Pava LaPere’s family announces plans for a new startup foundation at 2026 Student Venture Showcase
Source: External source
This year’s showcase, hosted by UpSurge at the 4MLK building, recognized nine student-founded companies that each received $50,000 from a funding pool created by the Pava LaPere Legacy of Innovation Act of 2024.
Posted February 24, 2026
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