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Madison Founders Network
A society of builders
A members' circle for the founders, investors, and operators who came through JMU — assembled for those who go on to build.
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Co-Founder
Umbral Edge Games
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
ManTech International Corporation
Founder
Harrisonburg Innovation Hub
Founder
Class Petz
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Latest updates
The latest from the Madison Founders Network.
October 27, 2026
MFN Welcomes New Intern Lukas Martin
The Madison Founders Network welcomes Lukas Martin, a senior sport and recreation management major with a minor in entrepreneurship, as our newest intern. Get to know Lukas, from why he joined MFN to his high school years in Vienna, Austria.
September 29, 2026
MFN Welcomes New Intern David Shonka
The Madison Founders Network welcomes David Shonka, a JMU finance student and aspiring entrepreneur, as our newest intern. Get to know David, from why he joined MFN to his passion for competing in triathlons.
September 8, 2026
Founder Spotlight: Christine Chang of Sassy Woof
Christine Chang, a 2010 JMU graduate, turned an Instagram account for her dog into Sassy Woof, a stylish pet accessories brand now sold in major retailers like PetSmart, Petco, and Walmart. In this spotlight, she shares how she launched the brand from her basement and the advice she'd give JMU students starting a company.
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