Empower Your Dreams 2025 Winners
Spotless
Team members: Myriah Ellison (Major: Hospitality & Tourism Management)
Spotless offers fast and detailed cleaning services for vacation rentals like Airbnbs in the Laie area, mainly by connecting reliable student cleaners with local hosts. It addresses common challenges hosts face, such as last-minute bookings and the lack of trustworthy cleaners, by providing experienced student workers who help ensure a spotless stay and an excellent guest experience.
Rockas Bing
Team members: Bowen Satterthwaite (Major: Finance)
Rockas Bing is a food trailer offering Taiwanese "xuehua bing" (snowflake ice) combined with Hawaiian flavors. Our mission is to connect the cultures of Hawaii and Taiwan, and we aim to expand into a franchise. Currently, a team of four operates the business, driven by a passion for delivering deliciousness and cultural experience.
Avance
Team member: Lance Ivan P. Santiago (Major: Accounting)
Avance is a Philippine-based accounting firm offering outsourced services for U.S. small businesses. Our team of Filipino accounting graduates ensures quality and compliance with U.S. standards, with work reviewed by U.S. Certified Accountants. We address the U.S. accountant shortage and limited career opportunities for Filipino professionals.
SafeZone PH
Team Members: Tom Leo Pacot Mandam (Major: Supply Chain), Jade Cortes (Major: Supply Chain), Ralph Martinez (Major: Finance)
SafeZone PH provides an advanced GPS tracking device to combat motorcycle theft in the Philippines, where 30,000 motorcycles are stolen annually. This solution offers security for owners, reduces inventory loss for businesses, and enhances customer trust for dealerships. With over 8 million motorcycle users in the Philippines, SafeZone PH addresses critical security concerns.