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In Their Own Words: The Imagine Cup Experience
From first-time builders to student-led startups scaling with traction, Imagine Cup alumni share how the competition shaped their journey. Real stories, real lessons, and proof of what's possible when innovation meets Microsoft's trusted AI ecosystem.
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"Imagine Cup taught me what's possible when you dream big and build without fear." - Sebastian Gorecki from Intelligent Hives
Multicolor dots on black background and text reading EMEA Regional Finalists!
"As a blind, young, and female founder, having people truly see the vision behind what you build isn't always easy. But Microsoft Imagine Cup saw it and amplified it. It was our big bang: our first investment, the catalyst that took us global." - Zülal Tannur from FROM YOUR EYES.
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"Participating in the Imagine Cup, even as semifinalists, was a pivotal moment for us. It gave us credibility early on, exposed us to invaluable mentorship, and plugged us into a supportive ecosystem that continues to push us forward." - Rohan Singh of OctaPulse
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"Microsoft Imagine Cup was incredible way to meet founders and builders around the world all passionate about serving their community. The community you become apart of is truly special" - Aruna Srivastava of Koel Labs