--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | entrepreneurship and the arts description: entrepreneurship and the arts | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware --- [![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) ### [The Creative Eye: Meet Lourdes Rubione](https://horn.udel.edu/the-creative-eye-meet-lourdes-rubione-1) If you’ve noticed a surge in dynamic and creative video content, event photography, and fresh visuals across Horn Entrepreneurship’s social media pages, you have Lourdes Rubione to thank. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-creative-eye-meet-lourdes-rubione-1) by [Ryan Shore](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-shore) • September 28, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship and the arts](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [The Horn Team](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/the-horn-team) ### [UD Alumna & Founder Annabelle Brame is Reshaping Sustainable Fashion](https://horn.udel.edu/ud-alumna-founder-annabelle-brame-is-reshaping-sustainable-fashion) From growing up in a STEM-driven household to becoming a New York Fashion Week designer at age 23, University of Delaware alumna Annabelle Brame has always moved at the intersection of creativity, sustainability, and bold vision. A 2024 graduate with a BS in Fashion Design & Product Innovation and a minor in Entrepreneurship, Annabelle built the foundation of her fashion label, [Brame](http://www.bybrame.com), through Horn Entrepreneurship programs including [Summer Founders](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/summer-founders/), [REEF](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/reef-at-ud/), and [VentureOn](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/ventureon/). Today, she’s crafting an entirely new conversation around ethical design, adaptable apparel, and what it means to build a fashion house rooted in purpose. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ud-alumna-founder-annabelle-brame-is-reshaping-sustainable-fashion) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 05, 2026 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [entrepreneurship and the arts](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts), [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [REEF@UD](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) ### [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) ### [Unlikely Marriage: Art Conservation and Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/unlikely-marriage-art-conservation-and-entrepreneurship) On a daily basis[Annabelle Camp](https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelle-fichtner-camp-b99212116/) is considering and [researching](https://www.annabellefcamp.com/research-publications) the varied facets of art conservation. She is about to begin a post-graduate Kress Fellowship at Balboa Art Conservation Center in San Diego, CA. This new opportunity requires a big move from her last position as a graduate intern in the Textile Conservation Studio of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/unlikely-marriage-art-conservation-and-entrepreneurship) by [Max Sewell](https://horn.udel.edu/author/max-sewell) • November 30, 2022 Topics: [careers](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers), [entrepreneurship and the arts](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) ### [Stephanie Raible: Her Take on Social Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/stephanie-raible-social-entrepreneurship) Edited by: Brandon Leo [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/stephanie-raible-social-entrepreneurship) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 02, 2022 Topics: [entrepreneurship and the arts](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [The Sounds of Entrepreneurship: Drummer, DJ, and UD Alum Joe Vela’s Musical Odyssey](https://horn.udel.edu/the-sounds-of-entrepreneurship-drummer-dj-and-ud-alum-joe-velas-musical-odyssey) \[Photo by Andrew Hutchins\] At 26 years old, Joe Vela had just quit his Philadelphia tech job to commit to drumming full time and to go on tour with his band, [Tweed](https://www.tweedmusic.com/). It had only been a few years after he and his bandmates had graduated from the University of Delaware, and the opportunity to pursue music was one which they all agreed came only once in a lifetime. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-sounds-of-entrepreneurship-drummer-dj-and-ud-alum-joe-velas-musical-odyssey) by [Jan Castro](https://horn.udel.edu/author/jan-castro) • April 20, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship and the arts](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) ### [Finding Meaning Through Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/finding-meaning-through-entrepreneurship) [Mettā Creative](https://mettacreative.world/) co founder Davis Pfund grew up inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit, participating in the school fundraisers and finding odd jobs whenever possible from the young age of 11. Feeling confined by the structures of schools he attended, he struggled with authority and found himself in constant trouble. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/finding-meaning-through-entrepreneurship) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • November 17, 2020 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [entrepreneurship and the arts](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [Horn Certificates: Design & Creative Making](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-certificates-design-and-creative-making) The Design & Creative Making certificate is offered through the College of Arts & Sciences and teaches students how to think creatively and apply entrepreneurial thinking to design creation. I interviewed freshmen Fashion Merchandising major Brianna O’Doherty about why she joined the Design and Creative Making certificate and how she intends to utilize entrepreneurship skills in fashion merchandising. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-certificates-design-and-creative-making) by [Lauren Kelly](https://horn.udel.edu/author/lauren-kelly) • July 24, 2020 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [entrepreneurship and the arts](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [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) ### [Developing Music Through Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/music-entrepreneurship) Entrepreneurship processes can be applied to a diverse range of industries and fields. Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation majors have proved through their dedication to artistic development the flexible nature of the entrepreneurial thought process. 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