MechSE junior discusses startups and more on Grainger podcast

MechSE undergrad Mark Van den Avont (BSME ’21) joined the Grainger College of Engineering podcast “Engineering Is” to discuss his experiences in founding a startup as a college freshman. They also discuss achieving a healthy work/life balance in college, meditation tips, and more.

Listen to the podcast here.

Mark’s company, HexNest, is developing a sports/gymnastics mat that will cost less than those currently on the market, making the equipment more accessible. It will also have a safer design.