About Us

BrightSTEM is a student-led company run by the members of Carnegie Vanguard High School’s Carnegie Company, as part of the Junior Achievement Company Program.

$3,000

All-Time Revenue

#1

Rank in U.S.A.

100%

For youth, By youth

24/7

Customer Care

brightstem – our 2024 initiative

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire curiosity, foster skill development, and convey the principles of #EmpowermentThroughEntrepreneurship, all while embodying the values of innovation, equity, and long-term impact.

Innovation Rooted in Impact

Our mission goes beyond creating products—it’s about making a difference. BrightSTEM embodies our commitment to innovation that drives positive change, providing opportunities for students to explore STEM in engaging and accessible ways.

By combining outreach with sales, we ensure our efforts leave a lasting impact, empowering the next generation to dream big and achieve even bigger than we are.

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Camaraderie in Entrepreneurship

At Carnegie Company, teamwork is the heart of everything we do.

As a student-led organization, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and shared goals. Together, we tackle real-world challenges, support one another’s growth, and celebrate every milestone—big or small.

From brainstorming product ideas to perfecting our pitch, our entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the importance of individual leadership in business.

Proven Success and Experience

Our team brings a wealth of experience, including our journey with Type-Along, recognized as the top 1 Junior Achievement Social Innovation Challenge teams across the nation.

We’ve collaborated with diverse organizations and honed our skills in fundraising, product design, and community impact. Leveraging this background, we now deliver high-quality STEM kits and STEM advocacy programs tailored for underserved and underrepresented communities.

Our Team

Carnegie Co. Team

As a 100% for youth, by youth company, all team members are proud students of Carnegie Vanguard High School.

Chief Executive Officer

Olumide Adeyeri

Chief Operating Officer

Vyshnavi Kadiyala

Chief Marketing Officer

Shiloh Ngumbu

Chief Finance Officer

Jasmyn Patel

Chief Sales Officer

Demir Kahraman

Chief Web Design Officer

Ruhan Ali

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Caleb Emebo

Secretary

Annabelle Choi