2024 Results
Each year The Entrepreneurship Launchpad Fund (ELF) awards participants for their hard work on pitch day. Each company is judged based on, but not limited to:
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Clarity and completeness
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Compelling fulfillment of business and/or community needs
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Probability of success
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Alignment of Dominican values and mission
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Launchpad 2024 Results
Imani Origins
Awarded $10,000
Imani Origins is a haircare brand whose mission is to provide natural and affordable hair care. The featured product is Hair Sauce, an all-natural, nourishing cleanser for all hair types featuring key ingredients of rosemary, African black soap, and avocado oil. With the funding, they will be expanding product offerings.
Silva Sky Digital Solutions
Awarded $5,000
Silva Sky Digital Solutions is a digital marketing service that offers website and social media offerings. They strive to be the catalyst for their client's success by customizing services to meet their specific needs and enabling them to thrive and differentiate themselves in a competitive market.
Just In Kase Vending Co.
Awarded $2,500
Just in Kase offers a modern vending machine solution for women's restrooms, providing essential hygiene products, pain relief medicine, and personal care items.
Thank God for
Raw & Vegan Treats
Awarded $2,500
Thank God 4 Raw Vegan Treats offers vegan and plant-based treats. They aim to support students in the culinary arts and promote nutrition education in Chicagoland communities.
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