Edward Thornton

Street Genius Innovations

Edward Thornton is a Software developer and graduate of the University of Missouri. He funded the company Street Genius Innovations in 2017, and is one of those Founders who combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for mentoring and giving back to the community.

Street Genius is a Software & Innovations firm founded in Missouri. We strive to bridge the gap between people and technology, by developing tools to make life easier. One of the staple brands within Street Genius is the Loop App. This free mobile application allows users to find out what crimes are being committed in an area. Also, it is a fully functional social media app that allows users to add friends, video chat, voice call, post statuses, and much more.

Elizabeth Caddell

Crafts by Beth

My name is Elizabeth Caddell creator/owner of Crafts by Beth. I have always had a eye for accessories and home decor. That's where Crafts by Beth came into play. I love making people feel good with my Pillows and Mist. I do this for the consumer. I love producing quality products.

Crafts by Beth was started in 2018 specializing in homemade decorative pillows. In 2020 we introduced Sweet Dreams Pillow Mist a aromatherapy product to help compliment the pillows while helping relieve stress.

Emily Won

Mr. Beagles LLC

Emily Won is the founder of Mr. Beagles LLC. Her developing team consists of her husband and a group of business students at SIUE.

With the love that we have for our dogs, we want to share our treats to continue many more generations of happy tails.

Jermar Perry & Bryant Antoine

The Village PATH (Programs to Access Healing & Therapy)

Jermar Perry and Bryant Antoine met at SLU. They then went on to create The Village PATH which helps Black Men heal.

The Village PATH was founded to help Black Men heal. This is done by providing free access to
healing and erasing the stigma associated with Black Mental Health.

Loni Hutton

Pin Point Cleaning, LLC

Owner and operator of Pin Point Cleaning Service
Born and raised in Kinloch, MO
I love to clean and help others

Pin Point Cleaning Service is an independent company that provides healthdisinfecting and sterilizing residential or commercial properties. We provide deep cleaning, sanitation and organization services.

Monrudee Robinson

Air's soap

Before founding Air’s soap, my children had extremely dry skin after using regular soaps, I tried different types but could not find the good one for them. I love being around nature and have a scientific background, working as a researcher. I found the way to help my children’s dry sensitive skin was using all-natural ingredients to make the soap for them.

More than soaps, I also produce lip balms, salves, shampoo bars, and pet shampoo. All products are hand-made using high-quality natural ingredients for gentle cleansing and nourishment for all types of skin.

Passion Bragg

MenOfCode2019

Passion Bragg, is an education professional with 25 years of experience and has devoted her career to working tirelessly with at-risk students to give them the tools needed to succeed in a rapidly progressing society. In 2019, I was Normandy Schools Collaborative STEM champion. I believe my life’s calling is to work tirelessly to combat the achievement gap that exists in our society.

Men of Code strives to provide and develop school-aged minority males with computer coding skills that will afford them a visual pathway to succeed in and beyond the 21st-century job market. We desire to appeal to youth who are typically underrepresented in computer science, coding courses, and STEM careers.

Rae Mayberry

Almost Anything

Almost Anything is the brainchild of Jacob Mayberry. Rae Mayberry is the CEO & Johnny Mayberry is the DFO. Johnny Mayberry III & Joseph Mayberry make up the delivery drivers, sales, and support team.

Almost Anything bridges the gap between product-based entrepreneurs and their local customers by providing access to the otherwise inaccessible products they desire with expedited service.

Stephania Brooks

Lasting Impressions Creative Living Solutions

Professional Nuse (25 years), Hands on CEO, and Founder of Lasting Imperssions, Creative Living Solutions, supported by other Healthcare Professionals, and Clergy, excited about enhancing quality of life and strengthening communities by educating and supporting necessary LIFE SKILLs training.

Lasting Impressions, Creative Living Solutions is uniquely designed to promote a higher success rate of individuals placed at risk for premature LTC facility placement to remain in communities longer, and be able to live safely in a community based setting. Our purpose is to deliver high quality services, by teaching necessary LIFE SKILLS to remain as active as possible within their desired neighborhoods, while promoting community awareness, through community inclusion activities.

Victoria Donaldson

Northside Soul

Victoria Donaldson is the founder and owner of Northside Soul with a background in the creative arts ranging from DJing to photography.

Northside Soul is a music retail shop that centers the work of St. Louis-based musicians and artists of different mediums with an emphasis on Black artists.