Facebook (Harvard University): Founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his Harvard roommates, Facebook revolutionized social networking and became one of the most influential tech companies in the world.
Google (Stanford University): Started by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were pursuing their Ph.D. at Stanford, Google transformed internet search and expanded into various other tech sectors.
Warby Parker (University of Pennsylvania): Warby Parker disrupted the eyewear industry by offering affordable and stylish prescription glasses and sunglasses through an online direct-to-consumer model.
Rent the Runway (Harvard University): Rent the Runway revolutionized the fashion industry by providing a platform for women to rent high-end designer clothing and accessories for special events.
Dropbox (MIT and Harvard University): Founded by MIT and Harvard alumni, Dropbox introduced cloud storage and file synchronization, simplifying the way people access and share files.
Coursera (Stanford University): Coursera, co-founded by Stanford professors, pioneered the massive open online course (MOOC) platform, making high-quality education accessible to millions worldwide.
Palantir Technologies (Stanford University): Palantir, founded by Stanford alumni, developed data analytics and intelligence software, offering advanced data analysis solutions for various industries, including defense and finance.
Moderna (Harvard University): Moderna, a biotechnology company founded in collaboration with Harvard University, played a pivotal role in developing mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines, transforming the field of vaccine development.