A Date to Remember
Aminah Matthews

Since 2018, the Georgia Kickstart Fund has backed more than 110 companies started by UGA students. Here are the founders we've supported.
Companies appear once, grouped by their latest listed grant year. Year filters include follow-on grants.
Showing 115 of 115 companies
Vraj Patel & Charles Kuntz
View detailsHide detailsPremium golf gloves.
Shriyan Kothapu and Bao Le
Funded · Fall 2026View detailsHide detailsA collaboration and portfolio platform for engineering teams to organize research, data, CAD, and prototypes, track project history, and turn their work into shareable portfolios.
Yahia Abdelkarim
Follow-on grant · Fall 2026View detailsHide detailsApp that blocks phone distractions until prayer.
Emma Chaffee
Funded · Fall 2026View detailsHide detailsAn AI-powered platform that helps students practice the quantitative reasoning needed for consulting case interviews.
Grant Baumann
View detailsHide detailsLow-cost way to deorbit space debris.
Gabriel Gutierrez
View detailsHide detailsRoutes AI prompts to the best-fit model automatically.
Maya & Neeva Gokhale
View detailsHide detailsBracelets themed around everyday health goals.
Visit website for A Healthy Reminder (opens in a new tab)Zachary Hames
View detailsHide detailsCustom 3D-printed branded marketing materials.
Ashley Galanti
View detailsHide detailsWearable designed to predict seizures before they happen.
Visit website for AMG Detection (opens in a new tab)Andrew Sharpe
View detailsHide detailsWeekly email newsletter covering Athens news, food, and events.
Clay Proper & Josh Sussman
View detailsHide detailsFull-service moving in and around Athens.
Michael Loyd
View detailsHide detailsSpecialty coffee brand rooted in hip-hop culture.
Visit website for Dope Coffee (opens in a new tab)Aashiq Patel & Kishan Patel
View detailsHide detailsOperations software for university housing teams.
Samuel Ogbonna
View detailsHide detailsAI test prep for the IELTS, GRE, and GMAT.
Visit website for ExamRocket (opens in a new tab)Madison Harpold
View detailsHide detailsTraveling horror and Halloween festival.
Visit website for HauntFest (opens in a new tab)Kavin Elango & Satyam Monot
View detailsHide detailsBuilds digital products for creators.
Oge Okolo
View detailsHide detailsRide-hailing where riders and drivers agree on prices directly.
Visit website for Juzogo (opens in a new tab)Francesco Schirripa
View detailsHide detailsJet ski rentals delivered around Dallas–Fort Worth lakes.
Afia Lockett
View detailsHide detailsOutdoor STEM education for kids.
Andrew Sharpe
View detailsHide detailsGrocery app that finds the best prices across stores.
Visit website for Nähren (opens in a new tab)Tanish Reddy
View detailsHide detailsBrainwave-based drowsiness detection for drivers.
Wyatt McAvoy & Quin Horensky
Follow-on grant recipientView detailsHide detailsNatural pre-workout supplements.
Visit website for Niche Supplements (opens in a new tab)Sam Lee & Xianjie Wu
View detailsHide detailsAI that turns complex concepts into visuals.
Maahir Murad & Huzaifah Malik
Follow-on grant recipientView detailsHide detailsTurns syllabi and recruiting deadlines into one calendar.
Visit website for Syl (opens in a new tab)Rosemary Durant & Jeffery Whitmire
View detailsHide detailsCarbon-removing art installations for businesses.
Greyson Hull
View detailsHide detailsOriginal art, prints, and an art-driven swimwear line.
Cade Jones
View detailsHide detailsGolf cart rides around downtown Athens and campus.
Jack TerHaar
Follow-on grant recipientView detailsHide detailsMobile auto detailing.
Tyler Meyer & Joshua Garcia
View detailsHide detailsReal fire truck rentals for parties and events.
Brycen Lee
View detailsHide detailsLandscape and hardscape design and installation.
Nate von der Sitt & Aviral Mehrotra
View detailsHide detailsDating app built around mutual friends.
Craig Scott
View detailsHide detailsSocial platform and workout log for lifters.
Michael Hearnes
View detailsHide detailsLate-night snacks that support better sleep.
Alexander Luu
View detailsHide detailsCard shuffler built for sleeved trading cards.
Milan Tahliani, Kunal Vohra & Cygnus Wang
View detailsHide detailsData integration infrastructure for businesses.
Uyiosa Ugiagbe
View detailsHide detailsAdmissions and career consulting.
Hannah Kelly & Matthew Weiss
View detailsHide detailsPartner-based language learning app.
Juvis Mbeng & Mburli Tata
View detailsHide detailsPlatform for remote academic document requests and AI study help.
Michael Solomon, William Shine & Valencio Jackson
View detailsHide detailsBooking and brand support for educators and entertainers.
Adedolapo Adegbite, Adedoyin Oyewole & Michael Adegbite
View detailsHide detailsGroup savings and credit-building for immigrants.
Sean Snarey
View detailsHide detailsAI and robotics for poultry processing.
Cameron Kawa
View detailsHide detailsYouth football camps with NFL and college athletes.
Phillip Ellington & Victor Campos
View detailsHide detailsApp for managing pooled group funds.
Afia the Herbalist
View detailsHide detailsHerbal remedies rooted in West African healing traditions.
Jack Mathison
View detailsHide detailsNIL valuations and education for student-athletes.
Tyler Boerma
View detailsHide detailsSneaker cleaning kits.
Caleb King
View detailsHide detailsHard-to-find auto parts made through local machine shops.
Hailey Garfinkel
View detailsHide detailsVirtual social support platform for individuals and families.
Myrlande Demosthene
View detailsHide detailsAccessible beauty products for students of color.
Suhan Kacholia & Julian Fortuna
View detailsHide detailsAI-generated equity research for financial firms (formerly RightTrack).
Visit website for Helios Analytics (opens in a new tab)Drew Puckett
View detailsHide detailsHelps students break into competitive career paths.
Alex Breazu
View detailsHide detailsSmart plant sensor and companion app.
Garrett Stigall & Guy Gober
Three Kickstart grantsView detailsHide detailsChemical-free device that prevents algae in residential pools.
Charlie Gaddy
View detailsHide detailsCompact emergency phone charger.
Wes Swain & Cole Shackelford
View detailsHide detailsMobile mini golf delivered to your event.
Reid Finnegan
View detailsHide detailsCoffee shop and event space in Athens.
Kelsie Pearson
Follow-on grant recipientView detailsHide detailsPeer-led group trips for women in their 20s (formerly Sisterhood of the Traveling 20s).
Madison Heck & Lee Evans
View detailsHide detailsInstagram guide to Athens stores, events, and venues.
Tania Rios
View detailsHide detailsPhoto booth rentals for events.
Emma Gillespie
View detailsHide detailsVideo marketing and freelance production.
Jonah Margosis
View detailsHide detailsSmall-scale direct air capture units.
Chris Ayers & Jeffery Whitmire
Three Kickstart grantsView detailsHide detailsSolar-powered, self-moving chicken coops for pasture-raised poultry farms.
Garrett Stigall
View detailsHide detailsAll-natural sports drink.
Zachary Rustick & Michael Hall
View detailsHide detailsFree tool that builds students' class schedules automatically.
Odera Ani
View detailsHide detailsHigh-quality, protective faux locs.
Cole Shackelford
View detailsHide detailsCreative agency for marketing, advertising, and design.
Joshua Bennafield
View detailsHide detailsPortrait, event, and lifestyle photography.
Khiari Ridley
View detailsHide detailsNail artistry and a planned line of beginner nail supplies.
Ikram Arif
View detailsHide detailsNightlife app for easy access to bars and events.
Sabrina Greco
View detailsHide detailsMatches UGA students with internships at Athens small businesses.
Bella Silverman
View detailsHide detailsGourmet s'mores food truck for events and weddings.
Sean Dugan
View detailsHide detailsNightlife app with bar wait times, covers, and events.
Kamryn Cannon
View detailsHide detailsProduces films made by UGA student filmmakers.
Gabrielle Adekogbe
View detailsHide detailsHandmade bonnets, pillowcases, and scrunchies.
Gracie Banta
View detailsHide detailsHandmade clay earrings.
Matthew Tesvich
Follow-on grant recipientView detailsHide detailsOdor-free antimicrobial socks (formerly Ox Sox).
Visit website for SkunkSkin (opens in a new tab)Bria Pope
View detailsHide detailsProtective hair styling, braids, and locs.
Vanessa Sachs
View detailsHide detailsSweat-proof cosmetics made for athletes.
Nathan Shear
View detailsHide detailsCustom road trip itineraries.
Justin Guld, Zachary Leitz, William Ross & Chris Rosselot
View detailsHide detailsNonprofit delivering backpacks of essentials to people experiencing homelessness.
Kristen Dunning
View detailsHide detailsSeasonal subscription box of herbal products.
Valeria Brenner
Follow-on grant recipientView detailsHide detailsAffordable USPS shipping labels for Instagram small businesses.
Adrian Robbins
View detailsHide detailsUV-C toolboxes that sterilize hand tools without chemicals.
Maleigha Cooper
View detailsHide detailsOnline boutique for affordable, quality occasion wear and jewelry.
Chimari Allen
View detailsHide detailsFreelance makeup artistry based in Athens.
Ade
View detailsHide detailsStreetwear and vintage clothing resale and consignment.
Daniel Rouhani
Work published in 11 scientific journalsView detailsHide details3D scientific illustration and animation for research institutions.
Visit website for ExonScientific (opens in a new tab)Madison Spek
View detailsHide detailsNutrition coaching and meal-plan programs.
Anika Kablan
View detailsHide detailsHandmade jewelry and accessories.
Worth McFall
View detailsHide detailsWaffle catering company with a food truck.
Stone Pinson
View detailsHide detailsHandmade wooden home decor and charcuterie boards.
Nicholas Dasoveanu
View detailsHide detailsSocial platform for sharing stock portfolios.
Sydney McRae
View detailsHide detailsCustom decorated sugar cookies and decorating classes.
Jack Faught & Calder Johnson
View detailsHide detailsAtlanta Christmas tree lot that funds college scholarships.
Creative brand agency for online creators.
Alaina Booth
View detailsHide detailsVideo production for weddings, documentaries, and music videos.
Visit website for Alaina Booth Productions (opens in a new tab)Baylee Marsh
View detailsHide detailsCustom decorated cookies for parties and gifts in Athens.
Natasha Robinson
View detailsHide detailsCurly hair cuts, styling, and education.
Visit website for Curly Strands (opens in a new tab)Kristen Dunning
Techstars '23 · Shark Tank '23View detailsHide detailsNatural soap for people with sensitive skin.
Visit website for Gently Soap (opens in a new tab)George Mouhawesse
View detailsHide detailsShelf-stable chocolate pistachio butter cups.
Visit website for Stachios (opens in a new tab)Abbey Goodson
View detailsHide detailsWomen's clothing boutique.
Aminah Matthews
Lashundra Bedell
View detailsHide detailsCredit repair service building an app that connects clients with trusted credit specialists.
Joe Burnett
Eileen Schaeffer
Nipuna Ambanpola
View detailsHide detailsTech nonprofit building a global culture of volunteering.
Visit website for iVolunteer International (opens in a new tab)Song Kue
Dylan Garcia
Bailey Grady
Tommy Naranjo
Nick Robertson
View detailsHide detailsAlcohol-detection device for kombucha brewers.
Spencer Sutlive
View detailsHide detailsLightweight coolers and outdoor apparel.
Visit website for Rugged Road Outdoors (opens in a new tab)Srikar Komanduri
Backed by Village Global and Fuel CapitalView detailsHide detailsDeveloper platform for launching regulated fintech and crypto products.
Kaitlin Lutz
Manu Pareek
View detailsHide detailsInteractive storytelling for kids.