As Featured In

Recognized by industry publications, entrepreneurship competitions, podcasts, and innovation programs.

The Fabricator podcast feature
PODCAST FEATURE

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
INDUSTRY PUBLICATION

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
PRESS COVERAGE

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
UNIVERSITY FEATURE

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
AWARD WINNER

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
PODCAST FEATURE

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
PRESS COVERAGE

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
UNIVERSITY FEATURE

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
ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT

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
STARTUP SHOWCASE

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
ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT

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
AWARD WINNER

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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