--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | community (14) description: community | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (14) --- [![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) ### [Horn ranked for entrepreneurial studies by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine](https://horn.udel.edu/ranked-by-princeton-review) Since its founding in 2012, Horn Entrepreneurship has persistently focused on doing the right things to optimize the positive impact of entrepreneurship education on students, the University of Delaware and the broader community. This includes: [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ranked-by-princeton-review) by [Daniel J. Freeman](https://horn.udel.edu/author/daniel-j-freeman) • November 12, 2019 Topics: [Insider](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) ### [Growing through Google](https://horn.udel.edu/james-google-story) James Massaquoi, a co-founder of 360VR Technology and finalist at Hen Hatch 2019, served as a Global Business Operations intern for Google this past summer. James, College of Arts & Sciences, Class of 2020, was hesitant to leave Delaware and his fellow co-founder, Sury Gupta, alone to work through the Summer Founders program, but enjoyed a relaxing summer filled with insights that has the young entrepreneur eager to continue striving to create unique value.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/james-google-story) by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • November 04, 2019 Topics: [Insider](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider), [future of work](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) ### [Fall Pitch Party Winners Announced](https://horn.udel.edu/out-of-this-world-pitch-party-winners-announced-0) The University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship recently hosted their fall pitch party at the [Venture Development Center](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/), complete with 31 student pitch presentations and a $1,500 prize pool - an all-time high in pitch party history. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/out-of-this-world-pitch-party-winners-announced-0) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 31, 2019 Topics: [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events) ### [How Deadlyft is Making Moves in the Music Industry](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneur-jamie-brown-is-making-moves-in-the-music-industry) Jamie Brown started creating music as a way to connect heavy-weight lifters with heavy-EDM listeners. Now he is a musical artist going by the name Deadlyft. What he calls “muscle music” is about more than just the brand. For him, creating and sharing his music has become a lifestyle.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneur-jamie-brown-is-making-moves-in-the-music-industry) by [Allison Sanders](https://horn.udel.edu/author/allison-sanders) • October 29, 2019 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [careers](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [entrepreneurship and the arts](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts) ### [Fall 2019 Pitch Party on Oct. 30](https://horn.udel.edu/fall-2019-pitch-party-on-oct.-30) This year’s University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship Fall Pitch Party will be held at the Venture Development Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Any undergraduate student is allowed to pitch and any student, faculty or staff may attend. The event is free, although registration is required to pitch or attend. Spots are limited to pitch and spectate and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students from across all seven colleges are encouraged to attend to get a taste of what Horn Entrepreneurship has to offer! [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/fall-2019-pitch-party-on-oct.-30) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 24, 2019 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) ### [Blue Hens of a Feather: From Friends to Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/blue-hens-of-a-feather-from-friends-to-founders) *Republished with permission from the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, who originally published the content here: [https://lerner.udel.edu/seeing-opportunity/friends-to-founders/.](https://lerner.udel.edu/seeing-opportunity/friends-to-founders/)The “Blue Hens of a Feather” series highlights students and alumni of the University of Delaware’s* *Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics who “flock together” with fellow Blue Hens to launch successful business ventures. Read on for the story of two friends who started their company while at UD and have remained true to their Blue Hens origins as they’ve expanded.* [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/blue-hens-of-a-feather-from-friends-to-founders) by [Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics](https://horn.udel.edu/author/alfred-lerner-college-of-business-economics) • October 22, 2019 Topics: [future of work](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [careers](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) ### [Insights from Extreme You's Sarah Robb O'Hagan](https://horn.udel.edu/insights-from-extreme-yous-sarah-robb-ohagan) Sarah Robb O’Hagan, the founder of [Extreme You](https://extremeyou.com/), received the 2019 Siegfried Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership on Oct. 12 at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, DE. O’Hagan, a native of New Zealand, donated the $10,000 honorarium to Friends of AUT, a charity in connection with the Auckland University of Technology. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/insights-from-extreme-yous-sarah-robb-ohagan) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 15, 2019 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) ### [Pitch Your Value to Find the Right Fit](https://horn.udel.edu/pitch-your-value-to-find-the-right-fit) After deeply exploring the tech space on his entrepreneurial journey, Jonathan Wood, [Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics](https://lerner.udel.edu/), Class of 2019, discovered his true unique value. The recent graduate emphasized his own tech and entrepreneurial capabilities to land a full-time tech role within PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a Big Four public accounting firm with more than 250,000 global employees. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/pitch-your-value-to-find-the-right-fit) by [Dylan Gerstley](https://horn.udel.edu/author/dylan-gerstley) • September 27, 2019 Topics: [future of work](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [careers](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) ### [Extreme You Founder Wins Entrepreneurial Award](https://horn.udel.edu/extreme-you-founder-wins-entrepreneurial-award) The University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship has announced the winner of the 2019 Siegfried Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership: former president of Gatorade and founder of Extreme You, Sarah Robb O’Hagan. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/extreme-you-founder-wins-entrepreneurial-award) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 23, 2019 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events) ### [Gear Up for Fall: Tips to Make the Most of Your Semester](https://horn.udel.edu/gear-up-for-fall-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-semester) The days are getting shorter and classes are now in full swing! The start of the semester is always a time of transition, regardless of whether you’re a wide-eyed freshman or a grizzled senior. Implementing strong practices and mindsets early in your semester will help you get the most out of your time on campus.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/gear-up-for-fall-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-semester) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 16, 2019 Topics: [Insider](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community/page/1) […](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community/page/9) [12](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community/page/12) [13](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community/page/13) 14 [15](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community/page/15) [16](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community/page/16) […](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community/page/19) [23](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community/page/23) ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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