Witness the debut of the first Everyday Entrepreneur competition! See the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of these student trailblazers as our first-ever finalists. They take center stage to showcase their brilliant projects live on March 29th!
Grainstorm:
Meet Victoria Amiel, a MBA student pursuing a business administration degree. Victoria has a strong passion for food and innovation, her product idea “Grainstorm '' is a unique more savory oatmeal, for people looking for a quick and nutritious meal, and specifically those who would prefer a savory over sweet breakfast.
FulaniTimes:
Meet Saleh Abdoulaye and Idrissa Abdoulaye, two brothers making waves with their innovative business ventures. Their latest project “FulaniTimes”, a digital platform aimed at reducing printing's environmental impact and opening up job opportunities for all. Their platform offers easy-to-access templates and introduces a print-on-demand model, revolutionizing how we print while promoting sustainability and inclusivity.
Safer Cleaners for BIPOC Communities:
Angel Contreras Cruz, a Ph.D. candidate in engineering technology management. Angel created the idea of a non-profit organization that provides education and samples of safer cleaners to cleaning companies and the general public that attend workshops in the Portland Metro Area. He hopes to bridge the environmental justice gap that BIPOC communities face to access safer cleaning products.
Wellness Business Consultancy:
Kari Doherty is an MBA student at Portland State with a passion for Yoga. Kari's being a former Yoga gym owner for over 7 years has allowed her to see the struggles of running a wellness business. Her idea is to make the wellness industry a lot easier by allowing talented professionals to focus on their craft and her business focus on our business management side.
International Student Community Agency:
Meet Ashraf Mandour, a PSU international student who is pursuing a Masters degree in computer science. Ashraf created the idea of an International Student community agency, his goal is to allow international students to have more sense of community when arriving at college. He hopes to create a website where international students can find resources and connect with fellow peers going through a similar situation.
Inclusive Public Health Agency:
Meet Daisy Sanchez, a senior at PSU pursuing her undergrad in public health and the founder of Inclusive Public Health Marketing Agency. Her goal is to solve the problem of inequality in health opportunities and outcomes within the United States by creating a public health marketing business that collaborates with organizations and businesses committed to health by providing them digital marketing, social media management, content creation, branding, market research, and advertising services.
We're excited to be kicking off of the first-ever Everyday Entrepreneur competition! Over the next thrilling 10 weeks, participating teams will immerse themselves in design thinking, business modeling, and market research, all leading up to their pitch to judges. Join us for the live finals, as your fellow Portland State students commence their entrepreneurial journey, taking center stage on March 29th at the PSU NASCC building starting at 3pm.
Everyday Entrepreneurs is a national program supported by NACCE, to uplift student entrepreneurs and provide them access and funding. To learn more about NACCE and Everyday Entrepreneurs visit: https://www.nacce.com/eevf