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Horn Entrepreneurship

Innovation in Full Bloom at the 2025 Spring Pitch Party

On Wednesday, April 23, UD’s Venture Development Center (VDC) was buzzing with energy, creativity, and big ideas as students took the spotlight at the annual Spring Pitch Party—this year themed “Ideas in Bloom.” Hosted by the Entrepreneurship Club and Horn Entrepreneurship, the event welcomed more than 80 students, alumni, and supporters for an evening of fast-paced pitching, community, and celebration.

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Eco-Innovators Take the Stage at REEF@UD Demo Day

The fourth annual Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows (REEF@UD) Demo Day is just around the corner! On Monday, May 5, from 4–7 p.m. at the Venture Development Center, nine student teams will take the stage to pitch their bold, sustainability-focused ventures to a panel of expert judges.

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Siegfried Fellows Spotlight: Talks with Vera Leung & Jim Clifton

This semester, the Siegfried Fellows program brought two extraordinary leaders to campus: Vera Leung, Content and Creative Senior Director at the International Rescue Committee, and Jim Clifton, Chairman of Gallup. Both engagements offered transformative perspectives on leadership, creativity, and decision-making, leaving a lasting impact on students and faculty alike.

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Ideas in Bloom: Spring Pitch Party Returns April 23

 

UD Entrepreneurship Club and Horn Entrepreneurship present: The Spring Pitch Party – an open call for big ideas, budding founders, and the UD community to come together for a fun, fast-paced night of innovation.

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Building Businesses with Purpose: Davis Pfund’s Journey

Meet Davis Pfund—a Renewable Energy Professional, Social Entrepreneur, Community Builder, Event Producer, Visionary Artist, Multi-Instrumental Musician, and Avid Tree Hugger. With a passion for sustainability, social impact, and regenerative living, Davis has launched multiple ventures that combine entrepreneurship with a mission to create a better world.

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Shaping Ethical Leaders: UD’s Convening on Character Development

The 2025 UD Convening on Character Development brought together faculty, staff, administrators, and students from across the University of Delaware (UD) to engage in a meaningful and practical conversation on integrating character development into undergraduate education during a day-long conference held in the Audion on February 7.

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Blake Armentano’s Leap into Tech: The Vision Behind Revi Solutions

In the first part of our series, we explored how Blake Armentano (‘20) turned his experience as a fitness studio owner into a thriving tech startup, Revi Solutions. Now, in Part 2, we take a closer look at his journey beyond Oh-So Cycle—why he decided to go all-in on Revi, the meaning behind the brand, and the experiences that shaped him as an entrepreneur.  

We’ll also dive into Blake’s passion for creating opportunities for others and what excites him most about the road ahead. Read on as we uncover the mindset and mission driving his success!

 

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Entrepreneurship Majors Kick Off the Semester with “Connections Café”

On Wednesday, February 19, entrepreneurship majors, minors, faculty, and staff gathered at the Venture Development Center (VDC) for the biannual semester kick-off event. This semester’s theme, “Connections Café,” transformed the VDC into a cozy coffeehouse, complete with an inviting spread of muffins, breakfast sandwiches, and a self-serve coffee, tea, and hot chocolate bar. The event, hosted by the Student Experience team, set the stage for an engaging morning of networking and camaraderie.

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Blake Armentano's Journey: From Fitness Studio Owner to AI Innovator

Starting a business is never easy, but UD alumnus Blake Armentano (‘20) has done it twice—first with his indoor cycling studio, Oh-So Cycle, and now with his AI-driven startup, Revi Solutions. What started as a way to improve client engagement at his gym has grown into a powerful tool helping fitness businesses boost retention and revenue.  

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High School Innovators take Center Stage at EntreX Competition

Young innovators from across the region gathered at University of Delaware on March 6 for the 2025 EntreX Delaware Venture Showcase. More than 200 high school students pitched their startup ideas to a panel of expert judges, competing for $500 and a spot to compete in Diamond Challenge finals at the prestigious 2025 Limitless World Summit.

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