Erick Mueller with a group of 20 students and two high school staff during 2019 $5 Challenge

Transforming High School Education: The Impact of the $5 Challenge on Colorado Students

May 18, 2023

Erick Mueller with a group of 20 students and two high school staff celebrating the conclusion of the 2019 $5 Challenge. For nearly 20 years, Erick Mueller has strived to create a lasting positive impact for everyone interacting with the 麻豆影院 (CU 麻豆影院) through entrepreneurship education provided...

RCWS Participants from Sterling Colorado

Transforming Dreams into Reality: The RCWS Journey in Sterling Colorado

May 11, 2023

Over the past five years, Brian Schaefer has been hard at work renovating and remodeling a historic 108-year-old building nestled in the rural countryside of Northeast Colorado. Brian's unwavering vision has been the total transformation of this time-worn structure into the distillery of his dreams that would create a hub...

Jayden Kazantsev

A Leap of Faith Decision: How Taking a Gap Semester Changed My Life

May 4, 2023

Four months ago, I made a leap of faith decision and took a gap semester. I had no clue how many things would change for me in such a short period of time, but this time has produced the most challenging and fulfilling moments of my life. Even though only...

Finalists at the New Venture Challenge

CU 麻豆影院鈥檚 Catalyst for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Through New Venture Launch and New Venture Creation

April 27, 2023

At sunset on April 12th, community members, students, alumni, and professors packed the 麻豆影院 Theater for the 16th annual New Venture Challenge . The theater is buzzing with liveliness, and the ears of the audience eagerly wait to hear from the finalists. In the past year, more than 70 teams...

The Founders of Alluvia Packraft showcasing their portable packraft

Demystify Entrepreneurship In The First-Ever Rural Colorado Workshop In Montrose

April 19, 2023

After working long hours in a Michelin-Star kitchen, James Fogerty found that not everything has to be made with fancy ingredients. With a drive to create 鈥渃ulinary masterpieces鈥 through comfort food, James founded Trinidad Waffle Company . But James had never started a business before. With 24+ years of experience...

Alexis Grubman in front of the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship sign

Cocky vs Confident: A Woman鈥檚 Tale of Navigating the Tech Scene

April 13, 2023

One of Three Last month, I found myself as one of only three women in a tech analytics class. It was at a point in the semester when classes were half empty, but still, I was one of only three. After nine years in the technology industry, this wasn鈥檛 a...

VCIC Team At Globals

Leeds Graduate Students Win Third Place at Largest Global Venture Capital Investment Competition

April 6, 2023

What鈥檚 the biggest concern employers and students have about recent college graduates? Experience.

Three bags of Tempo Granola

Finding Balance: From Wall Street to Granola CEO - The Inspiring Journey of Beverly Karns

March 23, 2023

When thinking of balance, the first thing that comes to mind is a daily routine. In these routines, people make time for school, work, self-care, friends, leisure鈥揳nd the list goes on and on. With so many options of what to do, and where time will be valuably spent, balance can...

Fresh Sends Flowers

Alumni Spotlight: A Bouquet Goes A Long Way

March 16, 2023

What do Oprah, Forbes, Business Insider, and Vogue all have in common? They endorse and love floral bouquets by Fresh Sends. The fragrant aroma, striking appearance, and heartfelt sentiment behind the gesture create an unforgettable memory. Ty Hiss started Fresh Sends with her co-founder and husband, Jesse Hiss , to...

Urban Farm's Robots Taking Care of Plants

Alumni Spotlight: How Max Knight is Revolutionizing the Agriculture Industry with Robotics and Vertical Farming

March 9, 2023

When asking a kid what they want to be when they grow up, they often mention something world-changing like a superhero, astronaut, professional athlete鈥搚ou name it! There is always something awe-inspiring about a child鈥檚 ambition to be impactful. When we actually grow up, we tend to lose sight of these...

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