Episodes
9
April 18, 2023
ICEBOX Controllers, with Luca Gacy
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.
8
April 12, 2023
Pioneer Venture Group, with Hannah Nia and Luke Lopatofsky
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.
7
March 28, 2023
Breaking the Turfgrass Ceiling, with Sheila Schroeder & DU F.I.L.M.
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.
6
March 9, 2023
Bruz Beers, with Ryan Evans
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.
5
Feb. 20, 2023
Innovation in Israel, with E@DU Students
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.
4
Jan. 31, 2023
Hooch Booch, with Anna Zesbaugh
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.
3
Jan. 17, 2023
@eliabstracts, with Eli Bucksbaum
On episode 3 of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, we chat with Eli Bucksbaum, an artist who sells original and commissioned paintings on Instagram.
2
Jan. 17, 2023
Kairos Customs, with Calli Garcia and Zak Mbereko
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...