Buerk Accelerator Program
Overview
Buerk Accelerator Program is a university accelerator that supports early-stage, student-led companies from the University of Washington. The program provides mentorship, milestone guidance, workshops, and access to seed funding without taking equity.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voltair | Jan 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Key People
Angel Lee
Founder Of RAREserved
Caitlin Golden
Co-Founder, Sign Language Virtual Exchange Program
Caroline Hurd
Clinical Assistant Professor, Oregon Site Director - UW Graduate Certificate In Palliative Care, Co-Founder And Faculty - UW Graduate Certificate In Palliative Care
Kyle Johnson
Graduate Research Assistant, Co-founder Of Black Graduate Student Association, Co-founder Of AVELA
Rima Kulikauskas
Director Of Specimen Repository Co-Founder, Merkel Cell Carcinoma Collaborative (MC3) Institute, Research Scientist, Senior
Alison Mehravari
Managing Director, AI Education Research Initiative
Azmera Telahun
Managing Director
Jennifer Morton
Deputy Managing Director
Jodie Buntain-Ricklefs
Managing Director Of Community Outreach
Kyle Asfahl
Managing Director
Mar Smith
Managing Director
Phillip Shekleton
Managing Director
Stacey Samuels
Managing Director
Samuel Valentin
Partner Success Lead
Terra Kerr
Recruiting Partner
Hillary Hoffer Arnold
Director Of Principal Giving
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
