--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship (17) description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (17) --- [![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) ### [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) ### [A Recipe for Success: 2024 WE Hatch Breakfast Insights](https://horn.udel.edu/a-recipe-for-success-2024-we-hatch-breakfast-insights) WE Hatch is here to support, uplift, and recognize women making strides and impact. WE Hatch seeks to advance creative, innovative and entrepreneurial women within UD and the broader community. Through honor circle ceremonies and speaker breakfasts, women can congregate to share stories and advice with others to continue the cycle of support. On February 14th, a WE Hatch breakfast and interviews was hosted, featuring Chrissi Rawak. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/a-recipe-for-success-2024-we-hatch-breakfast-insights) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • March 20, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [Unlock Your Leadership Potential With The Siegfried Fellows](https://horn.udel.edu/unlock-your-leadership-potential-with-the-siegfried-fellows) Are you a student leader looking to take your skills to the next level? Are you eager to make a tangible impact on your campus and beyond? Look no further than the Siegfried Fellows program. [The Siegfried Fellows](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/self-program/) program is a highly selective, cohort-based, 10-month immersive experience tailored for students with leadership aspirations. Its curriculum aims to enhance self-awareness and personal growth, foster connections with regional leaders, and ignite a drive for positive change. Participants are aspiring leaders striving to cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets, resilience, and creative problem-solving skills, all while nurturing their character virtues. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/unlock-your-leadership-potential-with-the-siegfried-fellows) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 18, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership), [Siegfried](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) ### [Innovate, Inspire, And Impact: The 2024 EntreX Delaware Venture Showcase](https://horn.udel.edu/innovate-inspire-and-impact-the-2024-entrex-delaware-venture-showcase) On March 7th of 2024, 44 teams of high school students from 27 schools gathered at Clayton Hall at the University of Delaware, for an engaging head-to-head pitch event and to participate in the 2024 EntreX Delaware Venture Showcase. Committed students had the opportunity to present their startup ideas to a panel of accomplished judges in the entrepreneurship field. The 2024 EntreX Delaware Venture Showcase featured numerous teams of aspiring entrepreneurs representing numerous high schools across the state of Delaware. These teens passionately pitched a diverse array of concepts, showcasing their innovation and creativity. The showcase provided high school students participating in Horn Entrepreneurship’s dual enrollment program, EntreX Lab, with a platform to pitch their entrepreneurial projects and cultivate essential skills and connections that will serve them well in their future endeavors. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/innovate-inspire-and-impact-the-2024-entrex-delaware-venture-showcase) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 12, 2024 ### [From UD to Entrepreneurship: Amy Zitelman's Journey to Soom Foods](https://horn.udel.edu/from-ud-to-entrepreneurship-amy-zitelman-journey-to-soom-foods) Have you ever tried drizzling tahini on Greek yogurt with honey and sliced bananas? University of Delaware alumna and cofounder of Soom Foods Amy Zitelman recommends it and, she should know - Amy and her sisters launched Soom Foods, a company specializing in tahini, in 2013. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-ud-to-entrepreneurship-amy-zitelman-journey-to-soom-foods) by [Alea Eldemire](https://horn.udel.edu/author/alea-eldemire) • March 08, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) ### [Dream, Create, Inspire: UD's EntreX Regional Youth Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/dream-create-inspire-uds-entrex-regional-youth-entrepreneurship) On February 28, 2024, 36 teams of high school students from 21 schools met at Rutgers University to participate in the 2024 EntreX Regional Venture Showcase. The showcase provided high school students participating in Horn Entrepreneurship’s dual enrollment program, EntreX Lab, with a platform to pitch their entrepreneurial projects and cultivate essential skills and connections that will serve them well in their future endeavors. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/dream-create-inspire-uds-entrex-regional-youth-entrepreneurship) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 06, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [3 Reasons You Need To Apply For Horn's Awards and Scholarships](https://horn.udel.edu/3-reasons-why-you-should-apply-for-horns-awards-and-scholarships) University of Delaware students, are you looking for opportunities to earn cash and recognition to fuel your college experience and future career? Horn Entrepreneurship has revamped our [Awards and Scholarships](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/awards-scholarships/https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/awards-scholarships/) with a streamlined application process, and here are three compelling reasons why you should jump on this opportunity: [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/3-reasons-why-you-should-apply-for-horns-awards-and-scholarships) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • March 04, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [Handing Over The Horn Series: Feeling Like The Imposter](https://horn.udel.edu/handing-over-the-horn-series-feeling-like-the-imposter) Have you ever noticed how the greatest leaders can't lead others? An Oscar winning actress can't act. A Grammy winning singer can't hold a tune. And a New York best selling author can't write a proper story. Even how innovators can’t innovate. The answer is no, you haven't noticed this at first glance. People like that are talented, decorated, high status individuals who are enchanting through the eyes of others. But unfortunately, not to themselves. Even the best of the best may feel inadequate. No matter the great things someone achieves, there is a lingering voice that makes you feel like all those accomplishments don't matter because you aren’t actually deserving.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/handing-over-the-horn-series-feeling-like-the-imposter) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • March 01, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Horn Entrepreneurship's Awards & Scholarships 2024](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurships-awards-scholarships-2024) Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware is pleased to unveil a dynamic shift in the application process for our esteemed [Entrepreneurship Awards and Scholarships](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/awards-scholarships/). Departing from traditional essays, the new modernized approach seeks to streamline the process for students while providing a better assessment through the eyes of our newly implemented selection committee, composed of Horn Entrepreneurship faculty and staff. Applications are now open until March 10. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurships-awards-scholarships-2024) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • February 26, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [Get To Know Horn: Megan Pillsbury](https://horn.udel.edu/get-to-know-horn-megan-pillsbury) University of Delaware has welcomed a few new faculty members over the past couple years from a wide range of departments and fields. Gladly UD’s Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows Program (REEF) has added Megan Pillsbury as their director in 2022. A talented individual like Megan Pillsbury has a lot to share and a lot for us to learn about. She was able to speak with Horn Entrepreneurship and share some more about herself, her role, and experiences. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/get-to-know-horn-megan-pillsbury) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • February 19, 2024 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/page/1) […](https://horn.udel.edu/page/12) [15](https://horn.udel.edu/page/15) [16](https://horn.udel.edu/page/16) 17 [18](https://horn.udel.edu/page/18) [19](https://horn.udel.edu/page/19) […](https://horn.udel.edu/page/22) [61](https://horn.udel.edu/page/61) ### 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/)