The final three teams competing in the 2025 Mayo Business Plan Competition have been selected. A top prize of $30,000 will be awarded to the winning team with prizes of $20,000 and $10,000 for second and third-place teams.
Open to the public, the live finals will be held on March 26, 2025, at 5:00 pm, in Mayo Concert Hall. If you are unable to make it to campus, you may view it on Zoom.
The three final teams are:
Confi/o
- Rebecca Kimmick, Senior, Electrical Engineering major
- Jasmine Ocasio, Senior, Computer Engineering major
- Chris Toala, Senior, Computer Engineering major
- Shawn Kushner, Senior, Computer Engineering major
Confi/o is an innovative technology company revolutionizing prototyping for startups and small businesses. By offering a modular Printed Circuit Board (PCB) integrated with an intuitive smartphone application, Confi/o eliminates the financial and technical barriers traditionally associated with hardware development. Focusing on affordability, sustainability, and ease of use, Confi/o enables businesses to rapidly prototype and iterate their ideas without requiring coding expertise. Utilizing Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cloud-based data storage, Confi/o delivers a seamless, energy-efficient solution tailored to the needs of modern tech developers.
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Juniper
- Yasaman Galer, Senior, Biology major
- Isha Patwardhan, Junior Biology
- Livia Minaides, Sophomore, Marketing
Juniper is dedicated to creating a platform that simplifies patient documentation and billing to benefit patients and healthcare professionals. Juniper combines a real-time audio transcription tool that automatically transcribes consultations, selects correct billing codes, and updates patient records, all in one place, saving time for all parties. For patients, it’s an easy-to-use app to track their health, schedule appointments, and communicate directly with their providers.
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NODE
- Thvisha Masireddy, Junior, Early Childhood Education – iSTEM
- Laasya Seelam, Junior, Biomedical Engineering
- Akshita Anupam, Junior, Chemistry
NODE is an innovative ed-tech platform dedicated to improving communication within the educational ecosystem. By providing a secure, user-friendly solution, NODE fosters collaboration between schools, families, and healthcare providers to support student success. With a focus on affordability, efficiency, and data security, NODE aims to bridge communication gaps and streamline information sharing in education.