--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship (2) description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (2) --- [![University of Delaware](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/HPE_Jan2017/logo.png?width=168&height=70&name=logo.png "University of Delaware")](http://udel.edu) #### Horn Entrepreneurship # [Stories & Updates](https://horn.udel.edu) ### [Horn Entrepreneurship Students Shine at 2026 Lerner Sales Competition](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-students-shine-at-2026-lerner-sales-competition) The Lerner College of Business & Economics recently hosted its spring Sales Competition, a high-stakes event that brought a competitive intensity to the University of Delaware campus. Led by Dan Alia, head of the Sales Minor, the competition serves as a premier test track for undergraduate talent, pushing students to refine their pitches and execute complex missions under pressure. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-students-shine-at-2026-lerner-sales-competition) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • August 10, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [Strengthening Cyber Defense: Meet Kitin and MAPS](https://horn.udel.edu/strengthening-cyber-defense-meet-kitin-and-maps) In an era of rapid technological advancement, the digital landscape is becoming increasingly complex—and with that complexity comes a critical need for robust, reliable security. As software development cycles accelerate and sensitive data becomes a prime target, the tools used to identify and neutralize vulnerabilities are more important than ever. **This is the final article in the series highlighting the teams participating in the 2026** [**Summer Founders**](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/summer-founders/) **program. You can meet them at this year’s** [**Demo Day**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-summer-founders-demo-day-tickets-1992423130217?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**.** [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/strengthening-cyber-defense-meet-kitin-and-maps) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • August 06, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) ### [From Student Athlete to Influencer: Stay Locked In with Dan Parisi](https://horn.udel.edu/from-student-athlete-to-influencer-stay-locked-in-with-dan-parisi) A D1 wide receiver, finance student and son of the founder of the world-renowned Parisi Speed School, Dan has spent his whole life inside the world of performance and potential. As a recent UD graduate heading to Johns Hopkins for his Master’s in Organizational Leadership, he's taking everything he's built on the field, in the classroom, and online, into his next chapter. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-student-athlete-to-influencer-stay-locked-in-with-dan-parisi) by [Lourdes Rubione](https://horn.udel.edu/author/lourdes-rubione) • August 03, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Decoding the Modern Economy: Meet Parker Media and Dash Group](https://horn.udel.edu/decoding-the-modern-economy-meet-parker-media-and-dash-group)   In an era where digital presence is as critical as physical footprint, two ventures in Horn Entrepreneurship’s 2026 Summer Founders cohort are helping professionals command authority in the real estate market. Whether through the lens of a camera or the mechanics of property remodeling, these teams are focused on maximizing value—one by amplifying personal brands and the other by building tangible asset wealth. **This is an article in the series highlighting the teams participating in the 2026** [**Summer Founders**](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/summer-founders/) **program. You can meet them at this year’s** [**Demo Day**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-summer-founders-demo-day-tickets-1992423130217?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**.**  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/decoding-the-modern-economy-meet-parker-media-and-dash-group) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • July 30, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) ### [Nature Inspires the Next Generation of Eco-Innovators](https://horn.udel.edu/nature-inspires-the-next-generation-of-eco-innovators) The future is often shaped by the next generation of changemakers. Based on the vision shared by the young entrepreneurs attending the 2026 [Limitless World Summit](https://limitlessworldsummit.org), a two-day global conference hosted by the University of Delaware’s [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/) at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, our future is one where businesses prioritize sustainability. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/nature-inspires-the-next-generation-of-eco-innovators) by [Cori Burcham](https://horn.udel.edu/author/cori-burcham) • July 27, 2026 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [Designing for Independence: Meet SpoonAble & Hardbat Adaptive Fitness](https://horn.udel.edu/designing-for-independence-meet-spoonable-hardbat-adaptive-fitness)   Two teams in Horn Entrepreneurship’s Summer Founders pre-accelerator program are exploring how to bridge the gap between daily living and accessibility for those with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. SpoonAble is developing an adaptable, tech-integrated tool to assist with kitchen tasks, while the Hardbat Adaptive Fitness Program is creating an empowering, communal space for physical training and social growth. **This is an article in the series highlighting the teams participating in the 2026** [**Summer Founders**](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/summer-founders/) **program, and will be featured at this year’s** [**Demo Day**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-summer-founders-demo-day-tickets-1992423130217?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**.** [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/designing-for-independence-meet-spoonable-hardbat-adaptive-fitness) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • July 23, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) ### [Winter & Spring 2026 Most Valuable Professor Awards](https://horn.udel.edu/winter-spring-2026-most-valuable-professor-awards) As the Winter and Spring athletic seasons came to a close, University of Delaware Athletics celebrated the meaningful connections between student-athletes and faculty through its annual Most Valuable Professor (MVP) event. The program gives student-athletes the opportunity to recognize professors who have made a lasting impact on their academic and personal success. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/winter-spring-2026-most-valuable-professor-awards) by [Caitlin Scott](https://horn.udel.edu/author/caitlin-scott) • July 20, 2026 ### [Redefining Health and Wellness: Meet Safe Sip, Healing Ivy, and Insuvo](https://horn.udel.edu/redefining-health-and-wellness-meet-safe-sip-healing-ivy-and-insuvo) Three teams in Horn Entrepreneurship’s 2026 Summer Founders pre-accelerator program are working to bridge the gap between generalized clinical treatment and the need for personalized, patient-centered care. From reimagining essential medical equipment to integrating vital sign monitoring into everyday jewelry, these student founders are proving that the most effective innovations often start with a deeply personal understanding of the challenges patients and individuals face daily. **This is an article in the series highlighting the teams participating in the 2026** [**Summer Founders**](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/summer-founders/) **program. You can meet them at this year’s** [**Demo Day**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-summer-founders-demo-day-tickets-1992423130217?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**.** [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/redefining-health-and-wellness-meet-safe-sip-healing-ivy-and-insuvo) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • July 17, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) ### [From Campus Advocacy to Polaris Pathways. Meet Darian Elmendorf](https://horn.udel.edu/from-campus-advocacy-to-polaris-pathways.-meet-darian-elmendorf) Darian Elmendorf’s path as a founder began with a deeply personal mission: making mental health support more accessible, relatable and sustainable. As he returned home to restart the project years ago, he turned a broad mental health group landscape into a specialized workforce development firm through [Polaris Pathways](https://polarispathways.com/). [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-campus-advocacy-to-polaris-pathways.-meet-darian-elmendorf) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • July 13, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [startup advice](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) ### [Building Better Decision Tools: Meet Prediction Wizard and Budge](https://horn.udel.edu/smarter-decisions-better-tools-meet-the-cohort-teams) Two teams in Horn Entrepreneurship’s Summer Founders pre-accelerator program are exploring how technology can help people make clearer, more intentional decisions. Prediction Wizard is building a points-based platform for social predictions and friendly competitions, while Budge is developing a pre-purchase decision support tool that helps users pause before spending. **This is the first article in a series highlighting the teams participating in the 2026** [**Summer Founders**](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/summer-founders/) **program. You can meet them at this year’s** [**Demo Day on August 13**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-summer-founders-demo-day-tickets-1992423130217?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**.** [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/smarter-decisions-better-tools-meet-the-cohort-teams) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • July 09, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/page/1) 2 [3](https://horn.udel.edu/page/3) [4](https://horn.udel.edu/page/4) [5](https://horn.udel.edu/page/5) […](https://horn.udel.edu/page/7) [61](https://horn.udel.edu/page/61) ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [entrepreneurship (242)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) - [community (225)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) - 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