Monica Smith

Aug 26, 2021

Alumni Startup Partners with Zoos and Prepares to Raise $5M to Keep Families United with Kid-Friendly Interactive Expeditions

As a student, Brandon Kashani got started with entrepreneurship through the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program and the eClinic. Now his startup, Trakid, is nearly halfway to their goal of raising $5M. 

Jul 20, 2021

Announcing the First Frank J. Newlands, M.D. Entrepreneurship Scholars

Scholarship support enables greater success in college by allowing students to have more time to focus on their studies. Learn more about the latest addition to the robust group of entrepreneurship scholarships – The Frank J. Newlands, M.D. Entrepreneurship Scholarship. 

May 24, 2021

Michael Evans – Co-Founder and CFO, Park Scholar, 2x Statistics Graduate and Miller Fellow

Michael Evans knew a Statistics major would give him highly sought-after transferable skills, but little did he know it would also open a door to the world of entrepreneurship. 

May 12, 2021

Meet Neill Robson – Application Developer, Software Engineer and 2x College of Engineering Graduate

Neill reflects on his time at NC State and how it’s given him the tools he needs in order to succeed in life after college. 

May 11, 2021

Wolfpack Investor Network Surpasses $15 Million in Capital Deployed

Demonstrating its crucial role as an economic engine in North Carolina, the Wolfpack Investor Network (WIN) announced that it has reached $15 million in investments since its inception in December of 2016. 

Apr 28, 2021

Sani Wins Grand Prize at Draper Competition for Collegiate Women Entrepreneurs

Rising NC State sophomore and co-founder of Sani, Ritika Shamdasani, tied as a Grand Prize winner at this year’s Draper competition, taking home $25,000. 

Mar 28, 2021

NC State University to Host the 2021 ACC InVenture Prize Competition

This year marks the 5th anniversary of the ACC InVenture Prize competition and NC State has been selected to be the host university for the 2nd year. Learn about the competition and how you can help your favorite team win $5,000 during people's choice voting! 

Mar 16, 2021

Q&A with Entrepreneurship Ambassador Aman Kumar

Q&A with our first-ever master's level entrepreneurship ambassador, Aman Kumar. His research is focused on developing natural language processing capabilities for the manufacturing/product development domain. 

Mar 13, 2021

2021 eGames Finalists Announced

Check out the list if finalists for the 2021 eGames – NC State's largest entrepreneurship competition awarding over $100,000 in cash prizes! Watch the virtual awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. 

Mar 10, 2021

Announcing the First Recipient of the John and Linda Leazar Award in Entrepreneurship

The John and Linda Leazar Award in Entrepreneurship supports NC State students who have demonstrated initiative and a commitment to entrepreneurial excellence in support of their own personal ambitions as well as the support of NC State Entrepreneurship.