--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | students description: students | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware --- [![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) ### [2026 Summer Founders Demo Day: A Celebration of Upcoming Innovators](https://horn.udel.edu/2026-summer-founders-demo-day-a-celebration-of-upcoming-innovators) On August 13, Horn Entrepreneurship celebrated the 2026 Summer Founders cohort at its 11th annual Demo Day, bringing together University of Delaware student founders, mentors, supporters and members of the entrepreneurial community. The event marked the culmination of an intensive 11-week experience filled with customer discovery, venture development, mentoring and plenty of iteration. With stipend funding, dedicated venture support and access to nearly 100 volunteer experts throughout the summer, founders had the opportunity to focus on their ideas, test assumptions and make meaningful progress on their ventures. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/2026-summer-founders-demo-day-a-celebration-of-upcoming-innovators) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • August 31, 2026 Topics: [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [demo day](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day) ### [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) ### [Taking Chances, Finding Community: Cate Leidich's Entrepreneurial Path](https://horn.udel.edu/taking-chances-finding-community-cate-leidichs-entrepreneurial-path) A dedicated member of the Horn Entrepreneurship community, Cate Leidich, class of 2026, continuously challenged herself while building a path that reflects her passions and goals. Throughout her time at Horn, Cate found more than just academic opportunities, she found a community that encouraged her growth in all aspects. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/taking-chances-finding-community-cate-leidichs-entrepreneurial-path) by [Caitlin Scott](https://horn.udel.edu/author/caitlin-scott) • July 06, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [Saying Yes With Purpose: Ke’Shaun Rogers’ Entrepreneurial Journey](https://horn.udel.edu/saying-yes-with-purpose-keshaun-rogers-entrepreneurial-journey) Recent alumnus Ke’Shaun Rogers, class of 2026, has never been the type to settle for one path. His journey at the University of Delaware has been defined by range, curiosity, and a willingness to step into unfamiliar spaces. After taking Introduction to Entrepreneurship with Dr. Laura Gasiorowski, Ke’Shaun recognized a pull toward innovation and creativity and switched his [major to entrepreneurship](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/academic-programs/entr-major/) in the fall of his sophomore year and never looked back. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/saying-yes-with-purpose-keshaun-rogers-entrepreneurial-journey) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • June 22, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [internships](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/internships), [Horn Hen of the Month](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) ### [Student-Led Solutions Take Shape at 2026 DIF Innovation Showcase](https://horn.udel.edu/student-led-solutions-take-shape-at-2026-dif-innovation-showcase) From adaptive equipment access and wildlife tracking to beauty accessibility and safer winter weather solutions, the [Delaware Innovation Fellows](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/academic-programs/undergrad-programs/delaware-innovation-fellows/) brought a wide range of student-led ideas to life at the 2026 DIF Innovation Showcase. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/student-led-solutions-take-shape-at-2026-dif-innovation-showcase) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • June 15, 2026 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [DIF](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif) ### [From Sneaker Flips to $550K in Sales: Meet Aidan Kutch](https://horn.udel.edu/from-sneaker-flips-to-550k-in-sales-meet-aidan-kutch) Aidan Kutch’s first sneaker flip started with a pair of shoes, a disappointing store offer and an eBay listing. Years later, the University of Delaware senior has turned that early lesson in value into [**Kutch’s Kicks**](https://www.instagram.com/kutchskicks/), where the student founder turns sneaker restoration into a serious business by making high-end sneaker culture more accessible. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-sneaker-flips-to-550k-in-sales-meet-aidan-kutch) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • May 15, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) ### [Fresh Ideas Take Root at Spring Pitch Party](https://horn.udel.edu/fresh-ideas-take-root-at-spring-pitch-party) The Entrepreneurship Club’s Spring Pitch Party was full of fresh new ideas on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Students brought their ideas to the market for a night filled with fresh pitches, innovative ideas, and cash prizes. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/fresh-ideas-take-root-at-spring-pitch-party) by [Caitlin Scott](https://horn.udel.edu/author/caitlin-scott) • May 07, 2026 Topics: [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [From Biology to Business: Meet Arielle Mahugu](https://horn.udel.edu/from-biology-to-business-meet-arielle-mahugu) Arielle Mahugu, Class of 2027, is turning her interest in science and wellness into something tangible through [Arima Skincare](https://arimaskincare.bigcartel.com/). A Biological Sciences major with a Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship minor, Arielle is building a skincare brand while balancing academics, leadership roles, and hands-on entrepreneurial experiences through Horn. From [Pitch Party](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/pitch-party/) and [VentureOn](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/ventureon/) to [Hen Hatch](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/hen-hatch/) and E-Club, Arielle has been steadily growing as both a founder and a student leader. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-biology-to-business-meet-arielle-mahugu) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • April 06, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Fin-tastic start: Entrepreneurship students  dive into the semester](https://horn.udel.edu/fin-tastic-start-entrepreneurship-students-dive-into-the-semester) On Wednesday, February 18, entrepreneurship majors, Delaware Innovation Fellows, faculty, and staff swam over to the Venture Development Center (VDC) for the biannual semester kick-off event. Sponsored by REEF@UD, this year’s “Under the Sea” theme transformed the VDC into a cozy coral reef, complete with an inviting spread of sea-themed goodies like shark-cuterie and sea breeze spirals. Hosted by the Student Experience team, the gathering launched a swell of lively networking, anchoring new connections and a tide of camaraderie. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/fin-tastic-start-entrepreneurship-students-dive-into-the-semester) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • February 23, 2026 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [On the Flight Path](https://horn.udel.edu/on-the-flight-path) ### Kameron Manning’s leadership path began in the U.S. Air Force and has continued as a Siegfried Fellow at UD Kameron Manning enlisted in the United States Air Force in 2017 and quickly advanced to president of the Airmen Council, a role in which he would hold meetings where all the airmen in his rank would voice their problems or concerns, and then brief the base commander. 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