Students and Alumni Work on Launching Ventures During Summer Entrepreneurial Program

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The StartupHoyas Summer Launch Program at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business is hosting 13 entrepreneurial ventures this summer in its startup incubator program.
Now in its seventh year, the eight-week program is designed specifically for current Georgetown students and recent graduates who want to launch a new venture. The nearly two dozen students and alumni receive dedicated support from Georgetown faculty, mentors, and other experienced entrepreneurs; work space in the business school’s Rafik B. Hariri Building on the Georgetown campus; a stipend to support their efforts; introductions to local investors and entrepreneurs; invitations to exclusive networking events; and the opportunity to present their ideas to the D.C. entrepreneurial community.
The Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative held an open house with participants Tuesday, June 13, and the teams will present their work at a showcase event held at 1776 on Monday, July 24.
This year’s companies include:
Batches Baking Co: Home baking kits, individually packaged with pre-measured, quality ingredients and idiot-proof instructions making even the most inexperienced baker look like a regular Martha Stewart. It is led by Eileen Rogan (MBA’17).
Crane Vision: A vision aid for tower crane operators, allowing the crane to operate remotely and improving the efficiency and the safety of the construction process. It is led by Dalton Dwyer (L’17)
Dapos: An auction platform that helps sporting venues earn revenues from unused capacity by enabling attendees to bid for an upgraded seat. It is led by Juan Pablo D'Alessandro (MBA’18).
Defy Desserts: Delicious, organic, all-natural desserts that are low on sugar and high on protein and fiber. Designed for any busy person seeking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is led by Anthony DeThomas (MED’17).
Dressmate: Allows college students to rent out their business and party clothing to other students within their campus. Items can be searched by color, brand, occasion, availability, and price. It is led by ...

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