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NC State is among 8 universities to be ranked in the top 20 for both undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship programs in the country by The Princeton Review and ​Entrepreneur ​magazine for 2021.

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Getting Started with Entrepreneurship: Recommendations from Haley Huie

Getting started with your entrepreneurial journey can be overwhelming. Having resources to help point you in the right direction can make things a little easier. At NC State Entrepreneurship we have… 

Textile Engineering Student Helping to Develop Tesla Seat Covers

Morgan Mase says her knowledge of textiles gave her a leg up when she applied to be a soft trim seat development intern at Tesla. 
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Entrepalooza’s Minute-to-Pitch-It Winners Announced

The NC State community came together on Sept. 30, 2021, as over 1,200 students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members celebrated entrepreneurship and innovation at Entrepalooza 2021.  This year marks the… 

Wilson College Alumna Donates Hundreds of Masks to Farmworkers

Alumna Lisbeth Arias has donated more than 550 masks to North Carolina farmworkers through her business, Descalza. 

Inspiring Culinary Joy, One Dish at a Time

When Ethan Chlebowski entered the consulting world at Deloitte, with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from NC State under his belt, his culinary passion went dormant for a season. 

Unlocking the Potential of Family Relationships in Entrepreneurship

New research by NC State University’s Jeffrey Pollack shows that family-like relationships can actually help increase productivity in early-stage entrepreneurial ventures, especially when there are age and gender differences that might otherwise slow initial growth. 

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Located on Centennial Campus, the Entrepreneurship Garage is a place for students to explore their entrepreneurial ideas and interests. Members can enjoy our co-working space with amenities and create their ventures in the prototyping lab.

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"There is never enough money, so find ...

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"There is never enough money, so find something you love." - Greg Hatem, founder and CEO of @empireeats We are so thankful to Greg for coming to speak at the Garage last Wednesday for #StartedatState. He shared some inspiring insights and motivated many students! 🚀 📸 Progressive Pulse #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation #serialentrepreneur #entrepreneurshipadvice #entrepreneursofinstagram #learn #grow #growthmindset #entrepreneurspeaker

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#DidYouKnow that next week is #WomenInEntrepreneurship Week? 🚀Come celebrate with us at our @ncstatealumni Pop-Up Market Mixer at the Reborn Clothing location in North Hills on Tuesday. This event will feature three female entrepreneurs and their businessess: Emily Neville (@entrepreneuremily), founder and CEO of @reborncco, Lindsay Wrege (@lindsay.wrege), co-founder and CEO of @drink321coffee, and Ritika Shamdasani (@ritikasham), co-founder of @sani. 💡Then on Thursday, join us for the annual Ladies Who Launch speaker panel that will discuss their unique experiences of women in leadership and business founding roles. We will give you a sneak peak of some of our panelists. ✨Ritika Shamdasani (@ritikasham) of @sani ✨Anya Petrova (@petrovaanya) of @@wolfe_cravings ✨Jeyashree Haridoss (@jeya212) of @getsol_live ✨This panel is moderated by Juliana Bohland (@jules_bohl) 📸Worthy Women #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation #womenentrepreneurs #femaleentrepreneurs #womenempowerment #women #entrepreneurshipspeaker #entrepreneurshiplife #entrepreneurshipstory #entrepreneurshippanel

Are you planning your spring schedule? Have you ...

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Are you planning your spring schedule? Have you considered taking an entrepreneurship course? Entrepreneurship courses at @ncstate help students build an entrepreneurial growth-mindset through classroom engagement that is beneficial for students looking to start their own business OR work in big company! Students can take courses by themselves or participate in one of the many major, minor or certificate options available at NC State! Learn more with the academics link in bio! • • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation #entrepreneurshipeducation #entrepreneurshipmindset #growthmindset #entrepreneurshiponcampus #successmindset #entrepreneurshipleadership #entrepreneurshipcourse #learn #college #AlbrightVillage

"Coming from a family that has struggled to ...

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"Coming from a family that has struggled to find its place in the world I came to NC State to truly learn about who I wanted to be going forward. In doing so my original goal was to find a way to use my college experience to springboard myself into my future endeavors and to focus solely on getting my degree and nothing else. However, when I made the decision to join the AEV and pursue a degree in entrepreneurship, I learned of a place where I could express my ideas and creativity and have a family of people behind me all willing to help further achieve my goals. From learning from mentors to connecting with graduates that are farther down the walk of being entrepreneurs than I am it’s been an eye-opening experience for me to be here at this time. Being part of it has made me focus more on learning about how I can work to change the future and help this generation of students survive and grow and not worry about their future." #FacesofthePack Meet Kai Bele (@kaibele), a sophomore studying business administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship at @ncstatepoole. Kai is also a #AlbrightVillage resident and an Entrepreneurship Ambassador!

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Home, sweet home 🏡 • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation #centennialcampus #college #student #oncampus

Jared Plummer started out his career in a Big 4 ...

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Jared Plummer started out his career in a Big 4 accounting. He used creating homemade ice cream as creative outlet. Then, he decided to give selling the ice cream a go through a food truck. Eventually, he dove into the ice cream business full-time. Since then, Jared has grown @tworoosters into the business it is today. Learn more about Jared's story with the article from @ncstatepoole in our bio. • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation #poolepack #ncstatepoole #tworoosters #icecream #icecreamentrepreneur #entrepreneursofinstagram #howlback #ncstatealumni #alumnientrepreneur #sundaymorningnews

#DidYouKnow that @ncstate offers a variety of ...

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#DidYouKnow that @ncstate offers a variety of entrepreneurship classes across campus for undergraduate and graduate students? Between majors, minors and certificates there is something for everyone! 🚀 Plus there are entrepreneurship courses offered in 8 of the University Colleges. Check out our academics page with the link in bio to explore the opportunities. 🔗 • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation #entrepreneurshipeducation #entrepreneurshipcourses #growthmindset #learn #collegestudent #entrepreneurshipexperts

Hey @ncstate students!! Have you found your pack ...

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Hey @ncstate students!! Have you found your pack yet? 🐺 Be sure to check out the Entrepreneurship Garage! We welcome students from all over campus and foster innovation, entrepreneurship and growth mindsets! Join us today with the link in our bio. • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation #AlbrightVillage #joinus #findyourpack

I’ve been through a lot of trauma in my life ...

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I’ve been through a lot of trauma in my life which has shaped me into the person that I am today. In high school, I learned to take action and be decisive. You never know when things may change, so be prepared to seize any opportunity that presents itself. I think that’s how I found a passion for entrepreneurship. I’m a problem-solver at heart: someone who wants to create change, provide opportunities, and serve as many people as possible. At NC State, I’ve found value by serving others in the entrepreneurship community. This year, I am a mentor in the Albright Entrepreneurs Village. My goal is to connect students with resources and alumni entrepreneurs in our community. Understanding others’ experiences and seeking the advice of other successful entrepreneurs has been immensely valuable for me, and I hope to create that same opportunity for others on campus and in the village. I have used these connections and skills to create my own venture: Nova Digital Strategy (@novadigitalstrategy). Through Nova, I’ve fostered a passion for business development and strategy while learning about startup culture. I love leading projects and eventually want to create a consulting agency catered towards small businesses. I plan to use my experiences and connections at NC State to build out that business. #FacesofthePack Meet Ryan Scott (@scyan__), a junior studying business administration at @ncstatepoole. He is also a #AlbrightVillage resident and mentor.

The @techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator has ...

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The @techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator has launched their second class AND one of @ncstate's very own, @fluxhybrids, has been selected to be a part. Micah Ulrich and his team will receive seed investment, mentorship and business coaching through Techstar's network. We are so proud of them and cannot wait to see how far they go! Link in bio to learn more! • • • #ncstateent #ncstate #techstars #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #dreambig #energytech #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #innovation #StartedatState #AlbrightVillage #sundaymorningnews #fluxhyrbirds #entrepreneursofinstagram #entrepreneurlife #seedmoney #entrepreneurshipaccelerator

"Don't worry about being successful but ...

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"Don't worry about being successful but work toward being significant and the success will naturally follow." - @oprah • • • #ncstateent #ncstate #oprah #oprahwinfry #entrepreneurship #innovation #entrepreneur #femaleentrepreneur #entrepreneurquotes #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurshipquotes #growthmindset #success #significant #successmindset #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #support #resilient #entrepreneurgoals #entrepreneurialattitude #entrepreneurshipleadership #exploreentrepreneurship #wolfpack #successful #hardwork #hustle #mentorship

#DidYouKnow that with every new month we release a...

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#DidYouKnow that with every new month we release a new #DesignSeriesChallenge? Keep your eyes peeled for the newest challenge! 🔗Link in bio. • • • #ncstateent #ncstate #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #entrepreneurship #innovation #entrepreneur #studententrepreneur #growthmindset #successmindset #entrepreneurspirit #entrepreneurshipchallenge #entrepreneurshipcommunity #entrepreneurialgrowth #youngentrepreneur #entrepreneurshipgarage #albrightvillage

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It's morning, everyone! Today's the day! The sun is shining, the lawn is set, and we're about to... THE LAWN IS SET. Meet us at Stafford Commons tonight for #Entrepalooza! We cannot wait to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation at @ncstate with you. PS: can you name the movie reference? 🐡 🐙 🐠 • • #ncstateent #ncstate #entrepreneurship #innovation #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #entrepreneurshipfestival #entrepreneurshipeducation #entrepreneurshipcommunity #entrepreneurshipevents #howlback #shoplocal #motivation #entrepreneurstyle #entrepreneurspirit #festivaloffun #minutetopitchit #pitchcompetition #entrepreneurshipcompetition #entrepreneur #studententrepreneurs #entrepreneurialjourney #growthmindset #wolfpack #entrepreneurshipshowcase #learn #mentor #support

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"Be ready to revise any system, scrap anymethod, abandon any theory, if the success of the job requires it." - Henry Ford 💡 • • • • #ncstateent #ncstate #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #dreambig #henryford #entrepreneurship #innovation #entrepreneurshipeducation #entrepreneurshipcommunity #hardwork #hustle #success #entrepreneurshipmotivation #entrepreneurmotivation #entrepreneurquote #entrepreneurgoals #entrepreneurialgrowth #growthmindset #entrepreneurtip #entrepreneurspirit

Innovation. Entrepreneurship. Entrepalooza.
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Innovation. Entrepreneurship. Entrepalooza. Join us this Thursday, Sept. 30 from 5:30-7 p.m. for a night of fun celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation at @ncstate. Use the link in bio to reserve a ticket so we can be sure to get enough food!! See you soon 🤩 #ncstateent #entrepalooza #ncstate #howlback #thinkanddo #entrepreneurship #innovation #festival #entrepreneurshipfestival #experienceentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #entrepreneurshipcompetition #pitch #pitchcompetition #entrepreneur #studententrepreneur #entrepreneurshipeducation #entrepreneurshipinspiration #entrepreneurshiplifestyle #entrepreneursofinstagram

There is nothing better than a fall evening in ...

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There is nothing better than a fall evening in #Raleigh, North Carolina! 🍃🐺 • • • #ncstateent #ncstate #talleystudentunion #talley #howlback #fall #northcarolina #oncampus #entrepreneurship #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #studententrepreneurs

After his career in the NFL, Terrence Holt ...

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After his career in the NFL, Terrence Holt (@terrence_holt42), an NC State alumnus and former @packfootball player, leads and runs Holt Brothers Construction. They focus on creating an environment of inclusion for other small business students. He sat down to chat with @ncstatepoole in this #PoolePodcast on entrepreneurship! Listen now with the link in our bio. 📸 News & Observer • • #ncstateent #ncstate #poolepack #terrenceholt #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #ncstatealumni #howlback #poolepodcast #entrepreneurshippodcast #motivation #entrepreneurmotivation #entpreneur #entpreneurlifestyle #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurship101 #learn #expertadvice

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Design Challenge Series

The Design Challenge Series is a team-based event where participants will have 1 month to take on exciting challenges to design and develop creative solutions.

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Ideation Seminar

An immersive 4-week seminar that trains students through the ideation phase of their entrepreneurial journey. This is intended for students that want to come up with a great idea.

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Pro-Series

A four-part, hands-on workshop where a small cohort of students will go through the process of creating something on our prototyping lab, get hands-on training on how to pr

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