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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

GAConstructs wins big at Biola’s Office of Innovation Pitch Competition

Gabriel and Abby Carrillo won this year's Pitch Competition, hosted by the Office of Innovation, for their startup GAConstructs.
GAConstructs impressed judges with their customizable 3D-printed dorm solutions designed to make student living more functional and personalized.
Isaac Mancilla, Staff Writer • December 7, 2025

Every year, Biola’s Office of Innovation holds their annual Pitch competition for students to submit ideas for a startup and have a chance to win a stipend to help them start their business. At the 2025 competition on Nov. 10th, 35 different pitches were presented to a panel of judges who deliberated...

Pitch perfect: For $20,000 prize, student startups strengthen spiels

Pitch perfect: For $20,000 prize, student startups strengthen spiels
March 21 workshop introduces Office of Innovation’s new director and prepares for live finals.
Hope Li, Torch Executive Producer • March 23, 2022

VIDI Collective saves souls. Postal Coast saves the ocean. GenGen raises awareness. And the Jakarta Academy of Performing Arts aims to revolutionize Indonesian education. Biola students spearhead all four of these startups in the Biola Office of Innovation’s Startup Competition in hopes...

All hail the queen of burgers and business

Caitlin Blackmon/THE CHIMES
The CEO of In-N-Out shared the sacrifices and dedication she needed to carry on her grandfather’s legacy.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer • October 2, 2017
The CEO of In-N-Out shared the sacrifices and dedication she needed to carry on her grandfather’s legacy.

Groups get down to business

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Six finalists in Biola’s Startup Competition speak on the anticipation leading up to the announcement.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • March 15, 2017
Six finalists in Biola’s Startup Competition speak on the anticipation leading up to the announcement.