--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | Natalie Kessler (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) ## Natalie Kessler ### Recent Posts ### [The Ignite! Early Move-In Program: A Kickoff to Success](https://horn.udel.edu/the-ignite-early-move-in-program-a-kickoff-to-success) Horn Entrepreneurship’s Enrichment programs enhance the college experience by bringing students into a supportive community of like-minded peers while helping them gain valuable skills, experiences, and connections outside the classroom. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-ignite-early-move-in-program-a-kickoff-to-success) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • September 11, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Introducing the 2024 Summer Founders Teams: Innovators in Efficiency](https://horn.udel.edu/introducing-the-2024-summer-founders-teams-innovators-in-efficiency) The Summer Founders program is a 12-week pre-accelerator initiative from June 3 to August 15. During this time, students will receive a stipend while working on developing their ventures. The program features weekly mentoring, educational sessions, and progress meetings with advisors. Its flexible structure and individualized mentorship allow each team to focus on achieving their unique goals. The program culminates in "Demo Day," a presentation to mentors, advisors, and stakeholders on Thursday, August 15th, where student participation is mandatory. Participants are required to work on the University of Delaware campus throughout the program.  The teams in the efficiency theme include ArPlan, One Click Docs, Kitch Co., Offshore Fishing Intel Service.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/introducing-the-2024-summer-founders-teams-innovators-in-efficiency) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • August 14, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) ### [Nicholai Williamson's "Bonafyde": Your Guide to Campus Life](https://horn.udel.edu/enhancing-campus-connections-for-international-students-with-bonafyde) Nicholai Williamson is a senior majoring in Entrepreneurship and Management, with a minor in Professional Selling and Sales Management. As one of the winners of Hen Hatch, the University of Delaware’s premier startup competition that provides resources, networking opportunities, and support for entrepreneurial ventures, he is also the founder of BonaFyde. BonaFyde Inc. is a startup dedicated to helping international prospective students select the right university by offering detailed admissions information and facilitating one-on-one Zoom calls with current college students. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/enhancing-campus-connections-for-international-students-with-bonafyde) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • August 07, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Introducing The 2024 Summer Founders Fashion Sustainability Teams](https://horn.udel.edu/introducing-the-2024-summer-founders-fashion-sustainability-teams) The Summer Founders program takes approximately 12 weeks, from June 3 to August 15. During this pre-accelerator program, students receive a stipend while developing their ventures. They are supported by weekly mentoring, educational sessions, and progress meetings with advisors. The flexible structure and individualized mentorship allow each team to work on achieving specific goals unique to their projects. The program concludes with "Demo Day," a presentation to mentors, advisors, and stakeholders on Thursday, August 15, which all students must attend. Two of the teams involved in the Summer Founders program this summer are Convertible Dress and Maker Pants.  They are both under the theme of Fashion Sustainability. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/introducing-the-2024-summer-founders-fashion-sustainability-teams) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • July 24, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [demo day](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day) ### [Bridging Emotional Connections: Ian Drogowitz’s Legacy Loom](https://horn.udel.edu/bridging-emotional-connections-ian-drogowitzs-legacy-loom) Hen Hatch is a startup funding competition that allows University of Delaware entrepreneurial students to share their startup and startup ideas. Ian Drogowitz won fourth place in Hen Hatch 2023, this past fall with his startup Legacy Loom! [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/bridging-emotional-connections-ian-drogowitzs-legacy-loom) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • May 20, 2024 ### [VentureOn 2024: Honoring Environmental Ventures](https://horn.udel.edu/ventureon-2024-honoring-environmental-ventures) ***VentureOn 2024: Honoring Environmental Ventures*** VentureOn is a semester-long program that necessitates an application process. It enables students to validate a problem and develop a practical solution within their areas of interest. These projects may address social issues, business concepts, or product ideas. Students participating in the program come from diverse universities and have a wide range of majors and areas of study. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ventureon-2024-honoring-environmental-ventures) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • May 13, 2024 Topics: [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon) ### [Celebrating Innovation: Honoring the Teams of VentureOn 2024](https://horn.udel.edu/celebrating-innovation-honoring-the-teams-of-ventureon-2024) VentureOn is a program that spans a semester and requires an application. It gives students the opportunity to validate a problem and create a practical solution related to their personal interests. These projects can cover social issues, business concepts, or product ideas. The students come from multiple different universities with a variety of different majors and areas of study. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/celebrating-innovation-honoring-the-teams-of-ventureon-2024) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • April 26, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) ### [Horticulture Meets Entrepreneurship: Lauren Roberts' OBEnaturelle](https://horn.udel.edu/horticulture-meets-entrepreneurship-lauren-roberts-obenaturelle)   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horticulture-meets-entrepreneurship-lauren-roberts-obenaturelle) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • March 25, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Arima Skincare: Accessible and Natural Skincare For All](https://horn.udel.edu/arima-skincare-accessible-and-natural-skincare-for-all) Embarking on the quest for a new natural skincare brand can indeed be a daunting task, as the array of options can be overwhelming. The challenge often lies in deciphering the lengthy list of ingredients on the back of  product labels, with some names sounding like a foreign language. Finding a natural skincare brand can often be challenging, but look no further. Arima Skincare, created by Arielle Mahugu, is a natural skincare brand that won second place in the Pitch Party last fall.  Arielle is a freshman medical diagnostics pre-med student who has a passion for skincare since discovering the harmful chemicals that many brands include in their products. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/arima-skincare-accessible-and-natural-skincare-for-all) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • February 05, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [Maker Pants: Overalls That Protect](https://horn.udel.edu/maker-pants-overalls-that-protect) Congratulations to our 2023 Fall Pitch Party winner, Jenna Tomasch.  Jenna is a junior here at UD, with a double major in Fashion Design and Product Innovation and minors in Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Apparel, Textile Innovation, and Functional Wearable Design. She also has a creative making entrepreneurship certificate. Jenna won this year's pitch party with her innovation, “Maker Pants”. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/maker-pants-overalls-that-protect) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • December 14, 2023 Topics: [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler/page/1) 2 [3](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler/page/3) ### 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/)