--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | Dylan Gerstley (5) description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (5) --- [![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) ## Dylan Gerstley ### Recent Posts ### [Summer’s Time to Grow for Startup Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/summers-time-to-grow-for-startup-founders) The University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship Summer Founders program has returned for 2018 with eight student startup teams. The teams represent seventeen students from four colleges. Through Aug. 22 the founders will be working to validate their business models and gain customers. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/summers-time-to-grow-for-startup-founders) by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • June 11, 2018 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) ### [Successful Startups Focusing On Sustainability](https://horn.udel.edu/successful-startups-focusing-on-sustainability) Apparel from recycled jeans, lubricants from renewable carbon and housing for the homeless from straw bales are among the sustainable and eco-friendly products being developed by University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship ventures. Companies like AndAgain, RiKarbon and Y Innovations speak to the commitment of the university to maintain and take care of the environment.   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/successful-startups-focusing-on-sustainability) by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • April 23, 2018 Topics: [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) ### [Wilminvest Wins Pitch Slam! at e-Fest](https://horn.udel.edu/wilminvest-wins-pitch-slam-at-e-fest) University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship venture Wilminvest won the Pitch Slam competition in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The competition was a part of e-Fest® 2018, a 3-day celebration of undergraduate entrepreneurship. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/wilminvest-wins-pitch-slam-at-e-fest) by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • April 19, 2018 Topics: [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards) ### [Made by You Market Coming to Summit](https://horn.udel.edu/made-by-you-market-coming-to-summit) The [University of Delaware](http://www.udel.edu/) youth entrepreneurship summit, [Summit](https://horn.udel.edu/summit-2018-general-registration), provides a unique three day conference experience for high school students interested in entrepreneurship. The [conference has been ranked](https://www.alphagamma.eu/entrepreneurship/must-attend-conferences-business-students-2017/) as a must-attend event for young entrepreneurs. This year, the Summit theme is *A World Made By You* and will include a new feature, the Made by You Market, offering items created by young entrepreneurs. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/made-by-you-market-coming-to-summit) by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • March 13, 2018 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) ### [5 More Reasons to Attend the Summit](https://horn.udel.edu/5-more-reasons-to-attend-the-summit)   The Summit provides a three day conference experience that focuses on youth entrepreneurs from around the world. High school students in attendance will be able to meet competitors from across the world, grow with other likeminded and motivated youth and hear from seasoned and successful entrepreneurs.   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/5-more-reasons-to-attend-the-summit) by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • February 21, 2018 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events) ### [5 Reasons to Attend The Summit](https://horn.udel.edu/5-reasons-to-attend-the-summit)   The big ol’ Summit is coming up! The Summit, brought to you by the amazing people who run the Diamond Challenge, is totally focused on youth and entrepreneurship and providing a unique and life changing experience to any aspiring high school entrepreneur. Visit the three day conference and enjoy meeting other young entrepreneurs, dancing with new friends and speaking to successful entrepreneurs. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/5-reasons-to-attend-the-summit) by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • February 06, 2018 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) ### [Johnson Leads I Have A Dream Pitch Competition](https://horn.udel.edu/johnson) University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship Masters student Garry Johnson ran a successful second year of his I Have a Dream Pitch Competition. The event is designed to empower young men and boys of color in the city of Wilmington through entrepreneurship to inspire confidence and improve problem solving skills.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/johnson) by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • January 26, 2018 Topics: [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) ### [5 Reasons Why Every Student, Alum and Staff Member Should Participate in Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/5-reasons-why) ![henhatchfunn.jpg](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/henhatchfunn.jpg?width=600&height=315&name=henhatchfunn.jpg)  Hen Hatch, University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship’s premier startup competition, returns in spring 2018 to provide students, alumni, faculty and staff an excellent opportunity to pursue and improve their business ideas. Outside of being a fantastic opportunity to pitch your ideas, Hen Hatch provides five amazing and phenomenal benefits that everyone can take advantage of, win, lose or draw! [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/5-reasons-why) by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • January 16, 2018 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) ### [Freshman ENTI Major Joins VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/freshman-enti-major-joins-ventureon) Snoop, an ambitious new tech student team in [University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship](http://lerner.udel.edu/centers/experiential-learning-centers/horn-program-in-entrepreneurship/) VentureOn program, is led by freshman [Entrepreneurship & Technology Innovation](http://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/major-finder/entrepreneurship-and-technology-innovation/) major Andrew Cercena. The Delaware native graduated from Tower Hill and has used his own experience transitioning from high school to college to inspire entrepreneurial creativity. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/freshman-enti-major-joins-ventureon) by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • November 28, 2017 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) ### [Horn Alum Heads Education Pilot](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-alum-heads-education-pilot) [University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship](http://lerner.udel.edu/centers/experiential-learning-centers/horn-program-in-entrepreneurship/) alum Zack Jones, class of 2017, has officially taken on the role of interim director for Dual School. Dual School is a student idea incubator that runs a free, 10-week program for local high school students to practice putting their ideas into action. Students go to downtown Wilmington’s co-working space, [1313 Innovation](http://1313innovation.com/), and take advantage of mentorship, resources and connections to a wide array of networks. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-alum-heads-education-pilot) by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • November 28, 2017 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley/page/1) […](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley/page/1) [2](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley/page/2) [3](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley/page/3) [4](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley/page/4) 5 [6](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley/page/6) ### 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) - [students (158)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) - [alumni (118)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) - [awards (116)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards) - [startups (115)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) - [events (102)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events) - [innovation (96)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) - [success stories (89)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories) - [resources (83)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) - [enrichment (82)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment) - [competition (65)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition) - [Summer Founders (51)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) - [social entrepreneurship (49)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship) - [pitching (47)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching) - [opportunities (45)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities) - [careers (43)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers) - [entrepreneurship and science (42)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science) - [pre college (40)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college) - [women entrepreneurs (38)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs) - [leadership (35)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) - [Hen Hatch (31)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) - [future of work (31)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work) - [Insider (28)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider) - [pitch party (28)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) - [educators (26)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) - [technology (25)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology) - [VentureOn (23)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon) - [startup advice (23)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice) - [equity (22)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity) - [pre-accelerator (22)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) - [commercialization (20)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) - [environment (20)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) - [research (17)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research) - [demo day (16)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day) - [entrepreneurship and the arts (16)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts) - [Siegfried (13)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) - [internships (13)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/internships) - [10 Year Anniversary (11)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/10-year-anniversary) - [DIF (10)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif) - [Horn Hen of the Month (8)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) - [The Horn Team (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/the-horn-team) - [government (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/government) - [pivoting (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pivoting) - [REEF@UD (6)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) - [HDFS (4)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hdfs) see all [![Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/Horn-Entrepreneurship_logo_320px.png?width=240&name=Horn-Entrepreneurship_logo_320px.png "Horn Entrepreneurship")](https://udel.edu/horn) ### EXPLORE - [About Us](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/about-horn/) - [Upcoming Events](https://events.udel.edu/venture_development_center_478) - [Venture Development Center](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/vdc/) --- ### CONNECT [132 E Delaware Ave Ste 100](https://goo.gl/maps/EuUJZSSiG5u) Newark, DE 19711 [hornprogram@udel.edu](mailto:hornprogram@udel.edu) P: 302-831-4393 - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Facebook](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/facebook_icon.png?width=32&name=facebook_icon.png)](https://www.facebook.com/udhorn) - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Twitter](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/twitter_icon.png?width=32&name=twitter_icon.png)](https://x.com/udbookschool) - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Instagram](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/instagram_icon.png?width=32&name=instagram_icon.png)](https://www.instagram.com/udhorn) - ©2026 University of Delaware - [Comments](http://www.udel.edu/home/comments/) - [Legal Notices](http://www.udel.edu/home/legal-notices/)