January Wins: Empowering Connections and Big Plans Ahead! 💫
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Hi Reader, January has been packed with growth, new connections, and exciting progress at Drio. From inspiring events to collaborative projects, we've hit the ground running in 2025. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished this month and what’s on the horizon! ✈️ Drio in TampaHazel and Rachel hit the road (or skies!) for a productive two-day work trip to Tampa, setting up shop at Office Evolution to focus on a new book project in collaboration with Erika Holmes. The title of the book is still TBD, but stay tuned for more updates! 📈 Elite Accelerator ProgramDrio has been selected for the Elite 10 Accelerator Program at CCBC's Center for Business Innovation. This invitation-only program, held monthly, is designed to help top businesses grow through education, mentorship, and financing. We’re honored to be part of this exclusive cohort and excited to take things to the next level!
🎓 MD Student Venture Showcase
We're incredibly honored that WholeSite, Drio’s AI-assisted website creation platform, has been named one of the nine awardees for TEDCO’s inaugural Maryland Student Venture Showcase and the Pava LaPere Innovation Awards! 🎉 Each awardee will receive $50K, mentorship, and resources to help scale their ventures. With WholeSite, we aim to simplify website creation for growing businesses, helping organizations build professional, purpose-driven websites that reflect their values and attract their ideal audience. This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without TEDCO and the Core Advisory Board’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting ventures like ours. We're excited to present WholeSite at the Maryland Student Venture Showcase on February 18, 2025, from 5:00–9:00 PM at 4MLK. Join us to celebrate the talent and innovation shaping Maryland’s future—register here! We'd love to see you there! 🌎✨ Looking AheadAs we move into February, we’re energized to continue fostering connections, launching new projects, and bringing bold ideas to life. Together, let's keep pushing boundaries, creating impactful designs, and making 2025 unforgettable—one inspiring step at a time. Let’s keep thriving together—one bold move at a time. |
Hi! I'm Rachel, the Left Brain of Drio.
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Hi Reader, At first, it felt a little strange being the oldest students in the room. Rachel and I were at the MD Venture Student Showcase, where we and 9 other student startups were awarded $50,000 for student-led entrepreneurship ventures. We were recognized for WholeSite, our AI-assisted website creation platform (in case you missed it, here’s a link to the press release.) The youngest recipients were an 11th grader and a 12th grader, which means Rachel and I were literally old enough to be...
Hi Reader, We hope you had a fantastic start to the year! February has been buzzing with inspiring events and exciting milestones. We're thrilled to share a quick recap of all the highlights. Greener World Website Launch 🚀 The new GreenerWorld.com website is live! As one of North America’s largest distributors of compost, fertilizers, mulch, soil conditioners, and topsoil, Greener World is committed to sustainable solutions that drive environmental progress. Customers can easily explore...