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.

Since 1846, Taylor University has proudly served as a Christian liberal arts college in Upland, Indiana. Ranked in the top three Midwest Colleges for over 26 years, it is one of the oldest evangelical universities in the country.

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.

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.

Mayraki Professional is a natural hair care brand founded by a group of niche professionals and herbalists. Its mission is to provide solutions for a variety of hair and scalp problems experienced by many, including remedies for hair loss, graying, dandruff, and damage.

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.

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.