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Winners of the Y Combinator AI Hackathon!
E.S.I. founders took first place on August 9, 2025 with FitForm Fitness

Our Founders

Meet the brilliant student entrepreneurs from our first cohort. These founders are building the future across AI, robotics, health tech, and social platforms.

30+ Cohort 1 Founders
$2M+ in Products Built
10+ Industries
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Braydon

Echo Journal

AI-powered journaling platform that helps users reflect and grow through personalized insights and mood tracking.

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Varenya

Nexogen

Next-generation biotech platform revolutionizing drug discovery through advanced computational biology.

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Sai

AI Course Generator

Short-form AI course generator that creates personalized learning experiences in minutes, not hours.

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Tyler

Boba Vending Robotics

Automated robotic systems for fresh boba tea vending, bringing authentic bubble tea to campuses worldwide.

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Jordyn

AI Adaptive Sheet Music

Smart sheet music platform that adapts to musicians' skill levels and provides real-time performance feedback.

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Cam

WattNest + Marketing

Energy optimization platform with integrated marketing tools for sustainable living and eco-conscious brands.

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Devi

Robotic Hand & Health Devices

Advanced prosthetic technology and health monitoring devices powered by machine learning and IoT.

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Evan

QuantFitness & Language

Quantified fitness tracking combined with language learning gamification for holistic personal development.

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Art

Wing Social App

Social networking platform designed for authentic connections and meaningful community building among students.

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Maxwell

AI Image Recognition

Computer vision platform providing real-time image analysis and recognition for enterprise applications.

Ready to Join Our Community?

Be part of the next generation of student founders. Our Cohort 2 starts in September with new opportunities to build, launch, and scale your startup.