Accelerate@Shea Class of 2025
The Breakthrough Cohort

Accelerate@Shea’s 2025 cohort marks a defining year of breakthrough and momentum. Building on the foundations laid by past founders, this year’s teams dove into a nine-week sprint of experimentation, testing, and traction-building, combining focused workshops with hands-on mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs. From refining business models to validating real users, the 2025 founders turned ideas into execution.
Accelerate@Shea Class of 2025 Cohort

John Ford
Academy Health and Learning
Data-driven, secure health and learning roadmaps

Matthew Klein, Anthony Bonadonna
Below the Line
Online Indie Film Festival with exclusive premieres.

Sophia Gregory, Kaylin Marshall, Sydney Snyder
CachaNova
Modern twist on a classic Brazilian cocktail.

Luchi Casale
Elevate Circle
Launching Careers with Clarity and Confidence.

Sahil Saoji
Founta
Replacing water cooler conversations with community experiences!

Arsen Melkumyan
GameGrid
Solving difficulties around scheduling college athletic games
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Gabe Garcia, Dan Biundo, Isabella Pieretti
PoliTalk
Empowering citizens through direct political engagement.​

Xingyan Wang
Project Byrne
AI-Driven Data Access for Social Equity

Emma Mooney
ToTheTrade
Streamlines sample ordering process for interior designers

Lucas Schmidt, Leonard Alseben
Wohlsein
Personalized, premium wellness kits for life on-the-go.

Drake Cote, Dominic Landry
Write Away
Helping disabled individuals to sign legal documents.
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Brendan Sha
GetUp
Sports wear for the body and mind.
