Stava Tackles a $1.5 Billion Developer Onboarding Problem
When Aryaman Shrivastava (CAS’26) spent over a month reading documentation before he could start coding during his tech internships, he knew there had to be a better way. This frustrating experience sparked the idea for Stava, an AI-powered developer tool designed to dramatically reduce onboarding time for software engineers. “I thought to myself, I’m wasting […]
Communiti Connects Students to Campus Life Through Innovative Platform
Finding your community on a college campus can be challenging. With hundreds of clubs, events, and activities scattered across multiple platforms, many students struggle to discover opportunities that align with their interests. This is the problem that Communiti, founded by Uzochi Nzerem (MET’26), Ananya Agarwal (CAS’25), Eugene Jung (CAS’26), Venessa Maduka (ENG’26), and Jacky Lin […]
Orobor is Recycling Tennis String into a Stylish Solution
When Jakob Esterowitz (ENG’27) noticed his clothing manufacturer overseas was reluctant to disclose where materials came from, he began investigating on his own. What he discovered was startling: 10% of global carbon emissions come from polyester clothing production, and more than 24 million pounds of polyester tennis strings end up in landfills annually—where they remain […]
Agrinova Combats Heavy Metal Contamination In Soil
A disturbing headline about heavy metals in baby food prompted Meritxell Ortodo (ENG’26) to investigate a serious public health concern. Meritxell and Trinity Olander (CAS’25), uncovered a troubling connection between contaminated soil and the food supply that affects children’s neurological development. Their research led them to found Agrinova, a startup developing technology that addresses this […]
Clueless By Design is Addressing Fast Fashion with an AI-Powered Smart Closet
When Rey Dwivedi (COM’25) finds herself running late for an important interview, she knows exactly how the day will end—returning home to a chaotic explosion of rejected outfits covering every surface of her bedroom. This all-too-familiar scenario inspired her to develop Clueless by Design, an innovative AI-powered closet automation app designed to transform how […]
Udayaa Platform Transforms Student Social Entrepreneurship in India.
When Tanya Shizan (Questrom’26) was in high school, she witnessed firsthand the challenges students face when trying to create sustainable social impact. After successfully raising $600 to build a primary school for children in a tribal village near a tiger reserve, Tanya recognized that many student-led projects struggle due to limited resources, funding barriers, and […]
Culinary Commons is Reimagining Community Through Food
In kitchens across Boston, new connections are simmering. Pots and pans are just part of the cooking process; the secret ingredient is the sense of community that comes from the simple act of preparing food together. This is the vision of Culinary Commons, a nonprofit initiative founded by Andrea Catania (MET’24) and Mark Araujo that’s […]
Epoch Labs, an AI Tennis Analytics Platform, is Bringing Actionable Insights to Athletes.
Betty Zhao (Questrom’25) and Farida Abdelmoneum are bringing data-driven insights to the tennis court with their startup, Epoch Labs. As co-founder and CEO, Betty handles the business side—finances, sales, marketing, and business development—while leveraging her background in finance and strategy from Questrom. “Epoch Labs is trying to help bring more actionable insights to athletes, specifically […]
Vipo.AI Transforms Parenting Support with AI-Powered Therapy Assistant
For the millions of parents struggling with children’s behavioral issues, help often seems out of reach. Amr Zaid (Questrom’26) is working to change that through Vipo.AI, an innovative application that brings professional-level parenting guidance directly to families’ smartphones. “The problem is parents can’t find ways to help their children,” explains Amr. “You probably see […]
CollegeBuddy is Reimagining College Applications for India’s 140 Million Students
When Joy Prashant Mehta (Questrom’25) applied to colleges in the United States, United Kingdom, and India, he noticed a stark contrast in the application processes. While the US and UK had streamlined systems like the Common App and UCAS, applying to Indian institutions meant visiting each college’s website individually and repeatedly entering the same information. […]