Episodes

In this episode of the E@DU podcast, host Joshua Ross has a conversation with Caroline Creidenberg, the innovative founder of Wedfuly and University of Denver alum. They explore her journey of building a successful wedding business, adapting and pivoting through a global pandemic, her experience pitching on Shark Tank, and finally the reasons behind her decision to sell Wedfuly.

In this podcast episode, join Joshua Ross for an interview with Josh Berlo, vice chancellor for athletics and Ritchie Center operations at the University of Denver, and Niko Blankenship, director of athletics communication, as they delve into the profound impact and importance of name, image and likeness (NIL) in collegiate athletics. Learn how this rule change has impacted college sports by enabling student-athletes to earn money through their name, image and likeness.

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 generating buzz within the competitive Esports community.

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 a hands-on opportunity to work with new startups in the seed-funding phase.

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 learning initiative that provides professional filmmaking opportunities for DU students.

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 the competitive craft brewery scene.

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 hubs, for a week of academic and cultural immersion. Students can learn more about our interterm courses by contacting Joshua Ross, DU's Director of Entrepreneurship.

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.

On episode 3 of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, we chat with Eli Bucksbaum, an artist who sells original and commissioned paintings on Instagram.

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): Today on the entrepreneurship at DU podcast, Zak Mbereko (00:11): We were both pretty passionate about art and we are starting to really dive into an unbeaten path. Kevin Douglas (00:17): Some people say, we're your heart on your sleev...