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Terriers in Biz: BU alum app ‘Stoovy’ aims to connect students in private network

Sophie Nye April 15, 2021
Alum Jack Claxton launched the “Stoovy” app to be a safe, streamlined student marketplace.
parkaze app

Terrier in Biz: BU alum’s Parkaze addresses Boston parking

Divya Sood February 24, 2021
BU alum Amal Radhakrishnan co-created the web platform and app "Parkaze" in 2019 to address the problem of finding parking.
Boston University seniors Kiana Ghamarifard and Michael Eschmann created “Kahila,” a buoyant Apple Watch case, to allow surfers to wear their watches in the water confidently. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

TERRIERS IN BIZ: BU seniors design technology for surfers, leveraging teamwork, passion

Divya Sood February 15, 2021
Two BU seniors and surfers turned a problem into a passion project by developing "Kahlia," a brightly-covered buoyant case to protect Apple Watches from getting lost in the waves.
Boston University alumna Mariia Yelizarova is the head and vice president of strategic communications for Younk. GUTHRIE KUCKES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Terriers InBiz: Mariia Yelizarova works to modernize music industry with startup Younk

Zoe Han October 25, 2018
Open Younk’s website and see a bright homepage directing users if they are artists or “HitHunters.” Younk, a startup, is a blockchain platform that enables anyone to upload music as an artist, and the public can become “producers” by choosing what music they deem worthy of funds.
The Leadership Brainery’s founders Derrick Young Jr. (left) and Jonathan L. Allen (right) in their new startup office on Beacon Street in Back Bay. COURTESY OF THE LEADERSHIP BRAINERY

Terriers InBiz: law student helps boost up first-generation college students at The Leadership Brainery

Eduard Miska October 11, 2018
Jonathan Allen was asked to share tips and tricks for managing student governments and affairs six years ago when he served as student body president for Grambling State University. That question would lead Allen, currently a third-year law student at Boston University’s School of Law and a fellow at Harvard Law School’s Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice, to create the nonprofit The Leadership Brainery.
From front to back: Adam Hunter, Bruno Auriemo and Ilana Basman prepare bagel orders in a room at Boston University’s Student Village 2. SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Terriers InBiz: Toasty Boys feeds nocturnal West Campus students

Nathan Lederman October 4, 2018
Students in navy blue shirts can be seen scootering around campus late into Thursday nights as they deliver bagels to hungry peers. Toasty Boys, a new business launched last semester, takes orders on their Instagram page and delivers to students on Boston University’s West Campus.
TERRIERS IN BIZ: Freshman Sarah Greisdorf creates site to showcase women’s clothing with pockets

TERRIERS IN BIZ: Freshman Sarah Greisdorf creates site to showcase women’s clothing with pockets

Sabrina Huang March 12, 2018

Have you ever left the house knowing you only needed to bring your phone and keys but ending up carrying an entire bag around because you didn’t have functional pockets? Sarah Greisdorf  feels your...

Alexa Pisano (Questrom ‘19) is the creator of Shop DeepBlue, an online store that donates 10 percent of each sale to fund ocean conservation projects. PHOTO COURTESY ALEXA PISANO

TERRIERS INBIZ: Questrom sophomore creates nonprofit, donates funds to ocean preservation efforts

Sabrina Huang December 6, 2016

Having grown up in Commack, New York, Alexa Pisano said she attributes her love for beaches to living near many in Long Island. After taking a writing course called “Oceans: Past and Present,”...

Vacasa co-founder Cliff Johnson received the 2016 Young Lawyer’s Chair award on Oct. 1 at the Taj Boston during the Silver Shingle Awards Gala. PHOTO BY JUNE KIM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

TERRIERS INBIZ: Vacasa co-founder Cliff Johnson stays true to roots

Jenna Saiontz October 10, 2016

Terriers InBiz is a series that highlights Boston University alumni who have been innovative leaders in their field and have played a significant role in businesses, locally or globally. After graduating...

Scott Kirsner, a 1993 alumnus of the College of Communication, speaks at the TEDxBeaconStreet event last year. PHOTO COURTESY SCOTT KIRSNER

TERRIERS INBIZ: Scott Kirsner on journalism, evolving technology

Dave Sebastian April 28, 2016

Terriers InBiz is a series that highlights Boston University alumni who have been innovative leaders in their field and have played a significant role in businesses, locally or globally. Journalism...

Regina Snowden, a 1991 BU School of Social Work graduate and founder of Partners for Youth with Disabilities, stands with former ABC 5 anchor Pam Cross and former Dean and Professor of BU SSW Hubie Jones. PHOTO COURTESY NICOLE MALO

TERRIERS INBIZ: Regina Snowden on advocating for disabled youth

Navraj Narula April 7, 2016

Terriers InBiz is a series that highlights Boston University alumni who have been innovative leaders in their field and have played a significant role in businesses, locally or globally. After graduating...

BU School of Management Class of 1965 alumnus Victor Garo works to make financing student loans easier by creating alternatives to traditional mortgage payments. PHOTO COURTESY VICTOR GARO

TERRIERS INBIZ: Victor Garo on fighting student loan debt

Jessie Levinson March 24, 2016

Terriers InBiz is a series that highlights Boston University alumni who have been innovative leaders in their field and have played a significant role in businesses, locally or globally. When attorney...

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