by Jonas Clark | Sep 24, 2022
Co-founded by Justin Kim, ’21, Michael Lai, ’20, and Matthew Lee, ’22 Cress Health is a tech startup with the mission of democratizing mental wellness for all. Cress Health‘s app, Callie addresses mental health. The app utilizes journaling, breathing exercises, meditation, and analytics, allowing users to reflect and learn about their mental health. Callie also provides a virtual AI, a chat-based companion that builds a personalized wellness regimen based on journal entries.
The app is an alum of B-Lab 2020; Kim served as PEIR in 2021. Kim was also named one of Rhode Island’s Inno Under 25 in 2020. Read their profile here.
Photo Credit: Justin Kim, Matthew Lee, and Michael Lai
by Katie Calabro | Sep 24, 2022
Cuyana is a B2C, slow fashion company that encourages customers to purchase fewer but better-quality pieces that they will love and treasure for years to come. They are a women-built, heritage-led company that produces responsibly and supports customers in the repair and care of the items.
Cuyana was founded in 2011 by Karla Gallardo ’05 and Shilpa Shah. Both founders were recently profiled by WhoWhatWear. Cuyana recently launched Revive, a resale platform that allows customers to sell, donate, or purchase preloved Cuyana merchandise. Read more about this launch here.
From Left to Right: Shilpa Shah and Karla Gallardo
Photo Credit: Cuyana
by Katie Calabro | Sep 23, 2022
Dear Kate provides leak-resistant and stain-fighting undergarments, activewear, and accessories that eliminate the everyday worry of leaks, stains, and odors. Founded in 2012 by Julie Sygiel ‘09, Dear Kate products use unique Underlux™ technology in their products that’s both absorbent and breathable. This technology supports Dear Kate’s product lines, particularly their highly rated reusable period apparel.
Julie Sygiel was included on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in 2016. Read her profile in Forbes here.
Photo Credit: Julie Sygiel
by Katie Calabro | Sep 22, 2022
Fanium is a sports technology company that curates in-depth fantasy football content for users. The app was featured in TechCrunch’s list of best fantasy football apps in 2013. Founder Grant Gurtin ’12 sold Fanium to CBSSports. He then spent two years at CBSSports, helping to relaunch the SportsLine.com brand and take it from zero to $500k in monthly recurring revenue. He has since started a second company, Trend, and is an active angel investor.
Photo Credit: Grant Gurtin
by Jonas Clark | Sep 21, 2022
Formally, originally a hackathon project, is legal collaboration company seeking to simplify legal processes and increase access to justice. Rather than deal with convoluted paperwork trails and complications, Formally allows users to easily hire and work with attorneys. Utilizing AI, Formally has served thousands of asylum seekers. In addition, they aid international founders in applying for visas to begin building their companies in the US. Formally’s innovative software has been celebrated for its accessibility, security, and thoughtful data privacy practices. The platform was founded by Amélie-Sophie Vavrovsky, ’18, who was inspired by her own immigration struggles. Formally took first place at Brown Venture Prize in 2019.
The platform announced in 2022 that it had raised a $2.3 million pre-seed round of funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from BBG Ventures, Unshackled Ventures, Ulu Ventures, Graph Ventures, Dorm Room Fund, and prominent angels including Kiwi Camara, CEO at legal tech giant DISCO. Read their Business Insider Profile here.
Photo Credit:Amélie-Sophie Vavrovsky
