The Lafayette
April 18, 2025
By Grace Hubler
New student-made app to highlight local spots
“Locava CEO Judson Dunne ’27 began working on the app last academic year.”Read it at The Lafayette
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Independent coverage of Judson Dunne
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Austin Carey for The Lafayette 
Lafayette — the alumni magazine Lafayette — the alumni magazine
2025
App alert
“Dunne collaborated with fellow students to build a location-based social platform for finding restaurants, swimming spots, and travel recommendations.”
Read it at Lafayette — the alumni magazine
Lafayette College, via LVEDC Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation
April 10, 2025
Innovation Showcased at Lehigh Valley Pitch Competitions
“Locava, by Judson Dunne, Will Gottfried, and Ethan Melgar, won first place and a $1,500 cash prize for their travel-centric social media app.”
Read it at Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation
Dyer Center, Lafayette College Dyer Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Lafayette College
April 2025
Big Idea Pitch Competition — 2025 winners
“Locava, by Judson Dunne ’27, Will Gottfried ’27, and Ethan Melgar ’27, won for their social media platform idea that allows users to find new places, share genuine experiences, and explore live never before.”
Read it at Dyer Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Lafayette College
Lafayette College ACM chapter Lafayette College ACM chapter
2024
Rivalry Hackathon
“Best Visual Design — Judson Dunne ’27, Jack Marich ’27, Kevin Nusom ’27.”
Read it at Lafayette College ACM chapter
Locava Apple
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Locava on the App Store
“Unlike traditional travel sites, Locava features real posts from real people, your friends and community, not tour guides.”
Read it at Apple
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