Big ideas, bold moves, and major vibes — Startup Yale 2025 was a celebration of changemakers turning passion into impact. Catch the highlights, the wins, and all the energy.

In just 14 days, Nathaneo Johnson (YC '26) and Sean Hargrow (YC '26) raised $3.1M to launch Series—an AI-powered social network driven by “AI Friends” that live in your iMessage. Backed by the CEO of Reddit and former a16z investors, it’s already being called the next-gen LinkedIn for students.

CW39 is proud to announce Victoria Chen as the winner of the 2025 Houston Remarkable Women award!

Each year, CW39 and our parent company, Nexstar Media Group, honor exceptional women who are making a difference in their communities. This year, Chen stood out for her outstanding dedication to opening doors for Houston students through non-traditional career paths.

EVident Battery Secures $3.2 million to Revolutionize EV Battery Pack Inspection Technology for a Greener Future and Launches Pilot Product

Seagriculture Conference Asia-Pacific in Adelaide last week provided some critical insight to the future shaping of the Asparagopsis industry globally! Thanks so much for inviting our CEO, Alexia Akbay, to share Symbrosia's progress on value proposition, sustainable development goals, and our strides in intellectual property.

Cambium, founded by Ben Christensen, is building a global tech platform to scale the use of recycled wood in construction and manufacturing. By connecting suppliers and buyers, Cambium aims to drive sustainability and reduce carbon emissions across industries.

The wait is over! We are thrilled to announce the finalists for Startup Yale 2025, a landmark year as we celebrate a decade of supporting groundbreaking student ventures at Yale.

After six transformative years leading Tsai CITY, Executive Director Clare Leinweber is retiring—but not before leaving an indelible mark on Yale’s innovation and entrepreneurship landscape. From scaling student ventures to fostering a culture of bold experimentation, Clare’s legacy is one of impact, inclusion, and lasting change.

Cambium is building an AI that helps turn waste wood into usable lumber