STUDENT FOUNDERS & BUSINESSES

Ingray

Clive Amoh is the founder of Ingray, an art-based sticker company that has expanded to offer trendy, youth-inspired designs that bring creativity to everyday life.

Eden

Ashlynne Bailey is the founder of Eden, a brand blending mental and spiritual health to inspire others, build community, and share the good news of Jesus.

Ellie B Photography

Ellie Batts is a portrait photographer focused on “capturing the natural light, connections & moments of all the things in between people and life.” Ellie's goal is to photograph clients authentically and share their story.

Roomie

Karen Bekhet is the founder of Roomie, an app that helps college students find roommates and connect with landlords for off-campus housing, simplifying the transition to independent living.

Coleman Studios

Madison Coleman is the founder of Coleman Studios, specializing in equine and lifestyle photography and videography. The company provides high-quality, accessible services in a traditionally expensive market.

Dykstra Design and Printing

Ephraim Dykstra is the founder of Dykstra Design and Printing, specializing in 3D design, prototyping, and small-scale manufacturing. His company helps individuals and businesses turn ideas into functional, high-quality products, offering thoughtfully designed 3D-printed solutions for real-world problems.

Live in the Light

Live in the Light Photography was started by Kristianna Eastvold in September 2025. After developing her passion for photography through high school and college, she now offers sessions for individuals, couples, and weddings.

Worship ‘n’ Workout

Macy Gerig is the founder of Worship ‘n’ Workout, LLC, a company that supports women in strengthening both their physical health and their faith. The program centers on movement, nutrition, and intentional daily habits.

SEEKSPACE

Keegan Hall is the founder of SeekSpace, a moving and storage service for students. The company streamlines the dorm transition by securely moving or storing belongings over the summer.

Sivik

Haleema Jamil is the founder of Sivik, an education and counseling service helping students worldwide navigate undergraduate and postgraduate admissions through technical documentation and proven application strategies.

BiliRoo

Daniel John is the founder of BiliRoo, a patent-pending, non-electric medical device treating neonatal jaundice in low-resource settings. BiliRoo uses filtered sunlight for phototherapy while allowing essential parent-infant skin-to-skin contact.

MyLuvs Redeemed Co.

Myla Kar and Haley Holm are the founders of MyLuvs Redeemed Clothing Co., a sustainably sourced women’s clothing brand. They purchase secondhand items from students and thrift stores, reselling them through campus pop-up shops to promote affordability and sustainability.

Josh’s Auto Detailing

Josh Klamer is the founder of Josh’s Auto Detailing, a business that provides professional mobile auto-detailing services. With two years of experience, he offers ceramic coatings, deep cleaning, exterior washes, and interior care.

KICKBACK

Cam Lockrey is the founder of Kickback, a local service marketplace that connects individuals needing help with available taskers. With support from The Startup Garage, Kickback has grown to over 690 users on the App Store, securing funding and clients along the way.

Mosaic

Nain Miranda is the co-founder of Mosaic, the most intuitive, seamless, all-in-one school management software. Mosaic is trusted by over 4,000 students and 1,400 staff members across Christian K-12 schools and is designed to be extremely easy to use, ensuring a seamless and joyful experience for teachers, staff, and parents alike.

Lawbrary

John Neumann is the founder of Lawbrary, a website designed to help legal professionals work more efficiently using AI. Lawbrary focuses on organizing and navigating legislation and case law in one accessible platform.

Learn to Ride

Zoe Poe is the founder of Learn to Ride, a business that teaches children how to ride a bike. The service focuses on helping kids build confidence and independence as they reach an important milestone.

Quilt Thrift

Naomi Ross is the founder of Quilt Thrift, a consulting and tech solutions company for volunteer-powered thrift stores. The Quilt Thrift app streamlines training, improves efficiency, and enhances pricing decisions to help thrift stores maximize their nonprofit contributions.

Honey & Grace Boutique

Melissa Scholten is the founder of Honey & Grace Boutique, an online women’s clothing store offering stylish, affordable fashion. Inspired by Proverbs 16:24, the brand helps women feel confident in their clothing choices.

THE CLASSIC CANDLE

Carissa Springvloed is the founder of The Classic Candle, a company offering handmade soy wax candles. Designed for personalized gift-giving, her candles are also available at the Calvin University Bookstore.

Honey to Honey

Katherine Tobin is the founder of Honey to Honey, a brand offering cost-effective thrifted and handmade goods. With a mission to share Christ-centered encouragement, the company fosters meaningful connections between women.

ShopSmart

Ryan Tschirhart is the founder of ShopSmart, a price comparison app helping shoppers save time and money by ensuring they get the best grocery deals, making price comparisons quick and easy.

Lights GR

Gavin VanderLaan is the founder of Lights GR, a seasonal service offering Christmas light installation in the Grand Rapids area. The business helps customers enjoy professionally installed holiday lighting without doing the work themselves.

Our Home

Jennifer Velasquez-Lopez is the founder of Our Home, a nonprofit organization that aims to address homelessness by pairing unhoused individuals with a loyal canine. The organization also aims to provide both with food and shelter while they work toward getting back on their feet.