--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | alumni (3) description: alumni | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (3) --- [![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) ### [Blake Armentano’s Leap into Tech: The Vision Behind Revi Solutions](https://horn.udel.edu/blake-armentanos-leap-into-tech-the-vision-behind-revi-solutions) In the first part of our series, we explored how Blake Armentano (‘20) turned his experience as a fitness studio owner into a thriving tech startup, Revi Solutions. Now, in Part 2, we take a closer look at his journey beyond Oh-So Cycle—why he decided to go all-in on Revi, the meaning behind the brand, and the experiences that shaped him as an entrepreneur.   We’ll also dive into Blake’s passion for creating opportunities for others and what excites him most about the road ahead. Read on as we uncover the mindset and mission driving his success!   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/blake-armentanos-leap-into-tech-the-vision-behind-revi-solutions) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • March 14, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) ### [Blake Armentano's Journey: From Fitness Studio Owner to AI Innovator](https://horn.udel.edu/blake-armentanos-journey-from-fitness-studio-owner-to-ai-innovator) Starting a business is never easy, but UD alumnus Blake Armentano (‘20) has done it twice—first with his indoor cycling studio, Oh-So Cycle, and now with his AI-driven startup, Revi Solutions. What started as a way to improve client engagement at his gym has grown into a powerful tool helping fitness businesses boost retention and revenue.   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/blake-armentanos-journey-from-fitness-studio-owner-to-ai-innovator) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • March 10, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) ### [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) ### [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) ### [The 2025 Blue Hen 17&43 Most Promising Venture Award winners](https://horn.udel.edu/the-2025-blue-hen-1743-most-promising-venture-award-winners) The latest recipients for Blue Hen 17&43 Most Promising Venture awards were announced at the first Blue Hen Innovation Fest. These[awards](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/alumni-community/1743-awards/) are Horn Entrepreneurship and the Lerner College of Business & Economics' annual recognition of the University of Delaware's most promising early-stage startups. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-2025-blue-hen-1743-most-promising-venture-award-winners) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • December 12, 2024 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) ### [From Mascots to Mindsets: Honoring Dave Raymond, Nasir Young, and the Spirit of Entrepreneurial Leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/from-mascots-to-mindsets-honoring-dave-raymond-nasir-young-and-the-spirit-of-entrepreneurial-leadership) Horn Entrepreneurship recently honored Dave Raymond with the 2024 Siegfried Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Nasir Young with the 2024 Student Award at a private dinner and award ceremony. The Siegfried Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership recognizes exceptional individuals who have not only shown themselves to be stewards of innovation through significant contributions to the leadership ecosystem, but have also made a significant positive impact on their communities and industries. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-mascots-to-mindsets-honoring-dave-raymond-nasir-young-and-the-spirit-of-entrepreneurial-leadership) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • November 18, 2024 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership), [Siegfried](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) ### [My Summer Internship: McKinley Lynn](https://horn.udel.edu/my-summer-internship-mckinley-lynn) McKinley Lynn, class of 2026 [entrepreneurship](https://lerner.udel.edu/programs/undergraduate-programs/majors/entrepreneurship-bs/) and [marketing](https://lerner.udel.edu/programs/undergraduate-programs/majors/marketing-bs/)double major with dual minors in [advertising](https://lerner.udel.edu/programs/undergraduate-programs/minors/advertising/) and [integrated design](https://lerner.udel.edu/programs/undergraduate-programs/minors/integrated-design/), spent his summer as a technology, data & analytics intern at Edge Capital Lending, LLC. This article was originally published on the [Lerner College news page](https://lerner.udel.edu/seeing-opportunity/). [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/my-summer-internship-mckinley-lynn) by [Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics](https://horn.udel.edu/author/alfred-lerner-college-of-business-economics) • November 07, 2024 Topics: [careers](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [internships](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/internships) ### [Fueling Innovation: Celebrating the Achievements of the Horn Community](https://horn.udel.edu/fueling-innovation-celebrating-the-achievements-of-the-horn-community) Over the past year, University of Delaware’s community of brilliant entrepreneurs and innovators continues to shine, leaving a trail of impressive achievements in their wake. From securing vital funding through investments and grants to earning top honors in awards and competitions, UD students, faculty, and alumni consistently push the boundaries of excellence. Their hard work and ingenuity have garnered well-deserved recognition from notable figures and publications alike. Below, we celebrate their remarkable accomplishments, categorized by the incredible contributions of the students, alumni, faculty & staff, and the Horn National Advisory Board. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/fueling-innovation-celebrating-the-achievements-of-the-horn-community) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 08, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [A Festive Farewell To The Class of 2024](https://horn.udel.edu/a-festive-farewell-to-the-class-of-2024) Graduating from college is a pivotal moment in a person's life, marking the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and personal growth. Noticing all those early mornings, busy days, and late nights. It's a time of celebration and reflection as graduates prepare to step into the next chapter of their lives. Whether the journey has been straightforward or filled with unexpected challenges, reaching this milestone is a significant achievement that opens the door to a world of new opportunities. We celebrate the resilience and achievements of those who have reached this important turning point. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/a-festive-farewell-to-the-class-of-2024) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • June 19, 2024 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni/page/1) [2](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni/page/2) 3 [4](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni/page/4) [5](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni/page/5) […](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni/page/8) [12](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni/page/12) ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [entrepreneurship (244)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) - [community (225)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) - [students (159)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) - [alumni (118)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) - [startups (117)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) - [awards (116)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards) - [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 (32)](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/)