Announcing the 2026 Wolf Pack LaunchU Cohort
Before the bootcamp. Before the pitches. Before the late nights and the pivot moments — this is where the story begins.
We're doing something different this year. Rather than introducing you to these founders after the journey is already underway, we want you to meet them right now, at the starting line.
On Monday, May 11, sixteen teams will walk through the doors of Loyola's campus and into an intensive, weeklong bootcamp that marks the official launch of Wolf Pack LaunchU 2026. From that moment forward, they'll be building, testing, learning, and — most importantly — doing. And we think you should be watching from day one.
These are students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Some are first-time entrepreneurs. Some have been working on their idea for years. What they share is a commitment to showing up, putting in the work, and seeing what's possible when a community gets behind them.
We're proud to introduce the full Wolf Pack LaunchU 2026 cohort.
The 2026 Ventures
aRVee, L3C.
Founder: Paris Scott — Staff
A venture centered around wireless AV integration and prototyping — making every home, from a modern build to the oldest shotgun house, compatible with an increasingly digital age.
Website: arveeav.com
Bayou Dev
Founder: Louis Monroe — Alumni, Class of 2015
A website and software venture that provides platforms and key-turn solutions for the music industry — built right here in Louisiana, for musicians everywhere.
Website: bayoudev.com
Bianca Bakes Bliss
Founder: Bianca Francis — Alumni, Class of 2024
Spreading bliss through the community one pastry at a time — a bakery brand built around joy, connection, and the power of something homemade.
Instagram: @BiancaBakes_Bliss
Clarity
Founder: Joshua Emery — Alumni, Class of 2021
An AI platform that uses smart assistants to replace expensive meetings, keep teams aligned on their own time, prevent project failures, and protect the bottom line.
Website: tryclarityapp.live
Crescent Compass
Founder: Jake Azzano — Undergraduate Student, Class of 2026
Helping small businesses grow by turning real insights into clear, actionable marketing and PR strategies — built by a Loyola student with New Orleans roots at the center.
Done by Damdumah
Founder: Dima Ahmad — Undergraduate Student, Class of 2027
A content creation brand focused on crafting real, engaging short-form videos and edits for businesses, athletes, and events — content that people actually want to watch and share.
Instagram: @donebydamdumah
Future Pathways Advising
Founder: Mia Javadpour — Undergraduate Student, Class of 2029
A nonprofit advising program equipping high school students — especially those from underserved communities — with the guidance and resources to navigate college and career pathways with confidence.
Impact Connections
Founder: Temika Dixon — Community, Loyola-affiliated
Dedicated to providing individuals and families with personalized care coordination, case management, and resource navigation to improve housing, healthcare, and financial stability.
Website: impactconnections.co
Kiah's Coffee
Founder: Makiah Bonnette — Undergraduate Student, Class of 2027
A coffee space that creates a genuinely welcoming environment where people can relax, stay, and connect — without being rushed. Community first, coffee second.
Instagram: @kiahscoffee
Postpartum Navigation Hub
Founders: Kelly Rosales & Lourdes Quevedo — Alumni, Class of 2026
A supportive maternal navigation hub designed to guide and empower mothers through the postpartum journey — offering personalized assistance and compassionate care to low-income new mothers in New Orleans, up to 12 months postpartum.
ScentLayer
Founder: Cesar Carreras — Undergraduate Student, Class of 2027
A fragrance business offering both full-size bottles and affordable decants — making high-quality scents accessible for everyone to try and own, without the luxury price barrier.
Simple Shifts by Savvy Solutions
Founder: Candice Wright — Alumni, Class of 2023
Turning inward reflection into outward results — helping founders and operators build businesses with clarity, systems, and intention, starting with the most important aspect of their work: themselves.
Savvy Socials
Founder: Savannah Hanson — Undergraduate Student, Class of 2027
A wedding content creation service that captures and delivers high-volume, candid photo and video content within 24–48 hours — so couples can access and relive their full wedding experience, fast.
Tierra Bella
Founder: Isabella Castillo — Alumni, Class of 2026
A circular flower exporter focused on maximizing Honduras's exceptional flora, allowing rural growers to work and thrive in their own communities.
Uptown Vending
Founder: Max Hemperley — Alumni, Class of 2024
A modern vending company providing convenient snack and beverage options through smart machines — reimagining what it means to grab something on the go.
Website: uptownvending.com
YourScholar
Founder: Raza Mustafa — Faculty
Empowering academic research through intelligent search and professor insights — a platform built to close the gap between students and the expertise that can move their work forward.
Website: yourscholar.ai
These sixteen teams represent the full depth of the Loyola community — alumni from as far back as 2015, current undergraduates in their first and second years, faculty pushing ideas born in the classroom into the market, and staff turning years of professional experience into something entirely their own.
The bootcamp begins May 11. The work starts then — and so does the story.
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