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The award includes a $25,000 top prize.
The Cubby is an online marketplace for art made by college students. By shopping on the Cubby, consumers support emerging artists and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces of art at an affordable price. The entire purchase price goes directly to the artist, with no hidden fees.
The Cubby s COO, Matteo Cugno, who just finished his junior year at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, accepted the Top Gun award on behalf of the startup. The Cubby is led by CEO Josh Kim, who just finished his junior year at Colby College.
Cugno was among eight entrepreneurs that competed in the statewide pitch contest.