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Recognized by industry publications, entrepreneurship competitions, podcasts, and innovation programs.
The Fabricator podcast feature
Bolu Ojo, founder of SparkDefy featured on a leading industry podcast to discuss her journey
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Co-Authored Article in The Fabricator
Featured in The Fabricator highlighting innovative approaches to improving safety for welders with long hair.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Feature
Iowa state unversity Student startup creates next-generation welding protection equipment.
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Graduating senior turns invention into business helping others
Iowa state unversity Student startup creates next-generation welding protection equipment.
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1st Place at Global Pitch Competition
First-place winner in the CEO student global pitch competition
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Iowa State Unveristy podcast feature
Featured guest discussing the journey behind SparkDefy and the importance of designing safer, more inclusive PPE for welders.
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Defying Norms: OEI Alum Builds SparkDefy
Creating flame-resistant welding gear designed by someone who actually does the work
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CYstarters ALum Redefines Welding Gear
Featured in Iowa State's 2025 Impact Report as a student entrepreneur redefining welding gear through inclusive design
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From Class Project to Inclusive Welding Innovation
Featured for transforming a classroom project into SparkDefy, a mission-driven company making welding safer and more accessible for people with long hair.
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Featured Startup at CYstarters Demo Day
Presented SparkDefy to entrepreneurs, mentors, and community leaders after completing Iowa State's competitive summer startup accelerator program
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Redefining Safety in the Welding Industry
Highlighted for transforming a workplace safety challenge into an award-winning welding PPE innovation
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First Place for Welding Safety Innovation
Recognized for SparkDefy, an inclusive PPE solution designed to improve safety for welders with long and thick hair
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