Category: Northwestern
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Meet NU alum Jill Carr, Co-Founder Labour the App
Tell us about your company: We know that having a baby is a two person job (at least!) but so often the mental, emotional, and physical work falls on the person giving birth. Labour the App was built to give both partners equal access to information to share the effort and excitement of having a…
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Meet Northwestern alum Erica Bethe Levin, Founder Globowl
Tell us about your company: Globowl is an internationally inspired baby and toddler food company introducing babies to big flavors, safe textures and common allergens when they are starting solids to help prevent picky eating and texture aversions, while mitigating the likelihood of future food allergies. Our pediatrician-approved, chef-curated meals give kids the chance to…
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Meet Northwestern alum Tathyane Vosgerau, Co-Founder Gifted Breads
Tell us about your company: Gifted Breads is a women-owned artisan bakery based in Chicago. What began in a local food incubator has grown into a company with products now available nationwide. From the start, our goal has been to create bread that delivers the same joy and experience as traditional bread—without sacrificing taste or…
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Meet Northwestern alumni Jake Gutstein, Co-Founder Zest
Tell us about your company: Zest is like Duolingo for cooking. We’re an app that teaches you how to cook! What inspired you to start your business? I had the fire department called on me for burning a Digiorno Pizza in my oven. I did not know how to cook and did not know how…
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Meet Northwestern alumni Megan Burton, Co-Founder Brainfood
Tell us about your company: Brainfood is the first sparkling water designed specifically for brain health — a clean, caffeine-free beverage infused with science-backed nutrients we commonly lack to support focus, clarity, and stress resilience. Founded by a scientist and a doctor, we are on a mission to make brain wellness simple, enjoyable, and accessible…
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