Hula Welcomes the Meyers Cup Winners: Campus Storage Solutions

Words by

Brian Galloway

The Meyers Cup, powered by LaunchVT, is the largest undergraduate business pitch competition in the country. Grand prize winners receive $225,000 in funding, plus in-kind services and mentorship from Vermont’s entrepreneurial community. As part of its commitment to fostering innovation, Hula provides Air Desks to all competitors and designated desks to the winning team, giving them a space to grow their business alongside other entrepreneurs.

, are tackling a long-standing challenge for college students: moving and storage. Their service simplifies the process by allowing students to pack up their belongings, have them picked up, stored, and then delivered back when needed—eliminating the hassle of finding storage and transportation during school breaks.

Meet the Founders

From left to right: Logan Vaughan, Ally Updegrove and Ethan Israel lead Campus Storage Solutions.

he recalls. Seeing an opportunity, he and Vaughan created a business model tailored to individual universities rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

(Senior, UVM) as CMO, strengthening their team before entering the Meyers Cup.

Building a Business & Winning the Cup

The idea quickly gained traction. Campus Storage Solutions launched a pilot program with 85 UVM students, successfully moving over 500 belongings in their first year. Their model—focused on working directly with universities and offering personalized service—set them apart from competitors trying to scale too broadly without refining their service.

Their preparation paid off, and they walked away as Meyers Cup champions.

What’s Next?

(Champlain, Middlebury, St. Michael’s, and Norwich) while solidifying their UVM partnership.

says Vaughan. The spring and summer months are their busiest, and the Meyers Cup win has only increased demand.

“We could have expanded without it, but now we can move faster and with more confidence.”

Advice for Future Entrepreneurs

“Get involved, make connections, and join the Meyers Cup. The relationships we built—especially at Hula and with Lauren Bass (of LaunchVT)—have been invaluable.”

With their new home at Hula, the team has access to a thriving entrepreneurial network. As they continue to grow, Vermont’s startup community is behind them, excited to see where they take Campus Storage Solutions next.