Julian Woods is a senior at the University of Alabama, double majoring in Marketing and Management with a minor in Sales and a concentration in Entrepreneurship. A natural connector and student leader, Julian has served as Executive Board President for a major campus organization and managed operations for the university’s Track & Field team.

His experience spans marketing strategy, team leadership, and business development—shaped by years of hands-on work with local businesses, university departments, and student groups. Julian brings a unique blend of creativity, operational focus, and community insight to everything he builds, making him a standout among young founders and emerging campus leaders.

Lars Griffin is a Strategic Management MBA candidate at the University of Alabama and a seasoned student entrepreneur with a track record of launching ventures that bridge campus and community. Fluent in English and Spanish—and currently learning Mandarin—Lars brings a global mindset to local impact.

He has led initiatives in business strategy, institutional partnerships, and financial planning, drawing on both academic training and real-world startup experience. Known for his structured thinking and collaborative leadership style, Lars excels at navigating complex challenges and aligning teams around shared goals.

Whether developing new business models, building relationships with university stakeholders, or mentoring early-stage teams, Lars combines strategic vision with hands-on execution.

Mike Damiano is a full-stack developer and the Chief Technology Officer at TappedIn. With expertise in React, Go, and AWS, Mike leads product architecture, infrastructure, and security—building the systems that power scalable student engagement.

A hands-on technologist with a strong sense of product design, Mike combines deep technical skill with a focus on user experience and reliability. He also oversees the company’s developer intern program, mentoring the next wave of talent while maintaining rigorous code standards and agile workflows.

Mike’s work reflects a deep belief in the power of software to create meaningful, real-world connection—and a commitment to building tools that serve students, communities, and local businesses alike.