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A Head Start: Poole Entrepreneurship Alum ’15 Shares Impact of the Program in the…

Entrepreneurship

Stories about faculty, staff and students’ involvement in/success with entrepreneurship

Aug 5, 2022

Katie Godfrey Kilgore ‘16 Strives for a Culture of Community Through Fount Coffee + Kitchen

Growing up down the road from NC State and being raised by alumni, some might say Katie Godfrey Kilgore ‘16 was destined to become a member of the Wolfpack. 
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Aug 1, 2022

Poole Startup Stories: Niki and Ritika Shamdasani, Founders, Sani

When Niki and Ritika Shamdasani found themselves in a bind looking for traditional Indian dresses for an upcoming wedding, they realized the need for modern South Asian cultural apparel in the U.S. 

Jun 30, 2022

Amanda Busick ’08 Takes Entrepreneurial Spirit into the World of Broadcast Journalism

Busick is an award-winning sports broadcast reporter focusing on motorsports. Working in a freelance capacity currently, her impressive list of roles include serving as a reporter for the National Hot Rod Association on FOX Sports. 

Jun 23, 2022

Meet the Andrews Launch Accelerator 2022 Cohort

The Andrews Launch Accelerator is meant to give NC State founders the opportunity to jumpstart their entrepreneurial journeys. 

Apr 20, 2022

Haley Huie Brings Cross-Industry Experience to the NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic

The NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic and Poole College welcomed Haley Huie as a professor of practice and the director of the Clinic effective April 1.  

Apr 18, 2022

Equestrian Student Entrepreneur Excels at NC State

A native of Durham, NC, Jaclyn McVey found a love for horses from a young age. She joined the NC State class of 2022 as a business administration major and entrepreneurship… 

Mar 8, 2022

Startup Stories: Leigh-Kathryn Bonner, Founder, Bee Downtown

An introductory beekeeping class at NC State inspired alumna Leigh-Kathryn Bonner to pursue a career in finding sustainable urban environments for local bees. 

Nov 8, 2021

NC State Jenkins MBA Announces 2021 McLauchlan Leadership Fellows

The new McLauchlan Fellows will complete the McLauchlan Leadership Series during the spring 2022 semester. Jenkins MBA students across the full-time, professional evening and professional online programs are eligible to apply for the competitive leadership development program. 

Nov 4, 2021

From Banker to Food Entrepreneur: Jim Millican ’83 Finds His Passion

When Jim Millican graduated North Carolina State University in 1983 with a degree in economics and business management, becoming an entrepreneur was still considered the road less traveled by most. 

Oct 25, 2021

A Head Start: Poole Entrepreneurship Alum ’15 Shares Impact of the Program in the Real World

For many entrepreneurs, the sale of their first company is a reason to celebrate. For Poole College alumnus Ryan O’Donnell, who graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in business administration, entrepreneurship concentration, having that company be one you launched as a senior in college makes it especially meaningful.