The 2025 Everyday Entrepreneur Finals brought together some of the most innovative and driven minds at Portland State, showcasing groundbreaking business ideas aimed at making a real-world impact. Hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship, this year’s competition featured an incredible lineup of teams, each striving to transform their vision into reality.
Congratulations to The Weave for taking home 1st place and $1,500 in prize money!
Founded by Kyra Boveda and Ash Boggs they are dedicated to enhancing workplace connections, The Weave is transforming employee engagement with a dynamic B2B software platform. Their innovative solution integrates social features and team-building games to foster stronger workplace culture, boosting collaboration, morale, and productivity.
Their vision for a more connected and engaged workforce is truly inspiring, and this is just the beginning! We can't wait to see where you go next!
Congratulations to Life Lab for earning 2nd place and taking home $1,000 in prize money!
Founded by Madeleine Parmenter and Kate Ialovenko, Life Lab is building a modern learning platform designed to equip Gen Z and Millennials with the tools they need to thrive. Through expert-led, bite-sized lessons, Life Lab covers everything from personal finance to communication and mental wellness—making life skills more accessible, engaging, and empowering for today’s young adults.
Their mission to bridge the gap between traditional education and real-world knowledge is making waves, and we’re so excited to see what’s next for this incredible team!
Congratulations to TeamGo for earning 3rd place and winning $500 in prize money!
Founded by Aditi Simha and Krishna Karthik Chava, TeamGo is building a rideshare platform that puts drivers first. With a transparent Pay-Per-Day earnings model and a vision to restore dignity in the gig economy, their platform ensures drivers know exactly what they’re making—no surprises, just fairness. They’re even exploring community-based carpooling systems to make transportation more efficient and inclusive.
TeamGo is paving the way for more equitable innovation, and we can’t wait to see how far they’ll go!
None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our mentors, judges, and volunteers. Their guidance, expertise, and support helped shape the competition and provided invaluable feedback to our participating teams. Thank you for your commitment to fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs!
We can't wait to see what next year's cohort will bring to the stage!