In October 2013, Victoria Bujney, Ashley Brimley and Caitlin McDonald participated in
Startup Weekend Lansing. Within 52 hours they had created a rough concept for
Folyo, a social e-commerce community geared toward student artists.
“Even if students had amazing work, they were selling to other students who couldn’t afford their art,” said Bujney, co-founder and CEO of Folyo. “Small and medium businesses don’t have the time or resources to pursue art but they have the budget that can afford student art.”
Folyo creates a bridge between talented artists and a market of small to medium sized businesses that want beautiful original art. The co-founders focus heavily on building a community of art enthusiasts who can get to know and engage with the artists creating their one-of-a-kind piece. It also provides a space for artists to sell their art as well as an opportunity to learn how to price and eventually market their pieces.
“I think a lot of people, expect something like this to come out of New York and California. We have extreme talent here in Michigan.” said Bujney
Folyo is set to launch in April 2014. There is an open application process for top notch artists in the Michigan area. Visit
www.folyo.co for more information.
Ashley Brimley is the Chief Operating Officer and the artist who inspired the idea behind the new venture while Katelyn McDonald serves as the startup's Chief Technical Officer.
Source: Victorie Bujny, Folyo
Writer: Tashmica Torok, Innovation News Editor
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