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Simpliworks: A Spotlight on Andrews Launch Accelerator Startup ’19

Entrepreneurship Stories

Oct 5, 2021

Startup Stories: Randy Ramsey, Founder, Jarrett Bay Boatworks

When many dreamed of becoming a firefighter, dancer or police officer, Randy Ramsey knew he wanted to become a charter boat captain.

Aug 27, 2021

Startup Stories: Jared Plummer ’05 ’07, Two Roosters Ice Cream

Jared Plummer, founder of Two Roosters Ice Cream, joins Lewis Sheats, assistant vice provost of entrepreneurship, for the first episode of Startup Stories, a series that takes a look into businesses created by Poole College of Management students, alumni and friends.

Aug 10, 2021

Kalera CEO ’03 Makes an Impact on the Future of Farming

When he enrolled in North Carolina State University’s College of Management, Daniel Malechuk (’03) didn’t picture himself working in the food industry, but he couldn’t be more proud today of his role in the future of sustainable farming.

Aug 3, 2021

How Ice Cream ‘Found’ Poole Alumnus Jared Plummer ’05 ’07

From a bean counter in public accounting to counting vanilla beans as the owner of Two Roosters Ice Cream, Jared Plummer (MAC '07) credits his NC State business education as a critical ingredient in his success.

Jul 26, 2021

Poole College Alums ’06 ’09 Turn Passion for Produce into a Big Business

Brother and sister duo Will Kornegay ('09) and Laura Hearns ('06), both graduates of the Poole College of Management, are making waves in the food industry by combining two of their passions – reducing farm excess and fighting hunger with their company Ripe Revival.
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Jul 16, 2021

Meet the Newest Startups Heading to the Andrews Launch Accelerator

Poole College of Management’s Andrews Launch Accelerator (ALA) program helps selected startups get off the ground with funding, resources and guidance.

Apr 28, 2021

Sani Wins Grand Prize at Draper Competition for Collegiate Women Entrepreneurs

Rising NC State sophomore and co-founder of Sani, Ritika Shamdasani, tied as a Grand Prize winner at this year’s Draper competition, taking home $25,000.

Apr 15, 2021

Andrews Launch Accelerator Start-Up WAAM ’17 Finds New Home in The St. James

Andrews Launch Accelerator graduate Karly Pavlinac was approached by executives at The St. James, a sports and wellness destination, to acquire her app, We Are A Movement (WAAM).

Jul 1, 2020

Mission-Minded: A Spotlight on Andrews Launch Accelerator Startup

Poole College undergraduate student and participant of the Andrews Launch Accelerator serves coffee, with a cause.

Jun 22, 2020

Simpliworks: A Spotlight on Andrews Launch Accelerator Startup ’19

Poole College alum joins forces with Andrews Launch Accelerator to help Amazon sellers automatically launch scalable advertising campaigns – in just three simple steps.