Future Founders, the nonprofit organization dedicated to building the nation’s largest inclusive community of intentional young entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial-minded leaders, is proud to announce the exceptional entrepreneurs selected to join the 11th cohort of its prestigious national Fellowship program.
The Fellowship is a high-impact, year-long accelerator designed to propel promising young entrepreneurs and their ventures forward. Through targeted mentorship, skills training, immersive retreats, peer community engagement, and meaningful volunteer experiences, Fellows gain essential tools and resources to ensure long-term entrepreneurial success.
“We’re incredibly excited to introduce this year’s class of Fellows,” said Scott Issen, President & CEO, Future Founders. “Since launching the Fellowship in 2015, our community of Fellows has achieved extraordinary milestones, generating over $400 million in revenue, securing $300 million in capital, and creating over 2,000 jobs. We can’t wait to see the remarkable contributions this next group of founders will make to society.”
This year’s Fellows come from a broad array of industries and backgrounds, reflecting Future Founders’ commitment to programming that’s inclusive to all ideas and backgrounds. These ambitious entrepreneurs bring unique perspectives and experiences to the cohort, enriching the collective learning environment and furthering the organization’s vision of a more entrepreneurial world.
The Fellowship is generously supported by Keywell Foundation, Nasdaq Foundation, Summer Oaks Fund, Ford Philanthropy, The John E. & Jeanne T. Hughes Foundation, and Itzkowich Family. Each Fellow was carefully chosen following a rigorous nationwide application and interview process, underscoring the strength and promise of this extraordinary group.
Shradha Challa, Nari – MO
Nari is a South Asian beverage brand bringing authentic, wellness-focused drinks to the U.S. with bold flavors and ingredients sourced directly from India.
Andrew Chang, Nunchi Health – CA
Nunchi Health is a mental health community dedicated to providing accessible care for youth from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Annie Combs, ECPC Travel – NC
ECPC Travel is a dual-sided online marketplace that makes finding and booking vetted environmentally and socially conscious stays and experiences simple and convenient.
Eddie Favela, Vidagua – IL
Vidagua is a bottled agua fresca that delivers the vibrant flavors of Mexico to modern consumers with all-natural ingredients and no artificial additives.
Noah Fulk, Ewagers – IL
Ewagers is a B2B infrastructure allowing businesses to monetize their audience via skill-based wagering/tournaments in a safe, secure, compliant, and fair manner.
Ben Heuertz, The Skinny Platform – IL
The Skinny Platform is a book ghostwriter, publisher, and marketer that empowers entrepreneurs to develop their book through a series of conversations with no writing required and in just 90 days.
Augustus Holm, CheckRx – CA
CheckRx is a Medicare plan comparison tool designed to make picking the right health plan easy.
Kit Keating, RenewBluSurf – NJ
RenewBluSurf is a sustainable surf & beach brand working to maintain a healthy coastal environment.
Nicolas Marin, The Simple Life Coffee – VA
The Simple Life Coffee is an all-in-one digital coffee experience blending coffee and technology, sourcing premium Colombian coffee, full supply chain control, and in-depth product personalization.
Langston Minor, MLJ Capital LLC – VA
MLJ Capital is an e-commerce business specializing in seasonal and high demand consumer products, leveraging market trends to maximize profitability.
Ayaan Parikh, Novus – CA
Novus is a post-treatment intervention that reduces relapse rates by rewarding engagement in recovery-oriented activities and integrating personalized virtual therapy.
Swarna Shiv, Unsmudgeable – DE
Unsmudgeable is a green fingerprint fading eyewear coating for a lifetime of clear vision.
Franklin Taylor, Zaiko – MO
Zaiko is software that helps small grocery, convenience, and liquor stores save time and money by automating their inventory tracking process.
Keyatta Taylor, CHKN BOX – IL
CHKN BOX is redefining fried chicken in Chicago — serving up bold flavors and signature sauces in our iconic green shoe box that turns heads.
Yash Vagal, Curanostics – GA
Curanostics is a digital health platform that revolutionizes personal health management by consolidating verified medical records, wearable data, and health apps into an intuitive, AI-driven dashboard for personalized, actionable insights.
Marvin Vilma, Bevy Studio – MA
Bevy Studio incubates and tests new programs and products with and for education nonprofits that require the additional capacity, capital, and risk appetite to continue serving their communities.
Puneet Yadav, Ishaare – NJ
Ishaare is a modern South Asian matchmaking platform with zero fake profiles guaranteed, helping you find love and settle down faster without parental involvement.
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