Leavey Alumni Showcase Their Offerings at Grand Reunion's Bronco Business Bazaar
During Grand Reunion last weekend, all Santa Clara alumni were able to experience the entrepreneurial spirit of the Leavey School of Business firsthand at the Bronco Business Bazaar. With 18 alumni businesses in attendance, in-person and virtually, alumni were able to taste, feel, and shop products made by alumni-led companies.
Featured as part of the Leavey School’s centennial celebration, the Bazaar aimed to showcase the ideas, products and technologies of Leavey students and alumni. “We are incredibly proud of all our graduates who were able to share their products and passions with us during Grand Reunion,” said Ed Grier, dean of the Leavey School of Business. “Small business is the backbone of our economy. It is a real testament to our Santa Clara community that so many of our alumni have leveraged what they learned here at Leavey to create thriving, impactful businesses.”
Below are all the alumni-led businesses that were represented at the Bronco Business Bazaar:
Earth Foundaries, Inc.
Roger Smullen ‘00
Earth Foundries promotes healthy forests and combats climate change by delivering economical and sustainable forest waste disposal. The company takes the naturally sequestered carbon in forest waste and prevents it from reentering the atmosphere, making forest management a more profitable and more carbon negative activity.
Nox Cookie Bar
Nathan Pendleton BSEE ‘85, MBA ‘89
Over 8 years this cookie and dessert company grew from a commercial kitchen start-up into two brick and mortar stores and is a destination for people looking for a great snack throughout the day and into the late night. Whether as a spontaneous snack, a friendly gift, or for a scheduled group event, you can count on Nox to provide day and night delivery of cookies that are truly night and day delicious!
Alton Lane, Inc.
Meredith Ascari ‘89
A men’s clothing company based in San Jose, Alton Lane is going to change the way you think of suits. Imagine a fit that is perfectly in tune with you. The company’s patented technology combines years of hands-on measuring expertise to calculate the perfect measurements for your custom suit. Next, you choose the luxe fabrics and fine detailing so that every piece is personalized down to the smallest detail. The result is a completely custom suit without the hassle and expense of flying to Savile Row.
Golden Poppy Inc.
Carol Titus ‘98
Golden Poppy Inc., is an American educational media production studio with offices in Delaware and Silicon Valley. The company is an internationally recognized thought leader for championing the power of play through technology for our premiere release, The Mysterious Disappearance of Unicorn Blue, a fast-moving augmented reality game that supports distance learning through our patent pending STEM in action mobile gaming system. The game has been field tested and recommended by internationally recognized child play experts at the Good Play Guide and has earned a KAPi nomination for STEM and featured best new STEM Game by ToyInsider.
Sonoma Arts
Claire Creegan ‘83
Started in Texas in 2019, Sonoma Arts sells contemporary limited edition prints and originals that are available on canvas and Linen paper. The pieces are derived from hand made drawings. The artist, Jaime Chamorro was born in Managua, Nicaragua, and began art lessons as a child. He has exhibited his art in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and the United States.
Island Art Party
Mary Albitz ‘84
Located in Kihei, Maui, Island Art Party provides a place for individuals and groups to explore their creative sides. In addition to providing a robust calendar of open enrollment art classes, Island Art Party also hosts private events, including wedding parties, company/team building events, and fundraisers.
Mileen Zarin Events
Mileen Zarin ‘14
Mileen Zarin Events gracefully produces exceptional, timeless and refined gatherings in New York City, the Hamptons and destinations worldwide. Dedicated to designing beautiful and meticulously planned experiences for individuals, brands and philanthropies, with a métier in celebrations set amongst gardens, museums and historical landmarks.
Confetti & Cocktails
Andrina Lopes ‘13
There are some moments in our life when we wish time would stop—the moments when fond memories are made. Moments you want to remember forever, like who was around you, your feelings at that moment, and even the song playing in the background. Confetti & Cocktails curates these moments for you through detail-oriented event planning. Our services extend beyond the walls of an event creating an entire experience with memories that will last a lifetime.
Tiny and Snail
Grace Nixon Peterson ‘09
Launched in 2018, Tiny and Snail is a boutique greeting card company “obsessed with using the magical invention of the Postal Service to infuse love into people’s days. In the age of technology, snail mail isn’t just a novelty–it’s powerful.” Whether it’s a note of encouragement, compassion, celebration or sympathy, Tiny and Snail provides customers with an effective way to say the words that matter.
Hawaii at Home
Vanessa Mills Fiske ‘98
For the times that Hawaii isn't in your immediate plans, a Hawaii at Home subscription box is for you. Curated with items from all the islands, Hawaii at Home boxes are designed to give you some vacation vibes at home. Products are sourced from makers who are based in Hawaii or have Hawaii in their soul.
31st State
Stephanie Capuano ‘93
31st State was created to help teen boys ride out puberty’s wildest and weirdest waves. The company’s nature-derived, BS-free, body-loving products make caring for skin and hair simple so boys can focus on what matters: becoming the confident, world-changing, and downright amazing guys we raised them to be. 31st-state formulated its products with premium, active, natural ingredients inspired by Mother Nature herself, carefully chosen to balance, cleanse, and soothe in all the right places.
Blessing Baubles Co.
Maria Bateman ‘17
Handmade, faith-inspired accessories for women, specializing in clay jewelry.
Frankinscents
Frankie Bastone ‘15
Handmade Soy Wax and Essential Oil Candles.
Art By Aleisha
Aleisha Nelson ‘17
Art (By) Aleisha is an art and design studio that specializes in telling unique stories through cartography, prints, photography, and commissions. “We believe that art happens long before pencil touches paper. It happens when we book a new flight, set foot in a new city, or set eyes on a new face. That’s why we take the time to learn the stories, the names and the details. We explore places, sounds and cultures, and then use every tool in our carry-on to create pieces that truly capture the essence of what makes that place and that memory special to you.”
Elizabeth Rose Florals
Elizabeth Kay-Sherrard ‘13
A local florist serving Centennial, CO and the surrounding areas with personalized and delicately handcrafted floral designs. Services include wedding and event floral designs for any special occasion in Centennial, Co. and the surrounding areas.