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Skandalaris National Council Member David Karandish’s AI software firm makes UK acquisition

Capacity, a St. Louis-based AI software company, has announced its acquisition of UK-based scheduling software business YouCanBookMe. WashU alumnus and Founder/CEO of Capacity David Karandish (BSCS ’05) currently serves on the Skandalaris National Council, where he helps to support and

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WashU Skandalaris Undergratuate Team Wins Regional Venture Capital Investment Competition, Advances to Finals

We are excited to announce that the WashU Skandalaris Undergraduate team has secured first place in the Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) Midwest Regional Finals held this past weekend at Case Western Reserve University. This is WashU’s first undergraduate win

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Sam Fox Entrepreneur Spotlights Student Artists through Innovative Approach

As WashU’s home of interdisciplinary innovation and entrepreneurship, we know that great ideas come from all corners of campus, yet we often find ourselves fighting the stereotype that entrepreneurs need to have a business background. Sam Fox School of Design

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St. Louis Inno “Startups to Watch” Recognizes Five WashU Companies

St. Louis Inno has revealed its “Startups to Watch” for 2025, and we are excited to share that five out of the eight highlighted companies were founded by WashU alumni entrepreneurs. This annual list spotlights promising new startups in St.

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WashU AI Startup Bland.com announces $40M Series B to change outdated enterprise call practices 

Conversational AI platform Bland.com has announced a $40 million Series B funding round led by Emergence Capital. Bland AI was founded in 2023 by WashU alum Isaiah Granet (AB ‘22) and Sobhan Nejad. The pair saw the frustrations and inefficiencies inherent in traditional

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