We are a group of three business students starting a hummus company rooted in health and transparency. Our business plan is to create homemade-style hummus with the most pure and nutritious ingredients to provide a viable snack option to a lacking market. Our distribution will be centered around farmers markets in our early stages, taking advantage of face-to-face interactions with customers to build our brand and reputation before expanding into grocery stores.

Bottled Borders is an innovative gift giving service offering a SouthWest style mixology box. Our unique approach focuses on the SouthWest region of the US including Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado. Our model allows customers to explore the flavors of the Southwest, featuring signature alcoholic beverage recipes from the five states, as well as garnishes and a bar tool kit. Each box also contains fun facts about each region, cocktail recipes, serving suggestions, bar tips, and exclusive video instructions. Targeting aspiring connoisseurs of culture and alcohol, Bottled Borders aims to democratize the exploration of cultures through beverages. We seek to bring the joy of travel and cultural discovery to individuals in the comfort of their homes. Our mission is to not only provide premium mixology mix but also to educate and immerse our customers in the history and culture of each region. To enhance the unboxing experience, our boxes offer intriguing facts about the featured region, such as notable movies filmed there, alongside a recipe that encapsulates the state. This approach simulates a conversation, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the drink's origins and characteristics. The service aligns perfectly with contemporary trends, including the growing interest in national exploration, the surge in alcohol services, and the demand for educational experiences. By offering curated boxes from the SouthWest region, Bottled Borders taps into consumers' desire for unique, at-home experiences. Furthermore, its inclusion of cultural insights, fun facts, and serving suggestions satisfies the growing appetite for both educational and experiential consumption. Our team is exceptionally equipped to successfully execute this project with our diverse skill set that spans various disciplines, including marketing, accounting, finance, and supply chain majors. By combining our personalized skills we seamlessly blend unique perspectives and capabilities, ensuring a comprehensive approach to project completion. We plan on implementing designated pick-ups days and personalized hand deliveries of our product. targeting the market by having designated pick up days as well as hand delivering the boxes. This innovative strategy not only streamlines the distribution process but also establishes a direct and personal connection with our target audience.

With the reality that 60% of post-graduates are less satisfied with their social life in adulthood than in college, many young adults find themselves searching to solve the shared fear of finding communities in new spheres of life. Jillian Cote and Mia Cavalier's social application concept, "The Loop", addresses this problem through unique recommendations based on location services, authentic UGC, and entertaining digital appearances. Through extensive research and development, a prototype has been designed for the application interface, and intensive surveys and interviews have been conducted to pinpoint target markets, consumer interest, and ultimate adoption potential. At its core, "The Loop" is a modern, efficient, and functional social application for young adults and post-graduates to stay connected to key parts of their lives regardless of the life phase they’re in. It allows each individual to focus on what’s important to them, while the app keeps them in the loop for everything else.

This thesis explores the transformative impact of travel on personal growth, fulfillment, and happiness. Drawing inspiration from Eat, Pray, Love, the project explores the psychological aspects of finding purpose and meaning from any of our surroundings, investigating the modern travel trends towards immersive experiences, ranging from cultural travel, holistic travel, volunteer travel, and student travel. The aim for this thesis is to shed light on how diverse immersive experiences from all corners of the world can contribute to our overall sense of purpose.