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鈥檙e 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鈥�
Emily Conde
Jake Stoner
Eric Ullrich
LOOP
Venture focus: sustainable fashion and social commerce
Members: Claudia Alvarado鈥�, Caro Bush, and Elise Giles
Claudia Alvarado
Caro Bush
Elise Giles
Fungi Co-working
Venture focus: reduction of non-recyclable plastic waste and sustainable construction
Members: Stephanie Cohen and Adriana Esparaza
Stephanie Cohen
Adriana Esparaza
Fusion Foods
Venture focus: FoodTech and farming sustainability 鈥�
Members: Jose Mizrahi鈥� and Jonathan Ostroff鈥�
Jose Mizrahi鈥�
Jonathan Ostroff鈥�
The C-Suite鈥�
Venture focus: sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing鈥�
Members: Carolyn 叠颈诲贸鈥� and Cynthia Boxerman鈥�
Carolyn 叠颈诲贸鈥�
Cynthia Boxerman鈥�
Trouvaille Innovations鈥�
Venture focus: safe drinking water/water resiliency鈥�
Members: Tayyaba Ali鈥�,&苍产蝉辫;Kasandra Lee鈥�, and Megan Yamauchi鈥�鈥�
Tayyaba Ali鈥�
Kasandra Lee鈥�
Megan Yamauchi鈥�
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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