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This holiday season, why not skip the usual scented candles and tube socks and support innovative startups founded by Tepper School of Business alumni? Whether you're shopping for a foodie, a wellness enthusiast, or a busy professional, this list has something for everyone.

Those with a discerning palate will appreciate these craft beverage options from Pittsburgh-owned and operated businesses founded by Tepper School alumni.

• For a gluten-free beer option, go with Ryan Bove鈥檚, MBA 鈥�12, , Aurochs is brewed in a dedicated gluten-free facility without ingredients that contain wheat, barley, or rye to guarantee everything we brew is naturally gluten-free.
• For non-beer drinkers, consider , founded by James Bucki, MBA 鈥�24. This Pittsburgh-based hard cider company ferments its cider to achieve a complex, bone-dry character, celebrating its natural brightness and subtle fruit notes.
• For a coffee aficionado, was founded by Matt Marietti, MBA 鈥�10 and his wife, Vanessa. With multiple Pittsburgh-area locations, De Fer operates under the belief that 鈥� in addition to serving great coffee and tea 鈥� caf茅s are uniquely positioned to enrich local communities and bring people together.

For the wellness seeker, check out these great products and services founded by Tepper School graduates.

• Chrissy Xu, MBA 鈥�23, founded . Guided by personal experience and faith in the holistic approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine, b.Ready weaves time-tested traditional wisdom into a unique formula to create b.Ready vegan gummies that help fight headaches, hangovers, and fatigue.
• For anyone who makes New Year鈥檚 resolutions or is into self-improvement, Mathew Polowitz, MBA 鈥�21, co-founded with 麻豆村 professor Dr. David Creswell, William S. Dietrich II Professor in Psychology and Neuroscience. Equa is a clinically validated digital program that combines personalized training, live coaching, and interactive learning to help users build mental resilience and mindfulness, and address mental health challenges.

For a unique gift for a parent of young children, consider a subscription service for products they can incorporate into their busy lives.

• Brittany Rhodes, MBA 鈥�10, founded , a monthly subscription box for third- to eighth-grade girls to work on math skills and build confidence.
• For a busy mom on the go, Anna Fuller, MBA 鈥�18, created the e-commerce website , offering products for maternity through toddlerhood in special weekly flash deal events. Customers can subscribe to Halo 鈥淧arties鈥� and anyone who joins a party gets a discount. As more people join, the price gets lower.

Finally, if you are looking for a card to accompany your holiday gift, look no further than , a diverse greeting card company founded by Asha Banks, MBA 鈥�20.

By purchasing from these alumni-founded startups, you're giving a unique and thoughtful present and also investing in our graduates and the broader entrepreneurial landscape.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all Tepper School alumni startups and products. Are you a Tepper School alumnus with an interesting venture that you鈥檇 like to share with us? We鈥檇 love to hear your story! Email us at tepper-alumni@andrew.cmu.edu.