The Skandalaris Internship Program is an opportunity for WashU students to intern at St. Louis-based startups. The program serves as an immersive experience in the St. Louis startup community. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s 10-week paid program is remote, with students and ventures connecting virtually. In addition to their work with the ventures, students will participate in online programming designed to help them connect with one another, connect with the ventures, and explore the St. Louis entrepreneurial community.
“While this year’s program is different, we expect it to be just as impactful as past years. Summer internships are invaluable for students looking to put what they learn in the classroom into practice. Working with these early-stage startups allows them to develop work that will have an immediate impact on the ventures. Now more than ever, we are glad we can provide an affordable internship option for ventures that are shaping the St. Louis economic and startup community.” – Jessica Weldon, Assistant Director of Programs, Skandalaris Center
The following ventures and students are participating in the 2020 Skandalaris Internship Program.
Adalo
Adalo is a platform that allows users to build their own no-code apps.
Aidan Stern (Sam Fox School of Design and Arts (FA) ’23) – Undecided Art & Psychology
Baur Distribution
Baur Distribution is the owners of CBD Worx, a CBD product line.
Juhi Modh (Arts & Sciences (LA) ’23) – Economics
Boat Planet
Boat Planet is a web platform where boat owners can find, compare, and book trusted and reviewed marine professionals.
Andrew Wu (McKelvey School of Engineering (EN) ’22) – Computer Science
Capital Innovators
Capital Innovators provides top-ranked Accelerator programs, venture fund management, and corporate innovation.
Gabe Owens (Arts & Sciences (LA) ’21) – Economics
DOOR
DOOR Is a free platform that helps DIY landlords manage their rental properties.
Jon Li (Olin School of Business (BU) ’23) – Finance + Economy & Strategy
EduRAIN
EduRain is a higher education financial support platform that helps students file the FAFSA, find and win scholarships, and with off-campus housing assistance.
Will Wang (McKelvey School of Engineering (EN) ’22) – Computer Science
Engagedly
Engagedly is a performance review software that incorporates elements of employee engagement.
Vivienne Chang (Olin School of Business (BU) ’23) – Economics and Strategy, Finance
Equine SmartBits LLC
Equine SmartBits LLC is an electronic engineering and design company. Equine Smartbits are the only patented technology which measures a horse’s biometrics through the mouth by utilizing a system of smart sensors.
Tani Kay (McKelvey School of Engineering (EN) ’21) – Systems Engineering, Finance
FastDemocracy
The FastDemocracy platform makes it easy to follow legislation in Congress & all 50 states. It empowers political newcomers and professionals alike to be more informed and effective while advocating for policy change.
Diva Harsoor (Arts & Sciences (LA) ’22) – International Area Studies
GiftAMeal
GiftAMeal is a mobile application that helps provide a meal to someone in need each time a user takes a photo at a participating restaurant.
Connie Gonzalez Navarrine (Arts & Sciences (LA) ’22) – Psychology and Marketing
Honeymoon Chocolates
Honeymoon Chocolates is a bean-to-bar craft chocolate sweetened with raw honey.
Mackenzie Brennan (Olin Business School (BU) ’22 – Marketing and Organization & Strategic Management
Korede
Korede designs handbags that anticipate the need for function in an unpredictable day with beautiful and timeless designs.
Jai Primer (Arts & Sciences (LA) ’22) – International and Area Studies
Jonathan Ridgeway (Arts & Sciences (LA) ’22) – Economics
MARSfarm
MARSfarm makes in-classroom greenhouses that allow educators to teach their students about the future of farming.
Nina Crosby Walton (Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts (AR) ’22)– Architecture)
MathBRIX
MathBRIX is an adaptive learning system that automatically adjusts difficulty based on each child’s prior understanding.
Ayana Klein (Arts & Sciences (LA) ’22) – Education and Entrepreneurship
MyStrengthBook
MyStrenghtBook is a software for powerlifters that helps build workouts, plan training programs, and assess training metrics that lead to better performance.
Gabo Chaffee (Olin School of Business (BU) ’22) – Economics & Strategy and Finance
Outside360
Outside360 is a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects Hosts and Users through online listings for outdoor recreational opportunities.
Jack Brophy (Arts & Sciences (LA) ’22) – International Area Studies
Rachel Colligan (Olin School of Business (BU) ’22) – Marketing and Economic and Strategy
Porchster
Porchster is a smart delivery locker designed to fit your home, apartment, or business.
Yuxuan Ding (McKelvey School of Engineering (SI) – Electrical Engineering
Readout Health
Readout Health is the maker of BIOSENSE, the first clinically-backed non-invasive portable ketone measurement device for in-home testing.
Brendan Bhambri (Olin School of Business (BU) ’23) – Computer Science and Business Joint Program
Sharp Coffee LLC
Sharp Coffee is a software solution for businesses.
Nurzhan Kanatzhanov (McKelvey School of Engineering (EN) ’21) – Computer Science
SwipeSum
SwipeSum eliminates most credit card processing fees and finds the best solution for all businesses.
Michael Del Greco (Arts & Sciences (LA) ’22) – Mathematics and Computer Science
Takoda
Takoda is a suite of technology tools to assist professional therapists monitor and treat patients suffering from substance use and psychiatric disorders.
Tom Janoski (McKelvey School of Engineering (EN) ’22) – Computer Engineering and Computer Science
TCare
TCare is an evidence-based, Medicaid-approved, and ACL-accredited family caregiver support solution.
Irene Deng (McKelvey School of Engineering (TG) – Information System Management
The HomeQuest Group
The HomeQuest Group is a real estate investing company that helps underserved and underrepresented individuals obtain clean, safe, affordable housing.
Derek Voigt (Olin School of Business (BU) ’22) – Accounting & Finance; Political Science Minor
Loubao Kraka (McKelvey School of Engineering (IE) ’22 – Civil Engineering)
The Yield Lab Institute
The Yield Lab Institute is a non-profit think tank working to help encourage agrifood tech innovation.
Andrew Saunders (McKelvey School of Engineering (IE) ’22) – Chemical Engineering
Well Principled
Well Principled is an A.I. Decision Platform for CMOs and CSCOs of firms with repeat customers.
Spencer Hawke (Olin School of Business (BU) ’21) – Finance
WEPOWER
WEPOWER activates community power to re-design education, economic, health, and justice systems to be just and equitable for all.
Erin Chung (Olin School of Business (BU) ’22) – Accounting