Entrepreneurship
The Real World Experience of the Stamford Startup Studio
'They're learning about politics. They're learning about the inner workings of Stamford. And then they're also learning their technical skills'
November 30, 2021 | Jaclyn Severance
With Help From UConn, Alumna Hayley Segar Dives Into Women’s Swimwear Industry
Hayley Segar ’17 says her mentors helped with everything from marketing to securing trademarks
November 18, 2021 | Claire Hall
TIP Digital Supports App Promoting Accessibility of Investing for Young People
TIP Digital startup FinTron helps new investors learn about the stock market and get an early start in investing wisely
November 15, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
Starfish and Small Wins: UConn Sophomore Launches Brand Focused on Mental Health, Self-Development
'To me, success means helping others shift their mindsets to focus on daily, often overlooked, accomplishments and progress'
November 2, 2021 | Jaclyn Severance
UConn Senior’s Baseball-Training Device Scores a Grand Slam, Wins Wolff Prize for Entrepreneurship
'I am beyond excited and grateful to have won,' says senior whose startup netted the $20K prize
October 27, 2021 | Claire Hall
Startup Strives to Simplify Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Reduce Toxic Waste
A molecular 'Wiffle Ball' that could add up to huge savings for the pharmaceutical industry
October 19, 2021 | Claire Hall
The Next Inning: Student’s Company Prepares to Sell New Iteration of Baseball-Training Invention
'Not too long ago I was tinkering with a wooden dowel and some PVC pipe, and now that product is being sold worldwide'
September 27, 2021 | Claire Hall
Alumni Couple Funds New Entrepreneurship Course to Help Hartford Start-Ups
'One of the things we want to do is give to something that builds'
September 24, 2021 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
Startup Offering Lifeline to Families Trying to Access Special Education Services
Engagement Solutions is one of five startups selected to compete in the School of Business’ pinnacle entrepreneurship challenge, the Wolff New Venture Competition
September 17, 2021 | Claire Hall
UConn Student Entrepreneur Sells her ‘QueenBee’ Supplement at Newest CT Whole Foods Market
Sophomore Raina Jain's company is one of five startups participating in the Wolff New Venture Competition this fall
September 9, 2021 | Claire Hall