Ben Gardiner is Eliminating Hiring Hassles
When Ben Gardiner (CAS’25) was interning at a mid-sized tech company, he witnessed firsthand a problem that plagues modern hiring: a single job posting attracted thousands of applications over a weekend, leaving his hiring manager overwhelmed with the impossible task of reviewing them all. “The way we hire is a little broken,” Ben explains. “Three […]
Prianna Sharan (CAS’25) Named Student Innovator of the Year for Social Connection App
Computer science student Prianna Sharan (CAS’25) never planned to become an entrepreneur when she arrived at Boston University from California. Yet her desire for creative autonomy and a chance meeting with Remi Chester (Questrom’25) during her first week at BU Splash would change that trajectory entirely. Now the co-founder and CTO of Popple—a social media […]
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 […]
BU team, Technotonin, selected for the winter 2025 cohort of the VentureWell E-Team Program
Technotonin, founded by BU student Arav Tyagi and his co-founder Antonio Marzoratti, is a startup revolutionizing mobility for wheelchair users with their Portable Affordable Wheelchair Enhancers (PAWE). They have participated in Innovate@BU’s Summer Accelerator and Innovation Pathway programs.
Sailboat Buoys with a Sustainable Twist- Noah Robitshek’s Minibots
Most Boston University students see the Charles River winding through campus, and consider it little more than a scenic waterway. Noah Robitshek (ENG’25) on the other hand, sees an untapped opportunity for data collection. The senior computer engineering major from Traverse City, Michigan has combined his technical expertise with environmental impact through an innovative […]
Moving Made Easy with MatchBox- Riya Shukla’s Student Storage Solution
During her first year at Boston University, Riya Shukla (CAS’25) faced a common challenge among college students – the logistical nightmare of moving out for summer break. Amid finals, booking flights home to California, and emptying her dorm room, Riya realized there had to be a more efficient solution to this expensive and time-consuming […]
Changing the Environmental Narrative with BU Alum Ethan Brown and the Sweaty Penguin
When Ethan Brown (COM/CAS’21) first encountered the idea of climate change in middle school, he found himself paralyzed by the scale of the problem. “I found it really scary and really overwhelming to the point where I wasn’t even interested in it,” Ethan recalls. During his time at Boston University, he discovered something that would […]
Mobility Made Easy: The Story of Technotonin
What started in a Massachusetts garage with two high school friends has grown into a promising startup. Arav Tyagi (ENG’27) and his co-founder Antonio Marzoratti are revolutionizing mobility solutions for wheelchair users through their company Technotonin, which provides Portable Affordable Wheelchair Enhancers (PAWE) that motorize standard wheelchairs in seconds. Their inspiration came from observing the […]
From Tech Visionaries to Green Ventures: Celebrating New and Advancing Innovation Pathway Teams!
The Innovation Pathway is a self-paced program designed to help you launch your for-profit or nonprofit venture. Here are some of the teams: Walk: Teams with a venture idea with early validation research. Run: Teams with a compelling and feasible venture idea with a viable business model. Fly: Teams with a venture that’s ready for […]
Hult Prize x Popple- A Startup Success Story!
From winning the OnCampus Hult Prize at BU to their arrival in Portugal to compete at the global level, Prianna Sharan and Remi Chester of Popple found startup success through the Hult Prize Competition, and they’re encouraging innovators like you to sign up for this year’s competition. Prianna and Remi are the co-founders of Popple, […]