Boston College - Carroll School of Management

Jimmy McDermott ’21 caught the entrepreneurial bug in high school and never looked back. From co-founding Transeo (later PATHWAYos) as a BC freshman to launching Rubie, an AI-powered data migration tool, he’s been building mission-driven startups that empower others and drive real-world impact.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Caroline Driscoll ’27 on Inspiration, Determination, and Shea Center Competitions

When Caroline Driscoll ’27 was growing up, she had serious allergies that meant carrying medications with her at all times. But she couldn’t find a bag that gave her the peace of mind that they were secure. So, she created one.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Introducing Viv

Katie Diasti ’19 (center) came up with the idea for Viv during her senior year at BC. The summer after graduating, she turned down a consulting job offer to pursue the company full time. Today, she’s on a mission to transform women’s health—one high-performance, natural period-care product at a time.

SHEA NEWS

Fueling BC Startups

Curious about the alchemy behind startups? Learn how Tom Coburn ’13 and Miguel Galvez ’12 launched SSC Venture Partners and helped accelerate over 100 BC startups. Carroll Capital

Igniting Young Entrepreneurs Abroad

Learn how Tim Liu ’26 and Dylan Kim ’26, are replicating the success of Start@Shea to spark passion for entrepreneurship in Vietnam and Hong Kong high schoolers. Carroll Capital

Stepping Up for Women’s Hoops

Natalie White ’20 launched women’s basketball brand Moolah Kicks to fill a void in the b-ball shoe market—sneakers designed for women’s feet. She’s been on a full-court press ever since. Carroll Capital

From BC to Meta

Michael Perry ’18 says he tried his best at BC to shape the most well-rounded version of himself. That attitude took him all the way to the AI Partnerships Marketing team at Meta. YouTube

Engineering for Good

BC’s Human-Centered Engineering program is out to prove that the practice of engineering can profoundly impact society. The 2025 graduating class shows us how. BC News

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