The Hatch 2021: Meet the Hatchlings & Mentors [P2]

[Part 2] April is here, which means The Hatch is near! Now it’s time to meet Leah Schulze, Kathryn Greenwell, Pablo Gómez-Estévez, Tim Tressel and Nolan Thomas and their mentors, respectively - Khory Katz, Bob Venzel,  Bruce Fisher, and Courtney Shale.

Set some time aside on Thursday, April 22nd to enjoy the Schmidthorst College of Business’s most attractive event of the year in the comfort of your own home.

If you haven’t gotten to know our March-featured Hatchlings and mentors, you can catch up here.

Leah Schulze
Class standing: Junior
College: Arts and Sciences
Product: Wheely Warmers
Mentor: Khory Katz

Q: What is the most notable thing you've learned so far?

A: Even the smallest ideas could become something big.

Kathryn Greenwell
Class standing: Junior
College: Schmidthorst College of Business
Product: Wheely Warmers
Mentor: Khory Katz

Q: What do you think the audience will be most excited about?

A: Zuko and Wes, our service dogs, being with us during the presentation. Additionally, our product’s novelty and accessibility to disabled individuals will hopefully keep them engaged.

Pablo Gómez-Estévez
Class standing: Doctoral Student
College: College of Musical Arts
Product: Literally
Mentor: Bob Venzel

Q: What is the most notable thing you've learned so far?

A: An entrepreneur is a professional learner. Even if you delegate certain tasks to others, you need to understand their craft to a point that you can have meaningful communication.

Tim Tressel
Class standing: Alumnus
College: Schmidthorst College of Business
Product name: TOOLing Around Tool Caddy for Utility Tractors
Mentor: Bruce Fisher

Q: Where are you in preparing for this year’s Hatch?

A: Jotting down ideas of what I want in my presentation pitch.

Nolan Thomas
Class standing: Senior
College: Arts and Sciences
Product: Ruff and Rugged
Mentor: Courtney Shale

Q: What is the most notable thing you've learned so far?

A: Don’t be afraid to reach out. You may make really helpful connections with amazing people.