Entrepreneurship Podcast Articles

This Entrepreneurship@DU episode features an insightful conversation with two recent graduates of the E@DU Basecamp Accelerator program: Leah Nieboer, a PhD candidate and podcast creator, and Sam Fordyce, an undergraduate student and dumpling entrepreneur.  

They discuss their experiences in the intense six-week program, highlighting the challenges they faced, the valuable mentorship they received, and the crucial skills they developed, such as market validation and rapid adaptation to feedback. The guests offer encouraging advice to prospective Basecamp participants, emphasizing the program’s impact on their entrepreneurial journeys and urging listeners not to hesitate in applying. This episode provides a compelling insider’s view of the Basecamp accelerator program, a must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship education or considering applying to BASE Camp program. 

In this podcast episode of the Entrepreneurship at DU podcast Joshua Ross interviews Mohammad Mahoor, a professor at DU’s Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science. Mahoor discusses his transition from academic research to entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on his work in artificial intelligence and robotics to create social robots. These robots, such as Ryan, are designed to assist older adults with dementia and children with special needs. He emphasizes the challenges and rewards of balancing multiple roles, from academia to business, and shares insights on how interdisciplinary collaboration and AI advancements are driving innovation in his field.  

Noah Ryan joins the Entrepreneurship@DU podcast to discuss his journey from college student at the University of Denver to successful content creator and entrepreneur. He shares insights on building an authentic online presence, the challenges and opportunities in the digital content space, and strategies for monetizing a social media following. Noah offers advice on career development, emphasizing the importance of acquiring diverse skills and adapting to new opportunities rather than solely pursuing passion.

Whether you’re a student, professional, aspiring content creator, or an entrepreneur, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the importance of creating genuine value for an audience while maintaining personal authenticity in the digital age.