Welcome Tsai CITY's 2024 Fall Venture Development Program Teams

Fall 2024 at Tsai CITY marks the arrival of over 40 exceptional teams in our Venture Development Programs, each poised to make a significant impact. This cohort represents a wide range of industries, from cutting-edge AI and breakthrough tech solutions to sustainability efforts and artistic ventures. Their projects are not only diverse but ambitious, addressing some of the most pressing challenges across sectors. With innovation at the forefront, these teams bring fresh perspectives, harnessing creativity, collaboration, and a forward-thinking mindset. As they begin this journey, we anticipate a season rich with transformative ideas and meaningful breakthroughs, setting the stage for real-world impact. Meet the teams!

Launchpad teams

AIntegraxis  
Gang Wen (GSAS ’27), Xinyang Hu (GSAS '26), Renyu Tang  
AIntegraxis is an LLM-powered productivity tool that integrates workspaces, schedulers, and AI assistants to enhance efficiency in managing large-scale, complex projects.

AI Stylist  
Jennifer Li (SOM '26)  
AI Stylist offers an AI-powered platform that curates personalized outfit recommendations from thousands of brands, making shopping faster and easier while keeping users on-trend.

Birdee  
Hameeda Uloomi (YC '26)  
Birdee enables users to create accounts with personal details, providing streamlined access and functionality.

Bridge and Tunnel  
Alex Whittington (Music '25), Byron De Leon  
Bridge and Tunnel (BAT) is a professional choir ensemble that aims to connect communities through shared musical experiences.

Calmware  
Samantha Sweig (SOM '25)  
Calmware is a line of tactile mindfulness tools designed to reduce stress and improve focus through sensory engagement.

Comitia  
Hanwool Jung (SOM '26)  
Comitia aims to provide a platform where anyone can easily create and share their own comics, even they don't have enough drawing skills.

Danilo Event Technologies  
Jack Anderson (YC '25)  
Danilo Event Technologies provides end-to-end solutions for event management, offering tools for scheduling, attendee management, and performance tracking.

Deal Smart AI  
Austin Smith (SOM '26)  
Deal Smart AI is developing AI software for merchants to optimize deal-making strategies, helping them make smarter, data-driven business decisions.

Destress  
Arinze Agu (SPH '25), Swami Anurag, Dewank Mahajan  
Destress is the AI buddy for goal-driven individuals, offering personalized stress-relief solutions to help users achieve balance and mindfulness.

Doctor Click  
Zhenxiong Yang  (SOM '26)
Doctor Click is a cloud-based procurement system designed to streamline medical supply orders and enhance communication between suppliers and healthcare providers.

Elinergy  
Junru Hao (FES '26), Muyang Gao (FES '26), Zaizuo Gong  (FES '26)
Elinergy.OS is a new-generation end-to-end intelligent energy management system, offering solutions for sustainable energy use. 

Explooria  
Ruixiao Wang (GSAS '27), Sitong Jin (GSAS '25), Christian Altamirano  (GSAS '28)
Explooria is a travel planning platform that merges artificial intelligence with user preferences to create personalized itineraries for travelers. 

Genepi  
Clayton Barnes (GSAS '25)  
Genepi is a data analytics platform focused on providing insights for biotech companies, assisting in the development of new treatments and innovations.

Grow Your Impact  
Nataliia Nevinchana  (SOM '25)
Grow Your Impact is a social media platform dedicated to sustainability, offering users resources and inspiration to drive meaningful environmental change.

Havn
Bhavya Chauhan (SOM '26), Nina Chung (SOM '26)
Havn is an application that consolidates available mental health resources, offering users quick access to therapy, counseling, and self-care tools.

komodo.ai
Rachel Hua (SOM '26), Vishal Puppala
Komodo.ai offers an automatic speech recognition tool powered by AI, designed to streamline communication in academic and business settings.

Neotrix
Freeman Irabaruta (YC '26)
Neotrix is building a platform where users can access AI-powered tools for enhancing productivity and learning.

Neurosync
Alec Sheffield (GSAS ’25), Luke Knoble
Neurosync is creating a non-invasive brain-computer interface that allows users to execute computer shortcuts by thought alone.

Nexus
Vinay Pendri (YC '27), Misha Ghafouri (YC '27)
Nexus is addressing the growing reliance on GLP-1 drugs by creating an AI-based solution for managing prescriptions and health data.

PassDown
Caroline Burt (YC '25), Taylor Everson (YC '25)
PassDown is a real estate platform designed to simplify the home-buying process by offering personalized services and market insights.

Protus
Lucía Cores Harg (YC '26)
Protus is a Sweden-based non-profit association aimed at promoting sustainable development through educational initiatives.

Regenerative Agriculture + Wellness
Powen Pai (FES '26)
This venture combines regenerative agriculture practices with wellness programs to promote healthy living and sustainable farming.

Rhythmix  
Lana Zheng (YC '25), Ryan Bose-Roy 
Rhythmix is a motivational XR tool for patients undergoing rehabilitation, providing interactive music therapy to enhance recovery.

Scraps  
Vinh Tran (YC '25), Luis Halvorssen (YC '25)  
Scraps is an innovative peer-to-peer online marketplace that enables users to buy and sell unused or extra materials, reducing waste.

Sláinte Health  
Victoria Krafft (GSAS '26), Maren Büttner  
Sláinte Health is a platform designed to explain and evaluate health treatments, offering users personalized healthcare recommendations.

Sustainable Consumer App  
Jasmine Garry (YC '28)  
This app simplifies ingredient labels for consumers, helping them make informed choices about the sustainability and safety of the products they buy.

Sustentra  
Vivian Cai (SOM '25)  
Sustentra offers a blockchain-backed ESG data platform that helps businesses track and improve their environmental and social impact.

Teach Longer  
Henry Melzer (SOM '26)  
Teach Longer assesses three key metrics to help teachers prolong their careers by offering tailored wellness and professional development plans.

The M.I.L.A. Project  
Mayella Vasquez (Divinity '25), Camilla Vasquez  
The M.I.L.A. Project develops luxury real estate and related services with a focus on inclusive living and accessibility for all.

Unnamed Women's Work Clothing E-Commerce Platform  
Bailey Ehrens (SOM '26)  
This platform offers a curated selection of women's work clothing, combining style with practicality for modern professionals.

whyMED  
Dheeman Klair (YC '26), Anjal Jain (YC '26), Chiraag Sachdev (YC '26)  
whyMED is an AI educational tool designed to assist medical students in learning complex concepts through personalized study plans and interactive exercises.

Yideshare  
Aria Wang (YC '27)  
Yideshare is an app that allows college students to carpool safely and efficiently, offering a cost-effective and eco-friendly transportation solution.

Accelerator teams

Beyond Diamond
Wenbo Xiang (SOM '25), Patrick Wei (SOM '26)
We specialize in creating sustainable, lab-grown diamonds with innovative techniques that reduce environmental impact and enhance product quality.

Chapel & York
Phil Kim (ARC '25)
Chapel & York is a platform that repurposing student & independent designers work into clothing.

Epicenter
Braden Wong (YC '25)
Epicenter is a suite of digital tools focused on streamlining event management, providing organizers with AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency.

Harness
Marlo Eltaib (SOM '26)
Harness is developing AI-driven software tools and a global investor marketplace to empower solar developers in Ghana to optimize operations, unlock financing, and scale their impact.

Hillhouse
Ryan Pascal (YC '25), Clementine Rice (YC '25), Alika Osadolor-Hernandez (YC '25)
HILLHOUSE is a theater and film production company focused on producing culturally relevant, high-quality performances that elevate diverse voices.

IWAVE
Shuang Wu (SOM '24)
IWAVE offers a lightweight, single-person electric vehicle designed for urban environments, providing a sustainable and efficient transportation solution.

Plate-X
Nicola Yu (SOM '25)
Plate-X revolutionizes the food industry by creating a system that tracks and reduces food waste, providing analytics and solutions for restaurants to minimize their environmental impact.

Prevision Labs
John Horzen (DRA '24), Christian Killada (DRA '25), Trevor Tarnowski
Prevision allows directors and designers to collaborate in real-time on visual effects, offering a streamlined solution for creating high-quality film productions.

Pyari
Nikita Paudel (YC '25), Priyanshu Pokhrel, Kennedy Anderson (YC '25)
Pyari revolutionizes menstrual health management with AI-powered tools, offering personalized recommendations for menstrual care and tracking.

R Square
Zerui (Jerry) Zhang (SOM '25)
R Square has developed an AI SaaS platform for entertainment companies to streamline content management and maximize audience engagement.

Rise Media
Christopher Huang (SOM '26)
Rise Media is a talent management platform that assists established and emerging creators in navigating their digital presence and brand collaborations.

SyncChain
Yukang Zeng (GSAS '25), Daniel Wang (GSAS '28), Will Yang (YC '27)
SyncChain is an AI-powered talent collaboration platform that connects professionals with opportunities to collaborate across industries and regions.

Founders in Residence teams

Whiskey Bravo
Benjamin Barkoff (YC '27), Rhia Gupta
Whiskey Bravo works to improve the lives of military families while teaching youth about service and leadership.

Win Number
Nicole Morrison (SOM '25)
Win Number blends advanced analytics and persuasion science for progressive campaigns.

 

*If a venture listed requires changes or updates, please email Sean Plummer (Assistant Director of Digital Communications at Tsai CITY) at sean.plummer@yale.edu.