loved one or need flowers for a special event, we’ve got you covered.
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