Listen to the radio (recorded) interview with CSUF Entrepreneurship Director John Bradley Jackson and CSUF alumnus Aaron Barkenhagen of Bootleggers Brewery. This interview was hosted by Theresa Harvey of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce. Issues addressed include: • What it takes to be an Entrepreneur • The role of social media in a startup • […]
Category Archives: Success Stories
Getting To Know You!
Hey grads and soon to be grads, Answer these 20 questions so that we can get to know you better: 1. When did you or will you graduate from CSUF? 2. Would you rather talk, email or text? 3. What were you doing last night at 9:15 pm? 4. What was your first thought this […]
I’m Loving It
When you take a class on Entrepreneurship at a university, there is typically no discussion for how your personal values and goals fit into the entrepreneurial process. Being an entrepreneur is very challenging – both physically and emotionally. It may involve working 12+ hours a day, seven days a week. It may require you to […]
The Smartest Guy in the Room
I had a great opportunity last week to see a panel discussion featuring Titan alumnus, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and self-made millionaire Steven G. Mihaylo. This was a big deal to me as I could finally put a man to the statue I see sitting on a bench in the courtyard, and hear him tell his story. […]
Entrepreneurship Alum Launches New Product
Ashlyn Nath, 2010 CSUF Entrepreneurship Graduate, was hired by her consulting client “OP Products, Inc.” to launch a new product line. Through training imparted to her by the Entrepreneurship program, and the open-mindedness of owner, Kelley Stark, Ashlyn helped OP Products take Patrick’s Sunscreen from a “me-too” concept, to an attention grabber. After restructuring the […]
CSUF Entrepreneurship/Crexendo Website Contest Results
Congratulations to all the winners of the CSUF Entrepreneurship/Crexendo Website. Katie Nguyen, a business and marketing major, finished first with the grand prize of $7,500.00. Her site is a reseller and buyer of used commercial printing presses from the United States. Second place with a $5,000 prize was awarded to Lee Baker, a double major […]
Website Contest Awards: Feeling Lucky?
Please join us tomorrow for the CSUF Entrepreneurship Crexendo Website Awards ceremony. Steve Mihaylo will awarding cash prizes of $7,500 for 1st Place, $5,000 for 2nd Place, $2,500 for 3rd Place along with six (6) Runner-Ups for $500. The ceremony begins Tuesday 2/8 at 12:30 in the O’Brien Room. We will also be serving Kogi […]
CSUF Entrepreneurship Alum Opens Restraurant
Congrats to Dipta Kazi, CSUF Entrepreneurship alum, who opened his new restaurant named “Taj-Mahal Express”. Dipta wrote his business plan in the New Venture Creation classroom back in 2007. Like many entrepreneurs, it took many long months to prepare for the launch of his business concept. Dipta’s perseverance has paid off. His grand opening is […]
Rotus, Former CSUF Students, Perform Locally
Hey Rockers….it time for another round of ROTUS! Come check out the next gig November 7th at the world famous VIPER ROOM on the Sunset Strip in Hollywierd. Tickets are $10 through pre-sale. Please use the PayPal link below to purchase your tickets. Although it’s a Sunday night, they go on early (8:30pm) so you […]
Entrepreneurship Students Monetize Sustainability
A student team from CSUF Entrepreneurship recently served as consultants advising the Waterfront Beach Resort on ways the hotel could be more sustainable. The team helped the firm focus on changes and initiatives that not only increased sustainability, but they also identified ways to monetize the effort. The student team recommendation included: • Re-initiation of […]