Neil Brennan is founder of 3DBakery, a 3D printing company.
Matt Wilhelm is founder of enCompass Group, an IT consulting firm.
Angela Malone is founder of Incipience LLC, an ideation company.
Monya Wyatt is founder of NavTracs, a company that prepares students and their parents for success after high school.
Maya Banatwala is founder of Chicken Lays an Egg, a clothing boutique.
426 companies and growing.
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