--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | entrepreneurship (4) description: entrepreneurship | 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) ### [Alumna’s ‘Shark Tank’ win mirrors Horn’s national rise](https://horn.udel.edu/alumnas-shark-tank-win-mirrors-horns-national-rise) ### UD alumna’s success comes as Horn Entrepreneurship climbs into the top 25 in the 2026 Princeton Review rankings When University of Delaware alumna Maya Nazareth secured a $300,000 investment on *Shark Tank* this year for her company Alchemize Fightwear, she became the latest example of a Blue Hen turning an idea into national impact. Her rapid growth in the combat-sports apparel market reflects the entrepreneurial mindset fostered at UD and arrives as [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/) earns new national recognition. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/alumnas-shark-tank-win-mirrors-horns-national-rise) by [Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics](https://horn.udel.edu/author/alfred-lerner-college-of-business-economics) • November 21, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) ### [Celebrate UD’s Entrepreneurial Spirit at Blue Hen Innovation Fest](https://horn.udel.edu/celebrate-uds-entrepreneurial-spirit-at-blue-hen-innovation-fest) Get ready to celebrate creativity, big ideas, and entrepreneurial energy at the University of Delaware’s [**Blue Hen Innovation Fest**](https://horn.udel.edu/2025-blue-hen-innovation-fest) on **December 4**. This dynamic event brings together UD students, alumni, and community members to connect, collaborate, and showcase their ventures. Whether you’re launching a startup, supporting fellow innovators, or simply curious about the future of entrepreneurship, this is the place to be! [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/celebrate-uds-entrepreneurial-spirit-at-blue-hen-innovation-fest) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • November 07, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Innovators Rise: Four Student Ventures Advance to Hen Hatch Finals](https://horn.udel.edu/innovators-rise-four-student-ventures-advance-to-hen-hatch-finals) Four teams advanced to the final round of Hen Hatch, UD’s premier startup funding competition, at the [2025 Blue Hen Innovation Fest](https://horn.udel.edu/2025-blue-hen-innovation-fest) on December 4. These finalists will compete to find out how much of the $50,000 prize pool will help them advance their ventures. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/innovators-rise-four-student-ventures-advance-to-hen-hatch-finals) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • November 03, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [“Yes, And” in Action: Mike Eppehimer Kicks Off EntreX Impact Talks](https://horn.udel.edu/yes-and-in-action-mike-eppehimer-kicks-off-entrex-impact-talks) What happens when an improv mindset meets real-world leadership? For the first EntreX Impact Talk, Leadership Delaware CEO Mike Eppehimer showed our students and educators how a simple phrase—“yes, and”—can transform teams, careers and communities. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/yes-and-in-action-mike-eppehimer-kicks-off-entrex-impact-talks) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 31, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [Errik Onyekwere: Eco-Innovation, REEF@UD & Turning Passion to Purpose](https://horn.udel.edu/errik-onyekwere-on-eco-innovation-reefud-turning-passion-into-purpose) Meet Errik Onyekwere, a driven student entrepreneur from Ashton, Maryland, and a member of the Class of 2026. As an Entrepreneurship major with a minor in Integrated Design, Errik is passionate about innovation, holistic living, and personal growth. Through his involvement with Horn Entrepreneurship and the REEF@UD Fellowship, he’s exploring sustainable solutions to everyday problems and building the confidence to pursue his entrepreneurial vision along the way. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/errik-onyekwere-on-eco-innovation-reefud-turning-passion-into-purpose) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 20, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [demo day](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day), [REEF@UD](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) ### [Alana Hill and Creating Cleaner Spaces](https://horn.udel.edu/alana-hill-and-creating-cleaner-spaces) For this recent University of Delaware graduate, entrepreneurship isn’t just about building a business, it’s about building community. With a degree in Environmental Studies, a certificate in Eco-Entrepreneurship, and a passion for creating ethical, environmentally conscious solutions, Alana Hill, class of 2025, is already making waves with [Island Dream Clean](https://islanddreamclean.com/), a venture that blends eco-friendly products with education and connection. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/alana-hill-and-creating-cleaner-spaces) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 14, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [REEF@UD](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) ### [Startup Spirit in Overdrive: Tom Stauffer’s Story of Creativity+Growth](https://horn.udel.edu/startup-spirit-in-overdrive-tom-stauffers-story-of-creativitygrowth) Entrepreneur and alumnus Tom Stauffer, class of 2024, has turned a passion for cars and content into a multi-business brand. As the founder of [Tom’s Refurb](https://www.youtube.com/@TOMSREFURB), he creates unique automotive videos that have fueled the growth of three ventures: [tomsrefurb.shop](https://tomsrefurb.shop/) (an online shop for branded gear), [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/tomsrefurbraw)(a subscription platform where fans support creators in exchange for exclusive content), and [Speedy’s Equipment](https://speedysequipment.com/) (an automotive performance parts business). From small engine repairs as a teen to designing his own auto parts today, Tom’s entrepreneurial journey shows the power of creativity, persistence, and building with purpose. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/startup-spirit-in-overdrive-tom-stauffers-story-of-creativitygrowth) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 06, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [startup advice](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [demo day](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day) ### [From Fast to Sustainable: Meet the 2025 Emerging Innovator of the Year](https://horn.udel.edu/from-fast-to-sustainable-meet-the-2025-emerging-innovator-of-the-year) Megana Madhurakavi was just 14 when she decided that she wanted to “break free from the clutches of fast fashion,” she writes on[https://shopliila.com](https://shopliila.com/), the website for her sustainable clothing. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-fast-to-sustainable-meet-the-2025-emerging-innovator-of-the-year) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 29, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [Ignite! 2025: A Kickoff to Campus and Community](https://horn.udel.edu/ignite-2025-a-kickoff-to-campus-and-community) Horn Entrepreneurship rolled out the welcome mat for the Class of 2029 with the Ignite! early move-in program, a three-day adventure designed to make the first days on campus unforgettable. From move-in boxes to backyard games, students got a true taste of Blue Hen life and the entrepreneurial spirit that defines Horn. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ignite-2025-a-kickoff-to-campus-and-community) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 22, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [DIF](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif) ### [Alumna Lynn Roberts: From Startup Roots to Intrapreneurial Impact](https://horn.udel.edu/alumna-lynn-roberts-from-startup-roots-to-intrapreneurial-impact) From pitching bold ideas as a high schooler in the EntreX dual enrollment program to launching ventures through Horn’s startup programs and now driving impact as an intrapreneur within a legacy nonprofit, [Lynn Roberts](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnroberts2023/)**,** Class of 2024**,** has experienced the full arc of Horn Entrepreneurship. 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