NeoTrek Footwear Named Finalist in USC Iovine and Young Academy Venture Showcase

NeoTrek Footwear selected to present innovative adaptive footwear solutions to industry leaders and investors at USC IYA’s prestigious annual showcase.

IRVINE, CA — NeoTrek Footwear, a pioneering startup focused on delivering adaptive, high-tech footwear solutions, is proud to announce its selection as a finalist in the 2024 USC Iovine and Young Academy (IYA) Venture Showcase. The event will take place on April 19, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Iovine and Young Hall, offering a platform for next-generation innovators to present their ventures to industry leaders and potential investors.

The IYA Venture Showcase 2024 is a signature event that highlights emerging ideas from purpose-driven innovators, blending the disciplines of technology, design, business, culture, and community. The showcase provides students and alumni with an invaluable opportunity to pitch their products, services, and technologies in front of a distinguished audience, receiving feedback and funding opportunities from top industry investors.

As a finalist, NeoTrek Footwear will present its groundbreaking approach to creating custom-fit footwear through advanced 3D scanning and AI-assisted manufacturing, focusing on the unique needs of partial-foot amputees and individuals with diverse foot anatomies. This recognition underscores NeoTrek’s commitment to driving innovation in the adaptive footwear space and further validates the company’s mission to achieve "foot equity" for all.

"We're thrilled to be selected as a finalist for this prestigious showcase," said Joe Sherbanee, Founder of NeoTrek Footwear. "It’s an incredible opportunity to share our vision for inclusive footwear with such a supportive and visionary community, and we look forward to engaging with industry leaders who share our passion for impactful innovation."

The Venture Showcase also features the IYA Social Impact Prize and the IYA Innovation Prize, which will be awarded to ventures that demonstrate significant societal contributions or outstanding creativity. NeoTrek Footwear aims to make its mark in both categories, striving to create a positive impact through innovation and addressing the footwear needs of an underserved market.

Event Details:

• When: April 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Where: Iovine and Young Hall, USC Campus. Parking information and Zoom link available upon request.
• How to Attend: For more information, contact Danielle Boutier at boutier@usc.edu

NeoTrek’s participation in the showcase is a key milestone in its entrepreneurial journey, which began with the Founders Bootcamp in October 2023 and continued with the Ignite Grants in December. The Venture Showcase serves as the capstone to this journey, celebrating creativity, innovation, and community-building within the IYA and greater USC network.

For more information about NeoTrek Footwear, visit https://www.neotrekfootwear.com. To learn more about the IYA Venture Showcase, please visit [USC Iovine and Young Academy’s website].

About NeoTrek Footwear:
Founded in early 2024 by Joe Sherbanee and a team from USC’s Iovine and Young Academy, NeoTrek Footwear is revolutionizing the footwear industry with cutting-edge technology. By blending 3D scanning and AI-based computational modeling, NeoTrek is creating adaptive footwear that promotes comfort, mobility, and inclusivity for all. NeoTrek's commitment to "foot equity" ensures that everyone, regardless of foot shape or size, can find a perfect fit. The company was recently awarded the USC Office of Research Initiative’s Student Empowerment Award and named a finalist in the 2024 IYA Venture Showcase.

For media inquiries, please contact Pamalyn Beeler at press@neotrekfootwear.com or (855) NEO-TREK (636-8735).