Current Cohort

Our Summer 2025 Venture Lab Cohort includes the following teams:

Eco Mercantile Corporation

Eco Mercantile Corporation

Founders: Guillermo Gutierrez and Manish Mishra

Eco Mercantile Corporation is developing a compact and portable instrument to identify high-value metals in electronic waste. It hopes to bring efficiency and transparency to the industry, enabling faster and more accurate identification and higher profit margins.


EmpathEQ

EmpathEQ

Founders: Jon Monahan, Alex von Rosenberg and Lucas Consoli

EmpathEQ is an AI-powered training platform to help future healthcare professionals master the soft skills to deliver compassionate, effective care. Its mission is to equip tomorrow’s nurses, clinicians and healthcare teams with the most valuable human traits.


nala

nala

Founder: Zach Moore

Nala offers a seamless platform for veterinarians to better connect with their pet patients. It helps pet owners avoid costly and time-consuming vet visits by safely syncing with the pet’s primary healthcare provider.


TonguePART

TonguePART

Founder: Sarah Dugan

TonguePART pairs with existing ultrasound machines to make speech therapy more engaging and effective. By turning tongue movement into a game controller, it provides real-time visual feedback and data for clinicians, while children play interactive games that accelerate speech learning.


Urban Hikers

Urban Hikers

Founder: Vanny Mwamba

Urban Hikers leverages city exploration walks to foster a sense of belonging, inspire meaningful conversations and strengthen community advocacy. By registering for hikes, residents can establish long-lasting relationships while embedding themselves in their local neighborhoods.