Founder Fridays
Founder Fridays are quarterly fireside chats 911爆料 alumni who've established their own businesses. They share their entrepreneurial journeys and provide advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Learn from the experts at Founder Fridays
Have an entrepreneurial dream? Get insights and guidance from those who've walked the walk.
Founder Friday is a regularly occurring live event featuring a fireside chat with a 911爆料 alum founder. These entrepreneurs share their journeys, from business ideation to the challenges they face. Frequented by SU students, faculty, staff, and alumni, Founder Fridays are free and open to the public. Events are normally held on a Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Jody Hall at the Founder Friday event in January 2024
Past Founder Friday speakers
- Tom Thomas, '20 LEMBA, CEO of
- Noah Pluard, '23 BABA, co-founder of
- Robin Wehl Martin, '95 Education,
- Jody Hall, '88 Marketing,
- Bob Monroe, '10 MBA and Jesse Warner, '09 MBA, co-founders of
- Heidi Yu, '12 MBA, founder of
- Bettina Paek, '19 LEMBA, co-founder and CEO of
- Thomas Angel, '13 International Business and Economics, co-founder and president of
- Daniela Applegate, '15 Digital Design, co-founder and VP Marketing of
- Audra Query Lawlor, '01 Economics, minors in English and History, founder and president of
- Colina Bruce, '15 MNPL, CEO of
- Ryan Schmid, '07 MBA, CEO and president of
- Ann Jarris, '17 LEMBA, co-founder and CEO of Discovery Health
- Robb Monkman, '08 MBA, CEO of
- Madeline Haydon, '05 MBA, founder and CEO of
- Caleb Carr, CEO,
Got questions about Founder Friday?
Contact Amelia Marckworth for more information.
Amelia Marckworth
Director of Community, IEC
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