The Startup Storybook Podcast

Vincent is a PhD student at UT Health San Antonio studying cancer biology. He is the co-founder and CEO of Powerhouse Therapeutics, leading advances in cell and gene therapy, as well as Head of Strategy for Nucleate, a student-run organization that represents the largest community of bio innovators. Vincent and his team at Powerhouse are passionate about making advances in cancer therapy, and are...

Trace Bullinger is a senior Biology major at Abilene Christian University. He runs Boss Bats, sourcing and reselling used baseball bats, Simply Flowers, which sells bouquets and arrangements at ACU events, and has multiple side hustles as well. Trace’s goal after completing his degree is to gain experience in the medical field and potentially start his own business a few years into his career. Tra...

Austin is a recently graduated Computer Science major from Abilene Christian University. He is a co-founder of Zute Predictive, an AI-consulting company. Join us to dive into Austin's entrepreneurial story and learn fascinating new things about artificial intelligence and how young and experienced entrepreneurs alike can take advantage of it! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zute-predict...

Elianna is a senior Business Management major at Abilene Christian University. She is the owner of Xoxo Elle Boutique, which sells classy and chic outfits for professional women. Inspired by her own style, Elianna’s mission is to help young professionals dress to impress in every aspect of their life. Website: xoxoelle.com   Instagram: Xoxo Elle Boutique

Courtney is an alumni of Abilene Christian University with a major in Musical Theater and minor in Entrepreneurship. She is the owner of Love My Scalp, an all natural hair product company. Handmade in her house, Courtney’s products are made of ingredients you understand and trust.  https://www.instagram.com/lovemyscalp_?igsh=MTUwcTZ1ejF6YnFmNA==

Blaize is a junior Business Management major at Abilene Christian University. He is the founder of Hard Work Realized, creating uniquely designed socks for powerlifters like himself. In 2020, Blaize won 2nd at Powerlifting America Collegiate Nationals and 9th at the FISU Collegiate World Championship in Estonia. The mission of Hard Work Realized is to offer powerlifters cool, personalized equipmen...

Logan McSorley and Noah Wooten own and run Kefia Lemonade, a homemade lemonade brand based in Abilene, Texas. Logan, Kefia’s CEO, is a junior Psychology major at Abilene Christian University. Noah, Head of Operations, is a junior Animal Science major also at ACU. What started as a class project has turned into a way to share the spirit of joy through delicious lemonade! Website: Kefia Lemonade Ins...

Wes is a senior Business Management major at Abilene Christian University. He was born in Pottstown, PA and moved to the UK at the age of 14 before moving back to Texas. He has a huge love for the outdoors. Wes is the founder of Seen - an adaptive outdoor equipment company for those with physical differences such as himself. His business’ mission: to help people with disabilities know that they ar...

Josh is a junior Business Management major at Abilene Christian University. He’s the founder of Cast & Feed, creating apparel that blends southern tradition, Christian mission, and a passion for God’s creation. While many brands celebrate either faith or the southern outdoors, few bring the two together with real purpose.  "Cast"  is inspired by Matthew 4:19—“fishers of men,” while  "Feed"  co...

Savanna is a sophomore Business Management major at Abilene Christian University. She's the founder of Bloom Marketing Strategies - a comprehensive marketing service she founded at the age of 14. Inspired by her entrepreneurial parents, she cultivated a business mindset early and has grown Bloom into a six-figure company. Website: bloommarketingstrategies.com Instagram: @bloommarketingstrategies