--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | Horn Entrepreneurship (4) description: Horn Entrepreneurship is a leader in entrepreneurship education whose mission is to create the conditions for the realization of personal potential, economic value and societal impact. (4) --- [![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 ![](https://horn.udel.edu/hubfs/Logos/HE_logo_only.png) Horn Entrepreneurship is a leader in entrepreneurship education whose mission is to create the conditions for the realization of personal potential, economic value and societal impact. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ### [Alana Hill and Creating Cleaner Spaces](https://horn.udel.edu/alana-hill-and-creating-cleaner-spaces) For this recent University of Delaware graduate, entrepreneurship isn’t just about building a business, it’s about building community. With a degree in Environmental Studies, a certificate in Eco-Entrepreneurship, and a passion for creating ethical, environmentally conscious solutions, Alana Hill, class of 2025, is already making waves with [Island Dream Clean](https://islanddreamclean.com/), a venture that blends eco-friendly products with education and connection. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/alana-hill-and-creating-cleaner-spaces) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 14, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [REEF@UD](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) ### [Startup Spirit in Overdrive: Tom Stauffer’s Story of Creativity+Growth](https://horn.udel.edu/startup-spirit-in-overdrive-tom-stauffers-story-of-creativitygrowth) Entrepreneur and alumnus Tom Stauffer, class of 2024, has turned a passion for cars and content into a multi-business brand. As the founder of [Tom’s Refurb](https://www.youtube.com/@TOMSREFURB), he creates unique automotive videos that have fueled the growth of three ventures: [tomsrefurb.shop](https://tomsrefurb.shop/) (an online shop for branded gear), [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/tomsrefurbraw)(a subscription platform where fans support creators in exchange for exclusive content), and [Speedy’s Equipment](https://speedysequipment.com/) (an automotive performance parts business). From small engine repairs as a teen to designing his own auto parts today, Tom’s entrepreneurial journey shows the power of creativity, persistence, and building with purpose. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/startup-spirit-in-overdrive-tom-stauffers-story-of-creativitygrowth) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 06, 2025 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), [demo day](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day) ### [From Discovery to Impact: The 2025-2026 InDE Fellowship](https://horn.udel.edu/from-discovery-to-impact-the-2025-2026-inde-fellows) The 2025–2026 INDE Fellowship participants are tackling big challenges with bold ideas by transforming health care, advancing new technologies, and rethinking how we solve problems in everyday life. From the lab to real-world applications, their work reflects the creativity, curiosity, and impact that define the InDE Fellowship program. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-discovery-to-impact-the-2025-2026-inde-fellows) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 30, 2025 Topics: [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [From Fast to Sustainable: Meet the 2025 Emerging Innovator of the Year](https://horn.udel.edu/from-fast-to-sustainable-meet-the-2025-emerging-innovator-of-the-year) Megana Madhurakavi was just 14 when she decided that she wanted to “break free from the clutches of fast fashion,” she writes on[https://shopliila.com](https://shopliila.com/), the website for her sustainable clothing. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-fast-to-sustainable-meet-the-2025-emerging-innovator-of-the-year) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 29, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [Ignite! 2025: A Kickoff to Campus and Community](https://horn.udel.edu/ignite-2025-a-kickoff-to-campus-and-community) Horn Entrepreneurship rolled out the welcome mat for the Class of 2029 with the Ignite! early move-in program, a three-day adventure designed to make the first days on campus unforgettable. From move-in boxes to backyard games, students got a true taste of Blue Hen life and the entrepreneurial spirit that defines Horn. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ignite-2025-a-kickoff-to-campus-and-community) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 22, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [DIF](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif) ### [Character, Confidence & Influence: Meet the 2025–26 Siegfried Fellows](https://horn.udel.edu/character-confidence-influence-meet-the-2025-26-siegfried-fellows) The University of Delaware proudly welcomes the 2025–2026 Siegfried Fellows—the program’s largest and most diverse cohort since its inception five years ago. Drawn from across UD’s colleges and disciplines, these emerging leaders will spend the next ten months refining their capacity to ***Lead Change. Be Nimble. Cultivate Character.*** [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/character-confidence-influence-meet-the-2025-26-siegfried-fellows) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 16, 2025 Topics: [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership), [Siegfried](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) ### [Beyond the Classroom: How Aidan Moffa Is Owning Intrapreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/beyond-the-classroom-how-aidan-moffa-is-owning-intrapreneurship) For [Aidan Moffa](http://linkedin.com/in/aidanmoffa), class of 2024, entrepreneurship didn’t stop at graduation, it evolved. Aidan, who majored in Entrepreneurship with a minor in Professional Selling & Sales Management, is now applying his entrepreneurial mindset every day as a sales engineer at Keyence Corporation, a leading provider of automation and sensing technology. From owning his own territory to exploring the potential of AI in business, Aidan brings energy, adaptability, and initiative to everything he does. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/beyond-the-classroom-how-aidan-moffa-is-owning-intrapreneurship) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 08, 2025 ### [Falling Into Opportunity: Entrepreneurship at UD This Semester](https://horn.udel.edu/falling-into-opportunity-entrepreneurship-at-ud-this-semester)   As the leaves turn and a new school year begins, it’s the perfect season to plant the seeds of your next big idea. Horn Entrepreneurship offers students a variety of opportunities this fall to connect, learn, and grow as innovators. Whether you’re just curious about startups or already knee-deep in building your own venture, there’s something waiting for you. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/falling-into-opportunity-entrepreneurship-at-ud-this-semester) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 03, 2025 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon) ### [2025 Summer Founders Demo Day Showcases Student Innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/2025-summer-founders-demo-day-showcases-student-innovation) A milestone summer for entrepreneurship at UD culminated on August 14 with Demo Day, where the 10th cohort of Summer Founders shared their ventures with the community. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/2025-summer-founders-demo-day-showcases-student-innovation) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • August 25, 2025 Topics: [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) ### [When back-to-school shopping, secondhand doesn’t mean second best](https://horn.udel.edu/when-back-to-school-shopping-secondhand-doesnt-mean-second-best) August marks the unofficial start of the back-to-school season. There’s excitement, but there’s also stress as parents shop for fall clothing for their children. How expensive is it going to be? Will the clothing last? What if kids hit a growth spurt or have a change of opinion about a particular brand or style? 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