BUSM Business Competition, May 2025

Team 001 | SewUp

Team Members:  Alicia Colón, Emily Garza, Hannah Hall, Shannon Reilly and Nikhita Sathiyan

Upcycled fashion 


 

Team 002 | Harmony

Team Members:  Adam Ali, Katherine Ehrlich, Tinley Enzminger, Katherine Mclean, Marco Romero and Jack Turner

At Harmony, we are revolutionizing rave ear care to help concertgoers protect their hearing without sacrificing sound quality. With our high-tech fashionable ear plugs made to fit everyone, we have created a product that has no boundaries. We strive to help music lovers enjoy live music without the risk of damaging their hearing and while maintaining the aesthetic of their event.
 

Team 003 | 

Team members: 

TBD
 

Team 004 | Fret Rite

Team Members:  Will Biancarelli, Nathan Mahari, Brandon Smerchek, Reilly Kaczmarek

A musical education platform

 

Team 005 | TwineTop

Team Members:  Kyle Chinn, Tanner Deray, Declan Karch, Andrew McCoy, Catherine Mealoy, Robbie Reinhardt

Hemp-based twine product for agricultural use (baling/livestock) to overcome the challenge of a) livestock perishing due to consuming twine, and b) the negative environmental impact of conventional baling twine.
 

Team 006 | Vitamine

Team Members:  MJ Addison, Camryn Buckley, Belle Fox, Lexi Moyers, Emily Sloboda

Vitamine is a dissolvable vitamin powder brand offering flavorful, science-backed formulas designed for health-conscious individuals who want faster absorption and convenience. Delivered via eco-friendly packets, Vitamine blends function, flavor, and flexibility.

 

Team 007 | 

Team members: 

TBD
 

Team 008 | Eco-fitted

Team Members:  Sherifa Aldharman, Ashma Basnet, Cal Caputo, Jolie Martinez, Marina Barretto

Redefining fashion consumption by offering an eco-friendly service that upcycles unwanted clothing into stylish, customized pieces.

 

Team 009 | 

Team Members:  

TBD
 

Team 010 | EcoSort

Team Members:  Brynna Roscoe, Liam Sheridan, Emma Spuhler, Ayush Uniyal, Joseph Yoder

EcoSort takes the guesswork out of waste. Our AI-powered smart bins automatically sort trash, recycling, and compost; cutting contamination, reducing landfill fees, and unlocking revenue from clean recyclables. Organizations like universities, national parks, stadiums, and large businesses use EcoSort to lower waste costs and meet sustainability goals. With a $13.6B market and a scalable tech platform, EcoSort turns waste management into a smart, revenue-positive solution.
 

Team 011 | Brixel

Team Members:  Abby Awad, Gerardo Ferrigno, Robin Luo, Kari Roberts, Grace Wattz

Brick-based gifts


 

Keynote Speaker and Competition Judges


Matty de Castro | Keynote
Alliances Partnerships
Salesforce

Heather Adams | Judge
Faculty Director, Leeds Business Minor
Teaching Associate Professor
Leeds School of Business

Molly Devnani | Judge
Portfolio Manager and Director of Investment Operations
BSW Wealth Partners 

Max Denker | Judge
Chief Operating Officer
Klarisana
 

Capstone Faculty


Maxwell Blumenthal
David Brown
Emma Bunch
Visda Carson
David Cass
Brin Enterkin
Scott Gwozdz
Katie Jarek
Matt McCall
James Moss
Tara O'Brien