On episode 8 of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, we chat with Hannah Nia and Luke Lopatofsky, who are members of the Pioneer Venture Group (PVG). PVG is a student-run venture capital firm that invests real money in new startups, giving students a hands-on opportunity to work with new startups in the seed-funding phase.
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Breaking the Turfgrass Ceiling, with Sheila Schroeder & DU F.I.L.M.
On episode 7 of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, we chat with Sheila Schroeder, Leif Soederberg and Zyann Rodgers, 3 of the 5 filmmakers behind Breaking the Turfgrass Ceiling. This documentary webseries is part of DU F.I.L.M., an experiential learning initiative that provides professional filmmaking opportunities for DU students.
Bruz Beers, with Ryan Evans
On episode 6 of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, we chat with Ryan Evans, co-founder and CEO of Bruz Beers. With a commitment to Belgian beers (including guided beer tours through Belgium), this Denver-based taproom has made a name for itself in the competitive craft brewery scene.
Innovation in Israel, with E@DU Students
On episode 5 of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, we chat with Imani, Jackson and Hudson, who all took part in DU’s Israel interterm course. From December 3 — 10, E@DU students and faculty traveled to Israel, one of the world’s leading innovative hubs, for a week of academic and cultural immersion. Students can learn more about our interterm courses by contacting Joshua Ross, DU’s Director of Entrepreneurship.
Hooch Booch, with Anna Zesbaugh
On episode 4 of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, we chat with Anna Zesbaugh, founder and CEO of Hooch Booch. Founded in the summer of 2020, this kombucha company brings a prohibition-era, speakeasy twist to the kombucha marketplace.
@eliabstracts, with Eli Bucksbaum
On episode 3 of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, we chat with Eli Bucksbaum, an artist who sells original and commissioned paintings on Instagram.
Kairos Customs, with Calli Garcia and Zak Mbereko
On episode 2 of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, we chat with Calli Garcia and Zak Mbereko, the co-founders of Kairos Customs. Kairos creates personalized artwork for shoes, enabling customers to wear their hearts on their "sole." Transcript Kevin Douglas (00:07):...
NuRange Coffee, with Zach Macaffer and Collin Ricker
On episode 1 of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, we chat with Zach Macaffer and Collin Ricker, the co-founders of NuRange Coffee. NuRange strives to create cold brew coffee, with a focus on "quality over snobbery." Transcript Kevin Douglas (00:06):This week on the...









