Founders & Ventures
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Venture Profiles
Since its founding, the incubator program has assumed various forms with the consistent goal of providing multi-faceted support for entrepreneurs at the beginning stages of venture development.
2025 i.Lab Incubator Ventures
AdmissionsAcademy |
AdmissionsAcademy, founded by Paul Clancy (Darden Class of 2026 + School of Medicine) is an online platform helping premedical and medical students reach the next step in their education. |
Augvu |
AugVu, founded by Justin Muhlhauser (MBA '25), is a platform for capturing your travels by pinning photos, videos, and captions to a digital map that can be shared with friends and family. |
Cabell Jones |
Cabell Jones, founded by Cabell Zakas (MBA '25), Cabell Jones merges university allegiance with modern storytelling‚ crafting high-end, one-of-a-kind jewelry that connects people to tradition and legacy through sophisticated, fashion-forward design. |
Catch |
Catch, founded by Lex Beyer (Col Class of 2026) and Thomas Van Pelt (Engineering Class of 2028), is a location-based multiplayer app that turns the classic game of tag into an ongoing, real-world challenge lasting multiple weeks. |
Charleston Pickleball Club |
Charleston Pickleball Club, founded by Carrie Dajani (MBA '21), is a premier, community-driven pickleball hub designed to meet the surging demand for high quality courts and social experiences.
CPC's mission is to provide a dedicated, high-quality pickleball experience that prioritizes play, community, & accessibility. Through well-designed courts, structured programming, & social amenities, we aim to create a welcoming space where locals and visitors alike can enjoy the fastest-growing sport in America. |
| Cléry |
Cléry, founded by Julien Simonin (McIntire '25) and Jacob Taylor (McIntire '25), is a natural skincare brand that utilizes antioxidant-rich ingredients, namely fruits. |
Dwello |
Dwello, founded by Ramkrishna Sharma (SEAS Class of 2026) and Edvin Gusinac, is an all-in-one property management solution that streamlines operations and communications between tenants and landlords. |
Hanebun |
Hanebun, founded by Chiebuka Onuoha (Col Class of 2028) and Achuthan Menon, leverages an AI-powered translation platform dedicated to manga (Japanese, Chinese, Korean) comic books. Hanebun streamlines the tedious translation and redrawing process to near-instantly mass translate and redraw comics panel to vernacular English. |
Hardshell |
Hardshell, founded by Andrew Schoka (Darden Class of 2026), is the model-agnostic security layer that protects AI systems with sensitive, proprietary, and mission-critical data from evolving threats. LinkedIn: @hardshell-ai |
Kurbsy |
Kurbsy, founded by Rashidah Lawson (EMBA '25), has a mission to make accessibility the standard--not the exception. We offer reliable and accessible transportation services to underserved and overlooked populations like the elderly and the disabled. Instagram: @get_kurbsy |
MetricMatters |
MetricMatters, founded by Dahler Battle (MBA '25), provides any CEO full clarity and control of their business in 10 minutes or less. |
Mother& |
Mother&, founded by Stephanie Massucco (EMBA '25), is a premium birth and postnatal retreat space. |
[Ori] |
[Ori], founded by Christina Washington (Darden Class of 2026), is a non-alcoholic beverage and event brand that creates fun, faith-centered spaces for Christians to celebrate and connect without compromising their faith, health, or values. Our mission is to redefine what it means to party in a way that honors both faith and wellness. |
Proco |
Proco, founded by Akshita Tiwari (SEAS Class of 2028), Aditya Sengar and Grace Jagga, is a mentorship-driven networking app that utilizes your existing connections to build a dependable network you can trust—crafted for your career guidance and professional development. Instagram: @procothecompany LinkedIn: @prococompany |
Salmos AI |
Salmos AI, founded by Psalms Morales (Darden Class of 2026) and Layla Ranjbar (DS Class of 2029), is an AI-powered fashion tech platform that transforms images into 2D clothing patterns. Our tech eradicates all pre-production steps so that garment workers can make clothing on demand. We empower our users by making personalized style accessible and ethical, one outfit at a time. |
ScentSatori |
ScentSatori, founded by Stefan Calin (SEAS Class of 2026) and Alton Kirk, is a biotechnology startup specializing in providing wearable, controlled-release scent delivery systems and educating the public about the therapeutic applications of scent. |
SRGE |
SRGE, founded by Alex Zuffoletti (Col Class of 2025) and Jonas Reutzel (Col Class of 2026), addresses challenges franchise organizations face when developing entrepreneurial capabilities across their network. |
StorybookU |
StorybookU, founded by Jake Adler (Col '25), transforms your photo into a personalized cartoon storybook in minutes, making you the star of your own animated adventure. |
StudyStay |
StudyStay, founded by Mahati Vedula (Col Class of 2027 and Ryan Nguyen (Col Class of 2027), is a secure and streamlined subleasing platform for students. We facilitate the process of finding and listing temporary leases on college campuses. Linkedin: @studystayllc |
T14 Advisors |
T14 Advisors, created by Darien Pierce (Law '25), is making law school admissions assistance affordable and redefining the experience for applicants and advisors through creation of the first-ever law school admissions assistance marketplace. |
TableBuds |
TableBuds, founded by Sarah Doss (MBA '25) facilitates restaurant and bar recommendations in a simple way: you don’t need to know the city—you just need to know your friends. By surfacing places through people you trust, TableBud makes discovering where to eat faster and more personal. No more digging through Notes app lists or texting people for recommendations. Instagram: @tastebuds_mobile_app |
Viszn |
Viszn, founded by Pawlos Belay (Col Class of 2027), is an AI-powered social platform that helps students and young professionals find a community aligned with their values and vision, wherever they go. |
WTD |
WTD, or Whole Teacher Department, founded by Ryan Girgash (Darden Class of 2026) and Lauren Girgash, is a digital community built to transform the educator experience. In a time of record high burnout, turnover, and new teacher attrition, WTD reimagines how PreK–12 educators access support through personalized content, real connection, and time-saving tools crafted for classroom realities. |