Here is the agenda for the TVLIC Spring 2025 event on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Further below you will find the pitch schedule for competitors and the list of finalists which will be updated in real-time during the course of the competition.
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Semifinals in Rowling Hall classrooms
12:30 PM- 1:30 PM – Lunch in RRH 5.210
1:00 PM – Announcement of Finalists RRH 5.210
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Finals in Crum Auditorium
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Fireside Chat with Longhorn Life Sciences While Judges Deliberate
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Awards Ceremony
6:00 PM – Reception and Networking
PROCEEDING TO FINALS:
2pm: Nanoborne
2:35pm: PropDoc AI
3:10pm: Cerebrosonic
3:45pm: Pinpoint Irrigation
4:20pm: Imagine Devices
Division I- RRH 3.402
9:00 AM: Money Savvy Daughters
Money Savvy Daughters is a financial education platform for mothers of girls aged 6-12 who want to raise financially confident daughters but feel unequipped to teach money skills. Our dual-app solution delivers age-appropriate, gamified lessons for girls, alongside expert-backed, AI-enabled tools and resources for mothers. By combining behavioral science, adaptive learning technology, and the power of the mother daughter bond, we close early confidence gaps and make financial literacy simple, lasting, joyful, and empowering, starting with the most trusted teacher in a girl’s life: her mom. Maya Colop-Morales, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025
9:35 AM: Eden Terraforming Technologies
Eden Terraforming positions vineyards to overcome climate-driven heat threats, turning vulnerability into strategic advantage. For growers facing crop devastation due to rising temperatures, Eden’s engineered
soil probiotic empowers vines to enhance their natural defenses. Our microbes detect heat spikes and respond by supplementing native protective proteins already present within the vine— preserving crop integrity, securing yield and quality, and helping producers maintain control and their heritage in an increasingly uncertain world. their environment without chemical dependence or genetic modification. Thomas Paveglio, MS CS & AI, College of Natural Sciences, 2026; Ismar Miniel Mahfoud, PhD in Cell andMolecular Biology, College of Natural Sciences, 2025
10:10 AM: Connectable
Connectable is a peer-to-peer rental platform transforming how urban users, primarily Millennials and Gen Z, access and monetize underutilized durable goods. Through a user-friendly app for peer-to-peer sharing, we facilitate affordable rentals at a highly competitive 20% fee while enabling owners to earn passive income. With location-based search and dual reviews, Connectable fosters trust, promotes sustainability through item sharing, and empowers a financially savvy, eco-conscious community. Eumetria Jones, MBA, McCombs School of Business, 2025
10:45 AM: Bild Corp.
For people at medical device companies who are experiencing the pain of managing complex engineering, quality, and regulatory documentation, Bild provides solutions that streamline and automate the creation, maintenance, and traceability of this documentation. Bild accomplishes this by building AI agents that deeply understand engineering data and workflows, using powerful agentic search, platform integration, and domain-specific automation to eliminate repetitive tasks and reduce time-to-market—without compromising on compliance or quality. Benjamin Gonzales, Computer Science, College of Natural Sciences, 2027
11:20 AM: Avanza Fintech
Avanza empowers underserved Colombians who lack access to traditional credit by providing motorcycle loans that enable mobility and financial progress. Our fully digital platform makes the process simple and fast. We evaluate creditworthiness using non-traditional data such as mobile usage and spending behavior, combined with proprietary predictive models that don’t rely on default histories. This allows us to serve people ignored by banks while managing risk effectively and building long-term financial inclusion. Rafael Quintero, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025
11:55 AM: Nanoborne LLC
We are a petroleum and geosystems engineering company specializing in applied nanotechnology, and our flagship product is a nanoparticle-surfactant, designed to improve the control of subsurface fluid flow in applications for geothermal well drilling, carbon capture and storage, as well as the upstream oil and gas sectors. Vitaly Sergeev, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025; Justin Dobson, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025; Maya Hawthorne, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025; James Templin, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025
Division II- RRH 3.406
9:00 AM: OI Knowledge Management
For students overwhelmed by fragmented tools, steep learning curves, and the loss of valuable transient knowledge, OI provides a solution that effortlessly organizes, retrieves, and leverages insights exactly when needed. We achieve this by embedding advanced AI-driven categorization and retrieval capabilities deeply into our intuitive, frictionless knowledge management platform. Our unique strength lies in progressive feature exposure, enabling seamless adoption that grows with the user’s needs, ultimately fostering a powerful ecosystem for knowledge monetization, collaboration, and sustainable engagement. Alek Salazar, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025; Benjamin Cockrill, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025
9:35 AM: Jiva-ai
Jiva is an AI-powered decision platform that helps grocery retailers reduce food waste and improve margins through real-time forecasting, routing, and operational insights. Using a system of modular language model agents, Jiva translates raw POS and inventory data into intelligent, localized decisions. Designed for speed, scalability, and simplicity, Jiva empowers store managers to act faster, stock more thoughtful, and waste less — all through a lightweight, intuitive interface. Likith Reddy Chintala, Operations Research & Industrial Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering, 2025
10:10 AM: CentraShield
CentraShield is an innovative medical device company focused on developing a first-of-its-kind solution for femoral line protection in pediatric critical care. Femoral lines, essential for medication, nutrition, and
monitoring, are vulnerable to infection and displacement, especially in children. CentraShield’s disposable, non-adhesive device reduces disruptions in sterile dressings, minimizing the risk of central ine-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and improving safety and efficiency in pediatric care. Gaurav Gomber, MD/MSE, Dell Medical School, 2026; Caleb Herrera, PhD Biomedical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering, 2028; Ali Mohsin, BSE/MSE, Cockrell School of Engineering, 2025; Neil Thomas, BSE/MSE, Cockrell School of Engineering, 2026
10:45 AM: Don’t Fret
For artists and music labels who are experiencing declining revenue from traditional album sales and streaming, Don’t Fret provides a new way to monetize music through playable, collectible formats. The company accomplishes this by turning albums into interactive games that fans can play and collect, using a proprietary format and direct artist collaborations to unlock new licensing value at the intersection of music, gaming, and fandom. Think Guitar Hero meets Spotify. Matthew Barron, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025; Diego Elmufdi, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025
11:20 AM: PropDoc.AI
PropDoc.AI is an advanced AI-Agent productivity tool built to streamline and automate the real estate contract process for residential real estate agents. In most US states, real estate agents are required to use state-authorized real estate contract templates. By leveraging an innovative conversational AI model and a proprietary database of state and association compliant contract templates, PropDoc.AI enables real estate agents to auto-fill and execute contracts with prompts as a simple as “write an offer for 123 main st” with subscription tiers accessible for all agents. Jarod Angehr, MBA, McCombs School of Business, 2026
11:55 AM: RetireUS
For individuals seeking retirement clarity but constrained by time, complexity, or cost, RetireUS provides fast, easy access to independent fiduciary financial planners for live virtual meetings and full-service financial management. The RetireUS platform blends technology with human relationships to deliver a personalized, frictionless planning experience. Its affordable subscription model is making it accessible for anyone to build a clear path to financial freedom with a trusted fiduciary expert. Michael Scarpati, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025
Division III- RRH 3.414
9:00 AM: dbTwin
dbTwin is a state-of-the-art synthetic data platform that creates realistic, safe synthetic data 20x faster and compute-cheaper than current market leaders. Our platform enables analytics firms, AI companies, and consulting organizations to quickly generate high-quality data for training AI models, testing software, running analytics, and showcasing products – saving time and money while meeting large-scale demands. Ashish Patel, MBA, McCombs School of Business, 2025
9:35 AM: Avid
Avid makes automated indoor gardening systems to take the guesswork out of growing plants. 37% of gardeners kill their plants every year because gardening takes a lot of time and knowledge to be
successful. By automating the most difficult aspects of gardening, we can help our customers more thoroughly enjoy the fun aspects that Avid gardeners have always loved. Fred Lindseth, MBA, McCombs School of Business, 2026
10:10 AM: LevelLoop
LevelLoop is a points-based mentorship platform revolutionizing career development for software engineers. Users earn points by mentoring those earlier in their careers and redeem them to connect with more senior mentors. This structured, incentivized system fosters meaningful, scalable mentorship at every level—solving the access gap for early-career engineers while helping experienced professionals grow into leadership roles. With a flexible business model and massive global market, LevelLoop redefines how engineers connect, grow, and lead. Lucy Eaton, MBA, McCombs School of Business, 2025
10:45 AM: CerebroSonic
CerebroSonic is building a portable brain imaging system to enable rapid stroke diagnosis and monitoring at the point of care. Our wearable headset delivers real-time, CT-like brain scans that support faster, more
accurate treatment decisions across the entire stroke care continuum: in the field, at the bedside, and beyond. Backed by peer-reviewed clinical data, we’re redefining how strokes are treated. Bharat Mathur, PhD Mechanical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering, 2026
11:20 AM: COCARBON
Cocarbon democratizes clean water access for underserved communities and industries facing water scarcity and high purification costs. We produce sustainable activated carbon from agricultural waste, slashing filtration costs by 50% using a carbon-negative, solar-powered process. Our scalable and replicable model transforms local waste into high-performance filtration material, reducing waterborne diseases, creating jobs, and making the manufacturing supply chain more sustainable while promoting circular economies, with proven success in Peru and plans for global expansion. Aldo Galli, MBA, McCombs School of Business, 2026
11:55 AM: Xcharge Digital
Xcharge Digital empowers EV owners, property managers, and small businesses who lack affordable and accessible charging solutions. Our platform enables users to monetize private EV chargers through a decentralized peer-to-peer network. By combining blockchain-based incentives, AIoT-powered optimization, and tokenized rewards, Xcharge Digital transforms traditional EV charging into a flexible, community-driven solution—unlocking new revenue streams while accelerating clean energy adoption. Jeff Xu, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025
Division IV- RRH 5.408
9:00 AM: Increscent.ai
Lack of expertise and complex software tools are major barriers to 3D printing adoption across many industries and user groups. Increscent.ai is developing an AI-enabled 3D printing platform that dramatically simplifies the 3D printing process. With natural language input or CAD files, our intelligent software handles everything from file conversion to process parameter selection, enabling non-experts to generate functional, high-quality 3D-printable files with minimal effort. Parimal Patel, PhD Mechanical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering, 2025; Tanvir Shanto, PhD Mechanical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering, 2026
9:35 AM: Rezy
Rezy is a real estate technology platform redefining how properties are bought and sold. By leveraging AI, automation, and predictive analytics, Rezy capitalizes on recent legislation to eliminate outdated agent fees and streamlines the entire transaction process. Our platform delivers verified off-market leads, real- time property data, and a transparent, low-cost marketplace for buyers, sellers, and investors—making home deals faster, smarter, transparent and more accessible. Peter Scheuermann, MBA, McCombs School of Business, 2026
10:10 AM: OpenClique
OpenClique is an AI-powered platform that transforms strangers into squads through real-world group quests. From music festivals to campus orientations, OpenClique matches users into curated experiences—like food crawls, volunteer missions, and brand activations—guided by a conversational assistant. Designed to reduce social friction and increase repeat engagement, OpenClique helps brands, cities, and communities turn passive attendees into active, connected participants. Andrew Poss, MBA,McCombs School of Business, 2026
10:45AM: Ownventory
We use agentic AI to support landlords who experience challenges in managing inventory (appliances, furniture, and other assets) across their units / properties. We facilitate automated import of their data and streamline the warranty and insurance claims processes, disrupting traditional approaches to save them time and money. Mark Sones, MBA, McCombs School of Business, 2025
11:20 AM: MagSuture
MagSuture is transforming arthroscopic surgery by solving one of its most time-consuming challenges, suture retrieval. MagSuture offers a simple, precise, and intuitive magnetic device that speeds up procedures and improves surgical flow for orthopedic hand surgeons burdened by inefficient and frustrating suture management. Developed by surgeons, our patented technology reduces OR time and enhances outcomes using a novel, magnetic trocar and suture. Carlos Guerrero, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025; Andrew Edwards, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025
11:55 AM: Pinpoint Irrigation
Pinpoint Irrigation is developing a smart sprinkler system that minimizes water waste and promotes sustainability. Our innovative sprinkler head design, featuring variable throw distance and precision rotation, reduces the need for overlapping spray patterns. This hardware solution targets the inefficiencies of traditional irrigation, offering water savings and cost reduction for both contractors and end-users. Stephen Herrera, MBA, McCombs School of Business, 2026
Division V- RRH 5.420
9:00 AM: Cold Cycle Coffee
Cold Cycle Coffee has developed a patented, one-hour cold brewing method, reducing the typical 24-hour process to just 60 minutes. We’re targeting premium coffee shops and discerning customers seeking a top-tier product. Our solution addresses common challenges for high-volume cafes, including limited space, time constraints, cleaning hassles, and the inconsistent quality often found with traditional 24-hour brewing. Sam Stein, MBA McCombs School of Business, 2025; Monika Rao, MBA McCombs School of Business, 2025; Bruce Boville MBA McCombs School of Business, 2025.
9:35 AM: Bagged Up Games
For sports fans who want to engage in exciting, risk-free competition and win real-world prizes, Bagged Up Games provides skill-based sports challenges that combine the thrill of sports predictions with RPG- style progression. We are flipping the field on sports gaming through personalized leveling systems, collectible rewards, and unique game modes. Spencer Payne, MSTC, McCombs School of Business, 2025
10:10 AM: Imagine Devices (Trinity Tube)
Imagine Devices is a medical device company commercializing Trinity Tube, an innovative feeding catheter that integrates feeding, vital signs, and respiratory monitoring in one seamless device. It offers a safer, more efficient solution for neonatal care, optimizing patient outcomes while minimizing complications associated with current monitoring and respiratory support methods. Iman Salafian, PhD Mechanical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering, 2025
10:45AM: Timely AI
For 19.1M US students, including 1.1M international students requiring CPT/OPT/H-1B sponsorship, job hunting is frustrating— fragmented job boards, non-time-sensitive date filtering, unclear visa postings, tedious applications, and expensive mock interviews. Our company offers a one-stop AI-powered platform to streamline the key process: aggregating real-time listings with sponsorship info, and use AI to generate tailored application materials for every job, auto-complete applications, and craft interview questions. We help students land jobs faster, smarter, and more affordably. Yuan Xu, Masters, School of Information, 2025
11:20 AM: Manzana Health
Healthcare providers are expected to provide nutrition care to patients with chronic disease but lack expertise to do so effectively. With limited time and no structured support, they resort to generic advice – leaving patients without a clear, actionable plan. Nutri, the flagship product of Manzana Health, makes diet conversations easy and effective by guiding providers and patients through personalized diet goal setting during an appointment. Madalyn Rosenthal, PhD Nutritional Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, 2026
11:55 AM: Braidiant
Braidiant is redefining the future of protective hair care. Today’s protective styling industry is broken — relying on time-consuming, physically demanding manual labor that leaves braiders overworked and clients waiting hours for a single style. Each year, over 8 billion hours are spent braiding hair, often at the expense of braiders’ health, and productivity. Many professional hair stylists develop chronic pain or even arthritis by their 30s. Braidiant is building smart, user-friendly technology to automate the complex process of protective hair styling — starting with mini twists and braids. By fusing robotics and AI, we’re unlocking a more efficient, empowering, and sustainable future for the multi-billion dollar curly hair industry. Chisom Okwor, MS Artificial Intelligence, College of Natural Sciences, 2026
Elevator Pitch Schedule- Crum Auditorium (RRH 1.400)
9:10 AM LevelLoop
9:15 AM Jiva-ai
9:20 AM Connectable
9:25 AM
9:30 AM Ownventory
9:35 AM Manzana Health
9:40 AM CentraShield
9:45 AM Money Savvy Daughters
9:50 AM OI Knowledge Management
9:55 AM Cold Cycle Coffee
(5 minute break)
10:05 AM Increscent.ai
10:10 AM Xcharge Digital
10:15 AM CerebroSonic
10:20 AM Avanza Fintech
10:25 AM dbTwin
10:30 AM Eden Terraforming Technologies
10:35 AM PropDoc.AI
10:40 AM Bagged Up Games
10:45 AM Cocarbon
10:50 AM MagSuture
(5 minute break)
11:00 AM Rezy
11:05 AM Nanobourne
11:10 AM RetireUS
11:15 AM OpenClique
11:20 AM Pinpoint Irrigation
11:25 AM Braidiant
11:30 AM Avid
11:35 AM Don’t Fret
11:40 AM Bild Corp.
11:45 AM Timely AI
11:50 Imagine Devices (Trinity Tube)