09/29/25 — The pitch event was part of the fourth FinTech|X Accelerator program, a partnership between the USF Muma College of Business and Tampa Bay Wave, that assists high-potential startups through mentoring, pitch coaching and investor introductions.
09/24/25 — The interactive learning experience is designed to give hospitality students a competitive edge through hands-on shadowing and mentorship from seasoned industry professionals.
His interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. Yash Patel then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.