2022 Recipients
In its inaugural year, the Dorfman Incubator Grant program awarded a total of $180,000 in non-dilutive funding to five startups founded by Cal Lutheran alumni, faculty, and community partners.
Designed to support early-stage companies while creating hands-on learning opportunities for students, the program launched as a reciprocal partnership between the university and the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Meet the Companies
A Fox and His Robot
Co-founded by Cal Lutheran alumnus and Hub101 member Tyler Lucas ’17.
A next-generation investment platform expanding access to curated private-market deal flow for accredited investors
InvoCure
Founded by Cal Lutheran alumnus Brian Malchow.
Launching a purchasing app that will save medical groups time and money by providing a range of supplies from multiple manufacturers.
Modern Football Technology
Founded by Cal Lutheran alumni Christian Masegian and Tom Leogrande.
A real-time analytics platform that helps football coaches analyze player and game data in seconds, uncover opponent tendencies, and reduce manual data entry so teams can make smarter decisions at game speed.
Tlali-pani
Founded by Fabiola Lara and Sabith Kahn, director of Cal Lutheran’s Master of Public Policy and Administration program.
A social enterprise lifestyle brand that partners with women-led artisan communities to create ethically produced, handcrafted home goods that celebrate cultural heritage, sustainable practices, and conscious living.