We’re excited to officially welcome Cohort 10 of the Square One Startup School pre-accelerator—a milestone cohort marking another step forward in our mission to expand access to entrepreneurship and build a more equitable innovation economy.

This spring, we’re proud to support 11 diverse founders building across AI infrastructure, digital health, consumer technology, and platform innovation—all united by a shared mission to build impactful, scalable solutions.

These founders are poised to challenge norms, disrupt industries, and redefine what’s possible.

Join us as we embark on this journey with the next wave of builders shaping the future.

Meet the Founders of Cohort 10

Here’s who’s building inside Cohort 10:

  • Angelique Brown — SWĀ // A community-driven platform to test, track, and improve water quality for safer living. (Atlanta, GA)
  • Holly O’Brien — SkillZilla //  A learning platform training the next generation on soft skills that translate into real career opportunities. (Grovetown, GA)
  • Jared McFarlin — CaseCady // An AI-powered property management platform that streamlines lease renewals. (Melbourne, Australia)
  • George Mason — FollowUp.AI // The AI copilot for in-person networking—automating outreach after every handshake. (New York, NY)
  • Patience Babajide — Midly Labs // Transforming contracts into collaborative workflows that reduce legal bottlenecks and accelerate deals. (Atlanta, GA)
  • Justin Browner — Sanara // A mobile concierge platform connecting people to personalized wellness and certified health professionals. (Atlanta, GA)
  • Janay Harris — Synaptik Core // Building governed memory infrastructure for intelligent AI systems. (San Antonio, TX)
  • Chidi Udeze — Mathboard.AI // A digital whiteboard designed specifically for math tutors and learners. (Atlanta, GA)
  • Arianna Brooks — KYNCARE // A support platform equipping family caregivers with training, tools, and community. (Atlanta, GA)
  • Robert Luo — WoafMeow // An AI-powered smart pet bed that monitors health through sleep. (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Anike Mlemchukwu — Lapapoe // Connecting families of children with disabilities to trained, trusted respite care providers. (Atlanta, GA)

Powered by Spark The Southeast

Cohort 10 is made possible in part by the Spark The Southeast Project, a capital formation initiative supported by funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Because of this initiative:

  • ✅ Founders are able to participate in the program at no cost
  • 🤝 They gain access to a growing network of emerging angel investors across the Southeast
  • 📈 Our programming is enhanced with a stronger focus on capital readiness and investor alignment

Spark isn’t just about education—it’s about unlocking capital and opportunity in regions that have historically been overlooked.

This is how we begin to close the gap.

Welcome to Square One

To our Cohort 10 founders, this is where the real work begins—building, testing, and turning momentum into something meaningful.

And to our broader ecosystem of investors, mentors, and partners, this journey is yours to be part of as well. The support, connections, and opportunities you provide can shape what these founders become.

Together, we’re not just building companies—we’re building pathways.

Join our FREE online community (HERE) to support this dynamic group of founders. 🚀