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Where Are They Now: Diddo’s Rishi Nair & Pamela Chen

Founded by Rishi Nair (NYU Stern), Pamela Chen (NYU Stern), and Ryan Sullivan, Diddo competed in the 2022-23 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge. The venture’s API seamlessly blends the online streaming and shopping experience, allowing users to quickly and easily find and buy clothes and accessories worn by their favorite characters and personalities.

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Diddo Raises $2.8 Million in Funding

The NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Finalist team raised $2.8 million in a round led by Link Ventures and participation from Neo and prominent figures from companies including Disney and Valentino.

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flection.ai | Digital stroke rehab for anyone, anytime, anywhere

Approximately three years ago, a close relative of mine required neural rehabilitation. In my search for an accessible and engaging solution that would enable them to exercise at home, I found a gap in the market. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a solution that was both effective and affordable, providing the flexibility necessary for home rehabilitation.

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TeztUs | Recognizing a need in the market, and meeting it

Jackson’s goal as a tutor was simple: to help students excel academically, but as he expanded his customer base, he recognized a consistent pattern: students, regardless of their school, grade level, or background, wait weeks to receive feedback on their assessments.

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Emma Grede Goes Behind the Brands at NYU Stern

The Good American co-founder joined more than 350 guests for a candid conversation on building brands, embracing challenges, and defining success on your own terms...

NYU Founders Take the Stage & Build Teams at Pitch Power Hour

A full house of NYU entrepreneurs came together for Pitch Power Hour & Founder Matchup, sharing startup ideas, exchanging feedback, and making valuable connections. Discover how founders can keep the momentum going through the NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge and Startup Advising...

Exploring Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition and the Path to Business Ownership

Explore highlights from ETA@NYU's two-day Executive Intensive on entrepreneurship through acquisition, business ownership, financing, and growth...

2026 NYU Entrepreneurs Festival Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation and Community

The 15th Annual NYU Entrepreneurs Festival brought together founders, students, and alumni for inspiring conversations, startup pitches, and a celebration of NYU's entrepreneurial community...

NYU Ranks Among Top Universities for Entrepreneurs in 2026 PitchBook Rankings

NYU earned top marks in PitchBook’s 2026 University Rankings, ranking #19 for Undergraduate, #10 for Graduate, and #11 for MBA founders, along with top 10 rankings for female founders...

Challenge Alumni CaroRhythm Selected for VentureWell E-Team Program

Former Healthcare Venture Competition winners continue their momentum with acceptance into a nationally recognized venture development program...

Inside NYU’s Conversation on Deploying AI at Scale

From founder pitch coaching to a discussion on enterprise AI deployment, the NYU Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship and NYU's AI Innovation Accelerator convened founders, investors, and industry leaders for a day of learning and innovation...

Remembering Bill Berkley

The NYU Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship joins the Stern and NYU communities in mourning the passing of William R. Berkley (BS ’66, NYU Board of Trustees Chairman Emeritus), whose vision, generosity, and deep personal commitment to students helped shape the Center that bears his name...
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