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Summer with Skandy Blog Series: Kre8 Spaces
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: Euno
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… -
Finding the Right Fit: Talia Goldfarb Shares Lessons on Product-Market Fit
Successful businesses don’t start with perfect products—they start with a deep understanding of the problem they’re trying to solve. As part of the Skandalaris Center’s summer programming, interns and founders heard from entrepreneur and social worker Talia Goldfarb, founder of… -
WashU Startups Take the National Stage at Midwest Deep Tech Demo Day
Several Washington University in St. Louis-affiliated startups represented the university at the 2026 Midwest Deep Tech Demo Day in San Francisco, joining 40 ventures from leading research institutions across the Midwest to showcase breakthrough technologies to investors, industry leaders, and… -
From Problems to Possibilities: Skandalaris Summer Cohort Tackles Real-World Challenges at Summer Hackathon
On June 17, students and founders participating in the Skandalaris Center’s summer programming came together for an afternoon of collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving during the Summer Hackathon. Unlike traditional hackathons that focus on hypothetical scenarios, this year’s event challenged participants… -
Growing the Future: How Skandalaris Startup Associate Tova Feinberg is Transforming Local Food Systems Through VertiGreens
What began as a WashU research project has grown into a rapidly expanding agtech venture with the potential to reshape how fresh food reaches communities across the St. Louis region. Tova Feinberg, founder and CEO of VertiGreens and a Startup… -
Making Connections That Matter: Summer Interns Learn the Fundamentals of Effective Business Networking
Building a successful career often starts with building meaningful relationships. As part of the Skandalaris Center’s summer programming, students participated in The Fundamentals of Effective Business Networking, led by entrepreneur, connector and business development professional Chris Ruzicka. The session challenged… -
Summer with Skandy Kicks Off: Students and Founders Begin 10 Weeks of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Skandalaris Center officially launched its 2026 summer programming on June 1, welcoming Launchpad founders and interns, SkIP interns, and venture teams for the start of a 10-week experience focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and community.The day began with a kickoff… -
Inside the Startup Ecosystem: Skandalaris Summer Programming Begins June 1
This summer, the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship will once again bring together WashU students, startup founders, and innovation leaders for a hands-on experience that immerses participants in the St. Louis startup ecosystem. Beginning June 1, students participating… -
GiftAMeal Acquired by Swipe Savvy, Expanding Impact Through Restaurant Engagement
A platform that turns everyday dining into meaningful impact is entering its next phase of growth. Swipe Savvy, a customer engagement and rewards platform, has acquired GiftAMeal, the restaurant marketing platform that transforms guest photos into meals for local food…
