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Each month we're highlighting some of our amazing current and alum studentpreneurs! Meet this month feature and check out their amazing work.
Jaivien Kendrick, Owner & Founder, AidSmart
About AidSmart
AidSmart is a tech-driven educational company dedicated to transforming the financial aid journey for students and parents through gamification and artificial intelligence. Our platform serves students and families, particularly those associated with HBCUs, by simplifying and demystifying the financial aid process, making it accessible, engaging, and stress-free.
About Jaivien Kendrick
Jaivien Kendrick, the CEO of AidSmart, is a dynamic entrepreneur dedicated to transforming the Black community and enhancing financial literacy education. Through collaborations with AT&T, the NBA, and Harlem Fashion Row, he promotes unity and educational opportunities, earning recognition at Bowie State University as the 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year, and media features in HBCU Buzz and the Burlington County Times. He was also featured on the latest episode of The College Tour, representing Bowie. With AidSmart, he leverages AI and technology to simplify financial aid learning into an engaging game, addressing the critical need for financial literacy among students, particularly in the HBCU community. Jaivien's work exemplifies his commitment to the black community in the areas of innovation, education, and upliftment.
AidSmart is a tech-driven educational company dedicated to transforming the financial aid journey for students and parents through gamification and artificial intelligence. Our platform serves students and families, particularly those associated with HBCUs, by simplifying and demystifying the financial aid process, making it accessible, engaging, and stress-free.
About Jaivien Kendrick
Jaivien Kendrick, the CEO of AidSmart, is a dynamic entrepreneur dedicated to transforming the Black community and enhancing financial literacy education. Through collaborations with AT&T, the NBA, and Harlem Fashion Row, he promotes unity and educational opportunities, earning recognition at Bowie State University as the 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year, and media features in HBCU Buzz and the Burlington County Times. He was also featured on the latest episode of The College Tour, representing Bowie. With AidSmart, he leverages AI and technology to simplify financial aid learning into an engaging game, addressing the critical need for financial literacy among students, particularly in the HBCU community. Jaivien's work exemplifies his commitment to the black community in the areas of innovation, education, and upliftment.
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If you want a chance to be featured this year, here's your moment. Complete the survey below and if you are selected a member of our team will be in touch to confirm next steps.
Jaivien Kendrick, Owner & Founder, AidSmart
About AidSmart
AidSmart is a tech-driven educational company dedicated to transforming the financial aid journey for students and parents through gamification and artificial intelligence. Our platform serves students and families, particularly those associated with HBCUs, by simplifying and demystifying the financial aid process, making it accessible, engaging, and stress-free.
About Jaivien Kendrick
Jaivien Kendrick, the CEO of AidSmart, is a dynamic entrepreneur dedicated to transforming the Black community and enhancing financial literacy education. Through collaborations with AT&T, the NBA, and Harlem Fashion Row, he promotes unity and educational opportunities, earning recognition at Bowie State University as the 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year, and media features in HBCU Buzz and the Burlington County Times. He was also featured on the latest episode of The College Tour, representing Bowie. With AidSmart, he leverages AI and technology to simplify financial aid learning into an engaging game, addressing the critical need for financial literacy among students, particularly in the HBCU community. Jaivien's work exemplifies his commitment to the black community in the areas of innovation, education, and upliftment.
AidSmart is a tech-driven educational company dedicated to transforming the financial aid journey for students and parents through gamification and artificial intelligence. Our platform serves students and families, particularly those associated with HBCUs, by simplifying and demystifying the financial aid process, making it accessible, engaging, and stress-free.
About Jaivien Kendrick
Jaivien Kendrick, the CEO of AidSmart, is a dynamic entrepreneur dedicated to transforming the Black community and enhancing financial literacy education. Through collaborations with AT&T, the NBA, and Harlem Fashion Row, he promotes unity and educational opportunities, earning recognition at Bowie State University as the 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year, and media features in HBCU Buzz and the Burlington County Times. He was also featured on the latest episode of The College Tour, representing Bowie. With AidSmart, he leverages AI and technology to simplify financial aid learning into an engaging game, addressing the critical need for financial literacy among students, particularly in the HBCU community. Jaivien's work exemplifies his commitment to the black community in the areas of innovation, education, and upliftment.
WANT YOUR BUSINESS FEATURED?
If you want a chance to be featured this year, here's your moment. Complete the survey below and if you are selected a member of our team will be in touch to confirm next steps.
