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Burns Student Spotlight: Melanie Leas Von Eschen

Burns Student Spotlight: Melanie Leas Von Eschen

This issue’s student spotlight is Burns graduate student Melanie Leas Von Eschen. Melanie came to Burns because she wanted to round out her education and experience in the construction industry. She ended up with a leadership role in a Colorado ski town, and won a...

Interview with Pathmal Gunawardana

Prathmal Gunawardana is the vice president of strategic sales for SBA Communications and co-chair of the Management Advisory Board. In this interview with Management Moments, he explains the board's role and the work it has done to help students and better position...

Mile High AI: How Denver is Using Emerging Tech

Mile High AI: How Denver is Using Emerging Tech

This is a special edition of the VOE Podcast, recapping the Daniels College of Business signature speaker event: “Voices of Experience: Denver’s AI Future.” That discussion explored the future of AI in Denver, where city and county leaders shared how emerging technologies are already aiding residents in the Mile High City. They discussed includes things like immigration and asylum, housing, permitting, infrastructure, workforce development and the economy. It took place on Monday, May 20, on the University of Denver’s campus and was moderated by Dean Vivek Choudhury.

Table of contents •1:05 Why is Denver using AI? • 3:13 Data vs. Information • 3:45 How the city is already using AI • 5:18 Time saving in permitting • 6:27 Meet Sunny, the AI chatbot • 8:17 Dream big about the future • 10:33 AI in healthcare • 11:07 Denver’s predictive analytics • 12:31 Preparing for an AI future • 15:18 Show notes and credits

GoodLove Foods, with Chennelle Diong

GoodLove Foods, with Chennelle Diong

In this episode, host Joshua Ross sits down with Chennelle Diong, an entrepreneurial University of Denver alum and the founder of GoodLove Foods, a gluten-free consumer packaged goods company. Chennelle delves into her journey of starting a business in the gluten-free industry, explaining what gluten is and the rising demand for gluten-free products. She shares her motivation behind launching GoodLove Foods and the company’s approach to positioning itself for long-term growth in the rapidly expanding gluten-free market.

Office of Tech Transfer, with Ashley Thomas & Art Saltarelli

Office of Tech Transfer, with Ashley Thomas & Art Saltarelli

In this episode, host Joshua Ross sits down with Ashley Thomas and Art Saltarelli from the University of Denver’s Office of Technology Transfer. They discuss the mission and work of this important office, which supports innovation and entrepreneurship across the university community.

Sustainable Gear & Growth

Sustainable Gear & Growth

Colin Boscher, founder of cb apparel, sat down with entrepreneurship@DU to discuss the origins of his company, the challenges of growing sustainably, and the importance of mental health and self-compassion as an entrepreneur. Founded in August 2022, cb apparel has...

Madden Challenge Caps Off Winter Quarter With Student Innovation

Madden Challenge Caps Off Winter Quarter With Student Innovation

On March 13, Entrepreneurship@DU wrapped up its winter quarter programming with another successful Madden Challenge. It was a night of innovation and celebration with some of Denver’s most exciting entrepreneurs and business professionals. Despite the poor weather...