Banofi Leather

Banofi Leather is on a mission to create sustainable, plant-based leather from banana crop waste. Founded by Jinali Mody, the company aims to provide a guilt-free and cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather that looks, feels, and smells the same. The venture not only upcycles crop waste but also provides additional income to farmers, thereby contributing to environmental protection and community well-being.

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Jinali Mody (YSE '23)

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Accelerator

Advance your venture: Tsai CITY’s Accelerator, which runs every fall and spring semester, guides students and teams with innovative ideas through the process of building effective organizations, projects, and ventures through workshops, mentorship, and funding.

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Summer Fellowship

Amplify your venture: The Tsai CITY Summer Fellowship is a multi-week, full-time accelerator to incubate new companies, nonprofits, and initiatives. The fellowship includes $15,000 for each team, along with a rigorous sequence of workshops, sprints, mentorship, coaching, and pitch opportunities.

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  • Creative Creative
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