Welcome Tsai CITY's 2025 Spring Venture Development Program Teams

Spring 2025 at Tsai CITY brings together an inspiring cohort of 49 bright teams in our Launchpad and Accelerator programs, each with ideas that promise to shake up the status quo. From cutting-edge AI and inventive hardware to sustainability solutions and creative platforms, these teams cover a wide range of industries, united by their drive to shape a brighter future. We can’t wait to see the inventive breakthroughs, surprising collaborations, and real-world impact they’ll create. Meet the teams!

Launchpad teams

Eternity Mind, Inc. 
Thomas Xin (YSM ’26), Renee Shen  
Eternity Mind, Inc. is developing a mobile app that uses AI to enable video chats with deceased loved ones by replicating their thoughts and feelings.

Abura Soba 
Jack He (YC ’26), Yuto Kida (YC ’26)  
Abura Soba is a college snack brand offering affordable, authentic Japanese noodles designed for busy Yale students.

AgentAlly 
George Holm (YC ’26), Alexander Robinson
AgentAlly is an AI-powered platform that offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional real estate agents for homebuyers and sellers.

AssistiveMath 
Ron Pile (YC ’27), Ndinda Kasyoka, Faith Ruto  
AssistiveMath is an inclusive platform that provides accessible math resources and adaptive AI support for visually impaired students and educators.

At Ease  
Jade Chen (SOM ’25)  
At Ease is a mobile app that connects users with trusted walking partners to enhance urban safety.

CampusPulse 
Jack Anderson (YC ’25)  
CampusPulse is an AI-powered platform that connects students with recruiters through personalized career insights.

Comitia  
Hanwool Jung (SOM ’26) 
Comitia is an AI-driven comics platform that enables users to create and share comics without drawing skills.

Doorothy  
Alan Chirong Li (ENAS ’25), Mingze Yan 
Doorothy is a smart lock with an integrated automatic door opener that provides secure, hands-free home access.

Empower U-self  
Xinyi Li (YSPH ’26), Xihan Zhang (’27)  
Empower U-self is an AI-based chat app that alleviates anxiety by guiding users to focus on the present moment.

ENVSN  
Nataliia Nevinchana (SOM ’27)  
ENVSN is a sustainability design agency that transforms business models to maximize positive environmental impact.

FinBalance AI  
jiaye (Andy) Wang (SOM ’25)  
FinBalance AI is a gamified personal finance app that makes money management engaging and accessible.

Haven Sauna  
Powen Pai (YSE ’26)  
Haven Sauna offers modern sauna hubs that blend traditional wellness with community and cultural programming.

Havn  
Bhavya Chauhan (SOM ’26)  
Havn is an app that consolidates healthcare support services to enhance patient and caregiver access.

HealAura  
Jasmine Li (SOM ’25)  
HealAura is an AI-powered therapeutic app that provides personalized expressive therapy for women's emotional well-being.

Health Voices 
Fareed Salmon (YC ’27), Frederick Rivas-Giorgi (YC ’26)  
Health Voices is a podcast that spotlights leaders in health innovation and public health to enhance health literacy.

Infodemica
Nora Al-Roub (YSPH ’26)  
Infodemica uses AI to transform reliable medical information into engaging, accessible videos to counter misinformation.

Japan Media Project  
Rena Kawasaki (YC ’27)  
Japan Media Project is a youth-led media lab that trains and empowers young journalists in Japan.

Legacy in a Box  
Luis Halvorssen (YC ’25)  
Legacy in a Box is an all-in-one solution that preserves and shares family legacies through secure physical and digital platforms.

Local Motion  
Kien Lau (YC ’27)  
Local Motion is a platform that centralizes local political information using AI-driven real-time summaries.

MAISON XIAO  
Caleb Xiao (YC ’27)  
MAISON XIAO is a contemporary fashion brand that leverages viral marketing to create drop-based couture and wearable art.

PaperBridge  
Reyansh Bahl (YC ’28)  
PaperBridge uses AI to simplify and summarize scientific research papers for broader understanding.

PitchTok  
Kate Shaughnessy (YC ’25)  
PitchTok is a video pitch platform that connects startup founders with accredited investors.

Project Hope  
Samson Wong (YC ’27)  
Project Hope connects past and current pediatric transplant patients through mentorship to ease social-emotional burdens.

Qemem  
Yeabsera Agonfer (YDS ’27), Caroline Ferra  
Qemem crafts authentic Ethiopian spiced clarified butter that honors a legacy of love and supports sustainable farming.

Reachwell Technologies  
Brooke Dunefsky (YC ’26)  
Reachwell Technologies is developing an ergonomic device that trains upper limb mobility for stroke recovery.

Rhythmix  
Lana Zheng (YC ’25), Ryan Bose-Roy (YC ’24)  
Rhythmix is a motivational XR tool that enhances physical therapy through immersive, group-based experiences.

SharingEdu 
Sharon Gao (SOM ’26)  
SharingEdu offers coaching and educational products to enhance job search, professional communication, and MBA applications.

ShinnKuu 
Nicola Yu (SOM ’25), Yangyang Li  
ShinnKuu is developing a wine preserver and food preservation technology that extends freshness through advanced vacuum technology.

Sláinte Health  
Victoria Krafft (GSAS ’26), Maren Büttner  
Sláinte Health is an app that simplifies health data interpretation to empower users in preventative healthcare.

Suppal 
William Du (YC ’28)  
Suppal is an AI-powered app that streamlines college applications for high school students through personalized guidance.

Teach Longer  
Henry Melzer (SOM ’26)  
Teach Longer is a platform that provides regular teacher feedback and actionable reports to improve school administration.

Tennie  
Bailey Ehrens (SOM ’26)  
Tennie is an e-commerce platform offering curated professional and casual clothing with personalized styling for women.

The Strivers' Network 
Rivi Wijesekera (YC ’26)  
The Strivers' Network is a youth-led college access program that offers mentorship and leadership opportunities to underresourced Sri Lankan students.

Trusted Network of Teachers 
Satoshi Suga (SOM ’26)  
Trusted Network of Teachers connects students with expert teachers to co-create impactful, real-world projects.

Uke  
Yeemon Thant (SOM ’25)  
Uke is a platform that helps independent restaurants boost revenue by offering fastpass tickets to skip lines.

Wellness Dossier 
Laurice Oliveira (YSN ’27)  
Wellness Dossier is a holistic platform that empowers users to manage mental health through integrated, community-supported tools.

WeSave  
Krystal ZHANG (SOM ’25) 
WeSave is a digital platform that empowers rural families through modernized group savings and financial education.

whyMED  
Anjal Jain (YC ’26)  
whyMED is an AI-powered voice assistant that streamlines patient–pharmacy interactions and medication education.

Accelerator teams

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

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.

forEVAhealth
Jaya Dadwal (SPH ’26), Anna Lynn (YSE ’25), Emily Deschenes (GSAS ’25)
forEVAhealth is developing a non-invasive, app-free reproductive tool that uses saliva-based hormonal tracking to provide accurate, personalized cycle insights.

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.

General Neuro
Alec Sheffield (YC ’24), Luke Knoble
General Neuro is developing Neurolingo, a language learning system that combines neurotechnology and educational software to accelerate language acquisition.

Impact3D
Nick Callegari (SOM ’25), Bianca Taya (YC ’25)
Impact3D develops automated, low-cost wall construction technology to reduce costs and build faster, high-quality structures.

Neotix
Freeman Irabaruta (YC ’26)
Neotix is a centralized GPU marketplace that simplifies selection, management, and allocation to make AI and machine learning more accessible and cost-effective.

ReGenesis
Keith Pemberton (YC ’27), Sophie Price (YC ’25), Salvador Gómez Colon (YC ’25)
ReGenesis transforms wargaming into a climate-focused strategy game that educates and empowers young adults to tackle environmental challenges.

RoboMeal
Marten Hennig (SOM ’25), Robert Hennig
RoboMeal automates fresh food preparation with robotic vending machines that serve high-quality crêpes in 90 seconds.

ShellVive
Zhenxiong Yang (SOM ’26), Frank Cheng (SOM ’26)
ShellVive repurposes oyster shell waste into sustainable filtration media for industrial wastewater treatment and reclaimed materials for construction and agriculture.

Slow
Amal Dhanesh (YC ’27)
Slow is a mobile journaling app that provides AI-generated advice and automatic insights to help users realign their thought processes.

*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.