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Abrams Challenge Finalists 2021-22
The Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge is a year-long immersive learning opportunity where students envision, plan, launch, and scale eco-friendly ventures. Students submit their proposals, and chosen finalists pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. They’re given the chance to win up to $20,000 to launch their ventures.
Meet our 2021-22 finalists who will be pitching their ideas on Earth Day 2022.
Gecko Footwear
Venture focus: sustainable fashion
Members: Emily Conte, Jake Stoner, and Eric Ullrich
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LOOP
Venture focus: sustainable fashion and social commerce
Members: Claudia Alvarado, Caro Bush, and Elise Giles
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Fungi Co-working
Venture focus: reduction of non-recyclable plastic waste and sustainable construction
Members: Stephanie Cohen and Adriana Esparaza
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Fusion Foods
Venture focus: FoodTech and farming sustainability
Members: Jose Mizrahi and Jonathan Ostroff
The C-Suite
Venture focus: sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing
Members: Carolyn Bidó and Cynthia Boxerman
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Trouvaille Innovations
Venture focus: safe drinking water/water resiliency
Members: Tayyaba Ali, Kasandra Lee, and Megan Yamauchi
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Challenge Hosts
- School of Environmental Sustainability
- Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility
- Quinlan School of Business
About the Abrams Challenge