Accelerator Program Propels Birmingham Startups To Successful Launches

By Alicia Rohan

Fledging – one of seven student-led ventures of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Commercialization Accelerator – has moved into Innovation Depot, allowing students to work in the hub of Birmingham’s startup network.

“We’re extremely proud to have Fledging join Innovation Depot,” said Devon Laney, president and CEO of Innovation Depot. “Not only are they a great company with an exciting product, but the move is exactly what we hope to see through our partnership with UAB – ideas coming out of the university transitioning into our incubation program to grow. We look forward to helping support Fledging’s growth.”

Founded by doctoral student Weida Tan and computer science undergraduate alumnus Steven Robbins, Fledging provides software/hardware solid-state drive replacement solutions for MacBook users. Fledging’s adaptors allow users to upgrade storage capabilities on Apple computers without requiring Apple-specific solid-state drives.The company is already generating more than $30,000 in monthly revenue and, with a recent launch to the Amazon marketplace, is poised for growth. Fledging has four employees and  seeks funding for the company’s next generation of products.

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