Lepage Student Fellows are the heart of the student experience at the Lepage Center. They meet students where they are, help them find their place in Tulane's entrepreneurial community, and connect them to the right people, programs, and opportunities. During Spark Hours, Fellows are the familiar faces who help students take their next step, from exploring an early idea to developing a venture and connecting with mentors. For student founders, Fellows offer peer-to-peer venture consulting and pitch prep support and keep them informed about competitions and opportunities across the Lepage Center and the wider Tulane community. Beyond Spark Hours, Fellows conduct research and work with the Lepage Center's community partners on various projects. This accomplished group of graduate and undergraduate students is selected from a competitive pool of applicants at the beginning of each academic year, and the Fellowship is open to students from any school across Tulane University. For more information on how to apply, please contact Carl Briggs, Jr. at cbriggs1@tulane.edu.
Lepage Student Fellows
Major: Finance and Economics
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Caio is passionate about emerging markets and the role entrepreneurship plays in developing economies. His interest began with a Silicon Valley immersion program through StartSe, after which he coordinated entrepreneurship initiatives at his high school and both organized and competed in pitch competitions. With a background stretching from Brazil to Hong Kong, he is drawn to how founders thrive across different cultures.
Major: Legal Studies in Business
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Jack is a junior at Tulane University majoring in Legal Studies in Business with a minor in Entrepreneurship. He is interested in the intersection of law, business, and innovation, with a strong focus on sports, technology, and entrepreneurship. At Tulane, Jack is a member of Tulane Emergency Medical Services, the Tulane Data Collective, and the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity. I also serve as a bullpen catcher for the Tulane baseball team. He hopes to pursue a career in law and entrepreneurship where he can combine problem-solving skills with his passion for building ventures that create opportunities for others.
Major: Engineering Physics and Computer Science
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Zack is a very driven individual who is interested in both STEM and business. As a student at Tulane, Zack is connecting STEM students to the Lepage Center. Majoring in Engineering Physics and with a coordinating major in Computer Science, Zack wants to work in the tech industry and aspires to be an entrepreneur. Fun facts about Zack: he loves sports, lifting, and music.
Major: Design
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Zoë has a dream to own her own luxury brand one day. Through the Lepage Center she plans on launching this ideation and helping other like-minded students do the same. She is a creative individual who strives to change the world through her designs. Entrepreneurship has always been instilled in her ever since she was younger, whether that be through a small candy business or selling clothes online. She believes that being your own boss is the next best thing to becoming a billionaire!
Major: Computer Science BS and Artificial Intelligence minor
Hometown: Goshen, CT
Maeren is passionate about using technology and creativity to solve problems and inspire innovation. As a Computer Science B.S. major with a minor in Artificial Intelligence, she is eager to pursue opportunities in software development and applied artificial intelligence. On campus, Maeren serves as a Resident Advisor, where she enjoys building community and supporting her peers. She is the Tech Coordinator for Tulane's National Society of Leadership and Success, and a member of Theta Tau. Maeren is excited to bring her passion for creativity and technology to the Lepage Center and help fellow students explore and develop their entrepreneurial ideas.