Student Awards

Jamie Kim

Cornell University

Pursuing her proprietary granola business called “bumble and butter” at the commercial kitchens of Cornell University. Plans on making product at-scale with a manufacturer in Vermont. Goals include distribution to additional Whole Foods grocery stores.

Lily Ellison

Cactus Shadows High School

Developed Handmade Soap Club and markets specialty soaps online through a monthly subscription plan.

Kristian Krugman

San Diego State University

Created a plan to repurpose restaurant food waste launching soulmuch foods in 2017.

Moe Mitchell

North Central College

Developed an app for lawn service called Moe Mow’s which is a tech enabled lawn service allowing homeowners to save time and money related to their landscaping needs.

Brent Chase

Northwestern University

Developing innovative solutions for those afflicted with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Olivia Oglesby

St. Louis University

Planning coffee shop as platform for Christian ministry allowing spiritual development and community building.

Hailey Crowell

American University

President of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization at American Univ. Recipient of various awards and volunteers time with younger students.

Meghan Loftus

St. Louis University

With interests in the fashion industry, developed a web based app that helps couples seek out new and exciting classes, activities and ideas for date night by helping local businesses fill empty spots for these activities. Placed fourth in pitch competition.

Monica Vera

Florida Atlantic University

Plans on opening a fitness center.

Hayden Hutchison

Fort Hays State University

Developed a mobile based solution to reduce police response time and notify nearby app users of an active shooter situation. Received many awards, instrumental in opening a CEO chapter at Fort Hays, works as a coordinator at dept of entrepreneurship.

Alexander Divito

Sunrise Mountain High School

Understands the challenges and benefits of being an entrepreneur.

Adrien Frisque

Peoria MET Prof Academy

Two years in the development stage of helping administration locate students during school-wide emergencies. In addition, program can be used for student attendance.

Doris Smith

Florida Atlantic University

Tabitha Boyd

Florida Atlantic University

Studying entrepreneurship in order to open her own yoga studio.

Julianna Curley

Saint Louis University

First hand experience with an ice cream start-up that appeared on Shark Tank. Desires to start an alcohol infused cake business that supplements her event planning business.

Madeline Nathe

Saint Louis University

While completing a masters degree in nutrition and dietetics hopes to open her own culinary space to host cooking classes, popup dinner and other events.

George Swoyer

Salisbury University

As one of the first student Entrepreneurship Consultants at Salisbury University, assisted in the operations and promotions of the Development Hub for Entrepreneurs. Hopes to use this experience to one day develop his own business.

Robert Dawson

Arizona State University

While having a pilot slot with the ROTC, is expanding his photography business utilizing a professional website and social media to obtain new paying customers.

Gerardo Abril

Douglas High School

While attending High School, served as President of the local chapter of DECA and is studying business administration.

Kendall Buck

Gilbert High School

Attending high school, working as hostess and assisting in marketing efforts at a local restaurant and served as President of the AZ DECA.