{"id":51911,"date":"2026-04-28T08:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/?page_id=51911"},"modified":"2026-04-28T08:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:50:18","slug":"ole-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/ole-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ole Cup 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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VCD-Zero:<\/strong> Emma Jacquin ’29 (First Place)<\/em><\/strong>
\nVCD-Zero is a research-based, medical-grade wearable that utilizes precision-calibrated air resistance to provide immediate mechanical relief for patients suffering from Vocal Cord Dysfunction.<\/p>\n

RicarGie<\/strong>: Anyi Aponza Carabali ’27 (Social Venture Winner)<\/strong><\/em>
\nA sustainable construction project that transforms recycled clothing and rubber waste into durable, modular building panels for affordable and environmentally friendly housing.<\/p>\n

Apex Stride<\/strong>: Ahmed Sajidan Jarjis Rafsan ’27 (Second Place)\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>
\nApex Stride builds a climate-adaptive, low-cost prosthetic system with integrated care and workforce pathways, restoring mobility and income for working-class populations underserved by both high-cost clinics and one-time aid.<\/p>\n

Banara<\/strong>: Puri Goyo ’28, Tine Museba ’28, & Glory Buntubwimana ’28 (Third Place)<\/strong><\/em>
\nDeveloping plant-based and sustainable hair extensions from banana fiber.<\/p>\n

AlgaeCore<\/strong>: Sardar Qaidi ’26 (People’s Choice Award)<\/strong><\/em>
\nAlgaeCore is a compact photobioreactive system that uses microalgae to naturally respond to CO\u2082 and improve indoor environments.<\/p>\n

Avelis<\/strong>: Chloe Vall\u00e9au ’26
\nAvelis creates a biologically intelligent hydration powder that supports women\u2019s hormonal cycles with one simple daily ritual.<\/p>\n

DriveMate<\/strong>: Maroova Elkemary ’26 & Rania Abdul Hafiz ’26
\nDriveMate: a new ride-sharing method that could save countless lives<\/p>\n

Gemify<\/strong>: Xiaoyang Hu ’26
\nGemify is a wardrobe-first jewelry marketplace that helps Gen Z and Millennials overcome decision fatigue by making it easy to find jewelry that matches their outfits.<\/p>\n

Step Forward<\/strong>: Roaya Ghuneim ’26
\nStep Forward is the first refugee-designed, women-centered social venture equipping young refugee and asylum-seeking women in London with an integrated curriculum of skills, mentorship, and community to move from stagnation to participation and from isolation to belonging.<\/p>\n

Wandrers<\/strong>: Rafael Rashid ’27
\nWandrers is a trust-based travel platform that connects people with verified local experiences and like-minded travelers to plan safe, affordable, and authentic group trips.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t

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Judges<\/h2>\n

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Chuck Densinger<\/strong> ’85
\nCo-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Elicit, LLC
\nMike Harvath<\/strong> P\u201927
\nPresident and CEO, Revenue Rocket Consulting Group
\nPrentice Keller<\/strong>
\nPartner, Groove Capital
\nAndrew Kemmetmueller<\/strong> ’96
\nManaging Director, Elevate Innovations
\nJessica Landa<\/strong> ’16
\nOwner and Lead Designer, LANE Floral<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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