# Ephemeral, co-founded by Joshua Sakhai (BS '18) is named a 2016 "Coolest College Startup" by Inc.

1 School News April 6, 2016 ![Inc. logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_032187.jpg?itok=TSGPgNt6)>

Excerpt from [Inc.](http://www.inc.com/inc-staff/2016-vote-coolest-college-startups.html) -- "Founded in 2014 by a team of New York University students, Ephemeral is developing a unique tattoo ink that gives consumers the option to safely, easily and effectively remove unwanted body art. The startup, which expects to have a finalized product within 12 to 18 months, was founded by Joshua Sakhai, 19; Seung Shin, 22; Anthony Lam, 22; Vandan Shah, 27; and Brennal Pierre, 34. It has already won other competitions, including an NYU Stern competition that earned it $75,000."

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