Baylor University's Office of Innovation & Economic Development

Meet David Ikenga and Olaitan Egberongbe. These two Baylor juniors met as freshmen and knew immediately they were destined to build something big together.

That shared vision is now a reality with Skybound Wealth Group. isn’t just about real estate; it’s about recognizing the “untapped potential” in land and transforming it into a foundation for long-term community growth. By combining industry insight with a client-first approach, Skybound is redefining what it means to buy, sell, and invest with confidence!

This year marks a major milestone for the company as they break ground on their first multi-million-dollar townhome development project in Houston, strategically tapping into the city’s growing demand for housing.

Join us in celebrating these incredible Baylor students and their journey of turning a shared dream into a leading force in the industry!

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Startup Sprint: Test Your Idea & Build Your Business Plan

Join our 2-day Product Launch Program Bootcamp!

📅 February 23-24 ⏰ 3:30-5:30 PM 📍 BRIC

What You’ll Learn:
Craft a compelling business model canvas
Develop your unique brand story
Pinpoint your ideal customer
Master effective marketing channels

Who Can Join: All Baylor students, faculty & staff

The Launchpad at the Turner Marketplace in the SUB is officially open every Wednesday for student entrepreneurs! Skip the stress of scheduling and just drop by to chat about your business goals.

Whether you’re stuck on a specific problem or just need a second pair of eyes on your pitch, we’re here to help you bridge the gap between idea and ex*****on. 🚀

Tag a friend who needs to finally launch that startup!

What do a vintage stylist and an aspiring Fair Trade boutique owner have in common?

They both used Baylor’s Kauffman FastTrac program to take their next professional step!

Whether you’re starting with just an idea like Melissa Smith or scaling an existing brand like Audrey Savage, this program provides the clarity, direction, and local resources needed to succeed in Waco and beyond.

Interested in joining the next cohort?
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📢 WE ARE HIRING!
We’re looking for students to join our team in two key roles:
🛡️ Cyber Security Initiatives
💡 IED Program Assistant
Gain experience, get paid, and stay on campus! 🏫

And just like that, it’s a wrap for the 2025 Baylor Kauffman FastTrac Cohort! 🎉

For the last 10 weeks, we’ve covered the full startup curriculum, hosted a powerful speaker series, and looked at every angle of launching a business.

We are so grateful to the speakers who took the time to share their wisdom and expertise. The momentum is real… we can’t wait to see the incredible businesses from this course launch and flourish!
Congrats to all the participants! 👏

Cade runs a drone media company providing aerial photography and videography for real estate, business marketing, events, and construction projects.

He started the business the summer after graduating high school, building his portfolio and launching two websites: TexasDroneMedia.com and DroneMonitorPro.com.

Since moving to Waco, Cade has been hustling with door-to-door sales 2-3 times a week, connecting with real estate agencies, local businesses, event centers, and construction companies. “Drone technology has taken off in recent years, but many realtors and developers haven’t started using drones yet,” Cade notes.

His business model includes one-time media shoots for real estate agents and subscription-based services for construction companies needing regular drone monitoring of active projects. With his equipment already purchased, Cade is ready to scale and capture this growing market.

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Like many college students, Samuel Koo and Marshall Nickolauson found themselves overwhelmed trying to juggle classes, internships, extracurriculars, and personal goals across multiple platforms. So, they built a solution.
Evolve Daily, an app designed to help students organize and track their growth across three key areas: academic, professional, and personal.
Evolve Daily provides one centralized place to stay on top of everything and maintain balance.
“We believe this focus on balanced development will make college life simpler to manage,” says Koo.
Evolve Daily is gearing up for a beta launch and is currently accepting waitlist sign-ups at evolvedailyapp.com.

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