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From SVC Finalist to Campus Launch: Zariah Taylor Brings TheHairVault to WashU
An idea that made its way through the Skandalaris Venture Competition is now serving students on WashU’s campus. Zariah Taylor (FA ’27), a fashion design student in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, is the founder of… -
Ideas Get Moving at the Fall Skandalaris IdeaBounce®
Seventeen Bouncers took the stage at Bowles Plaza Amphitheater, and five ideas earned top recognition as the WashU community gathered at Bowles Plaza for the September 9 Skandalaris Center Info Session and IdeaBounce®. Students and members of the broader community… -
Skandalaris Community Members Named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 2026 40 Under 40
The St. Louis Business Journal has announced its 2026 40 Under 40 honorees, recognizing emerging leaders making an impact across business, entrepreneurship, health care, community development and other industries throughout the St. Louis region. Among this year’s honorees are several… -
Holekamp Seed Fund Supports WashU Founders with Strong Skandalaris Connections
The entrepreneurial momentum continues for WashU founders connected to the Skandalaris Center. The Holekamp Seed Fund recently marked its eighth year of supporting student entrepreneurs, awarding 27 grants to 23 student-led ventures in 2026. The fund provides $1,000 Seed Awards… -
From Problem to Prototype: Students Build AI-Powered Solutions at the Skandalaris Fall Hackathon
Over one weekend, WashU students transformed real-world problems into working solutions during the Skandalaris Fall Hackathon, held August 28–30 at the Skandalaris Center. Twenty-five teams entered the competition, which challenged participants to: Identify a real-world challenge and develop an innovative,… -
Skandalaris Entrepreneurs Named Among St. Louis Inno’s 2026 Under 25 Honorees
The St. Louis Business Journal has announced its 2026 Inno Under 25 honorees, recognizing rising young entrepreneurs making an impact across the St. Louis region. This year’s class includes founders working across technology, education, security and other areas of innovation…. -
Launchpad Founders and Interns Showcase a Summer of Innovation at the Skandalaris Summer Expo
The Skandalaris Center celebrated the conclusion of its 2026 summer programming at the Skandalaris Summer Expo, bringing together Launchpad founders, interns, mentors, faculty, alumni, family members and members of the St. Louis innovation ecosystem for an evening of celebration and… -
Summer with Skandy Blog Series: Skandalaris Design Agency
About Summer with Skandy This blog is part of the Summer with Skandy series, highlighting the experiences of participants in the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s summer programs at Washington University in St. Louis. Throughout the summer, Launchpad founders, Launchpad interns,… -
Summer with Skandy Blog Series: ChiChi
About Summer with Skandy This blog is part of the Summer with Skandy series, highlighting the experiences of participants in the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s summer programs at Washington University in St. Louis. Throughout the summer, Launchpad founders, Launchpad interns,… -
Summer with Skandy Blog Series: Nari
About Summer with Skandy This blog is part of the Summer with Skandy series, highlighting the experiences of participants in the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s summer programs at Washington University in St. Louis. Throughout the summer, Launchpad founders, Launchpad interns,…
