Meet the young talent reshaping Cincinnati’s startup scene

October 28, 2025

Five University of Cincinnati students were honored for their impactful entrepreneurship on the Cincy Inno Under 25 list. We’ll explain what makes each student – and their startup – stand out.

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Erica Neff

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Bearcats for Life Erica Neff

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Ishika Yadavalli

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Bearcats for Life - Ishika Yadavalli

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David Becker

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During my time at UC, I’ve been surrounded by people who genuinely care about helping others find direction

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Grad student Joey Yong found leadership, networking opportunities at UC

October 23, 2025

Joey Yong is a graduate student in the UC School of Information Technology's Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program. As she nears graduation this December, the central Kentucky native looks back on the invaluable instruction, networking opportunities and leadership lessons she gained during her time at UC.