E-FEST 2018 TOP 25 FINALISTS
SCHULZE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE
Global Impact Awards Finalists
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Cradled Systems, Davinci, ExpressionMed, Fairy Godmother, NomadX, Safe in Sound, Seiji’s Bridge, Vetiver Solutions
LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY TEAM NAME
Cradled Systems (A-5430851470)
University of New Hampshire
Brandon Allen, Ty Kartiganer, Mateusz Mroz and Ahmed Alzawar. Advisor: Andrew Earle
“We capture waste gas from petroleum and chemical processing and convert it into useful products”
Davinci (A-7855990589)
St Olaf College
Anthony Valiulis, Jack Schoephoester, Johannes Bang and Salvador Alvarez. Advisor: Roberto Zayas
“A solution for retailers to automatically track inventory on hooks and racks within the stores”
ExpressionMed (A-8611930909)
University of St Thomas
Meghan Sharkus and Jackie Page. Advisor: Laura Dunham
“Customizable decals and stickers to provide ease and personalization of personal diabetes monitoring devices”
Fairy Godmother (A-9129242605) Susquehanna University
Hannah Gruber, Jennifer Thorsheim and Julia Bodner. Advisor: Emma Fleck
“A taxi service for women by women”
NomadX (A-3304950107)
Washington and Lee University
Graham Novak and Mourad Berrached. Advisor: Gavin Fox
“A global community enabling travel and remote work by supporting a digital lifestyle”
Safe In Sound (A-2006462078)
University of St Thomas
Savannah Hufendick, Cameron Hufendick and Brett Hufendick. Advisor: Laura Dunham
“An app and set of earbuds that processes loud sounds [music] and automatically limits amplitude and durations to safe levels”
Seiji’s Bridge (A-9470412691) Portland State University
Alex Dassise and Quincy Brown. Advisor: Abby Chroman
“A line of specialized toys with features that support interactivity and communication for people with autism or communication/sensory disorders”
Vetiver Solutions (A-4755807218) University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Leeore Levenstein, Elizabeth Alonzi and Jesse Abelson. Advisor: Fred Rose
“Dedicated to fighting poverty by making sustainable farming practices profitable by promoting the planting of a tall, erosion fighting grass called Vetiver”


