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

Alumni

Oct 15, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Emily Neville, CEO of Reborn Clothing Co.

The NC State University Honors and Scholars Programs spoke with Emily Neville, CEO of Reborn Clothing Co. She will share more of her story at the upcoming Scholars Forum on Tuesday, October 19. 

Oct 6, 2021

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. 
portrait of Lewis and Jarret

Oct 5, 2021

Startup Stories: Randy Ramsey, Founder, Jarrett Bay Boatworks

When many dreamed of becoming a firefighter, dancer or police officer, Randy Ramsey knew he wanted to become a charter boat captain. 
Portrait of Lewis Sheats at the eClinic

Sep 7, 2021

Getting Started with Entrepreneurship: Recommendations from Lewis Sheats

Knowing how to take the first step with entrepreneurship can be tricky. Having resources can help give you the confidence to make that move.  Lewis Sheats is a serial entrepreneur,… 

Aug 3, 2021

How Ice Cream ‘Found’ Poole Alumnus Jared Plummer

From a bean counter in public accounting to counting vanilla beans as the owner of Two Roosters Ice Cream, Jared Plummer (MAC ’07) credits his NC State business education as a critical ingredient in his success. 
Portrait of Jennifer Capps in Hunt Library

Aug 2, 2021

Getting Started with Entrepreneurship: Recommendations from Jennifer Capps

Taking a leap of faith into the world of entrepreneurship can be intimidating. Having resources to help point you in the right direction can make things a little easier. At… 

Jun 29, 2021

Treasure From Trash

Park Scholar Emily Neville ’20 majored in political science and minored in French, but now she’s rocking the design and textile worlds with Reborn, her company that turns old clothes and scraps into fashionable keepsakes. “Everybody’s got things piled up in their closet that they aren’t going to wear anymore,” she says. “Those things don’t need to wind up in the landfill.” 
Talley Student Union Technology Tower

Jun 23, 2021

NCSU entrepreneurs’ new tech cuts website load times

When Camden asked Ben for help on a web design project–as a junior in high school–a friendship and business partnership formed. The above is the concept behind Padeo, a newly launched startup developed by co-founders Ben Hardison and Camden Conekin [BGD ’20], who met each other in high school. 
Collage of 2021 Miller Fellows Cohort

Jun 4, 2021

NC State Entrepreneurship Selects Five New Alumni for the 2021 Miller Fellowship

At the end of each spring semester, NC State Entrepreneurship selects a new cohort of Miller Fellows, a program that supports newly graduated entrepreneurs who wish to pursue their entrepreneurial venture full-time after graduation. 

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.