Bonsai Headed to Silicon Valley for Annual Pitch Competition

We’re excited to announce that Bonsai, co-founded by Shashank Vinay Kumar (BS’22), is one of 28 student-led teams headed to California to pitch in the semi-finals of the 2022 Blackstone LaunchPad Pitch Competition during the Startup Grind Global Conference. Bonsai, which only just launched in 2020, is developing a ticket-resolution and lead-generation tool that uses … Continue reading Bonsai Headed to Silicon Valley for Annual Pitch Competition

Neuroscience Student Looks to Remove Tutoring Stigma with Startup

Sofia Babool BS’22 only just launched her tutoring service in the fall and already she’s hit positive cash flow. Her company, Bright Owl is a virtual tutoring company that focuses on providing children with subject-specific homework help, test preparation, and college advising. Sofia, who is earning her undergraduate degree in neuroscience, has been participating in … Continue reading Neuroscience Student Looks to Remove Tutoring Stigma with Startup

Are you integrating motion graphics into your marketing plan?

As an artist and aspiring animator, I know the value of motion graphics firsthand, but did you know that it’s also an invaluable tool you can use as an entrepreneur to grow your venture? What exactly are motion graphics? Motion graphics are simply described as, “pieces of animation or digital footage which create the illusion … Continue reading Are you integrating motion graphics into your marketing plan?

Meet the Finalists Pitching at the Big Idea Competition

It's back! The UT Dallas Big Idea Competition is back and bigger than ever. 20 startup founders are competing for over $350,000 in cash and scholarship prizes at the university's largest startup pitch competition. Below are the students, alumni, and researchers competing in the 4 categories that make up this year's competition. Let's meet them: Watch … Continue reading Meet the Finalists Pitching at the Big Idea Competition