2024 Student Startup Residents

AI Mining Solutions: Optimizing planning and scheduling processes to enhance mining operations sustainability with an AI-powered platform.

Mehri Aghdamigargari is pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering at the College of Engineering, with a minor in Operations Research and Optimization. An international student from Iran, Mehri enjoys engaging with diverse cultures and landscapes. Mehri looks to connect with fellow students and expand her knowledge base as part of the Student Startup Residency at FORGE.

VitalsCare: Tracking vital signs, health records, emergency alerts, and early signs of heart attacks and strokes through a health guardian. 

Ritul Banerjee is a freshman pursuing a degree in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science with a minor in Business Administration at the College of Science. Hailing from Kolkata, India, She is deeply passionate about applying an entrepreneurial mindset to revolutionize healthcare. She is eager to leverage my creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to transform healthcare delivery.

Financify: Providing hyper-personalized planning to manage debt and financial goals for Millennials and GenZ. 

Kartik Bihani is a sophomore pursuing Computer Science and Entrepreneurship at the College of Science University of Arizona. Originally from Kota, India, he is a huge wanderlust who loves to explore new countries. Going further, he aims to enter the world of Generative AI in the Fintech space.

interviewprep.ing: Preparing people for interview success through AI.

Ali Elbekov is a Computer Science senior at the College of Science at the University of Arizona. Originally from Uzbekistan, he is passionate about software development and building applications. He frequently participates in Hackathons and is currently developing an AI startup.

Tomorrow AI: Transforming students into self-driven AI and technology learners through up-to-date, project-based AI courses.

Jackson Grove is a first-year student studying Information Science and Computer Science at the iSchool and W.A. Franke Honors College. He currently works as an AI Engineer for AI Core, a program under the university’s Institute for Computation & Data-Enabled Insight, where he builds AI products and delivers workshops on AI and its industry applications. 

Fig Microchips: Lowering the cost of various magnetic sensor-based integrated circuits by replacing many sensors with one.

Ali Taha Habiboglu is an international student from Istanbul, Turkey. He is a PhD candidate majoring in Physics and minoring in Materials Science and Engineering at the College of Science. His primary expertise is fabricating Spintronic devices and optimizing their properties to meet specific requirements.

MediSense Magnetics: Pioneering magnetic sensors from tunnel junctions for breakthroughs in medical and biotech applications. 

Sarthak Hajirnis is a Graduate Student at the College of Science at the University of Arizona. He is majoring in Physics and minoring in Electrical Engineering. According to him, an entrepreneurial mindset means identifying real-world challenges and developing an innovative solution. He is excited to understand the workings of an entrepreneurial world with FORGE.

DERMAR: Augmented reality and AI-driven app for precise dermatological diagnostics and patient care.

Sai Laasya Gorantla is currently pursuing a Master's in Information Science with a focus on Machine Learning at the iSchool at University of Arizona. Originally from India, she finds her favorite moments on campus deeply rooted in her different involvements. To her, a startup embodies an individual's vision, coupled with creativity and expertise, driving innovation towards success.

Cancer DeDe: Combining existing cancer detection methods with alpha-therapy to provide precise detection and destruction of tumors.

Ray Lee is an MBA student at the Eller College of Management. He is a founding team member of a biotechnology startup at the University of Arizona. He plans to expand his startup by leveraging his experience, clinical/medical background, and business school education. 

AI MedForm Solutions: Using AI to digest and assist in formulary management for managed care organizations.

Bryan Lomeli is a Graduate Student at the R Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. For Bryan, an entrepreneurial mindset means having a set of attitudes, skills, and qualities that drive individuals to identify opportunities, take calculated risks, and create value. He looks forward to networking with colleagues, staff, and mentors.
 

KeyVoid: Gamified tools for life purpose and career decisions with holistic skill evaluation.

Gaurvendra Pratap Singh Pundhir is a Computer Science freshman in the College of Science. Currently, he holds positions as a Student Researcher in transformative AI for safety and digital humanities. As the CEO and Co-Founder of KeyVoid, he spearheads the development of 'The Purpose Application', designed to assist individuals in discovering and pursuing their career goals effectively. 

NuevaNephTech (NNT): Crafting a bioengineered kidney with dynamic flows, offering a breakthrough in treating kidney diseases.

Melisa Kafali, an international student from Eskisehir, Turkey, is a  PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at the College of Engineering, University of Arizona. With an entrepreneurial spirit, she is committed to pushing the boundaries of biomedical technology to improve patient care. 

Market Morpher: Transforming practices to encourage sustainable product marketing through cutting-edge AI.

Sameeka Maroli is a junior in the College of Science, majoring in Mathematics with an emphasis in Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration. An international student from India, she uses her exposure to various cultures to bring fresh perspectives. Sameeka's experiences, philanthropic initiatives, and passion for using technology to solve problems align with FORGE's mission of inspiring and cultivating pioneers.

JobHuntGPT: Navigating the broken era of recruiting for job seekers to land a high-paying job by leveraging cutting-edge technology.

Yash Nileshkumar Mirani is currently pursuing dual master's degrees in Business Administration and Management Information Systems at the Eller College of Management. His professional journey includes a pivotal role as a Technical Program Manager at Amazon, where he led initiatives to automate and streamline financial processes, significantly enhancing operational efficiencies. 

AI Glucose: Collaborating with glucose monitoring device producers to create a database and AI glucose monitor app.

Garegin Mazmanyan, originally from Russia and ethnically Armenian, is a junior pursuing a degree in Computer Science at the College of Science. As a teaching assistant at the university, he is deeply involved in the academic community, where he embraces the opportunity to share his knowledge and inspire others. He is excited to collaborate with like-minded peers and industry mentors at FORGE.

ROVER: Trip planning with AI assistance that creates groups, shares pictures, and books hotels and flights.

Ibrahim Rafiq is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in information science (Data Science emphasis) with a minor in Computer Science at the iSchool. Exploring new ideas that use emerging technologies to tackle contemporary challenges is a key interest of his. He's eager to start the student startup residency, dive into his project, and gain valuable insights with FORGE.

ManageMates: All-in-one business coaching that guides users through every step of starting and growing a business.

Noor Shaheen is a first-year student at the College of Engineering at the University of Arizona. He loves learning and taking on challenges that push his limits. He has previously worked as a student assistant. He is also a co-founder of General Pacific Retail.

UpSales CRM/ GroSales: Helping businesses find new leads and build stronger relationships with customers. 

Neeraj Shiledar is a sophomore at Eller College of Management. He is originally from Nagpur, India. Neeraj serves as an Outreach Lead at the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship and as Vice President of the WildCat Fusion Network. He's currently developing GroSales, sales generation software designed to empower firms with enhanced lead generation and sales efficiency.

SEBREH: Developing a novel herbal-based radio protective drug.

Sara Sheikhlary is a biomedical engineering PhD student from the College of Engineering, with a minor in pharmaceutical sciences from the R Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. She has worked on Nanomedicine and drug delivery for treating Alzheimer’s disease, cancers, and cardiovascular diseases. At FORGE, she hopes to connect with people and learn more to develop a startup venture

QuirkTalk: Enhancing remote team communications by utilizing AI to add emotional intelligence to digital interactions.

Akshat Kumar Singh is a sophomore in the College of Science.  Originally from Delhi, India, Akshat studies in the Computer Science department and works as a Student Software Developer at the Center for Digital Humanities. He has a passion for technological innovations with impact and created QuirkTalk AI, an app designed to improve communication in remote work scenarios.  

ITSAI-Consulting: Using AI-based software for staffing and resource management consulting.

Varun Soni is a graduate student at iSchool pursuing a Master's in Information Science with an Emphasis on Machine Learning. Based out of Jalore, Rajasthan, he is deeply passionate about learning new technologies and skills. With his graduation approaching, He aims to channel his passion into the world of AI innovation startup with FORGE.

StudySync: Streamlining academic success through an AI-powered planner with automated progress tracking and optimized study hours. 

Shreyas Mani Tripathi is currently pursuing dual Master's degrees at the University of Arizona, engaged in Business Administration and Management Information Systems. When not immersed in academic or professional pursuits, you'll likely find him delving into philosophical literature, enjoying movies, tuning into music, and sometimes dabbling in painting and sketching.

Integrative Remedies: Focusing on value-based medicine with an all-encompassing, one-stop shop healthcare center.

Ny'Kol Turner is a student-athlete at UA with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science from the R Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. She is currently a PharmD Candidate for the Class of 2025. In her free time, she plays wheelchair basketball for the University of Arizona and volunteers.

VacayBuddy: Revolutionizing travel planning by providing personalized travel itineraries through an AI app.

Vyshnavi Vanamala is a graduate student undertaking a dual degree in Business Administration and Management Information Systems at the Eller College of Management. Her startup experiences have fueled her desire to join the FORGE program and deepen her understanding of startup dynamics.