--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship (12) description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (12) --- [![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) ### [Funding Innovation: apply for undergraduate entrepreneurship awards](https://horn.udel.edu/apply-now-entrepreneurship-awards-for-undergraduates) Horn Entrepreneurship is now accepting applications for its annual awards and scholarships, offering more than $10,000 in cash and Venture Development Center credit. These awards recognize innovative and entrepreneurial undergraduate students from all majors at the University of Delaware. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/apply-now-entrepreneurship-awards-for-undergraduates) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • February 27, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Embracing Change: A Jaime-of-All-Trades Story](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-jaime) No two days look the same for Horn team member Jaime Leeand that’s exactly what makes the work so exciting for her. With a background in biomedical engineering and a career path that’s anything but traditional, she’s embraced change at every turn. In this Q&A, Jaime shares insights on her journey, passions, and the unexpected experiences that have shaped her path. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-jaime) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • February 24, 2025 Topics: [Insider](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider) ### [Alumna Spotlight: Rachel Heim’s Vanilla Joe & Co](https://horn.udel.edu/alumni-spotlight-rachel-heims-vanilla-joe-co) A friend of alumna and entrepreneur [Daphne Vantine](https://horn.udel.edu/alumni-spotlight-daphne-vantines-daphne-rae-creative), 2019 alumna Rachel Heim and her venture, Vanilla Joe & Co., are the next feature in our series featuring alumni. Vanilla Joe & Co. is candle shop that caters to dog lovers. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/alumni-spotlight-rachel-heims-vanilla-joe-co) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • February 18, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [entrepreneurship and the arts](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) ### [Alumna Spotlight: Daphne Vantine's, Daphne Rae Creative](https://horn.udel.edu/alumni-spotlight-daphne-vantines-daphne-rae-creative) Our first feature in the series focuses on Daphne Vantine, a 2018 graduate of the University of Delaware. She majored in Entrepreneurship with a minor in Integrated Design. In her undergrad she was heavily involved in VentureOn and was also a Horn Ambassador. Beyond her artistic endeavors, Daphne enjoys thrifting and supporting local small businesses like her own. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/alumni-spotlight-daphne-vantines-daphne-rae-creative) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • February 10, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) ### [Navigating Bias & Brevity: How Pitch Q&A Responses Impact Funding](https://horn.udel.edu/navigating-bias-brevity-how-pitch-qa-responses-impact-funding) Our faculty are always on the move. Last summer, Dr. Laura Gasiorowski, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, captivated audiences at the Academy of Management Annual Conference in Chicago, IL, where she unveiled her research on how entrepreneurs’ responses during pitch Q&A sessions influence their chances of securing funding. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Gasiorowski to dive deeper into her compelling findings. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/navigating-bias-brevity-how-pitch-qa-responses-impact-funding) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • February 10, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [startup advice](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [research](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research) ### [Exciting Opportunities for Student Entrepreneurs This Spring 2025](https://horn.udel.edu/exciting-opportunities-for-student-entrepreneurs-this-spring-2025) Spring is the season of growth, and what better way to cultivate your entrepreneurial dreams than by taking advantage of the many opportunities available this semester? Whether you're new to entrepreneurship, have a startup idea, or are already scaling your venture, there's something for everyone. Here's a look at what’s in store for students this spring. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/exciting-opportunities-for-student-entrepreneurs-this-spring-2025) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • February 03, 2025 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [Ms. Kay: The Smiling Face Behind the Venture Development Center](https://horn.udel.edu/qa-with-ms.-kay-the-smiling-face-behind-the-venture-development-center) Meet Ms. Kay, the friendly and familiar face of the Venture Development Center (VDC) at Horn Entrepreneurship. With a background in travel and tourism from Thames Valley University in London and a passion for connecting with people, she brings a wealth of experience and warmth to her role as an Administrative Assistant and Advisor for a Minor in Entrepreneurship and Integrated Design.  From overseeing VDC operations to greeting students and guests with her signature smile, Ms. Kay plays an integral role in fostering the innovative and inclusive environment that defines Horn. In this Q&A, she shares insights into her journey, passions, and what makes the VDC such a special place. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/qa-with-ms.-kay-the-smiling-face-behind-the-venture-development-center) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 21, 2025 Topics: [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [The Horn Team](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/the-horn-team) ### [Fostering Leadership: UD Convening for Character Development](https://horn.udel.edu/fostering-leadership-ud-convening-for-character-development) The University of Delaware is set to host the inaugural *UD Convening on Character Development* on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the **Audion at STAR**. This event aims to unite key campus stakeholders—including faculty, staff, administration, and student leaders—to advance initiatives focused on undergraduate character development. Registration is requested. [Visit the event webpage for information on registration and agenda](https://horn.udel.edu/2025-ud-convening-on-character-development).   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/fostering-leadership-ud-convening-for-character-development) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 14, 2025 Topics: [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [Supporting student entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/supporting-student-entrepreneurs) ### Horn receives transformative gift from Stanford family to support Summer Founders program Rachel Stanford is a sales development representative at a start-up workforce management platform founded in 2020, the same year she graduated from the University of Delaware. She has very fond memories of UD, particularly of [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/). [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/supporting-student-entrepreneurs) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 06, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) ### [15 added to WE Hatch Honor Circle in 2024](https://horn.udel.edu/15-added-to-we-hatch-honor-circle-in-2024) Fifteen women were[inducted](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/we-hatch/honor-circle/) into the WE Hatch Honor Circle, a cornerstone of WE Hatch, a Horn initiative that aims to empower innovative and entrepreneurial women. 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