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. […]
Idori is Making Sustainability Second Nature Through Early Childhood Education
From a simple cardboard box for reusing paper to nationwide partnerships with environmental nonprofits, Noah Sorin (Questrom’24) is transforming how children learn about sustainability through his startup, Idori. “Teaching children about sustainability is a real issue because most parents and educators find sustainability too complex, anxiety-inducing, and time-consuming to teach children at a young […]
BrightBook is Turning the Page on Teacher Burnout with Help from AI
In a time when American teachers face unprecedented burnout rates, Tommy Ross (Questrom’24) is developing a solution that aims to transform the educational landscape. As founder and CEO of BrightBook, Tommy has identified what he calls “the dual crisis in education.” “Teachers are now the most burnt-out profession in the United States, with 80% of […]