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FSB, CAS senior named to Cincy Inno 'Inno Under 25' list

Seven Miami students or alumni on watch list for award

Una Marijan at Startup Weekend
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FSB, CAS senior named to Cincy Inno 'Inno Under 25' list

A real estate and public administration double major has been named to this year's Cincy Inno's "Inno Under 25" list.

Una Marijan is one of six people named to the list, "This year’s group of six – nominated by readers and ecosystem leaders and selected by Business Courier and Cincy Inno staff – touch on retail, venture and tech. They’re driven by passion, hustle and grit," the article states.

Marijan has been involved in the Social Impact Fund, an undergraduate-led, seed-stage investment fund that seeks to back social enterprises and companies that aim to make positive change, since she was a first-year student at the Farmer School.

“It’s about a sense of community – part of it is my immigrant identity and navigating previous uncharted waters – but being able to contribute to your community and engage in the world around you is huge,” she told the Cincinnati Business Courier. “I think a lot about the sacrifices (my parents) made for me. They came here so I could pursue an education. I’m always looking to create some kind of opportunity. My upbringing and the selflessness they showed makes it hard for me to remain still.”

The Social Impact Fund has deployed $175,000 to date with five portfolio companies.

“Coming into undergrad, I never expected to, for lack of better phrasing, wield this much power,” Marijan told the Courier. “I don’t think anyone is expecting to manage a quarter of a million dollars at 21 or 22 years old. That’s been a really eye-opening experience for me as to what I’m capable of, and the fact that just because you’re a student doesn’t mean that you’re not going to be taken seriously.”

"It’s such an honor to be on the list amongst such a talented group of individuals. I’m so thankful to be able to represent Miami and the opportunities it has given me within the Cincinnati ecosystem," Marijan said.

Cincy Inno also named nine people to its "watch list" for the honor, seven of whom are Miami University students or alumni:

  • Emil Barr, founder of Step Up Social, a social media marketing agency that grew to $2 million a year in revenue. Step Up was acquired in 2024 by Candid Network.
  • Connor Paton, co-founder, Noshable, a tech platform that serves as a grocery concierge for travelers, specifically those staying in short-term rentals.
  • Mason Williams, co-founder and former chief technology officer at Bloxsmith, a marketplace for game developers launched alongside former Inno Under 25 honoree Blake Faulkner. Currently works at Cincinnati’s Pieces for Developers.
  • Tatem Lindner, founder and CEO of Silux, a designer silicone ring company.
  • Sylvie O’Connor, former Cintrifuse intern, current business operations associate at Cincinnati startup Tembo.
  • Katherine McIntosh, Miami University student studying finance and marketing; intern at 1809 Capital, an Oxford-based venture firm; managing director of RedHawk Ventures, a student-led venture capital fund.
  • Mason Seitz, student at Miami University; intern at Cintrifuse Capital; current managing director of the Social Impact Fund at Miami University.

Established in 1809, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio, with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg.