Eagle Eye May Update
A monthly bird's eye summary of Boston College startups and tech 🦅
What is SSC Venture Studio?
The SSC Venture Studio is the student arm of SSC Venture Partners, an alumni-run venture fund dedicated to supporting Boston College entrepreneurs. The Studio’s main objective is to source, develop, and work closely with passionate BC student founders from ideation to seed capital. If you have any questions or are interested in working with us, please reach out at studio@sscventurepartners.com
2025 SSC Summer Accelerator
Are you a Boston College student or alum building a new startup or dreaming of bringing your business idea to life? If so, consider this your sign to apply to the 2025 SSC Venture Partners Summer Accelerator! 💫
SSC summers are filled with weekly fireside chats, tactical workshops, connections to a vibrant and engaged group of mentors, 1:1 advisory from SSC GPs and Venture Partners, and of course, a community of fellow early stage BC-bred founders who truly understand the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur.
Featured Startups
🚌 Student Startup: OM
Om is building a learning management platform for yoga and meditation studios to help them engage their students outside of the classroom. We give studios the tools and the tech to provide their students with at home exercises and lessons in a Duolingo style format increasing retention and improving outcomes!
Founder: 🦅 Ted Wind CSOM ‘25
🚌 Student Startup: Jo by Juliana
JO by Juliana transforms flat designs into innovative, fashion-forward handbags that blend architecture, art, and engineering. Each bag has a folding mechanism allowing the bags to fold from a flat sheet into a self-sustaining bag. Crafted for the minimalist, design-conscious consumer, these bags redefine luxury through intentional design and craftsmanship.
The founder, Juliana Owen, developed these designs using her ceramic roots. At BC, Juliana’s studies in Architecture developed her technical skills in shaping her understanding of form and structure. By deconstructing objects into their flat states, she explores the meticulous planning behind their creation, offering consumers the opportunity to connect and appreciate the designs that they carry.
Bags will be on the market soon! Sign up for the email list on the JO website to be the first to know when they drop.
Website: julianaowen.com
Instagram: @JObyJuliana
Founder: 🦅 Juliana Owen CSOM ‘25
🚌 Student Startup: Decodables
With Dyslexia, it is unfortunately easy to underestimate the value of reading for fun. But if a young student only associates reading with a battle to comprehend challenging words, they will never look forward to picking up a book.
90% of the battle with Dyslexia is reading texts that only contain words the student can already read. These are called “decodable” texts, and they allow students to develop a genuine enjoyment of reading while also reinforcing the phonetic patterns they have learned.
We use AI to create decodable texts precisely tailored to the individual needs of young students struggling with dyslexia. Given our passion for individuality, we also provide students with the freedom to craft a story that aligns with their interests, or even turn something like Harry Potter into a decodable story.
Reading scores are declining, education funds are depleting, and millions of students across the country do not have access to stories they genuinely enjoy reading. In a landscape that crucially needs it, Decodables allows all students to read for reading’s sake.
Founder: 🦅 Seamus Sutula MCAS ‘25
Founder: 🦅 Samuel Craft MCAS ‘27
Founder: 🦅 Ivan Chiu MCAS ‘26
Founder: 🦅 Christopher Risio MCAS ‘26
🗣 BC Tech + Startup Community News
Strakosch Venture Competition Finalists!
1st Place: To The Trade - Founded by Emma Mooney
2nd Place: Jo by Juliana - Founded by Juliana Owen
3rd Place: Write Away - Founded by Drake Cote and Dominic Landry
Please reach out via (schwesic@bc.edu) for any other BC tech news or features!
💼 Job Board
Calling All Seniors! Looking to Join a Start-up? Come Join Cariina!
We're a leading ed-tech software platform that manages all things non-instructional in K12 schools to drive academic excellence from an organizational excellence standpoint.
The company's founders are BC graduates
We're well funded and looking to hire business development representatives for our school district initiative
We are looking for people who want to make a significant impact in education for the schools we serve while aiming to grow quickly with the company
Wanna Learn More? Connect with Jack and/or Celine
Apply Today!
Ophelia - Operations Intern
Ophelia Dating Operations Interns are the backbone of everything we do. They’re the fixers, planners, connectors, and creative problem-solvers—the ones who make sure nothing falls through the cracks while bringing Ophelia’s mission to life. Whether it’s throwing unforgettable launch parties, supporting influencer campaigns, or managing restaurant communications, Ops Interns keep every detail flowing.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves
organizing the chaos, and wants to help build the future of dating. From coordinating across branches, managing restaurant partnerships, and securing venues, to planning events, organizing date experiences, and supporting marketing rollouts, Ops Interns learn an entirely different side of business.
Ophelia - Ambassadors
Ophelia Dating Ambassadors are the core of our brand, bringing the excitement of modern dating to life on and off-campus. As an ambassador, you’ll help grow the Ophelia “Dare to Date” and “Take the Leap” movement by engaging with students, promoting the platform, and creating bold viral content. This role is perfect for someone who’s outgoing, creative, and passionate about redefining pop culture through the lens of dating.
Candor is hiring interns for their recruiting operations team. The role will be focused on sourcing and interviewing candidates for fast-growing startups. Option to be based in Lisbon, Portugal. To apply, please email kelsey@joincandor.com with why you're interested in the role and with a link to your Candor profile (sign up here) and include a video intro on your Candor profile.
🚀 Subie is Hiring a Technical Co-Founder! 🚀
Subie—the ultimate subleasing platform built by students, for students—is looking for a Technical Co-Founder to join our founding team! We’re seeking a computer science student with strong experience in full-stack development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js or Vue.js, Node.js, Django or Flask) and database management (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL). Experience with data analytics, user authentication systems, and cloud deployment (AWS, Heroku) is a huge plus. Become a true co-founder with equity in the company and help us scale Subie to thousands of college students across the country!
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to build something meaningful and want to be part of an exciting journey, we’d love to hear from you!
📧 Email: riosbru@bc.edu
📱 WhatsApp: +1 (305)-753-8023
📷 Instagram: @diego_riooosLooking for experience in marketing? The SSC Venture Studio is looking for a marketing lead to help run our Instagram and LinkedIn. If you love social media and are curious about startups, send us your resume at studio@sscventurepartners.com
Looking to expand your team? Reach out to schwesic@bc.edu
Thanks for Reading!
Thanks for reading Eagle Eye Newsletter!
Have a startup idea and want to connect with someone in SSC Venture Studio? Reach us via studio@sscventurepartners.com
If you have any feedback, suggestions, or tips (startups, people, updates, or roles to share), please reach me (Celine Schwesinger – Operations + Entrepreneurship @ BC ‘26) via schwesic@bc.edu