Bunker Bums
Bunker Bums endeavors to develop streetwear and non-performance fashion tailored for youthful casual golfers to wear outside of the golf course environment. The founders established this startup upon recognizing the absence of casual streetwear options for golfers, a gap observed despite the availability of such attire for numerous other sports teams.
Team:
Andy Spilane, undergraduate- business and economics
Innovation Snapshot:
Currently working to create a physical product.
Impact and Future Plans:
With aspirations of gaining acceptance into Summer Founders, the Bunker Bums team is enthusiastic about commencing physical production on their apparel line.
The Barrel Mobile Bar
Upon identifying a deficiency in bartending services for outdoor private events and recognizing a broader issue in bar management, The Barrel Mobile Bar team is diligently working to develop trailer bars tailored specifically for weddings.
Team:
Andrew Jordan, undergraduate- business and entrepreneurship
Innovation Snapshot:
This startup is dedicated to developing an innovative outdoor mobile bar concept, alongside the creation of a robust bar management system that holds promising potential.
Impact and Future Plans:
The founder has accumulated five years of experience in the mobile bar industry and recently assumed ownership following the acquisition of a van to facilitate company expansion. Future initiatives entail further expansion and the potential opening of a mobile bar in Florida during the upcoming summer season.
BeatTalks
BeatTalks is committed to assisting aspiring musicians in effectively capturing their musical ideas.
Team:
Anirudh Changkakoti, Graduate
Innovation Snapshot:
They have conducted numerous interviews and identified this as a prevalent issue among young musicians. As such, they are actively seeking a viable solution.
Impact and Future Plans:
They have undertaken multiple interviews and identified this as a widespread concern among young musicians. Consequently, they are actively pursuing a viable solution.
To all the esteemed teams that took part in this year's VentureOn program, including Bunker Bums, The Barrel Mobile Bar, BeatTalks, and Fancy Fête Rentals, we extend our sincere gratitude for your active involvement and dedication. The commitment to exploring innovative solutions and addressing real-world challenges exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship and forward-thinking that VentureOn aims to foster. Each team's unique perspective and contributions have enriched the program. Thank you for being an integral part of VentureOn.
About Horn Entrepreneurship
At the University of Delaware, Horn Entrepreneurship stands as the driving force for fostering entrepreneurship, education, and progress. Currently ranked among the best entrepreneurship programs in the US, Horn Entrepreneurship has been established and is actively championed by accomplished entrepreneurs. This support empowers aspiring innovators as they embark on the journey of exploring new ideas for a brighter and more impactful world.