West Shepherd, of Winchester, was a finalist in Bucknell University’s 2015 Business Pitch Competition for pitching Friendress. The competition gives student entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect with advisors and win prizes to help them launch their ventures. Shepherd was selected as a finalist among 24 teams, comprising 72 students overall.

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