Bougie Bites presented by Latoya Thompson, Founder
Bougie Bites STL is a vegan carry-out-only restaurant and food truck specializing in small-batch, plant-based options with the mission of accessibility. It’s plant-based but looks like & tastes like traditional comfort food.
Just Pastas presented by Dantia Downer, Founder
Just Pastas is a Catering and Fundraising company that provides a unique and diverse line of flavor packed pastas! While we do have a plethora of pastas that include meat protein we do place an emphasis on our vegan vegetarian and gluten free options to provide more attractive selections for cleaner eating.
Just Pastas provides a unique and diverse line of pastas that are flavor packed and deliciously creamy. We put an emphasis on our vegan vegetarian and gluten free options to make for a more attractive selection for clean eating. The goal behind Just Pastas is to fund community projects focused on educating the community on survival skills and farming.
My Kitchen presented by Nirav Patel, Founder
My Kitchen is a platform developed by BinarySearch: a product studio helping turn ideas into scalable SaaS platforms.BinarySearch is a product-based startup dedicated to building scalable, high-performance SaaS platforms. We specialize in transforming raw ideas into production-ready software — fast, lean, and under full confidentiality. Whether you’re launching a SaaS platform, a marketplace, or a mobile-first experience, we cover the entire product lifecycle: backend to frontend, MVP to marketWe blend product thinking, clean engineering, and robust cloud infrastructure to help you validate, build, and scale high-impact digital solutions — even before the world knows you exist.Some of our products we operate in stealth mode. This approach ensures your idea stays protected while you iterate, test, and scale without external pressure or market distractions. At BinarySearch, this means working behind the scenes as your strategic tech partner — helping you stay lean, validate features early, and launch with precision when the time is right. It’s about focus, execution, and first-mover advantage.
M. Joy mushroom coffee presented by Kathleen Hearod, Founder. M. Joy offers a unique coffee alternative that eliminates the common caffeine crash associated with traditional coffee. Our coffee is specially formulated without caffeine, providing a natural balance that soothes the nervous system while enhancing cognitive function and gut health. This allows customers to enjoy the beverage without the jitters typically linked to coffee consumption. Additionally, M. Joy boosts the immune system, helping consumers maintain focus and energy throughout the day. It serves as a health-conscious choice for anyone seeking an invigorating yet calming coffee experience.
Tyler “Tai” Davis, Founder, presenting Legendairy a brand and restaurant with sandwich & ice cream specialties. Kellen Myers and acclaimed chef Tai Davis have united with, a shared commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience, resulting in the establishment of Lineage. This fine dining venue emphasizes the importance of local suppliers and artisans, while also fostering community enrichment through the arts. It pays tribute to the culinary traditions of the African Diaspora, ensuring that guests savor a delightful fusion of unexpected yet recognizable flavors in every dish, with new culinary experiences awaiting them on each visit.
Cece Willis, Founder, presenting Krafty Kravings. This company sells cookies, cookie decorating kits, and cookie decorating events, encouraging fun, community and creativity. Primarily seen on Instragram
