2023 Winners

First Place ($5,000)

Jackie Cahill ’24, Marketing Communication major for Jackie’s Dance Studio, introducing the energy and excitement of Los Angeles professional dance training to Boston.

Second Place ($3,000)

Josh O'Brien '23, Theatre major for Velvet Sheep, bringing the next wave of live entertainment experiences, with fully immersive and interactive productions that will change the culture of nightlife in Boston.

Third Place ($2,000)

Marisa Negron ‘23, WLP Publishing major for Siren Song Interactive, an online interactive graphic novel publishing house where the stories progress based on user choice.


Karl Baehr Memorial Scholarship Award ($1,500)

Indigo Pinedo ‘23, Creative Writing major, received this scholarship award presented to the E3 student who demonstrates academic excellence, innovation and creativity throughout the yearlong program. This scholarship is funded by the family of the E3 program originator, Karl Baehr, in his memory.

Entrepreneurial Spirit Award ($500)

Nalany Guerrier ‘24, Interdisciplinary Studies major was chosen by the members of the E3 cohort to receive this award for her collegiality, entrepreneurial collaboration and kindness shown to fellow students throughout the yearlong E3 Program.

School of the Arts Dean's Award ($250)

Anthony Manupelli ‘24, Visual Media Arts major received this award recognizing innovation and entrepreneurship in the arts.

2022 Winners

First Place ($5,000)

Elena Plousadis ’22, Communication Sciences & Disorders major for Table Teammates to launch its first product, an interactive placemat for children with cognitive disabilities, that will make mealtime simpler and fun.

Second Place ($3,000)

Pranit Chand ’23, Marlboro Institute IDS major for POSY, an online platform smashing the label ‘starving artist,’ by enabling fans to invest in content creators with cryptocurrencies for a return on their investment and more funding to the artists.

Third Place ($2,000)

Bo Feekins ’23, Sports Communication major for The Northstar Project that aims to help UK academy soccer players rebound from released status with support and resources to reach their athletic goals and go to college in the U.S


Karl Baehr Memorial Scholarship Award ($1,500)

Patrick Williams ’23, Marketing Communication major, received this scholarship award presented to the E3 student who demonstrates academic excellence, innovation and creativity throughout the yearlong program. This scholarship is funded by the family of the E3 program originator, Karl Baehr, in his memory.

Entrepreneurial Spirit Award ($500)

Pranit Chand '23, Marlboro Institute IDS major, chosen by the members of the E3 cohort to receive this award for his collegiality, entrepreneurial collaboration and kindness shown to fellow students throughout the yearlong E3 Program.

School of the Arts Dean's Award ($250)

Coral Worley ’22, Visual Media Arts major, received this award recognizing innovation and entrepreneurship in the arts.