Month: August 2026
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Meet USC alum Karan Kanchan, Founder of Equilibrium by Vayu Technology
Tell us about your company: Democratizing musculoskeletal health, wellness, and fitness solutions to optimize performance, prevent injuries, and accelerate recovery for everyone. What inspired you to start your business? From athlete to engineer, I turned my injury experience into innovative solutions for improving human movement. What are your proudest achievements so far? Ability to empower…
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Meet MSU alum: Mary Aipoalani, Founder PWR^UP
Tell us about your company: PWR^UP is the first collagen protein powder that turns functional nutrition into something people trust and crave. Forget boring snacks. Forget empty calories. No artificial ingredients/preservatives. Protein powered cocoa powder you can eat right out of the bag. PWR^UP is your delicious upgrade. Dip it, sprinkle it, blend it, and…
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Meet UCLA alum Alan Smith, Co-Founder of Good Candy
Tell us about your company: Good Candy is the candy that refuses to compromise—sour gummy bites that taste like your childhood favorites, with 70% less sugar, electrolytes, zero artificial anything, and eye-catching retro packaging that makes you smile before you even open the bag. Founded by three dads who saw a broken candy aisle and…
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Meet Rutgers alum Katya Eckert, Founder of A DOMANI
Tell us about your company: A DOMANI makes luxury sleepwear for when your internal thermostat needs extra love. Super soft, cooling, and soothing on sensitized skin. Made for rest when rest matters most. What inspired you to start your business? I started A DOMANI after postpartum night sweats ruined my sleep. When my mom was…
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Meet UC Berkeley student: Aditya Banerjee, Founder of Posana
Tell us about your company: Started Posana this as a high school project to make protein exciting; I am currently a sophomore at UC Berkeley, studying Nutrition. Our cinnavanilla, matcha latte, and mango turmeric are made in small batches, with premium ingredients, and made with love in LA. Cheers! What inspired you to start your…
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