The Entrepreneurship@DU podcast features conversations with University of Denver students and alumni who share their entrepreneurial journeys, strategies, and perspectives. Each interview provides a glimpse into the lives of these innovators, creatives, and problem solvers. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiring careers of founders, artists, and other up-and-coming disrupters.
The Entrepreneurship@DU podcast features conversations with University of Denver students and alumni who share their entrepreneurial journeys, strategies, and perspectives. Each interview provides a glimpse into the lives of these innovators, creatives, and problem solvers. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiring careers of founders, artists, and other up-and-coming disrupters.
Mountain Crust, with Ryan Mclean
Episode description: On episode 11 of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, we chat with Ryan Mclean, co-owner of Mountain Crust. This fast-growing food truck business is redefining the "pizza party" by providing full catering services for events such as weddings,...
Illegal Oats, with Clare Whetzel
Episode description: On episode 10 of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, we chat with Clare Whetzel, Founder of Illegal Oats. With sustainability and nutrition at the forefront of the business model, Illegal Oats made a splash in the "insect protein" industry, creating...
ICEBOX Controllers, with Luca Gacy
Episode description: On episode 9 of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, we chat with Luca Gacy, Founder and CEO of ICEBOX Controllers. ICEBOX creates customizable gaming controllers designed for durability and ergonomics. In its pre-launch stage, the company is already...
Pioneer Venture Group, with Hannah Nia and Luke Lopatofsky
Episode description: 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...
Breaking the Turfgrass Ceiling, with Sheila Schroeder & DU F.I.L.M.
Episode description: 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...
Bruz Beers, with Ryan Evans
Episode description: 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...
Innovation in Israel, with E@DU Students
Episode description: 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...
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. Transcript: Kevin Douglas...
@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. Transcript: Kevin Douglas (00:07): Today on the entrepreneurship at DU podcast, Eli Bucksbaum (00:11): When I...
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...
Kevin Douglas
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Entrepreneurship@DU