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Welcome to The Founder Files—a dynamic directory of startups founded by students, graduates, faculty, researchers, or postdocs of MIT and/or Harvard. Use the filters to sort startups by industry or country. To add your startup, please complete this form. This platform is designed to increase visibility for exceptional ventures and connect them with a global network of investors, partners, service providers, and future team members. 

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THE  FOUNDER  FILES

Welcome to The Founder Files—a dynamic directory of founders who are students/graduates/professors of MIT and Harvard and their startups. Explore a diverse range of innovative companies and discover the stories behind their creation.

 

Use the filters to sort startups by Industry or Country, and click "Read the Interview" to dive into exclusive interviews with each founder.

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Hexembio Inc.

Reversing Aging With Advanced Stem Cell Therapy

Healthcare, Biotech / Life Sciences

HeXem Bio, a leading longevity biotechnology firm, has developed the world's first rejuvenated hematopoietic stem cell therapy. This groundbreaking approach leverages synthetic biology technology to reverse aging in blood stem cells, enhancing immune function and extending healthy lifespans without genetic modification. Published in prestigious journals such as Nature and featured in the New York Times and on NASDAQ, its technology has completed preclinical animal studies and secured Orphan Designation for its first IND.

Co-founder Samira Kiani recently received the U.S. Presidential Award for this innovative work. HeXem Bio's expert team includes two MDs and two PhDs from MIT and UC Berkeley, second-time founders, and Y Combinator alumni. The company is backed by renowned investors, including Draper VC, SOSV, Venture Science, and Schox.

Founders:

Gabriel Levesque Tremblay, Mo Ebrahimkhani, Samira Kiani, Joshua Hislop

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United States

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Affiliation:

MIT

Humble

Everything a startup needs, and nothing else.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Education & K12, Entertainment, Media

A content platform for entrepreneurs, wantrepreneurs, and freelancers around the world. Vetted creators and content; trusted experts and proven products in a marketplace that gives Founders everywhere the information they need. No BS, no bots, no egos, no Elons.

Founders:

Charlie Lass, Ronak Rai, Walker Lutringer

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Country:

United States

Year Founded:

2024

Affiliation:

MIT

INOVIA Solutions

Enabling Your Digital Innovation Journey

Artificial Intelligence (AI), SaaS (Software as a Service), Sustainability / Environmental, Developer Tools, Analytics, Cloud Computing, Community

They enable organizations to build digital sustainability solutions faster and in higher quality through genAI.

Founders:

Peter Klement

Stage: 

Idea-stage with initial concept or research

Country:

Germany, Australia, United States, Brazil, European Union

Year Founded:

2024

Affiliation:

MIT

Ideas Trading Center LLC

Selling & Buying Ideas Made Easy

e-Commerce, SaaS (Software as a Service)

Ideas Trading Center LLC (ITC) is a startup launching the world’s first patent-pending platform that allows idea creators to securely and confidentially sell their new, non-obvious, and useful ideas directly to reviewers or buyers.. 

Founders:

Ahmad Reza Kamarei

Stage: 

Product launched in market

Country:

United States

Year Founded:

2022

Affiliation:

MIT

Kadeya

Bottling Plant in a Box

Climate, Food & Beverage, Hardware, Impact Investing, Robotics, Retail, Internet of Things (IoT), Sustainability / Environmental, Hard Tech, Logistics & Supply Chain

Kadeya is a climate-tech startup revolutionizing workplace hydration through patented beverage kiosks that wash, sanitize, inspect, and refill reusable bottles—eliminating 99.9% of plastic waste and cutting 75% of emissions. They serve industrial employers like the US Air Force, Ecolab, and Turner through a Hydration-as-a-Service model that improves safety, reduces cost, and enhances sustainability. Kadeya aims to decentralize beverage supply chains and eliminate single-use packaging globally.

Founders:

Manuela Zoninsein

Stage: 

Prototype or MVP developed, Raised funding from accelerators or grants, Raised funding from angels or pre-seed investors, Operating in one country, Secured corporate or government partnerships, Featured in notable media or awards, Selected by a top accelerator (e.g., YC, Techstars, etc.), Have enterprise or institutional clients

Country:

United States

Year Founded:

2020

Affiliation:

MIT & Harvard

Kira

Adaptive Water Treatment with Any Energy Source

Climate, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mining & Minerals, Energy, Sustainability / Environmental

Kira’s mission is to serve communities in resource-constrained settings by advancing water treatment through adaptive electrodialysis technology. They reduce brine disposal costs and help oil and gas customers meet ES&G targets. Beyond desalination, Kira aims to support adjacent energy-intensive sectors such as agriculture and potable water by decarbonizing large-scale systems. Their innovation uniquely delivers low-cost desalination of harsh, variable feedwaters while flexibly operating on a blend of energy sources, including renewables and grid power.

Founders:

Jon Bessette, Ben Judge, Shane Pratt, Amos Winter

Stage: 

Prototype or MVP developed, Raised funding from accelerators or grants, Operating in one country, Secured corporate or government partnerships, Featured in notable media or awards, Selected by a top accelerator (e.g., YC, Techstars, etc.)

Country:

United States

Year Founded:

2025

Affiliation:

MIT

ML Tech

Building the Future of Financial Services

Financial Services, Crypto / Blockchain

ML Tech is a digital assets investment platform that uniquely provides optimized blended portfolios and bespoke products tailored to meet diverse investment objectives and risk appetites. Investors gain access to a curated array of delta-neutral, market-neutral, and beta trading strategies via the ML Tech platform.

ML Tech offers comprehensive solutions that bridge the gap between institutional investors and unique alpha opportunities available exclusively in digital asset markets. Its team brings decades of proven experience in high-frequency trading (HFT) and quantitative trading, successfully creating and deploying digital asset trading strategies with optimized execution and exchange connectivity.

Founders:

Leo Mindyuk, Markus Leballeux

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United States

Year Founded:

Affiliation:

MIT

MYNDY

Mental Fitness Workouts for the Modern Mind

Mental Health

MYNDY is the first holistic mental fitness platform designed to cut through the noise of wellness tools by integrating science-backed practices into a 10-minute daily routine. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, sociology, and physiology, they help users boost focus, energy, mood, and productivity. MYNDY empowers individuals to proactively care for their mental well-being through structured plans, accountability teams, and progress tracking—building habits that last. Originally designed for “corporate athletes,” MYNDY is a powerful tool for anyone seeking long-term mental resilience.

Founders:

Lissy Alden

Stage: 

Country:

United States

Year Founded:

2020

Affiliation:

MIT

MathEarth

Innovative Solutions for Next Gen Pipelines

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT)

MathEarth specializes in delivering innovative solutions for next-generation pipeline systems. Its cutting-edge technologies—leveraging the power of the Internet of Things, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing—enable real-time pipeline operation monitoring, automatic anomaly detection, event classification and localization, and operational analysis for urban water distribution networks.

To stay at the forefront of technological innovation, MathEarth is dedicated to assembling a world-class team of experts and conducting extensive research, revolutionizing pipeline management with smarter, more efficient, and more reliable solutions.

Founders:

Dr. Shiqing Liu

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Country:

United States

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Affiliation:

MIT

NetaCarbon

Workflow Solution for Bespoke High-Quality Carbon Projects Investments

Climate, Sustainability / Environmental, SaaS (Software as a Service),

NetaCarbon mobilizes investment into projects that protect and preserve the planet by enabling corporate buyers to become creators and financiers of high-quality carbon projects. They address key barriers in the voluntary carbon market—such as lack of financing, reputational risks, and ineffective tools for sustainability officers—by offering pre-financing solutions that build trust, enable project launch, and strengthen brand narratives. Their initial users are mid-sized U.S. corporates with climate goals, while project developers are primarily based in Latin America.

Founders:

Maria del Mar Velasco, Grace Lam

Stage: 

Country:

Mexico, United States

Year Founded:

2023

Affiliation:

MIT & Harvard

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