Dr. Rachel Laryea (GRD '21), a former Summer Fellowship participant, shares bold insights on MSNBC, arguing that the tools of capitalism can be harnessed for equity and impact—not just extraction. Watch her challenge conventional thinking on how we build more inclusive systems.

MiChaela Barker (SOM ’24) officially launches Matcha Scrubs on June 19—satin-lined scrub caps designed for all hair types, blending style and comfort in and beyond the clinic; the brand brings inclusivity and purpose to healthcare fashion.

April Koh, CEO of Spring Health, turned her mental health journey into a $3.3B platform delivering personalized care. In 2025, she expanded access with free support for wildfire victims and first responders.

Coral Vita raised $8 million in Series A funding to expand its land-based coral farming and accelerate global reef restoration. The investment will support new farms, research, and partnerships to boost coral resilience and marine biodiversity.

Fellow recipient Ethen Lund (ENG '25), former member of the Tsai CITY Student Advisory Board, earned the Harding Bliss Prize not only for his thesis on metallic glasses, but also for his exceptional efforts in community-building—founding mentoring programs and launching a student center.

Jinali Mody (YSE '23) is the co‑founder of Banofi Leather, an Indian startup launched in 2022 that transforms banana agricultural waste into sustainable, plant‑based leather. Recognized on both Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 and Vogue Business 100 lists, she is driving innovation in eco‑friendly fashion materials for circular economies

Summer, a tech startup launched by Will Sealy (SOM ’17 and Paul Joo SOM ’18), has partnered with New York City to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at eliminating up to $360 million in student loan debt for 100,000 public servants and their families.

Shruti Parthasarathy (SPH '24), an Accelerator and Summer Fellowship participant, is developing innovative malaria surveillance methods in conflict zones using genomics and remote sensing. She aims to apply this interdisciplinary approach to improve pediatric behavioral health through entrepreneurship.

As student interest in startups surges, Yale’s entrepreneurial programs — from YES to Hillhouse Fellows — are helping build a new generation of founders.