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What if waste could become the starting point for something valuable? We sat down with Fellowship Alum Elliott Notrica of Symbio Bioculinary to talk about using engineered organisms to transform food waste into useful materials like antioxidants, oils, and sugars.
With a background as a chef, Elliott saw firsthand how much food gets thrown away and decided to approach the problem differently. His work is a reminder that innovation often starts by looking at everyday problems through a new lens.
05/27/2026
Behind every pitch is a young person learning to believe in their own ideas. Across Future Founders programs, pitch competitions give participants the opportunity to practice public speaking, think critically, respond to feedback, and communicate their vision with confidence. For many, it’s the first time they’ve ever stood in front of a crowd and said, “Here’s what I’m building.” And that moment matters.
Future Founders Mentor Spotlight 💡
We sat down with Future Founders mentor Reva Minkoff of Digital4Startups to talk about building a business through opportunity, adaptability, and long-term relationships.
Reva advises our founders on a variety of topics to help them
maximize their marketing efforts through digital marketing, SEO, and social media, to name a few.
When Future Founders started as a standalone organization, we shared desk space with Reva and her company. Reva’s support has been there since the very beginning and we’re thrilled to connect talented founders like her with our own founders.
05/20/2026
Identifying problems, creating solutions, pitching ideas, and turning vision into reality every single day. This is what founder life looks like.
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