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Javazen’s Hustle, Savvy Stand Out in Cupid’s Cup Victory

Thursday, April 14, 2016

A coffee startup that emerged through the University of Maryland (UMD) has captured the 2016 Cupid’s Cup Competition.

Javazen, which blends coffee with teas and superfoods for “a healthier caffeine boost,” topped five other entries in the 11th annual competition, established by Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank -- in collaboration with his alma mater and founding "university partner," UMD.

The finals took place Thursday, April 7, 2016, at UMD’s Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.  Javazen founders and UMD graduates Eric Golman ’15 (economics and environmental science), Ryan Schueler ’14 (marketing), Aaron Wallach ’14 (kinesiology and exercise science) took home the grand prize, which includes $75,000, in-kind services and guidance from top business leaders, and the prestigious Cupid’s Cup title.

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