Behind the Lunch Pail 100

Since 2022, Lunch Pail Ventures has celebrated the innovative spirit of Hokie Nation by recognizing 100 alumni-led companies across all industries and sizes. 

Each of these companies exemplify the Lunch Pail mentality created by Bud Foster, and empower a future of Hokies in business.

The Full 2024 List

COMPANYHOKIE LEADER(S)LOCATIONABOUT
accelHRateKim Shanahan & Kelly McPhersonLeesburg, VARetained executive search firm
AchieveUnite Inc.Theresa CaragolAlexandria, VAGo to market consulting focused on organizational alignment and growth
Active CapitalPat MatthewsSan Antonio, TXSeed stage venture capital firm
AKKOEric SchneiderNew York, NYModern solutions to device insurance
Alexandria Restaurant PartnersWin SheridanAlexandria, VARestaurant management and operations
Allan MyersRoss Myers & Aaron MyersWorchester, PAHeavy civil construction and materials provider
Alpine-XJohn EmeryMcLean, VAIndoor ski resorts and entertainment sports venues across the US
Amplify FederalAndrew PlofchanPotomac Falls, VALeverages advanced software vendor features to meet mission demand
AravendaDon NeffVienna, VAConsignment software platform and solutions
Artimus RoboticsEric AcomeBoulder, COAdvanced robotics solutions providing life-like motions
Asana PartnersJason TompkinsCharlotte, NCPrivate equity fund manager creating value in mixed-use neighborhoods
BC Architects Engineers, PLCChristopher MorinFalls Church, VAEngineering services to telecommunication clients
Benny MarzanosChris Brown & Zach TothBlacksburg, VAPizza eateries and home of the Virginia Pizza slize
Big Blue Swim SchoolScott SandersChicago, ILSwim lessons and aquatic programs
Blackbuck ResourcesJustin LoveHouston, TX Designs, builds, and operates water Infrastructure for the oil and gas industry
BOOSTStephanie AlexanderHerndon, VABackoffice solutions for government contractors
BravelySarah SheehanNew York, NYCoaching to improve employee engagement, productivity, and retention
BreakingTAlex WelshArlington, VAReal-time fan apparel and other licensed products
Buchanan & EdwardsBrian KarlischMcLean, VAGovcon and IT consulting
BuildBuddySiggi SimonarsonPalo Alto, CAEnterprise features for Bazel, the open-source build system enabling software builds and tests 10x faster
BullpenTyler KastelbergSan Francisco, CAReal estate staffing company
CarbonJoseph DeSimoneRedwood City, CA3D printing technology company helping businesses develop better products faster
Cary Street PartnersDouglas StewartFredericksburg, VAWealth management and financial advisory
Centrillion TechnologiesWei ZhouPalo Alto, CAResearch and product development focused on next generation DNA Chips and their applications
Centripetal NetworksSteven RodgersReston, VACybersecurity leader and three-time Deloitte Fast 500 and Fintech Innovations Lab winner
Chainbridge Solutions IncAarti Khanna SmithFairfax, VASpecializing in workforce security software
ClearForceJames JonesVienna, VAPeople risk management company that builds safe and secure organizations
ClickUpZeb Evans & Chris CunninghamSan Diego, CAProject management software with tasks, whiteboards, spreadsheets, and document collaboration on one platform
ClosedLoopAndrew EyeAustin, TXHealthcare data science platform
Commonwealth CareDebbie PetrineRoanoke, VAMission-oriented healthcare services
enParadigmKumar VeetragMumbai, IndiaGenerative AI and immersive AI based experiential learning SaaS platform
Espire ServicesGlenn VogelMcLean, VAIT and global solutions to valued partners
FounderpathNathan LatkaAustin, TXFinancial platform for SaaS companies
Fringe Andrew Dunlap, Chris Luhrman, Isaiah Goodall, & Jordan PeaceRichmond, VALifestyle benefits platform that is redefining employee perks and benefits
Gizmatic LLCWill Vatis & Scott FreemanOxon Hill, MDManufacturer and solutions provider offering concept development, design, prototyping, packaging, and more
GoodCallBob SummersCupertino, CALeverages its AI-empowered incoming phone call management platform to provide enterprise support for businesses of all sizes
GoodfyndSofiat Adbulrazaaq, Kyle Miller & Lemaire Stewart (’09)Washington, DCPlatform for food trucks and mobile vendors
Harbor Investment AdvisoryFred HillLutherville, MDInvestment management and advisory solutions
Harmonia Holding GroupPallabi SabooBlacksburg, VASoftware solutions for program and project management, requirements capture, systems engineering, and implementation services
Henritze Dental GroupAndy HenritzeRoanoke, VADental care services
HITT ContractingKim RoyFalls Church, VACommercial contracting and construction
Hylaine, LLCAdam Boitnott & T.J. EberleCharlotte, NCTechnology consulting firm
Inertial Labs, Inc.Jamie MarracciniPaeonian Springs, VAPosition and orientation technologies for both commercial/industrial and aerospace/defense applications
InGoMichael BarnettArlington, VAEvent management software, insights and solutions platform
InsyncRaj RamaswamySan Jose, CAAutomation solutions with conversational AI
KBH Solutions (dba KBH Industrial)Tarun GaneriwalSmyrna, GAStaffing solutions for project management, project controls, and project oversight for Power Generation, Heavy Industrial, and Government clients
KBH ThompsonTarun GaneriwalSmyrna, GAGeneral Construction for Energy and Heavy Industrial sectors
Kindred MotorworksRob HowardSan Rafael, CAConverting vintage vehicles to electric vehicles (EV)
Kinetic VenturesNelson ChuAtlanta, GAEarly to growth stage private capital investor
KMS TechnologyJosh LibermanAtlanta, GASoftware development solutions
KoalafiBoomer MuthGlen Allen, VAPoint-of-sale financing solutions
Lawn StarterSteven CorcoranAustin, TXLawn care services platform
Legion BrewingPhil BuchyCharlotte, NCCraft brewing company with multiple breweries
Mangata NetworksBrian HolzPhoenix, AZSatellite-enabled network providing global, affordable, and secure high-speed 5G connectivity
MetistreamChiny DriscollVienna, VAInteractive healthcare analytics platform
MixMaxBrad VogelSan Francisco, CASales engagment platform
MythicMike HenryRedwood City, CASemiconductor company providing Analog Matrix Processors based on unique analog compute-in-memory
NailbiterAmit DhandReston, VAMarket research platform to analyze consumer behavior
NewCityDavid Poteet & Rachel DeLauderBlacksburg, VAInteractive design agency that builds websites, apps, systems, platforms, and online experiences
NVENeil VillarinReston, VAU.S. government facility optimization
OnsiteIQArdalan KhosrowpourNew York, NYConstruction intelligence platform for real estate investors
Our Next EnergyMujeeb IjazNovi, MIEnergy storage for the grid and electric vehicles
OxygenHussein AhmedSan Francisco, CADigital banking services
OzmoDavid CatalanoBlacksburg, VAOmnichannel tech support platform transforming customer service
Pathfinder DigitalRoger McGarrahanSanford, FLDevelops satellite ground terminals for military and government programs.
Pearl CertificationCynthia AdamsCharlottesville, VAHome certification system to improve energy efficiency and home values
PingboardBill BoebelAustin, TXEmployee engagement platform.
PlanetiQChris McCormickGolden, COSatellite company offering weather, space-weather forecasting, and climate monitoring
Plus Up, Inc.Adam AshleyCrownsville, MDEducational toys that help families unlock the power of positive reinforcement
Procon ConsultingKyu Jung & Mark IlichMcLean, VAProfessional services for construction, business, technology, and real estate
PulsoraMurat SonmezSan Francisco, CAAll-in-one platform for enterprise sustainability management
QoloDarren BeyerFort Lauderdale, FLPurpose-built, omnichannel, next-gen payments platform
Questis John TabbCharleston, SCUnbiased compassionate coaching and support to help overcome personal finance issues and build financially resilient workforces
QuintarSankar JayaramSanta Clara, CADeveloper of an AR technology platform intended to amplify the live game fan experience
R.W. Murray Co.Steve Daves & Jonathan BarbourManassas, VACommercial general contractor
RelayRyan DroegeAtlanta, GASecure digital payment network connecting fleets, brokers and merchants to increase revenue for all parties
RendyrMartin Angst & Kaelum HaslerBlacksburg, VADesktop robotics company creating a portable laser cutter for rapid prototyping anywhere
SeismicDoug Winter (John)Brooklyn, NYDeveloper of research validation tools designed to identify the veracity of scientific work and scientists
SheexSusan WalviusMarlton, NJPerformance bedding and sleep products
SmallstepMike MaloneSan Francisco, CAComputer and network security solutions
Socially DeterminedTrenor Williams & Anthony BeverinaWashington, DCData insights for social determinants of health
Sonny MerrymanFloyd MerrymanEvington, VAFull service bus dealer
Sonosa MedicalStephen RestainoBaltimore, MDPrecision therapy management for sleep disorders
SourcepointBenjamin BarokasNew York, NYPrivacy software company trusted by the world’s most influential brands.
South BlockAmir MostafaviArlington, VAHealth-focused eateries
StatelessEric KellerBoulder, COEnterprise software platform
SteampunkMatt WarrenMcLean, VAIT consulting service for Federal government clients
SynaptiqStephen SklarewPortland, ORHuman-centered AI solutions and products
SynthonicsTom PiccarielloBlacksburg, VASpecialty pharmaceuticals
Takt, Inc.Glynn LoPresti, Noah MacMichael, & Alex RheaReston, VACloud-based system for e-commerce, 3PLs, and retail
TofflerMaria BothwellArlington, VAStrategic consulting for federal and commercial clients on workforce transformation, technology integration, and risk management
Top of the Stairs & PK'sMike WhaleyBlacksburg, VABar and restauraunt in the heart of Blacksburg
TRAXyLDaniel TurnerGainesville, VASolutions for installing optical fiber and other infrastructure with minimal distruption and risk
TributeAndrew HornNew York, NYVideo platform for creating and sharing video montages
Triumph NILKevin Jones, Kelly Woolwine, & Robyn JonesBlacksburg, VANIL rights management tailored to student-athletes
TrustPoint, Inc.Chris DeMayLeesburg, VADeveloping a fully commercial Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
UnacastJeff White, Guy DeCorte, & Jason SarfatiSterling, VAGlobal location intelligence and insights company transforming our understanding of human activity in the physical world
VehoFred CookClaymont, DELogistics company that provides last-mile delivery and return services.
Venus AerospaceSarah Duggleby & Andrew DugglebyHouston, TXAdvanced aerospace and hypersonic technologies
Versa NetworksKumar MehtaSan Jose, CASoftware-defined networking (SDN) platform that provides an end-to-end solution that simplifies and secures the modern network
VisbankingBrian PillmoreOklahoma City, OKBank intelligence solutions
VistantcoWalter BarnesWashington, DCIntegrated solutions for international development, healthcare, and federal agencies promoting health, safety, and stronger global communities
W.M. Jordan CompanyJohn LawsonNewport News, VAGeneral contractor and construction company
W2 CommunicationsEvan WeiselMcLean, VAIntegrated PR and marketing agency
Weights & BiasesShawn LewisSan Francisco, CABuilds tools for AI developers
COMPANYHOKIE LEADER(S)HEADQUARTERSABOUT
Axle AccessSam ShapiroNew York, NYCorporate access management software
GalactoBrian PillmoreStillwater, OKMaking genomic science accessible with user-friendly tools and informative reporting.
PamSamee Khan, Haroun Ansari, & Omer ZulifqarSterling, VAAI-driven phone interaction solutions
PhalanxAustin Garrett & Ian GarrettArlington, VAProviding seamless data security by implementing Zero Trust at the file level
PitchlogicSteven CukiernikWinston-Salem, NCBaseball pitching technology
QentorosJessica GilbertieBlacksburg, VAOrthopedic platelets treatment for horses
SedaroRobbie Robertson, Daniel Martin & Sebastian WelshArlington, VACloud-scalable simulation technology
SilverstayPatrick MishColumbia, MDHospital discharge solutions for seniors
SombleIan Waltz, Matt Barnett, & Dom D'AlexanderNew York, NYBusiness and technology collaboration platform for fitness coaches
TownHallPete NaldonyOuter Banks, NCVirtual learning environment tool
COMPANYHOKIE LEADER(S)FOUNDEDACQUIREDABOUT
ClowderSergei Dubograev2017December 2023Mobile engagement platform
Embody Inc.Jeff Conroy2015January 2023Medical development with an orthopedic focus
GoCanvasChris Morrisette2008July 2024Platform to connect field operations to the office
Jeli.oNora Jones2019November 2023One-stop incident response tool
LogikcullAndy Willson2004August 2023E-discovery platform for law firms and organizations
Octo ConsultingMehul Sanghani2006December 2022GovCon and IT consulting firm
Scite_Josh Nicholson2018December 2023Research validation tool