Founder Stories

Meet these Accelerator founders who’ve been in the trenches and come out on top and credit our Accelerator for helping them succeed. Meet the Accelerator founders who’ve battled it out in the startup trenches and came out stronger. They’ll tell you that our Accelerator gave them the edge to level up and crush it. 

Applications are now open for the 2025 Accelerator cohort. 

Chris Rohe, Co-Founder GuardianSAT

As an Air Force Academy graduate, the Challenger disaster was a pivotal moment for Chris Rohe. It transformed his views on the risks involved in space exploration.
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Yehong Zhu, Founder Zette

We’ve all experienced the frustration of clicking on an interesting article, only to be blocked by a paywall. Those days, however, might be over
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James Sutherland, Co-Founder Autonomo

Imagine a store where you can shop anytime, anywhere, without ever waiting in line. Welcome to Autonomo Technologies
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Juliana Castro, Co-Founder Coink

Juliana saw Latin America’s vast potential hindered by poverty and wealth inequality. Financial literacy and inclusion were sorely lacking
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Emily Harburg, Founder PairUp

Emily started with a simple yet powerful idea: Connect employees to boost productivity.
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Maeve Wang, Co-Founder IAMBIC

Maeve idea to launch an AI-driven custom sneaker company was inspired  by her foot pain
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Michelle Frye, Co-Founder Kedi Labs

Michele founded Kedi Labs after selling her veterinary practice, driven by a desire to help rescues and under- served communities struggling with rising veterinary costs
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Kate Flynn, Co-Founder Sun & Swell

Kate began her entrepreneurial journey with a passion for healthier snacks. After corporate burnout and a growing commitment to healthy living, she made a bold life change. 
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