Startup Stories

A conversation with Master of Advanced Management student Sophie Gao ’26, founder of Woola, the company behind an AI-powered mental training game designed to hone communication skills by simulating challenging situations.

A conversation with Melissa Lu ’22, a graduate of the Master of Advanced Management program, whose startup AEGE produces shakes and other nutrition products that are backed by scientific research and designed for on-the-go lifestyles.

A conversation with Ziv Levi ’24, whose startup LeanCon helps construction and real estate firms plan projects more efficiently with AI.

A conversation with Karina Gupta ’26, whose startup KarinaJ produces jeans that accommodate everyday weight fluctuations.

A conversation with Vivian Cai ’25, a graduate of the Global Business and Society program, whose startup Sustentra helps organizations navigate regulations surrounding ESG reporting and unlock operational insights.

A conversation with Samantha Sweig ’25, whose startup Calmware turns everyday objects into tactile mindfulness support tools that promote mental health and well-being.

Pradyut Paul ’21 founded Bild, a company that provides data management tools to hardware engineers.

A conversation with Feli Oikonomopoulou ’24, whose startup WealthMeUp lets consumers automatically invest the loyalty reward program bonuses garnered from daily purchases.

After surviving breast cancer, Hil Moss ’22 founded Oncovery Care to help patients like her navigate the remission period. 

Chen Chen ’16 co-founded Saphlux, a company that produces cutting-edge LED screens.