--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship (10) description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (10) --- [![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) ### [Lifelong Lerner: Samantha McGhee](https://horn.udel.edu/lifelong-lerner-samantha-mcghee) A native of Garnet Valley, Pa., Samantha McGhee is graduating from the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics as an [entrepreneurship](https://lerner.udel.edu/programs/undergraduate-programs/majors/entrepreneurship-bs/) and [fashion merchandising and management](https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/major-finder/fashion-merchandising/) double major. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/lifelong-lerner-samantha-mcghee) by [Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics](https://horn.udel.edu/author/alfred-lerner-college-of-business-economics) • July 15, 2025 Topics: [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [Lifelong Lerner: Angelina Ramola](https://horn.udel.edu/lifelong-lerner-angelina-ramola) A native of Marlton, N.J., Angelina Ramola is graduating from the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics as an [entrepreneurship](https://lerner.udel.edu/programs/undergraduate-programs/majors/entrepreneurship-bs/) major. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/lifelong-lerner-angelina-ramola) by [Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics](https://horn.udel.edu/author/alfred-lerner-college-of-business-economics) • July 07, 2025 Topics: [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [19 Teams Selected for 10th Cohort of Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/19-teams-selected-for-10th-cohort-of-summer-founders) Nineteen teams have been selected for Horn Entrepreneurship’s 2025 Summer Founders pre-accelerator program. This intensive 10-week experience gives University of Delaware students and recent graduates the opportunity to build their ventures full time with the support of resources, mentorship, and funding. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/19-teams-selected-for-10th-cohort-of-summer-founders) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • June 26, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) ### [Brian Mahon on Cyber Risk, Reinvention & Launching Igloo Insurance](https://horn.udel.edu/brian-mahon-on-cyber-risk-reinvention-launching-igloo-insurance) Meet Brian Mahon (BS in Entrepreneurship & Technology Innovation, Class of 2017), better known as *Cyber Guy Bri*, and founder of [Igloo Insurance](http://www.iglooins.com/), a modern independent agency specializing in cyber, business, and personal insurance. With a career built on entrepreneurial grit, digital marketing savvy, and a bold leap into thought leadership, Brian shares what inspired him to launch Igloo and why reinvention can be a powerful tool for building a business that’s cool, credible, and completely his own. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/brian-mahon-on-cyber-risk-reinvention-launching-igloo-insurance) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • June 23, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [internships](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/internships) ### [Alumna Allison Sanders on Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Taking a Leap](https://horn.udel.edu/alumna-allison-sanders-on-launching-a-creative-business-and-taking-risks) From working behind the scenes at Horn Entrepreneurship to launching her own creative business, UD Class of 2020 alumna [Allison Sanders](https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsandersgoup/) has charted a bold and unconventional path. In this Q&A, she reflects on what it’s like to be a solopreneur, the lessons she’s carried from campus into her career, and what advice she’d give to students looking to launch something of their own. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/alumna-allison-sanders-on-launching-a-creative-business-and-taking-risks) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • June 16, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [careers](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [startup advice](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) ### [Networking Ninja: Meet the Matchmaker of Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/networking-ninja-meet-the-matchmaker-of-horn-entrepreneurship) At Horn Entrepreneurship, relationships fuel innovation. Whether it’s pairing students with seasoned entrepreneurs, bringing alumni back to share their wisdom, or creating opportunities for collaboration, building bridges is what we do best. And at the center of it all is Laurie Prysock, a true connector who thrives on forging meaningful relationships. We sat down with Laurie to learn more about how she brings people together to strengthen the Horn community. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/networking-ninja-meet-the-matchmaker-of-horn-entrepreneurship) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • June 11, 2025 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities) ### [Recognizing the 2025 Entrepreneurship Award Winners](https://horn.udel.edu/recognizing-the-2025-entrepreneurship-award-winners) Horn Entrepreneurship celebrated the achievements of 11 outstanding University of Delaware undergraduate students by awarding them more than $10,000 in cash and Venture Development Center (VDC) credit. These honors recognize the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit thriving within the university's student body. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/recognizing-the-2025-entrepreneurship-award-winners) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • June 02, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) ### [Advancing Character at UD: Grant Highlights from the Educating Character Initiative](https://horn.udel.edu/advancing-character-at-ud-grant-highlights-from-the-educating-character-initiative) This academic year, the University of Delaware (UD) has taken bold steps toward coordinating character development across its undergraduate experience. With generous support from the *Educating Character Initiative* at Wake Forest University, UD was awarded a 12-month Capacity-Building Grant to conduct an institutional consensus of its leadership and character education efforts. The initiative is being led by Johann Ducharme, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Faculty Director of the Siegfried Fellows, in collaboration with cross-campus leaders in Athletics, Student Life, and the Honors College. The following events, funded by the ECI grant, stood out as milestones for this work—both capturing the energy, curiosity, and commitment of UD's faculty, staff, and students. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/advancing-character-at-ud-grant-highlights-from-the-educating-character-initiative) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 27, 2025 Topics: [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [Innovative Visions Take Center Stage at 2025 DIF Innovation Showcase](https://horn.udel.edu/innovative-visions-take-center-stage-at-2025-dif-innovation-showcase) ### *Third-year Delaware Innovation Fellows students present final-phase projects at annual showcase* The spirit of creativity, problem-solving, and social impact was on full display at the **Delaware Innovation Fellows (DIF) Innovation Showcase**, held on Wednesday, May 14 in Trabant University Center. The event spotlighted the final-phase projects of DIF students, capping their three-year journey through Horn Entrepreneurship’s signature enrichment program. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/innovative-visions-take-center-stage-at-2025-dif-innovation-showcase) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 16, 2025 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [DIF](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [2025 REEF@UD Fellows Shine at Demo Day](https://horn.udel.edu/2025-reefud-fellows-shine-at-demo-day) With purpose-driven ventures, powerful storytelling, and a passion for solving environmental challenges, the 2025 Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows (REEF@UD) took center stage at the fourth annual **REEF@UD Demo Day**, held on **Monday, May 5** at the **Venture Development Center**. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/2025-reefud-fellows-shine-at-demo-day) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 08, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/page/1) […](https://horn.udel.edu/page/5) [8](https://horn.udel.edu/page/8) [9](https://horn.udel.edu/page/9) 10 [11](https://horn.udel.edu/page/11) [12](https://horn.udel.edu/page/12) […](https://horn.udel.edu/page/15) [62](https://horn.udel.edu/page/62) ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [entrepreneurship (247)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) - [community (225)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) - [students (161)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) - [alumni (119)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) - [startups (118)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) - [awards (116)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards) - [events (103)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events) - [innovation (96)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) - [success stories (90)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories) - [resources (83)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) - [enrichment (82)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment) - [competition (66)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition) - [Summer Founders (51)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) - [pitching (49)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching) - [social entrepreneurship (49)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship) - [opportunities (46)](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 (42)](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 (33)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) - [future of work (31)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work) - [pitch party (30)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) - [Insider (28)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider) - [educators (27)](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/)