Robin Saidov, with over 20 years of experience in the utilities industry, found the process of getting quotes for solar panels confusing and opaque. After moving three times and receiving more than 30 unclear solar panel quotes, Saidov recognized a widespread problem faced by countless homeowners. To address this, she launched Your Energy Footprint last year, an online course designed […]

Hi, I’m Maggie Gerth, and I designed a new kind of suitcase called Props Luggage, which has legs that allow it to transform into a luggage rack, or if necessary, a small table or desk for busy travelers. I started designing the prototype for Props Luggage before the pandemic. Then, in March 2020, as global travel came to a complete […]

Deirdre Horan, based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, recognized the lack of prominent brands in the umbrella industry and the alarming issue of plastic pollution in our oceans. Motivated to address both, she launched Dri in 2023. Dri produces umbrellas made from ocean-bound plastics sourced from fairly paid workers in nations most affected by such pollution. With a dual mission of cleaning […]