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Why she left her finance job for social impact

Florence Luna catches up with Alex Hunter, a fellow Blueprint Investor Track friend, over dinner. Courtesy of Florence Luna.

Florence Luna, an MBA student at Cornell University, graduated from the University of Arizona with degrees in business economics and… Continue reading Why she left her finance job for social impact

How the founders of boam help you find the next meal

Boam co-founders Daniel Petz, left, and Stuart Murless, right, in the boam Seattle office in December 2021. Courtesy of boam.

Mexican food made from Laredo’s Grill in Seattle. Japanese food cooked from Akiko’s Restaurant in San Francisco. Thai food catered… Continue reading How the founders of boam help you find the next meal

Latino immigrants simplify remittance

Co-founders of Felix, Bernardo Garcia (left) and Manuel Godoy (right) take a break from scouting out office space in Guadalajara, Mexico. Courtesy of Manuel Godoy.

When Manuel Godoy and Bernardo Garcia met at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, they struck a chord. From the… Continue reading Latino immigrants simplify remittance

Frustrated to find Indian wedding outfits, she launched a rental service

LUKH team Alisha Daga, Purvi Vyas, Katie Andrew, and Karen Desai (seated). Courtesy of LUKH.

Karen Desai launched LUKH, an Indian wedding rental service, after dealing with the frustrations of finding outfits for her own… Continue reading Frustrated to find Indian wedding outfits, she launched a rental service

Richard Clay: From a Historically Black College & University (HBCU) to DRF

Richard Clay in Baltimore, Maryland in September 2021. Courtesy of Raiven Vanzego.

He had stellar grades, a swimming captain title, a presidential nomination, and even legacy from the U.S. Naval Academy. Come… Continue reading Richard Clay: From a Historically Black College & University (HBCU) to DRF