What started as a capstone project in Brown’s Master’s in Technology Leadership program turned into a venture with real-world impact. Tyler Van Hook ‘24 and Colleen Thamm ‘24, as part of the 2023 B-Lab cohort, refined their pitch, tested their ideas, and gained mentorship that helped shape the company alongside fellow founder Matt Ackerman.

Today, Kognitiv Edge is transforming how Special Operations Forces recruit, train, and develop elite talent, building on the foundation they established during their time in Providence.