--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship (4) description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (4) --- [![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) ### [Saying Yes With Purpose: Ke’Shaun Rogers’ Entrepreneurial Journey](https://horn.udel.edu/saying-yes-with-purpose-keshaun-rogers-entrepreneurial-journey) Recent alumnus Ke’Shaun Rogers, class of 2026, has never been the type to settle for one path. His journey at the University of Delaware has been defined by range, curiosity, and a willingness to step into unfamiliar spaces. After taking Introduction to Entrepreneurship with Dr. Laura Gasiorowski, Ke’Shaun recognized a pull toward innovation and creativity and switched his [major to entrepreneurship](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/academic-programs/entr-major/) in the fall of his sophomore year and never looked back. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/saying-yes-with-purpose-keshaun-rogers-entrepreneurial-journey) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • June 22, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [internships](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/internships), [Horn Hen of the Month](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) ### [Student-Led Solutions Take Shape at 2026 DIF Innovation Showcase](https://horn.udel.edu/student-led-solutions-take-shape-at-2026-dif-innovation-showcase) From adaptive equipment access and wildlife tracking to beauty accessibility and safer winter weather solutions, the [Delaware Innovation Fellows](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/academic-programs/undergrad-programs/delaware-innovation-fellows/) brought a wide range of student-led ideas to life at the 2026 DIF Innovation Showcase. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/student-led-solutions-take-shape-at-2026-dif-innovation-showcase) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • June 15, 2026 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [DIF](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif) ### [Ted Foltyn’s Ten Tips & Tricks to navigating your future](https://horn.udel.edu/ted-foltyns-ten-tips-tricks-to-navigating-your-future) For the past 10 years, Ted Foltyn has been a beloved member of the Horn staff, but his journey at the University of Delaware began long before that, starting as a student and growing into a lasting impact on the community. His connection to the university extends far beyond the classroom. Ted met his wife Kathi here while they worked at the campus radio station, their son also attended and met his wife here. Over the years, he has become an impactful professor who has mentored countless students. Before he officially signs off, in true Ted fashion, he is leaving us with some insightful tips and tricks from his years in corporate business, teaching, and his time spent at UD. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ted-foltyns-ten-tips-tricks-to-navigating-your-future) by [Caitlin Scott](https://horn.udel.edu/author/caitlin-scott) • June 09, 2026 Topics: [The Horn Team](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/the-horn-team) ### [Meet the 2026 Summer Founders Cohort](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-the-2026-summer-founders-cohort) Eleven teams have been selected for Horn Entrepreneurship’s 2026 Summer Founders pre-accelerator program. This intensive 11-week experience gives University of Delaware students and recent graduates the opportunity to build their ventures full time with the support of resources, equity-free stipend funding, and venture-specific mentorship. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-the-2026-summer-founders-cohort) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • June 02, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) ### [Celebrating UD’s 2026 Entrepreneurship Award Winners](https://horn.udel.edu/celebrating-uds-2026-entrepreneurship-award-winners) Horn Entrepreneurship celebrated the achievements of 13 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/celebrating-uds-2026-entrepreneurship-award-winners) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 27, 2026 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards) ### [From Sneaker Flips to $550K in Sales: Meet Aidan Kutch](https://horn.udel.edu/from-sneaker-flips-to-550k-in-sales-meet-aidan-kutch) Aidan Kutch’s first sneaker flip started with a pair of shoes, a disappointing store offer and an eBay listing. Years later, the University of Delaware senior has turned that early lesson in value into [**Kutch’s Kicks**](https://www.instagram.com/kutchskicks/), where the student founder turns sneaker restoration into a serious business by making high-end sneaker culture more accessible. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-sneaker-flips-to-550k-in-sales-meet-aidan-kutch) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • May 15, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) ### [REEF@UD Fellows Showcase Bold Ideas for a More Sustainable Future](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-fellows-showcase-bold-ideas-for-a-more-sustainable-future) From sustainable fashion and food waste reduction to coastal restoration and eco-friendly products, University of Delaware students showcased bold ideas for a healthier planet at the fifth annual REEF@UD Demo Day on Monday, May 4, at the Venture Development Center. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-fellows-showcase-bold-ideas-for-a-more-sustainable-future) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • May 13, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment), [REEF@UD](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) ### [Advancing Innovation and Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/advancing-innovation-and-entrepreneurship)   The University of Delaware Board of Trustees unanimously voted to establish the Neil Book School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship within the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at its semiannual meeting on Monday, May 11.   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/advancing-innovation-and-entrepreneurship) by [UDaily Staff](https://horn.udel.edu/author/udaily-staff) • May 12, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [Fresh Ideas Take Root at Spring Pitch Party](https://horn.udel.edu/fresh-ideas-take-root-at-spring-pitch-party) The Entrepreneurship Club’s Spring Pitch Party was full of fresh new ideas on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Students brought their ideas to the market for a night filled with fresh pitches, innovative ideas, and cash prizes. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/fresh-ideas-take-root-at-spring-pitch-party) by [Caitlin Scott](https://horn.udel.edu/author/caitlin-scott) • May 07, 2026 Topics: [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [Students Plant Seeds for Change at the 2026 Limitless World Summit](https://horn.udel.edu/students-plant-seeds-for-change-at-the-2026-limitless-world-summit) On a morning in April, Nicholai Williamson, CEO of BonaFyde and University of Delaware alum, addressed a room of 500 young entrepreneurs and their chaperones from around the globe. 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