WeyeZE

?? Exciting News! ?? I'm thrilled to announce that WeyeZE has been awarded Top Prize at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School's Pitchfest 2024! ?? This incredible honor is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, and we couldn't be prouder. Thank you to all of WeyeZE's advisors and mentors, and Julianna Surkin for your incredible talents and expertise. Lucky to have you on the team! In addition to this fantastic recognition, we are also excited to share that we have received funding from Innovate Carolina's 1789 Student Venture Fund! ?? This support will be instrumental in helping us continue to innovate and grow through product launch. A huge thank you to the organizers of Pitchfest 2024, the judges, and the 1789 Student Venture Fund at Innovate Carolina for believing in our vision. We are more motivated than ever to push forward and make a real impact in the vision space. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey! #Startup #Entrepreneurship #Pitchfest2024 #Innovation

We have been selected as one of 11 finalists for the $50,000 SEED grant from NC IDEA! This funding would be so impactful on the our startup and our goals for scale. Thank you to NC IDEA for this opportunity!??

We have been selected as one of 11 finalists for the $50,000 SEED grant from NC IDEA! This funding would be so impactful on the our startup and our goals for scale. Thank you to NC IDEA for this opportunity!??

In the sixth grade, Sasha Surkin (BSBA ’25) created her first business: a kit to make tote bags using just duct tape, staples and fabric scraps. She’s been a serial entrepreneur ever since. Her newest and biggest project yet is WeyeZE, the startup she created after inventing a personalized corrective-lens eyeglasses kit. The goal: improve the accessibility and affordability of quality vision care. ?? Read her story: https://unc.live/4bXDFLx

Thank you UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School for featuring WeyeZE!

At #CES2024 in Las Vegas, WeyeZE announced we are now accepting pre-orders! Our mission is to revolutionize the process of getting a pair of glasses into a frictionless and fast experience. Our product enables anyone to receive a pair of corrective glasses, regardless of financial or geographic status. We have worked tirelessly to create a product that is both affordable and convenient, all while maintaining quality and functionality. Our glasses are designed to meet you where you are, and we are proud to offer the launch of our first product for people with nearsightedness (myopia). Not only do glasses improve "clarity" in the present, but they also enhance the "outlook" for the future. Order the very first of the kits here before supplies run out: https://lnkd.in/eU6tcjrf ?#glasses #startup #preordersopen #ces2024 #lasvegas #consumerelectronicsshow #eurekapark #unc?

We are officially University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's representative for the ACC InVenture Prize pitch competition. The event will be televised in late March, so stay tuned for the premiere! #unc #startup Innovate Carolina

By day, Sasha Surkin is a student at UNC-Chapel Hill. But in her free time she’s the CEO of her own eyewear company. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill #entrepreneur #startup #raleigh #durham #unc #glasses #eyewear