LAUNCHPAD WINNERS 2025
Congratulations to the winners of Launchpad 2025. The categories and their awards include:
1 Overall Winner Award = $5,000
1 Social Impact Award = $5,000
1 Technology Award = $5,000
1 Mainstreet Award = $2,000
1 People's Choice Award = $2,000
8 Runners Up Awards = $1,000
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All teams were awarded the Santa Cruz Works Perks Package via One Valley (valued at $1M) and may be eligible to participate in the Santa Cruz Accelerates program.
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Tesphase - OVERALL Winner​
Tesphase – Reinventing smart homes through renewable energy optimization.
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Congratulations to Pranitha Rajaa, Meghana Reddy, Ojashwini Vontivillu Srinivasan, and Pragati mettu!
Leakguard - TECHNOLOGY Winner​
Leakguard – AI-powered early detection software to prevent water damage and cut costs.
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Congratulations to Riksean Rosholt and Noah Baldonado!
Kiln - MAINSTREET Winner
Kiln – Sustainable fragrance brand rooted in local nature and artistry.
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Congratulations to Faith Ellis, Logan Shrem-Fischer, and Gabby Martinez!
Warm - TECHNOLOGY Runner up
Congratulations to Shreyan Phadke!
Shortform Studio - TECHNOLOGY Runner up
Congratulations to Clayton Cruse, Suraj Gajula, and Enzo Haussecker!
Wattnest - TECHNOLOGY Runner up
Congratulations to Iman, Camile, Ashley, Adrey, Adrian, Aditya, Nick!
Whim - SOCIAL IMPACT Runner up
Congratulations to Romy McCarthy, Ella Fontenot, and Janesse Liang!
Razemath - SOCIAL IMPACT Winner
RazeMath – Personalized, AI-driven math tutoring to close learning gaps.
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Congratulations to Evan McCall, Nico Lehner, Svante Aretun, and Aviel Hernandez!
Wattnest - PEOPLE'S CHOICE Winner
Wattnest – A control software that slashes water heater energy costs without sacrificing comfort.
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Congratulations to Iman, Camile, Ashley, Adrey, Adrian, Aditya, Nick!
Shiftly - SOCIAL IMPACT Runner up
Congratulations to Ian Caceres and Nipun Batra!
Robogradeio - SOCIAL IMPACT Runner up
Congratulations to Siddharth Prothia and his team members!
DreamBuilders - SOCIAL IMPACT Runner up
Congratulations to Dylan, Haley, Ethan, Lucy, and Lucia!
CoastHer - BIOTECH/HEALTH and SOCIAL IMPACT Runner up
Congratulations to Siddharth Saigal and Ritika Samant!
