Amanda Fuchs ’07 is the CEO and co-founder of InteractWith. InteractWith works with schools to provide an app for educators and students to safely continue the valuable benefits of texting, without sharing personal phone numbers. For additional safeguarding, school administrators have management oversight and instant transparency over the exchanges to protect them from risky situations. She spoke at the recent 3rd Thursday Alumni Entrepreneur Panel, with advice for students considering starting a business venture: “Do your research before you jump in. Know your marketing plan and be sure you can sell it. And develop a relationship with your clients as a way to get ahead of competitors!”