MacNest Summer 2026
Students and Startups
Aram Petrosyan ’27, Geography and Economics | Glimpse Diagnostics
Glimpse is an early stage pediatric health technology startup focused on improving how ear conditions are identified and managed in young children. We are developing a combination of hardware, software, and clinical workflows that help parents and clinicians better understand what is happening in a child’s ear, reducing uncertainty, unnecessary visits, and delays in care. Glimpse sits at the intersection of medical devices, AI enabled software, and family centered healthcare, with a mission to make pediatric ear care more accessible, accurate, and parent empowering.
Supervisor: Courtney Hill, MD
Mikhas Shatsila ’27, Economics | Cadre
Cadre is a mental health platform utilizing social media capabilities (communities/livestreaming/pre-recorded content) to harness a one to many cost savings approach to employers, health systems, insurers, EAP’s,
Supervisor: Luke Wendlandt
Nayla Trigueros Ortiz ’28, Computer Science | YourSteps Health
At YourSteps Health, we ensure all children can build the skills to move, communicate, and fully participate in life through transformative pediatric rehabilitation. The YourSteps Pediatric Rehabilitation Platform turns any smartphone into a rehabilitation tool that empowers therapists, caregivers, and kids to accelerate progress between clinic visits and improve outcomes.
Supervisor: Lynn Tanner
Nora Betry ’27, Mathematics and Computer Science | Gobo
Gobo is The Show Engine: an all in one ticketing and venue management platform for live events, transforming the independent performance economy.
Supervisor: Josh Cragun
Patricia Escobar Contreras ’28, Economics & Data Science | Groove Capital
Groove Capital pairs the discipline of a venture fund with the energy of an engaged angel network to support Minnesota startups when it matters most. We equip exceptional founders with the resources they need to build global-scale companies, while enabling angels to invest with confidence—driving competitive returns and long-term regional growth.
Supervisor: Emily Kist
Raouda Mamane Bello Boubacar ’28, Economics and Data Science | Education Impact Advisors
Our mission using a proven efficacy review process is to improve outcomes in K-12 education. Target markets include: School districts, state education agencies, education companies and education investors. We depend on an amazing network of education thought leaders to support us.
Supervisor: Gary Mainor ’72
Ruta Rupeikyte ’27, Economics and Computer Science | JustiFi
JustiFi is an embedded fintech platform that helps vertical SaaS companies and franchise networks offer payment processing and financial services directly within their software. Instead of sending their customers to third-party processors, our partners use JustiFi to own that experience — creating new revenue streams while delivering a better product. We work with platforms serving industries like sports, home services, and franchising, and we’re growing fast as the embedded finance market expands.
Supervisor: Sarah Barber
Shahed Zahaykeh ’28, Economics | Green Cities Accord
Green Cities Accord produces and sells nature-based carbon credits that help organizations offset their unavoidable carbon emissions.
Supervisor: Alex Ablamunets