Salman Azhar

Carpe was founded with one mission: to help those suffering with embarrassing, uncomfortable sweat. We are reimagining everything that antiperspirants and sweat control can be. We grew up with sweaty palms, hesitating to hold a hand or reach for that handshake. We spent a year developing over 60 prototypes until we created a product that worked for us. After launching in 2014, we heard from countless customers for whom nothing else had worked asking us to expand our sweat solution line. We have grown into a full suite of products designed to help no matter where, no matter why, and no matter how much you sweat.

InnAVasc Medical, Inc. is a medical device company founded by Duke University surgeons and scientists, which designs and develops products for vascular access for hemodialysis. The Company’s first technology is an arteriovenous graft (AVG) modification that incorporates two cannulation Pods, with low bleed technology, that are resistant to posterior and sidewall needle penetration and injury. The InnAVasc arteriovenous graft was designed to reduce the potential for adverse events and device failures associated with repeated vascular access.

MATI Energy is the first truly healthy, long lasting energy drink. It’s more stimulating than a Red Bull. It tastes great, because it’s made with fresh fruit juice (a combination of apple, orange, and lime juice). Added bonus: it’s super healthy, with all natural ingredients that include just water, plants, and juices. And it’s just 40-90 calories per can. Based in Durham, NC with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Clayton, NC, MATI Energy has been continuously innovating in the energy drink industry since 2012 when founder Tatiana Birgisson launched the startup from her Duke dorm room. Since then, MATI has grown rapidly to become the best-selling energy drink at Whole Foods stores and offices across the southeastern US, won the top startup in North America at Google Demo Day, won Inc’s 30 Under 30 coolest entrepreneurs, and garnered national media attention from CNN, the Washington Post, ABC World News, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and more. We are a team of outgoing, energetic, people-loving individuals who are passionate about bringing MATI to more customers. MATI has a vibrant, inclusive team and we offer a fast-paced, innovation-driven, and startup environment where our team members gain experience and responsibility quickly. Our team works out of the popular startup community and award winning Google tech hub, American Underground on Main St. in downtown Durham, NC.

Alievio is an innovative glaucoma medical device company with the mission to alleviate and provide a sense of relief to patients suffering from late stage glaucoma.

Carpe was founded with one mission: to help those suffering with embarrassing, uncomfortable sweat. We are reimagining everything that antiperspirants and sweat control can be. We grew up with sweaty palms, hesitating to hold a hand or reach for that handshake. We spent a year developing over 60 prototypes until we created a product that worked for us. After launching in 2014, we heard from countless customers for whom nothing else had worked asking us to expand our sweat solution line. We have grown into a full suite of products designed to help no matter where, no matter why, and no matter how much you sweat.

InnAVasc Medical, Inc. is a medical device company founded by Duke University surgeons and scientists, which designs and develops products for vascular access for hemodialysis. The Company’s first technology is an arteriovenous graft (AVG) modification that incorporates two cannulation Pods, with low bleed technology, that are resistant to posterior and sidewall needle penetration and injury. The InnAVasc arteriovenous graft was designed to reduce the potential for adverse events and device failures associated with repeated vascular access.