Wealth Wise is an innovative initiative targeting middle school students to bridge the gap in financial literacy within Arizona's challenging educational landscape. Through meticulous research, they aim to develop a comprehensive curriculum covering budgeting, investment, credit management, and banking principles, fostering critical thinking and financial independence. Collaborations with educators and interactive teaching methods are central to their approach, envisioning a future where financial literacy is fundamental to education, empowering a financially secure society.

Bottled Borders was apart of Founders Lab, a team-based, experiential Barrett honors thesis/creative project designed to empower honors students to "find their inner entrepreneur" and launch a new business. 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.

Life on a college campus can get incredibly busy between classes, work, and a social life. Because of this, it can be easy to completely forget to grab those essential items on the way out the door that you might need for your day. The goal of LifeSaver’s Lane is to remedy the need to remember to grab those items by creating a small, easily accessible kit of essential items that can be thrown in a backpack or purse to keep at all times. Through this project we collected information on what would best work within our bags, as well as gathering expressed interest in regard to purchasing the product after we began to produce it. This project showed a large need for a product like these personal hygiene kits to deal with the chaos of daily life.

This document is the foundation for an app called Keeper. The app aims to help users keep track of and stay ahead of their schedule to avoid procrastination. The belief is that if a person can be proactive and avoid procrastination, there is a reduced chance that they will suffer from work-related stress. The app entices users to remain on schedule with small incentives such as beautiful pictures, inspirational quotes or jokes. The goal of Keeper is to help users gain and keep their responsibilities under control over their schedules and to be a simple source of positivity in the user's day.

We completed our thesis as a part of Founders Lab. 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.

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.

Wealth Wise is an innovative initiative targeting middle school students to bridge the gap in financial literacy within Arizona's challenging educational landscape. Through meticulous research, they aim to develop a comprehensive curriculum covering budgeting, investment, credit management, and banking principles, fostering critical thinking and financial independence. Collaborations with educators and interactive teaching methods are central to their approach, envisioning a future where financial literacy is fundamental to education, empowering a financially secure society.