Meet Olin’s first cohort of InSITE fellows
The InSITE Fellowship is a nationally-renowned leadership program designed for full-time graduate students interested in entrepreneurship and venture capital. WashU became an InSITE partner school last...
View ArticleStudent startup GiftAMeal wins RECESS regionals
The student startup that has collected several top honors in competitions is yet again headed to the final round of a national competition. The post Student startup GiftAMeal wins RECESS regionals...
View ArticleCourse hatches viable startup plans
The final exam for The Hatchery course is unlike any other. Teams of students present the business plan for a startup to a team of judges made up of real-world investors, experienced entrepreneurs, and...
View ArticleNew SEC rules let everyone be a VC
You don't have to be a millionaire to swim with the sharks anymore! Mere mortals with a few hundred dollars to spare can invest in startups under the new SEC rule known as Regulation Crowdfunding that...
View ArticleThe story no one tells you about entrepreneurship
This is the part most bloggers and entrepreneurs leave out: getting over the first road bump is what separates sustainable companies and bankruptcies. You are going to screw up and fail. 99 percent of...
View ArticleBudapest, Hungary: a new approach to study abroad
We're heading to Budapest, Hungary with the Venture Consulting Course that spends a week on the banks of the Danube soaking up European history and culture and the country's vibrant startup scene....
View ArticleCardsblog: Lessons, successes, and working with KSDK
Cardsblog, launched by two Olin undergrads, has experienced a lot of success, including a content relationship with KSDK Channel 5. But it wasn't without bumps in the road. The post Cardsblog: Lessons,...
View ArticleSt. Louis startups enjoy midwestern advantages
Student-launched startups at WashU enjoy a nurturing entrepreneurial environment on campus and in St. Louis. Columnist Dave Nicklaus reports on a couple of companies that have moved to the coasts where...
View ArticleWhat I’ve learned working in venture capital
My first true exposure to the real world of venture capital began when I started my internship this past semester. It has been a great, enlightening experience to see how the process works — and I’d...
View ArticleMr. Entrepreneurship: Cliff Holekamp
Meet Cliff Holekamp. He developed the business plan for his first startup in a course called the Hatchery at Olin when he was an MBA student. Now, he teaches that course, funds startups through a...
View ArticleBusiness benefits of blogging
Better relationships with clients, increased analytics, and branding are only a few of the reasons Olin sophomore Jordan Gonen is making the case for why businesses should blog. The post Business...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs are key to economic development
Cliff Holekamp is getting more than his 15 minutes of fame this summer. Another publication has profiled our favorite proponent of all things entrepreneurial. The post Entrepreneurs are key to economic...
View ArticleDefining ‘normal’ with a fashion brand
"Part of what I think is cool about The Normal Brand is that we can shine a good spotlight on this city and region. St. Louis is proudly displayed in our logo and we’re certainly proud to be here."...
View ArticleStartup competitions ready to kick off
Got a startup idea? WashU's two major business plan competitions are about to begin. Find out more at upcoming info sessions at the Skandalaris Center. The post Startup competitions ready to kick off...
View ArticleGrowing a startup: Insights from RippleNami CEO
PluggedIN interviews RippleNami CEO Jaye Connolly-LaBelle on transitioning into the startup world, choosing St. Louis to launch her venture, and the leadership strategies key to running (and growing) a...
View Article4 traits hiring managers look for in startup candidates
Startup companies are a constant work in progress. Matt Mullenweg, co-founder at WordPress and founder & CEO at Automattic, says there are four intrinsic qualities employers look for when hiring...
View ArticleMission: attract entrepreneurial talent to St. Louis
The Arch Grants program has been doing an amazing job of attracting top startups to St. Louis since 2011. A team of Olin students is brainstorming and researching how Arch Grants can continue to...
View ArticleSkandalaris Center announces new fund for startups
The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis announces a new seed fund to provide support to early-stage business ventures with...
View ArticleOlin startup ranked among best in US
Varsity Tutors, a company started by an Olin student while he was in college has grown into a national leader in "live learning". It's been ranked #15 on the 2016 Entrepreneur 360 List of Best...
View ArticleHow to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week
With 35,000 events happening simultaneously around the globe this week, it could be difficult to choose which to attend...but if you're in St. Louis, don't miss Startup Connection! It's the midwest's...
View ArticleEntrepreneurship makes me feel limitless
Shea Gouldd opened a bakery when she was 14 years old. Now the Olin senior, majoring in entrepreneurship, is getting ready to sell her stake in her second business, the Bear-Y Sweet Shoppe on the South...
View ArticleMission: Create marketing plan for fast-growing startup
CELect teams are working with local startup companies on a wide range of projects this semester. This first of five blog posts from student teams involves an assignment to develop a marketing plan for...
View ArticleSaving St. Louis one startup at a time
Olin alumnus predicts entrepreneurial spirit and startup revolution will revive St. Louis business community and economy. The post Saving St. Louis one startup at a time appeared first on Olin Blog.
View ArticleApply now for Arch Grants Startup Competition
Twenty $50,000 equity-free cash grants will be awarded to innovative and scalable startups that agree to locate their business in St. Louis for at least one year from Arch Grants, but you've got to...
View ArticleAg tech startups sprouting in St. Louis
A team of BSBA and law students are working with a local ag tech accelerator through the CELect program to develop a process for collecting and reporting environmental, social, and economic impact...
View ArticleAlumna’s startup gains unicorn status in India
“There has never has been a better time than now to do any kind of business in India,” says Radhika Aggarwal, CBO and co-founder of one of the country's hottest e-commerce companies. She's profiled in...
View ArticleStudents look for ways to fine tune a catalyst for IT startups
A CELect student team is consulting with ITEN, a successful IT accelerator that helps entrepreneurs form a venture road map from concept through design, prototype, launch, revenue, funding and rapid...
View ArticleOlin entrepreneurs featured in HuffPo
Truckers and t-shirts may not be the first image that comes to mind when you think of Olin Business School alumni, but these guys took great startup ideas from their dorm rooms to the marketplace and...
View ArticleGiftAMeal app expanding to Motown
GiftAMeal CEO Andrew Glantz isn't satisfied with the 50,000 meals donated to foodbanks through his app. "We want it to be, not in the thousands, but in the millions of meals donated." The post...
View ArticleStudents with successful startups ready to graduate
Some students can't wait until after graduation to start their first or second business. Meet some of the Olin students who have been running startups while going to classes. The post Students with...
View ArticleAlum’s tip leads to big VC investment
Here's a mini case study on the power of networks: It's all about who you know—and, if all goes well, connecting funders with a growing startup. The post Alum’s tip leads to big VC investment appeared...
View ArticleSky Zone CEO jump started billion dollar industry
Filling up warehouse-size buildings with trampolines and charging customers to jump and fly through the air may have sounded like a crazy idea 10 years ago, but it's turned out to be a game changer in...
View ArticleNew research reveals clues to early stage startup success
You may have a great idea for the next big thing, but assembling and motivating the right team is one of the hardest things to do. New research offers insights into what works and what fails. The post...
View ArticleStartup uses AI to help workers, not replace them
There are no borders to cross between Olin and the St. Louis startup community...it's a constant flow of interaction between students, founders, VCs, faculty, practicums, and jobs. The St. Louis...
View ArticleMeet Arch Grants’ Ben Burke, MBA’14
Arch Grants has funded nearly 100 startups in the past five years and Olin alum Ben Burke has played a major role in the non profit's mission. Get to know Ben on a new podcast. The post Meet Arch...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs riding in elevators
You've got 30 seconds to pitch your idea for a new startup while riding up 40 floors in an elevator with a potential investor. Ready? Enter this competition. The post Entrepreneurs riding in elevators...
View ArticleWebinar: Metrics for startups
Startup founders and angel investors need different metrics to do their jobs. Learn about the numbers you need to guide your venture or invest in the next big thing in this webinar with Professor Ron...
View ArticleCELect team helps TechArtista expand
This CELect student team has learned valuable lessons about strategy and differentiation from their time consulting for local co-working space TechArtista. The post CELect team helps TechArtista expand...
View ArticleStudents help FocalCast grow with new marketing plan
As part of the CELect entrepreneurship course, a team of business and law students are developing a comprehensive marketing plan to help local startup FocalCast expand into new industries. The post...
View ArticleRecruiting event offers foothold into St. Louis startup scene
The founder of St. Louis' upcoming Startup Talent Showcase shares insights on how startups can overcome the difficulty in recruiting talent. The post Recruiting event offers foothold into St. Louis...
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