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Black Friday may have already passed, but that doesn’t mean we’re done with holiday savings! Our annual Startup Holiday Gift Guide is once again here to help take the hassle out of gift shopping with discount codes made especially for the NYU community. In this roundup, we’ve compiled a list of NYU startups (including nonprofits) founded by students and recent alumni that you can support this holiday season while spreading cheer with your loved ones. Ranging from clean skincare products to sustainable handbags to luxurious tea house blends, NYU entrepreneurs have created consumer goods that will satisfy anyone and everyone on your shopping list.
Shop the vendors below & support your fellow NYU founders!
Wishing you all Happy Holidays,
The NYU Entrepreneurial Institute Team
Founded by Rich Fulop (SPS '07, Stern '14) and Vicki Fulop (CAS '07), Brooklinen offers luxury bedding, towels, and loungewear at a fair price. Leaving our homes can be stressful, so why not make our time at home feel like a spa?
Beautifully designed, Sabai Design, produces affordable furniture made with sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing. Founded by Phantila Phataraprasit (Law '20). Get 10% off your next order with the promo code NYU10.
Pepper makes bras that finally fit, flatter, and celebrate small-chested women. No more cup gaps or bulky push up padding here. Founded by Lia Winograd (Stern '19). Extra 15% off when you spend USD $150+
Founded by Nikki Powers (Stern '21), Nourish & Refine is an, all-natural luxury clean skincare and conscious lifestyle brand. Use promo code NYUHoliday25 for 25% off orders through 12/31.
Founded by Hediya Sizar (Steinhardt '17, Stern '21), House of Leyli's Signature Tea House Blend, combines the finest natural black Ceylon tea leaves with handpicked cardamom, gentle rose petals, and luxurious saffron. Use promo code NYU10 for 10% off US orders through 12/17.
Founded by Kate McAleer (CAS '09), Bixby Chocolate makes bean-to-bar chocolate using ethically sourced, organic, and non-GMO ingredients. NYU20 for 20% off holiday orders through 1/31/26.
Malai, figuratively meaning “cream of the crop,” in a North Indian language, is an ice cream company that draws inspiration from globally-sourced whole ingredients, aromatic spices, and unexpected twists on old classics. Founded by Pooja Bavish (Stern '15).
Born from sunshine and a simple idea: great meals start with great ingredients. Rooted in California sunshine and crafted with care by family farmers and local makers, our olive oils, vinegars, and honeys bring beauty, flavor and a little golden magic to every day. Founded by Aishwarya Iyer (Gallatin '09).
An award-winning retail and wholesale bakery based in NYC. Founded by Agatha Kulaga (Grossman Faculty)
Stock up on these delicious baked goods for any occasion. Perfect for your next family gathering, work party, or just for yourself! Founded by Wayne Dovan (Stern '99).
Support this Brooklyn-based and female-founded brewery by getting some easy-drinking beers delivered directly to your doorstep. Founded by Tara Hatchinson (Stern '15).
Stories In My Backyard (SIMBY)
Founded by Kyra Williams (Steinhardt '22), SIMBY provides a hybrid photo club to Black girls who attend Philadelphia area middle schools and are seeking affordable photography education.
Founded by Joshua Pierce (Tisch '18), The Dream Opportunity is an organization that educates low-income students on how to obtain corporate and high-income careers.
Help the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute continue to offer coaching and award-winning programming like the Female Founders Fellowship, Startup Accelerator Program, and more.
Happy Holidays from the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute Team! We hope you receive and spread some joy and love this season.
