Alumni Businesses
This sampling of businesses founded by NFTE alumni shows what you can do with the entrepreneurial mindset.
1o8
FOUNDER: Aalap ShahChicago-based digital marketing agency focused on driving revenue growth.
100 Percent Records
FOUNDER: John Santiago100 Percent Records is a publishing company that manages brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing, promotion, and enforcement of copyright for sound recordings and music videos, while also conducting talent scouting and development of new artists, and maintaining contracts with recording artists and their managers.
AEXLAB
CO-FOUNDER: Jonathan OvadiaAEXLAB is a virtual reality technology studio.
America on Tech
FOUNDER: Evin RobinsonAmerica On Tech’s (AOT) mission is to prepare the next generation of technology leaders emerging by creating pathways for young people to thrive in technology and innovation.
Aniye Music
FOUNDER: Aniye StrachanVocalist in the Miami area specializing in R&B, Jazz, Soul, and Gospel music.
Art of the Crane
FOUNDER: Gabriel MullingsArt of the Crane is a completely origami themed museum showcasing origami from people all over the world
Base Engine
FOUNDER: Elon HufanaBase Engine helps entrepreneurs get online and drive conversations on autopilot. Contact Base Engine to “deep dive” and discover a solution for your business situation!
Beauty 4 Ashes
FOUNDER: Tanya PowellNatural Hair Care and Skincare Superstore. All natural products for acne, hair, stretch marks, eczema, razor bumps, cellulite, and more.
Bilingual Birdies
FOUNDER: Sarah FarzamBilingual Birdies is an early childhood bilingual education program for children birth through age six and the adults who love them. Founded in New York City in 2006, they are the first to combine music, movement, and puppetry in a play-based curriculum to engage children as they increase their vocabulary and celebrate diversity in every class.

Gen Z Academy
FOUNDER: Brandon L. GriffinBrandon Griffin’s Gen Z Academy is a platform for young adults that provides cost effective, on-demand soft-skills training and access to professional mentors.
BruceGlen
FOUNDER: Bruce & Glenn ProctorLeather goods company featuring designs by “The Fashion Preachers”, Bruce + Glen.
Cha's Mendhi Artistry
FOUNDER: Lecha' GuyA temporary tattoo service that lets clients express themselves “creatively but not permanently”.
Choppa Athletics
FOUNDER: Darren DortChoppa Athletics is the newest, freshest, and flyest athletic company on the block that seeks to chop the competition!
Code 4 Tomorrow (C4T)
FOUNDER: Jyoti RaniCode 4 Tomorrow is a non-profit organization offering free coding classes to students around the globe.
ColorHerStory
FOUNDER: Simone HufanaColor HERstory is an educational and interactive coloring book that focuses on influential and successful women of color.
Compass
FOUNDER: Robert ReffkinReal estate company with a mission to help everyone find their place in the world.
Corjajis
FOUNDER: Rachel BennsProm, Grad, Wedding Accessories, & Holiday Décor.
CosmoSafe
FOUNDER: Angela IvanaCosmoSafe is an online platform for digital learning experiences designed to help up-skill beauty professionals. CosmoSafe delivers modern beauty career development content and courses often overlooked in the traditional beauty education market.
Crowned Waffles
FOUNDER: Dayana GelinCrowned Waffles is a mobile food business that sells Belgium liege waffle pops at local South Florida events and festivals.
CurlyCrownz Hair Care
FOUNDER: Amylah CharlesCurlyCrownz provides natural hair care products for men and women made with opulent natural herbs, butters, and oils to nourish their curly hair, beards, locs, scalps, and waves, while protecting the essence of their crownz.
DestinTees
FOUNDER: Destiny DavisCustom apparel business that offers screen printing, vinyl and sublimation services.
Digital Frontier Solutions
FOUNDER: Arti ShalaIT Infrastructure and HIPPA compliant solutions for small to medium sized medical practices in the Washington DC Metro Area.
Eden Body Works
FOUNDER: Jasmine LawrenceEDEN BodyWorks™ provides natural products that integrate wellness and beauty inspired by nature to restore and maintain the hair and body’s original design.
Ehfar Films
FOUNDER: Laura MartinelliMedia production that emphasizes story and integrates the personal elements of a business or organization within a high-tech medium.
Elite Basketball Academy
FOUNDER: Andres CardonaFlorida based basketball program that teaches young athletes the proper fundamentals of the game.
Elle Rouge, LLC
FOUNDER: Lydia SmithFull service event coordination agency that supports the direct need of local and small business, visionaries, & innovators, ready to host their launch or seasonal events.
Everyday Date Night
FOUNDER: Brandon GriffinCreators and curators of love & relationship content designed to help couples keep love growing.
Fixt
FOUNDER: Luke CooperHome maintenance service that completes 1 million repairs annually to homes and businesses all across the U.S.
Fiyabomb
FOUNDER: Olivia NguyenGallery art pieces dedicated to women empowerment, self-love, and self-reflection.
Flawless Fro
FOUNDER: Adji CisseWhat you need to rock your fro.
Forefront
FOUNDER: Joshuel PlasenciaForefront is a training company for the future of work. They design and facilitate custon training to meet Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion online training, as well ad professional development and mentorship programs.
geogenius
FOUNDER: Avi Goelgeogenius is a web portal that offers comprehensive information, maps, pictures, and interactive quizzes to enable users to learn about every country in the world.
Gen Santos Beauty Skin Clinic
FOUNDER: Genevieve Santos-BannGenevieve Santos-Bann is a licensed esthetician and makeup artist. She provides results-oriented skincare services in Long Island, NY.
Ghostro Delivery
FOUNDER: Vincent QuiggA delivery company with the transparency, speed, and agility the world needs to always stay one step ahead.
Go'Butter Cosmetics
FOUNDER: TyriQ AmersonGo’Butter Cosmetics offers an array of handmade organic skin care essentials.
Groom Guy
FOUNDER: Darius DaviePremium quality men’s haircutting and personal care services in the nation’s capital.
HalfSmoke
FOUNDER: Andre McCainBased in Washington D.C., the HalfSmoke project features a unique and complex foodservice design, combining elements of a quick-service restaurant, café, and gastro pub. The highly versatile space features menu-driven details that encourage guests to continually engage with their culinary experience.
Harlis Family Foot and Ankle
FOUNDER: Macalee Harlis Jr., DPM, AACFASPodiatrist practice based in Port St. Lucie, FL.
The Innovashion Group
FOUNDER: Jan BakerEveryday experiences and services designed using cultural elements as the starting point to reach customers through positive emotional online and offline interactions.
Jasen Delgado Photography
FOUNDER: Jasen DelgadoProfessional photographer based out of Miami, FL.
Jennifer Lee's Allergen Friendly & Vegan Shoppe
FOUNDER: Jennifer LaSalaFrom mouth-watering baked goods, to meals your nonna would approve of, and the pantry items that are impossible to find, Jennifer Lee’s helps thousands of people with food allergies in the New England area and beyond eat, shop, and celebrate safely.
Koi Infinity
FOUNDER: Cindy AounA company that makes fashionable handmade jewelry integrating symbolic crystals and charms.
Lottaworldwide
FOUNDER: Mathew GalvezLifestyle / streetwear clothing brand, representing San Francisco native
Market Seven
FOUNDER: Mary BlackfordCommunity market featuring Black-owned businesses in Washington, DC.
Mia's Treats Delight
FOUNDER: Tamia (Mia) Coleman-HawkinsHomemade cookies and brownies
Mill Brook Honey
FOUNDER: Dylan MartinPure, Local, Wild, Organic Honey.
The Millennial Foundation
FOUNDER: Christopher JonesThe Millennial Foundation provides experiential learning and development programs to diverse students and young professionals looking to grow their skills in leadership, technology, business, data and design.
Moodz Tea Company
FOUNDER: Ja'Niyah WeaverA collection of custom tea blends created to enhance moods.
myecoedu
FOUNDER: Ela GökçigdemMyEcoEdu is a non-profit organization that provides high school students with a 16-week baseline environmental literacy course.
Nails by Anisa
FOUNDER: Anisa AnorveHigh-quality press on nails made for the on the go girl who wants to have a complete look but doesn’t have a lot of time on her hands.
Nutra-Charged
FOUNDER: Shelton AlexisNutra-Charged features color coded prepared foods and beverages for the aliments of Cancer, Diabetes, Kidney & Heart Disease.
The Pac Media
FOUNDER: Lang DobsonThe Pac Media’s community of creative professionals is ready to bring your brand story to life through unique, high-quality, and engaging content. Maximize your brand’s creative output today.
Perez Technology Group
FOUNDER: Carlos Perez-BeltranPerez Technology Group, with offices in Orlando, FL, is an IT Managed Services Provider that specializes in delivering IT solutions to small & mid-sized companies.
PilotCity
FOUNDER: Aaron BrownAn engine for work-based learning. Connects industry to education for workforce innovation via a three-step program that includes: Teacher Externship, Classroom Projects, and Student Internships.
Pixlee
FOUNDER: Kyle WongPixlee is a UGC and influencer platform that helps brands scale content to drive digital commerce.
Precious Home Designs
FOUNDER: Jasmine BentonA home décor and interior design boutique
Product Gym
FOUNDER: Cody ChangProduct Gym is an exclusive membership association dedicated to the advancement of product managers, providing an exclusive community for networking, skills building, and career acceleration.
Rapunzl
FOUNDER: Myles GageRapunzl connects investors with simulated stock portfolios & stock trading competitions.
Ray Grand: Life Coach and Keynote Speaker
FOUNDER: Reynald (Ray) GrandoitRay and his business help persons with disabilities gain clarity, understanding, and execution. My target market is focus on individuals with spinal cord injuries.
Read it & Leave it
FOUNDER: Miosha JohnsonRead It & Leave It is a grass roots organization with a creative, three pronged approach to impacting the reading skills of children in low-income communities.
The ROC Enrichment Program
FOUNDER: Brian SessionsThe ROC Enrichment Program is an experiential learning program that provides K-12 scholars with a healthy social outlet in the literacy-arts. Scholars receive hands on intermediate training in Hip-Hop, Poetry, Dance, Drama, Mobile Journalism, Culinary and Nutrition, and Sports.
Shine Soaps
FOUNDER: Carlos FeitosaA natural soap company that uses organic ingredients and eco friendly materials.
Sound Signings, LLC
FOUNDER: Geneva CorneliusA full-service mobile Notary Office and fingerprinting business offering expertise with various documents, as well as some additional services.
Tasium
FOUNDER: Jose RodriguezTasium is a a fidget infused apparel line to help people with Autism and ADHD handle stress, anxiety, and assist in sensory-related issues.
Tipsy Twins
FOUNDER: Amanda PerezTipsy Twins LLC is a Chicago based candle company featuring homemade, hand poured, soy candles.
Toggle Industries
FOUNDER: Daniel BlankA construction robotics company focused on the implementation of manufacturing technology and practices in the built environment.
TXV Partners
FOUNDER: Brandon AllenTXV is a seed and Series A firm headquartered in Austin with a presence in San Francisco investing in consumer and software companies.
Underdog Comics
FOUNDER: Luke BeatriceComics featuring women, ethnic minorities, the LGBT+ community, people from different religions, people with physical and mental disabilities, and people from many different and authentic backgrounds.
Union Square Shoes
FOUNDER: James McNealMeticulously crafted skate shoes that offer the ideal footwear for action sports, BMX, free riding and much more.
Whole U.
FOUNDER: Shannon O'BrienHolistic development assistance including advise, workshops, and e-learning in the areas of wellness, career, and service.
ZLNK
FOUNDER: Paul LozaZLNK is a unique app built by Gen Z for Gen Z that brings together teens and college students who want to collaborate on projects that can change the world.