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From bold ideas to real-world impact, the Joan & Chester Luby Pitch Competition continues to showcase the future of entrepreneurship at Carolina, and we’re excited to see UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health innovators represented among this year’s standout ventures: • Sensible – 2nd Place ($25,000)
Co-founded by Gillings students Nandini Kanthi and Vrutika Soneji, alongside Vaishnavi K. • KAIRS – Viewer’s Choice Award ($15,000)
Co-founded by Gillings student Sahaj Sapovadia (BSPH NUTR, May 2026), alongside Samanyu Dixit, Hieu Doan, and Chinmay Singh Congratulations to Naya Zimmerman and Neriah Friday, winners of this year’s competition, taking home $35,000 for their venture, Safeli Shop.