Amin and Ola – Entrepreneur of the Month

Alumni: Mona Amin

Freshspire Inc.

About

Freshspire is a data-driven online marketplace that enables local wholesale farmers and distributors to quickly sell or donate their current inventory and ultimately reduce food waste. At the same time, we provide restaurants and food businesses with an online one-stop-shop for local and surplus discounted food. Our mission is to utilize technology to build sustainable local food communities.

When did you start your business?

Started August 2014, Pivoted January 2018, Launched September 2018

Degree

Biology

Hometown

Charlotte, NC

Favorite Quote

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Contact Information

Student: Robert Ola

Ola Customs

About

Ola Customs is an International Cultural Professional Attire Clothing Brand. We specialize in custom made suits with styles from cultures all over the world. The goal fro the brand is to provide a challenging alternative to traditional professional attire: black, navy, grey suits. This brand strongly believes in expression of culture, style, passion, and uniqueness. I believe that these suits can change the professional world.

When did you start your business?

May 2018

Major

Management Information Systems

Hometown

Raleigh, NC

Favorite Quote

“Pain is temporary. It may last for a minute, or an hour or a day, or even a year. But eventually, it will subside. And something else takes its place. If I quit, however, it will last forever.” — Eric Thomas

Contact Information

Email: olacustoms@gmail.com