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Entrepreneurs shape the future, and Emory is proud to celebrate the alumni leading the way. Join us for the 2026 Emory Entrepreneur Awards celebration as we honor innovators with bold ideas who are making meaningful impact. We invite you to attend the celebration to connect with fellow alumni, share insights, and be part of a network that champions innovation and entrepreneurship across the Emory community.

2026 Emory Entrepreneur Awards
Thursday, April 16 | 6:30–8:30 p.m.
FORTH Hotel
800 Rankin St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

 

Register today to reserve your spot and join us in celebrating Emory’s community of bold and visionary entrepreneurs.

    Greg Galant 05C

    Greg Galant 05C

    Business to Business

    Cofounder and CEO
    Muck Rack

    James J. Bernstein 89MBA

    James J. Bernstein 89MBA

    Business to Consumer

    Managing Partner
    Augusta Enterprises

    Jeffrey Chernick 04B

    Jeffrey Chernick 04B

    Technology

    Founder
    RideAmigos

    Margaret Riley Schweizer 14L

    Margaret Riley Schweizer 14L

    Social Enterprise

    Founding Attorney
    Schweizer Legal Solutions

    Mark Goffman 90C

    Mark Goffman 90C

    Media & Entertainment

    Founder
    Off the Cliff Productions

    Matt Golden 01B

    Matt Golden 01B

    Emerging Entrepreneur

    Cofounder and CEO
    MapHabit

    Max Mayblum 16B

    Max Mayblum 16B

    Healthcare

    Founder
    Givers

    Neil Sapra 04MBA

    Neil Sapra 04MBA

    Real Estate

    NitNeil Partners
    Co-Founder

    Omid Razmpour 26MBA 26PhD

    Omid Razmpour 26MBA 26PhD

    Student Entrepreneur

    Cofounder
    WorkforceIQ

    Klaas P. Baks

    Klaas P. Baks

    Entrepreneur Adviser

    Professor
    Goizueta Business School

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        Brandon Ward 10MBA

        Brandon Ward 10MBA

        Business to Business
        Founder and CEO
        Palladin Technologies, LLC

        Alonzo Q. Ford 09MBA

        Alonzo Q. Ford 09MBA

        Emerging Entrepreneur
        Chairman and CEO
        Lowe’s Guardian Angel

        Rahul Gandhi 22MBA

        Rahul Gandhi 22MBA

        Venture Capitalist
        Managing Partner, Quantum Capital
        Owner, RedGram Wealth Management

        Christian Michael Gibbs “CMG” 96C

        Christian Michael Gibbs “CMG” 96C

        Business to Consumer
        Founder and President
        Unified Strategic Resources, LLC

        Ariel Fristoe 98C

        Ariel Fristoe 98C

        Social Enterprise
        Artistic Director
        Out of Hand Theater

        Angela Maria Alban Naranjo 95C

        Angela Maria Alban Naranjo 95C

        Entrepreneur Adviser
        Founder
        SIMETRI

        Matthew Dollacker 01C

        Matthew Dollacker 01C

        Healthcare
        Founder and Executive Chairman
        InductiveHealth Informatics

        Benedict Owanga 24L

        Benedict Owanga 24L

        Student Entrepreneur
        Founder
        Owanga

        Rob Kimmer 02C

        Rob Kimmer 02C

        Media & Entertainment
        COO
        OPAD Airway

        Alex Reibman 14Ox16C

        Alex Reibman 14Ox16C

        Technology
        Co-Founder and CEO
        Agency AI

        Karim Shariff 00B

        Karim Shariff 00B

        Real Estate
        Founder and Managing Partner
        PacificPoint Realty, LLC

        Anu Chiluveru 07C

        Anu Chiluveru 07C

        Media & Entertainment
        Co-Founder & COO, Chil Media LLC

        Blair Armstrong 18AH

        Blair Armstrong 18AH

        Business to Consumer
        CEO, Gilded Body

        Charlie Goetz 78C

        Charlie Goetz 78C

        Entrepreneur Advisor
        Associate Professor, Goizueta Business School

        Josh Glade 04B

        Josh Glade 04B

        Health Care
        Co-founder & CEO, Empower Community Care

        Mandela Howard-Mparuri 18PH

        Mandela Howard-Mparuri 18PH

        Social Enterprise
        CEO, Outreach Global Group

        Mauricio Sepúlveda 13MBA

        Mauricio Sepúlveda 13MBA

        Emerging
        Co-Founder & CEO, Arkham

        Michael Ulin 11C

        Michael Ulin 11C

        Technology
        Co-Founder and CTO, Paxton AI
        Co-Founder and VP of AI, ZestyAI

        Sean Murphy 88C

        Sean Murphy 88C

        Business to Business
        Founder, Procurri

        Shashwat Murarka 23C

        Shashwat Murarka 23C

        Student Entrepreneur
        Founder and CEO, doorstep.ai

        Jim Albertelli 94L

        Jim Albertelli 94L

        Financial Services Awardee
        Chief Executive Officer, Voxtur

        Ben Arnon 98C

        Ben Arnon 98C

        Media and Entertainment Awardee
        Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Curio Digital

        Prem Bhatia 96B

        Prem Bhatia 96B

        Technology Awardee
        Co-Founder, Cooleaf

        Sanjana Chhantyal 20B

        Sanjana Chhantyal 20B

        Venture Capitalist Awardee
        Relationship Manager, Avasar Equity Limited

        David Dvorkin 07C

        David Dvorkin 07C

        Entrepreneur Advisor Awardee
        Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hire Cause

        Finn Findley 92C

        Finn Findley 92C

        Business to Business Awardee
        Chief Executive Officer, Quest Renewables

        Joel Floyd 08T

        Joel Floyd 08T

        Social Enterprise Awardee
        President, English for a Lifetime

        Monica McCoy 01Ox 03C

        Monica McCoy 01Ox 03C

        Emerging Awardee
        Founder, Monica Motivates

        Boykin Robinson 00MR

        Boykin Robinson 00MR

        Healthcare Awardee
        Chief Executive Officer, Core Clinical Partners

        Andrew Rodbell 04B

        Andrew Rodbell 04B

        Food and Beverage Awardee
        Co-Founder, Post Meridiem Spirit Company

        Ericka Sinclair 05PH

        Ericka Sinclair 05PH

        Business to Consumer Awardee
        Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Health Connections, Inc.

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