Meet our
Geniuses

Amanda Gorman, Harvard University

Won for:

Generation Empathy – a tool to create a more empathic and inclusive community through virtual reality.

"I used Virtual Reality to foster empathy."

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Elise Shea, Vassar College

Won for:

Speak to Me – A digital language learning program bridging connections between college students and refugees.

"I was really interested in how, as a college student, I could make a difference … Refugees have been a huge inspiration for me."

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Claudine Humure, Wheaton College

Won for:

3D printed Adjustable Prosthetic Socket – A low-cost and accessible 3D printing service of prosthetic limbs for amputees in developing countries.

"Success, for me, would mean creating something that helps people live better lives. That’s my goal, and that’s what I’m most excited about with OZY’s Genius Awards."

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Rohan Pavuluri, Harvard University

Won for:

Upsolve – A free bankruptcy app which was named one of Time magazine's best inventions of 2020.

"My genius idea is to help low-income Americans get a fresh start after financial shocks by automating personal bankruptcy."

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Aidan McCarty, Stanford University

Won for:

ePluribus – A source for American constituents and their legislators to create political and social impact.

"My genius idea is to wiki-edit legislation: People could write it together and propose it to Congress."

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Our Past Judges

The OZY Genius Awards judges were a prestigious panel assembled from the brightest minds in various fields.

Comprising industry leaders, visionaries, and trailblazing entrepreneurs, these distinguished individuals brought a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.