Meet the Summer 2025 Fellows
This summer, ten new social entrepreneurs joined Rally’s accelerator with bold ideas and lived experience guiding their work. Together, they represent what we believe Central Florida and the world needs more of: people who see a problem and are willing to do the hard work of building a better solution.
Over the next four months, these Fellows will refine their ventures, grow their impact, and walk through the Rally playbook with the support of coaches, mentors, and one another. They’ll gather feedback, test ideas, and ask big questions. And on November 4, they’ll share what they’ve built at our Virtual Showcase. RSVP here.
As you read about each of them, we invite you to think about how you might want to get involved. Is there a connection you can make? A resource you can share? A door you can open? If so, reach out to us anytime at team@rallysea.com.
Meet the Fellows
• Amandipp Singh
Enabled Talent | Brampton, Canada | Economic Stability & Mobility
Amandipp is creating an inclusive, AI-powered job platform for people with disabilities. His work challenges systemic barriers and builds tools that center accessibility from the start.
• Courtney Newell
Life Startup Essentials | Phoenix, AZ | Housing
Courtney provides houseware kits to help families transition out of homelessness with dignity. Her venture supports housing retention and stability through practical, people-first design.
• Anushka Jain
Share At Door Step | Delhi, India | Materials
Anushka’s platform enables doorstep donations of preloved goods. With millions of users and global brand partners, she’s scaling circular solutions across India, Singapore, and the UK.
• Sierra Boone
The Nap Time Show | Detroit, MI | Health & Wellness
Sierra blends storytelling, wellness, and tech to support children and caregivers. Her calm-first streaming platform helps early educators build rest and emotional regulation into daily routines.
• Tracie Ponder
Learn Collaborate | Studio City, CA | Education
Tracie connects community college students to real-world micro-internships using AI. Her venture prepares learners for the workforce while boosting confidence and career-readiness.
• Kelly Shea
Innovation Station Kits | Orlando, FL | Education
Kelly creates invention kits that teach students to identify problems and pitch solutions. Her no-tech approach makes STEM fun and accessible for young learners in low-tech classrooms.
• Daisy Parks
Wellside Health | Orlando, FL | Health & Wellness
Daisy brings virtual healthcare to multifamily homes and coworking spaces. Her model expands access to quality care in convenient, trusted settings.
• Anna Ashie
Second Story Property Group | Orlando, FL | Housing
Anna leads a trauma-informed property management company serving lower-income housing communities. Her work centers care, quality, and accountability.
• Richard Gilliam
STEM PLUG | Chapel Hill, NC | Education
Richard uses robotics and storytelling to teach STEM in underserved communities. His tools and books inspire students to build confidence through hands-on learning.
• Dietrich Ruehlmann
GaiaXus | Germantown, MD | Water
Dietrich builds affordable water quality sensors for classrooms and communities. His tools empower people to monitor local environments and support climate resilience.
Read their full bios here or click their names to connect on LinkedIn!
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
• Accelerator Applications Open August 25
Know someone building a venture that tackles social or environmental challenges? Our next 4-month cohort could be the right fit. Learn more here!
• Intro to Social Entrepreneurship Workshop
Join our free monthly workshop on Zoom to explore how to turn an idea into a mission-driven venture. No business background needed. Save your spot!
• Rally Scale Up Coaching Sprint
For ventures under $1M in revenue, this 60-day program helps founders grow sales, refine strategy, and unlock real traction. Request a consultation!
• Virtual Showcase – November 4
Save the date to meet our Summer 2025 Fellows and see what they’ve built. RSVP here.
Every cohort reminds us that solutions to complex problems already exist in our communities. We just need to create the space and support for them to grow. If you see a way to support a Fellow or want to explore what’s possible together, email us at team@rallysea.com.
Let’s keep building.
About Us
Rally collaborates with changemakers, institutions, and neighborhoods to source, test, refine, and scale social and environmental innovations. Our work strengthens Central Florida and informs best practices around the world. Through a continuum of support—including Innovation Sourcing, Pilot Labs, coaching, and strategic insights—we help entrepreneurs and communities turn bold ideas into measurable impact. Learn more!
