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In Their Own Words: The Imagine Cup Experience
From first-time builders to student-led startups scaling with traction, Imagine Cup alumni share how the competition shaped their journey. Real stories, real lessons, and proof of what’s possible when innovation meets Microsoft’s trusted AI ecosystem.
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"Imagine Cup taught me what’s possible when you dream big and build without fear." - Sebastian Górecki from Intelligent Hives
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"Microsoft’s commitment to student innovators helped take my startup HairMatch to a global stage and continue revolutionizing hair care with AI. But most importantly, their partnership taught me that if your dreams don’t scare you, you aren’t dreaming big enough!" - Alycea Adams from HairMatch
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"Participating in the Imagine Cup, even as semifinalists, was a pivotal moment for us. It gave us credibility early on, exposed us to invaluable mentorship, and plugged us into a supportive ecosystem that continues to push us forward." - Rohan Singh of OctaPulse
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"Microsoft imagine cup was incredible way to meet founders and builders around the world all passionate about serving their community. The community you become apart of is truly special" - Aruna Srivastava of Koel Labs