The 2025 Jiang Fellows have accepted internships and will spend the summer gaining firsthand entrepreneurial experience in industries ranging from next-gen electric vehicles to a portable blood testing device. This year's fellows had an interest in international startups, with some heading to Portugal, United Kingdom and Sweden to pursue their summer internships.
Every summer, the College of Engineering's Jiang Fellows program offers students the opportunity to gain experience working for a startup. The program is open to all juniors at Cornell University, regardless of major, who are interested in entrepreneurship.
Fully funded through the support of Dr. Tianyi (TJ) Jiang '96, the program offers students a weekly stipend and a travel allowance, allowing them to focus on their work. They also benefit from one-on-one sessions with Cornell Engineering Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, who provide personalized mentorship and help them find internships that align with their interests.
This year, 20 fellows are completing internships through the program:
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Aaron Parajon '26 (applied economics and management) is interning at Elm AI, a company that helps organizations create responsible and ethical supply chains.
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Anya Shukla '26 (computer science and anthropology) is interning at Trellishealth.io, a company that bridges critical gaps in women's healthcare with intuitive tools that simplify health management over time.
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Benjamin Roitman '26 (mechanical engineering) is interning at Fortem Technologies, a company that develops solutions and strategies in C-UAS (counter-unmanned aerial systems), perimeter security, airspace safety and several emerging airborne markets.
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Caroline Zhu '26 (applied economics and management) is interning at LinkSquares, an all-in-one contract management platform, powered by LinkAI.
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Celeste Chhibber '26 (independent engineering major) is interning at Llamar.AI Inc, a company that is saving energy through automated building exterior inspections.
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Connor Roche '26 (biomedical engineering) is interning at Uwill, a company offering immediate teletherapy appointments and crisis conversations complemented by wellness programming - all tailored to your preferences.
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Edgar Cabrera Jr '26 (applied economics and management) is interning at Olympian Motors, Inc., a company that is introducing next-gen electric vehicles to the 21st century.
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Ellie Park '26 (applied economics and management) is interning at Phia, a browser extension that find the best prices on fashion instantly.
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Grace Qi '26 (applied economics and management) is interning at Air Inc., a company that helps you manage your creative assets and creative process in one place.
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Ishita Yadav '26 (information science and economics) is interning at MuckerLab LLC, an accelerator that describes itself as "heads down" company-building for however long it takes.
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Jade Nguyen '26 (human development and information science) is interning at Careology Health Ltd, an AI-powered platform that blends clinical precision with consumer-grade design to deliver connected, personalized, proactive care.
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Katherine Son '26 (biometry and statistics) is interning at Aligned Marketplace, a company that is working on personalized primary care for the United States workforce.
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Maguette Diop '26 (mechanical engineering) is interning at CRIAM Knowledge, a portable blood testing device for reliable, on-the-spot diagnostics.
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Marcos Karakousis '26 (information sciences) is interning at Epistemix, a company that helps organizations forecast outcomes and manage risks by simulating how people behave.
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Ronald Leung '26 (computer science) is interning at Rilla, the leading virtual ride along software for outside sales and service.
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Saksham Sood '26 (computer science) is interning at Powder Finance Inc, a company that creates AI agents for precise document analysis.
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Sarah Zhong '26 (computer science and electrical and computer engineering) is interning at Strobe Power, a company that automates the sale, operations and delivery of electricity from distributed energy resources.
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Sourabh Velaga '26 (biometry and statistics) is interning at Ursa Space Systems, a company that provides satellite intelligence infrastructure, powered by a growing catalog of images from the world's largest virtual radar satellite constellation.
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Steven Sabbagh '26 (biometry and statistics) is interning at OnsiteIQ, a company that provides construction intelligence for real estate owners and developers.
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Summer Seward '26 (government and music) is interning at Snafu Records, a company that is building a record label fit for the 21st century.
While students work at their internships, they will have the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills, gain practical experience and grow their professional networks. Additionally, they join a network of over 200 Kessler Fellows alumni to support them on their career paths.
"I don't think there's a better crash course in learning than working at a startup or founding a company," said Grace Qi. "You wear so many hats, gain exposure to all areas of business and dive deep into different industries, all while tackling real-world challenges that you're passionate about!"
At the end of their summer startup experience, students return to campus for the fall semester and deliver a presentation about their experiences.
"After the Jiang Fellows program, I hope to use my entrepreneurship experience to build things that people want and turn ambitious technical ideas into real solutions. I want to combine my hands-on startup experience with emerging technologies to build products that solve meaningful problems and drive real change," said Ronald Leung.
Students interested in joining the 2025-26 cohort can apply for the program when applications open this fall. More information about the program and the fellows' summer journeys is available on the Entrepreneurship at Cornell website.