Launchpad S25 Demo Day

June 3rd, 2025 • DISC 061 • 1:00 - 5:00 PM

About

Innovators Hub is a student run startup community at the University of Washington Bothell that empowers builders across STEM, business, and design to launch real projects with real impact. Together, we defy the odds.

Join us for live startup pitches, fireside chat with YC-backed founder, and networking with VCs, angel investors, and industry leaders.

Event Trailer

Schedule

1:00 PM

Event Start

Introduction, Trailer, Appreciation, Launchpad summary, and Demo Day overview.

1:15 - 3:10 PM

Team Pitch Showcases

22 teams present their innovative projects (5 minutes maximum per team).

3:10 - 3:15 PM

Break

Short refreshment break.

3:15 - 4:00 PM

Discussion Forum & Q&A

Interactive discussion with teams, mentors, and industry experts.

4:00 PM

Group Photo

Commemorative photo with all participants, teams, and guests.

4:00 - 4:30 PM

Networking Session

Connect with teams, mentors, and fellow innovators. Soft drinks and food provided.

4:30 - 5:00 PM

After-Party

Indulge in after party activities to celebrate the success of the teams.

Featured Speaker

Ehud Halberstam

Ehud Halberstam

Founder & CEO, Chordio (YC S22)

Creating AI tools that accelerate UX design from idea to wireframe. Chordio was part of Y Combinator's Summer 2022 batch.

Special Guests

VCs, angel investors, industry leaders, and successful entrepreneurs joining us for feedback and networking.

Nate Bek

Nate Bek

Associate, Ascend VC
Austin Guyette

Austin Guyette

Partner, Voyager Capital
Caleb John

Caleb John

Co-Founder & CEO, Pongo (acquired)
Carol Li

Carol Li

Angel Investor, Keiretsu Forum
Carl Liu

Carl Liu

Director of Product Management & Data, Firstup
Arsheya Raj

Aloke Gupta

Partner, Works Machine
Sai Prashanth

Sai Prashanth

Founder, Walden
Andrew Schell

Andrew Schell

Chief Data Officer, Madd Kitchen Inc.
Vivekanand Kirubanandan

Vivekanand Kirubanandan

Investor and Engineer Lead, Meta
Tehseen Farah

Tehseen Farah

Founder, Vulcan
Daniel Desiderio

Daniel Desiderio

Founder, Laureata
Ayushi Jain

Ayushi Jain

Founder, The Entertainment Company
Eliel Zikum

Eliel Zikum

Technical Program Manager, KeyLab
Mustafa Jawad

Mustafa Jawad

Special Guest
Jian Sun

Jian Sun

Senior Product Manager (AI/ML), Clari Groove
Deb Williams

Deb Williams

Technical Trainer, AWS
James Juma

James Juma

Founder, IDEA Enterprises
Jerry Yan

Jerry Yan

Software Engineer, Meta
Neha Sri

Neha Sri

Founder, Future Force
Manan Patel

Manan Patel

Senior Software Engineer, Meta
Pranav Madhukar

Pranav Madhukar

Founder, Meteor
Joshua Ahmed

Joshua Ahmed

Founder, Real Engineers
Sandeep Bindal

Sandeep Bindal

Staff Software Engineer, Google
Alpri Else

Alpri Else

Founder, Stealth Startup
Tian Lan

Tian Lan

Data Scientist, Microsoft
Arsheya Raj

Arsheya Raj

CTO, Vaccine Genie

Location

DISC 061
University of Washington Bothell
18115 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011

Parking is available on campus. Please allow extra time for parking and walking to the venue.