Cohort III - Fall 2019
The Folklore
The Folklore is an e-commerce and wholesale distribution store, stocking high-end emerging designers from Africa and serving as a cultural hub for contemporary brands, artists and creatives to showcase their personal stories. The exclusive and carefully curated product-line reflects the diversity of Africa's contemporary urban landscapes and design aesthetic.
BASBAAS
Basbaas is a line of vegan, gluten-free African condiments inspired by childhood memories and a love for bold flavors with a sweet and tangy twist. Designed for an emerging generation of foodies with adventurous tastes, Basbaas is truly global and entirely local.
En Soleil
En Soleil was created specifically for the busy professional who works and plays in Manhattan. A comfortable, luxurious lounge space where guests can relax, refresh, and securely store their bags, we will also provide vanity and changing facilities where guests can get ready to go from day to night. This type of space is currently nonexistent, but absolutely needed for anyone who commutes into Manhattan.
AILA
Aila is a lifestyle supplement brand for the active, professional woman. The flagship product, matcha energy, is a natural supplement designed to disrupt and break the negative connotation of conventionally masculine and intimidating pre-workout formulas. Aila hopes to erase the stigma that supplements are only for men and bodybuilders, by bringing together a community of women who balance their career and personal life with a life of wellness and activity.
Be Well Bowls
Be Well Bowls is a postpartum wellness service providing mothers with the tools they need for a stronger postpartum recovery. Inspired by eastern customs, we provide thoughtfully prepared meals to families in the four weeks after returning from the hospital. Meals include ingredients thought to help the mother’s body heal, with benefits like contracting the uterus and bringing milk in. The complementary resource, Be Well Body, is 42 days of content that fills the gap between giving birth and the 6 week follow up appointment, helping a woman understand how her body is healing day-by-day.
Presently
Presently is a group-gifting platform that gives friends and family an easy way to pool toward a single gift for any special occasion. Designed for kids and adults alike, Presently enables communities to gift better, together.