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About us

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In 2018, Varkey Albin and former Michigan Baseball player Ali Husain launched OrdrAI, a voice and text ordering solution. OrdrAI was later acquired by a leading tech firm. 
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In 2024, after selling OrdrAI, Ali and Varkey launched MaizeLab, a startup incubator with the goal of helping students, athletes and alumni chase their dreams of launching a startup. 
Our Mission
To build startups that have financial potential and benefit to society.
ALumni & Student Led Ventures

BiteBet
Competitive Prize Platform

TY Perks
B2B Marketing Platform

VolMore
Volunteer Tracking and Sharing

TrendShark
AI Based Trend Analysis
Student Athlete Led Ventures

YAMA
Young Athlete Motivation App. Coming soon to the App Store

The Chase for the Natty
An epic comedy screenplay that highlights the thrill and pressure of pursuing the ultimate goal in sports. 

Turtle
A modern matchmaking app that slows down the process and reduces the stress.

PathElite
Advisory Group for Companies led by Former Wolverines

Maize Lab provides exceptional Student-Athletes with the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the startup development process. 
Athletes are paid for their contributions and earn equity in Maize Lab ventures. 
Want to get involved? Get in touch!
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