Meet Davis Pfund—a Renewable Energy Professional, Social Entrepreneur, Community Builder, Event Producer, Visionary Artist, Multi-Instrumental Musician, and Avid Tree Hugger. With a passion for sustainability, social impact, and regenerative living, Davis has launched multiple ventures that combine entrepreneurship with a mission to create a better world.

The latest recipients for Blue Hen 17&43 Most Promising Venture awards were announced at the first Blue Hen Innovation Fest. These awards are Horn Entrepreneurship and the Lerner College of Business & Economics' annual recognition of the University of Delaware's most promising early-stage startups.

After being unable to find fightwear for female athletes, Maya Nazareth founded Alchemize Fightwear to sell rash guards, shorts and singlets for women. The startup recently closed a $1 million seed round, valued at $5 million, and is currently working with Michelle Waterson, a top ten female MMA fighter, to design a new collection.