Abrams Challenge Finalists 2021-22
The Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge is a year-long immersive learning opportunity where students envision, plan, launch, and scale eco-friendly ventures. Students submit their proposals, and chosen finalists pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. They’re given the chance to win up to $20,000 to launch their ventures.
Meet our 2021-22 finalists who will be pitching their ideas on Earth Day 2022.

Emily Conde

Jake Stoner

Eric Ullrich

Claudia Alvarado
Caro Bush

Elise Giles

Stephanie Cohen

Adriana Esparaza
Jose Mizrahi
Jonathan Ostroff

Carolyn Bidó

Cynthia Boxerman

Tayyaba Ali
Kasandra Lee

Megan Yamauchi
Learn more
Challenge Hosts
- School of Environmental Sustainability
- Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility
- Quinlan School of Business
About the Abrams Challenge
The Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge is a year-long immersive learning opportunity where students envision, plan, launch, and scale eco-friendly ventures. Students submit their proposals, and chosen finalists pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. They’re given the chance to win up to $20,000 to launch their ventures.
Meet our 2021-22 finalists who will be pitching their ideas on Earth Day 2022.
Gecko Footwear
Venture focus: sustainable fashion
Members: Emily Conte, Jake Stoner, and Eric Ullrich
LOOP
Venture focus: sustainable fashion and social commerce
Members: Claudia Alvarado, Caro Bush, and Elise Giles
Fungi Co-working
Venture focus: reduction of non-recyclable plastic waste and sustainable construction
Members: Stephanie Cohen and Adriana Esparaza
Fusion Foods
Venture focus: FoodTech and farming sustainability
Members: Jose Mizrahi and Jonathan Ostroff
The C-Suite
Venture focus: sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing
Members: Carolyn Bidó and Cynthia Boxerman
Trouvaille Innovations
Venture focus: safe drinking water/water resiliency
Members: Tayyaba Ali, Kasandra Lee, and Megan Yamauchi
Learn more
Challenge Hosts
- School of Environmental Sustainability
- Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility
- Quinlan School of Business
About the Abrams Challenge