Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators: Entrepreneurship Week Flourishes at BGSU

Hall of Fame Inductee Panel

Day two was filled with inspiration. This year's Hall of Fame honorees were joined by past honorees for an inspiring panel focused on leveraging the entrepreneurial mindset. The panelists shared stories about their journeys to success and how they overcame challenges early on in their careers, leaving the audience inspired.

Panelists:

• Dr. Rodney Heiligmann ’94, ’96, ‘03, president of LifeFormatins dba LF Studios
• Thomas Kern ‘68, founder/chairman and retired CEO of Style Crest Enterprises Inc.
• Vontoba Terry ‘03, co-founder of UI Global Brands LLC.
• Tony Drockton, ‘88, ’96, Founder and Chief Cheerleader of Hammitt
• Aly Sterling, Founder of Aly Sterling Philanthropy

The Hatch 

16 student entrepreneurs, also known as Hatchlings, spent the entirety of the spring semester crafting their entrepreneurial ideas with the help of mentors to present live at this year’s Hatch. Seven of the 16 students took the stage to pitch their ideas to a live panel of distinguished judges. From comic books to a virtual platform that helps international students tour college campuses from anywhere in the world, the ideas were nothing short of amazing!

• Best Overall Pitch – Quan Le
• PNC Community Impact – Ryan Lothamer
• Innovative Technology – Owen Thompson
• Market Potential – David Timm
• Honorable Mentions – Jacob Litsey, Everett Weaver, Cortney Smalley

Learn more about this year's Hatchlings and watch a recording of The Hatch.

Student Entrepreneur Spring Market

The last day of E-Week invited student entrepreneurs from across campus to showcase their work to students, faculty and staff at the Spring Student Entrepreneur Market. The fair allowed students to exhibit their entrepreneurial skills, showcase their side hustles, and network with other entrepreneurs.