Michael Kopko: Cleaning up in style.

Michael Kopko is a recent graduate of Harvard College. He is currently a student at Columbia Business School, class of 2009. He is the creative mind behind DormAid , a extraordinary company that enhances the lifestyle of the ordinary college student.

What is the name of your company and what is your position?

DormAid. Chief Executive Officer.

How did it get started? How long did it take to launch?

I started it my freshman year in my dorm room. It took about a year to actually form a company and have it approved by Harvard College.

What services does DormAid provide?

Does it depend on your school location? Services do vary by location. Currently we offer Laundry, Cleaning, Bedding, Water delivery, and Computer Back-up services. We are working on launching Appliances, Loans, and Testing services this year.

What are the main goals of DormAid?

I have always believed college students can engage in a higher sense of success and accomplishment, that they are limitless in their potential. I wanted to build a company that did that on the service and employment side.

How did you get the word out about your online business?

We have focused on getting a high ROI for the marketing dollars we spend, investing in our people as brand ambassadors, and focused on what messages we communicate. We have also been blessed with wonderful press www.dormaid.com/press .

Where do you see the company in the next five years? Do you plan to expand upon what you've already established?

DormAid will become the college brand for services that enable students to focus on two things- working hard and playing hard. Our goal is to get all the other stuff out of the way and let people focus on what is most important. We are expanding every semester and plowing everything we make back into improving our business.

What advice would you give to a college student who wants to start their own business?

Stay committed and don't quit. It isn't easy for a reason- life is about weeding out the really dedicated from those who think they can just get rich quickly. You have to be smart and work hard.

For further information or to utilize his services go to: www.DormAid.com