Meet the latest cohort of Immerse pre-accelerator founders, 16 BIPOC entrepreneurs who have been selected for their innovative solutions and passion for solving real-world problems. These founders come from diverse backgrounds and are building products that address various issues such as education, mental health, music discovery, and more. Over the next three months, they will be working on refining their ideas in the Immerse pre-accelerator program ahead of their demo day on April 14, 2021. The selected founders include Shannon Morales, Trang Ho, Joél-Léhi Organista, Joshua Blackwell, Shemeka Neville Watson, Ashton Keys, Naomi Thomas, Kalvin Smith, Kamari Patrick, Luther Moore, Tanishia Santana, Alex Lewis, LaShawnna Harris, Christopher Perceptions, Edward Gonzales, and Iamka Martinez. Each founder has a unique story and solution to share, with the goal of creating positive impact in their respective industries.