Success

At Founders, you'll meet some incredibly talented people. And where's there's talent, there are job recruiters waiting to snatch up our members during all recruitment seasons. Our connections to the entrepreneurship community at UIUC also connect us to some of the largest companies in the world.

Member Highlights

Founders alumni have some incredible success stories. By joining Founders, you are growing your network and learning valuable skills that are applicable to any venture. But, don't just take our word for it. Here are a few noteworthy Founders alumni and current member success stories.

Sravya PatakotaSravya Patakota is a Founders advisor who has made the most out of her time at Founders. Using the connections that she made at Founders events, she has been able to land internships at companies like Mastercard and JP Morgan Chase.
Michael UsachenkoMichael Usachenko is a former Founders President who has successfully managed his own consulting firm, Arcloop, in California, where he automates startup workflows and database scaling. He has a full time offer from Apple.
Matt RastovacMatt Rastovac is a former Founders President who launched his own startup, Atmos, while still in school at UIUC. Matt revolutionized Founders during his time on campus by inspiring our community centered approach to entrepreneurship.
Josh JamesJosh James is an entrepreneur who started his very own ongoing venture with Allergenius Baking Co. LLC. His startup has won several awards, including INCubatorEDU 2019 National Pitch Summit 1st Place & $15,000 Prize Winner.

Where We Work

Curious as to where Founders alumni end up after college? Here's a few places that we've been: