2022 Fellows
Co-founder, CEO | TrovBase
samantha jordan (mba ‘22)
TrovBase is a platform for researchers to help them conduct best practice data management. We make high quality data collection and management accessible for researchers via a simple, intuitive interface that is built on top of an industry standard database. This enables researchers to spend more time on ideas, and less time on logistical annoyances.
CTO | Muse Tax
colin horsford (mBA ‘15)
Muse uses A.I. to find missed tax deductions and create a personalized tax plan to lower your taxes. No one enjoys paying taxes and everyone hates overpaying their taxes. Muse solves this problem by ensuring every applicable deduction is applied and guides taxpayers on how to take advantage of other deductions in the future.
Founder, CEO | My Home Pathway
Castleigh Johnson (MBA ‘08)
My Home Pathway is a fintech startup that is developing a new pathway to help traditionally risk challenged US Consumers get into the home of their dreams. We also provide our lending partners with a unique opportunity to turn a bad customer experience into better brand positioning and revenue.
Founder | Steer
jackson baris (bs ‘24)
Our fresh, quality-focused alternative to typical dehydrated jerky is cooked with top-shelf ingredients, premium grass-fed steaks, and a sweet and spicy marinade. Using regenerative agriculture, our farming practice reduces 100% of carbon land emissions from raising cattle, in opposition to the poor standard of factory-farmed beef. This delicious snack is our contribution to the next generation of sustainable meat snacks.
Co-founder, CEO | Crash Course
jonathon lentine (Ms ‘22)
Crash Course is a driving simulator for drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder who want to practice their driving in a safe environment to gain more confidence behind the wheel. Crash Course uses state of the art technology to create a simulator that mimics real-life driving situations. We are specifically designing the simulator to incorporate skills that a driver with ASD may find difficult. We hope to make Crash Course widely available for the PC and gaming consoles so that drivers with ASD can practice as much as they need – affordably and effectively. Crash Course will level up the existing driver’s education so that any drivers - neurodivergent and neurotypical drivers who may need more practice can do so safely before getting behind the wheel.
CEO | Iota Impact Company
Andres satizabal (Mba ‘11)
Research Technology Startup founded to provide tech-enabled solutions and a curated network of research vendors to power our client’s decisions. We have built a curated catalog of research solutions taken from over 325 vendors evaluated; tools and capabilities helping scope the research precisely and determine the best way to gain answers; a network of over 1,500 experts with deep expertise in research and consulting; and a suite of self-serve research tools so you can get answers you need, when you want them.
Co-founder, CEO | Blip Labs
michael bank (Mba ‘24)
Blip is a bill pay API company creating interchange and offer conversion revenue for banks and fintechs. Blip effortlessly adds bill pay to any mobile or web application in days with automatic user enrollment, engagement, and support.
Founder, CEO | Celer
sarah anderson (EMBA ‘23)
Celer is a sport technology venture that creates innovative athletic products to optimize the way the body moves during sport. We believe that better movement promotes a happier and healthier lifestyle and working out shouldn’t be a painful chore. Our product, RunCeler, is a foot resistance band that when worn while running, trains your body to run with proper form, thereby promoting decreased risk for injury and improved performance.