The University of Northwestern (UNW) is a Christian university located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. It aims to form leaders through academically excellent Christian education across more than 65 areas of study, including undergraduate, graduate, and master’s degrees.

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Axiology is a cruelty-free, vegan beauty company fighting waste in the makeup industry. Their Lip-to-Lid balmies are wrapped in 100% recyclable, plastic-free packaging.

Rustek produces the world’s first complete line of plastic-free headwear, crafted exclusively from the most renewable natural materials on the planet. Based in Portland, Oregon, the business is on a mission to create the best plastic-free outdoor gear on Earth and redefine sustainability in the outdoor industry.

BASS ABA Therapy provides comprehensive therapy services to support individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. They aim to help individuals learn and develop new skills and behaviors and improve communication across the state of Florida.

Wolfgang is a pet brand offering collars, leashes, and other accessories for pups and human companions. Dogs are some of our most loyal partners, and Wolfgang wanted a way to recognize this through high-quality, American-made products.

Heather’s Choice makes lightweight, packable meals and snacks designed for outdoor adventures. Their products are made with wholesome, quality ingredients and are intended to leave you feeling energized, satiated, and ready for anything over the horizon.

BlackStrap is a rider-owned and operated brand that strives to set the standard in innovative clothing and outdoor gear through ski, snowboard, andoutdoor balaclavas, facemasks, and base layers for supreme protection from the elements.

Nutrafol is an over-the-counter supplement (specifically, a nutraceutical) produced by Nutraceutical Wellness Inc. and predominantly sold online. The company offers a suite of products that target the underlying root causes of hair thinning, such as stress, hormones, nutrition, and environmental factors, to promote better overall hair health.

Vegancuts makes it easy to discover the best vegan products through snack and beauty subscription boxes. The company also operates a marketplace for individual vegan products.

CVT is a home-grown family business striving to bring the best rooftop tents to everyone who shares a passion for the outdoors. The brand’s products cater to a wide range of customers, from hardcore overlanders to weekend campers. What's more, CVT customers form a community that allows the company to bring joy and great experiences to anyone who walks through its doors.

TravelPerk is an all-in-one platform for booking and handling corporate flights, hotels, trains, and cars. It’s an innovative company that provides trip and expense management services for businesses by automating spending limits and travel policies.

Industrious offers premium coworking and office space, with over 100 locations across 50 cities. The company’s business model implies unique challenges related to opening new locations and tackling ever-changing priorities, such as occupancy levels.

Molyneaux is a fourth-generation family-owned home improvement business. The company has eight locations in Pittsburgh. Aside from in-shop sales, its business model heavily relies on in-home appointments that are set up either via a booking tool on its website or over the phone.