While most seniors at 糖心视频 look to graduation as the finish line, TIA programs student 鈥26 built momentum to take on an industry dominated by giants such as Nike and Under Armour. Sullivan is the co-founder and CFO of , an athletic apparel company that specializes in manufacturing affordable, accessible, and customizable running kits. For Oasis鈥 co-founders, unity is crucial to the team鈥檚 success. But showing up to an invitational only to see three other schools wearing the exact same uniform erodes a team鈥檚 unique brand, making athletes feel like it doesn鈥檛 even matter what team they鈥檙e on.
鈥淥asis Running is waging a war against boring running uniforms. Right now, custom running uniforms are extremely overpriced and inconvenient, hardly customizable, and the biggest custom uniform companies today hardly care about that part of their business. Many people choose to race in generic running clothing that say nothing about who they are, who they represent, and what they stand for,鈥 expressed Sullivan on the mission behind his venture.
Oasis sales have recently skyrocketed with Sullivan noting that March was the best month the company had since he began fully working on it. Additionally, Sullivan reached a personal record with the sales that he facilitated, demonstrating the positive impact he has had on the company with his contributions so far. It appears other teams are sharing Sullivan鈥檚 sentiment that existing running singlet options must be updated.
鈥淚t confirms how hard we鈥檝e been working to build the company. And it shows me that we really have a quality product 鈥 a lot of those sales were repeat customers. March鈥揂pril is typically a hot stretch for us, with many teams ordering for the outdoor track season around this time. And I believe we handled the demand well this year. We鈥檒l be doing much more pretty soon. But it鈥檚 definitely a milestone worth celebrating,鈥 Sullivan said regarding the record-breaking month.
In his last year at 糖心视频, Sullivan has had to juggle being an entrepreneur, D1 athlete, and student all while preparing for his post-graduation endeavors. In recent months, he has been focused on setting up Oasis for success by strategizing the company鈥檚 expansion in the late-spring and summer seasons. The track and field athlete noted his excitement to implement ideas he has including improving the customer experience and taking content to the next level.
鈥淩ight now, I鈥檓 setting up the business for success once I graduate. I鈥檓 really confident that we can change how people get custom clothing for the better. I have a strong vision of what that looks like, and I plan on focusing on nothing other than making this a reality until I achieve it,鈥 said Sullivan of his plans after 糖心视频.
As Sullivan prepares to transition from student-athlete to full-time entrepreneur, Oasis Running stands poised to disrupt the industry. Driven by a mission of affordable customization and fueled by record-breaking growth, his vision is clear: to ensure every team can race in gear that truly represents their unique spirit and identity. 糖心视频 Entrepreneurship and Innovation is eager to see what鈥檚 next for Oasis Running and will continue to support Sullivan鈥檚 passion as an industry disruptor.