--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | innovation (5) description: innovation | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (5) --- [![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) ### [Where Pressure Makes Diamonds: 2024 Diamond Challenge Summit Recap](https://horn.udel.edu/empowering-tomorrows-innovators-2024-diamond-challenge-summit) Where ideas meet innovation and charisma meets community, 2024 Diamond Challenge Summit. From April 25th to 27th, a conference celebrating entrepreneurial high school students from all around the globe, featured workshops, panel discussions, innovation sprints, and networking opportunities. Over the past few days, we've witnessed a convergence of groundbreaking ideas, disruptive strategies, and valuable insights shared by some of the brightest minds in the entrepreneurial landscape.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/empowering-tomorrows-innovators-2024-diamond-challenge-summit) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • April 27, 2024 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), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [In Between the Stitches: Samantha McGhee of Miss Boulevard](https://horn.udel.edu/in-between-the-stitches-samantha-mcghee-of-miss-boulevard)   At the Hen Hatch 2023 event, a gathering of outstanding young entrepreneurs demonstrated their dedication and willingness to put in the work to compete for funding based on their ventures. Amongst the other entrepreneurs participating in the innovation showcase and the finalist round, Samantha McGhee shined bright. She was able to pitch Miss Boulevard with grace and charisma that engaged the crowd and judges. Landing her some crucial funding for her entrepreneurial journey. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/in-between-the-stitches-samantha-mcghee-of-miss-boulevard) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • April 22, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Horticulture Meets Entrepreneurship: Lauren Roberts' OBEnaturelle](https://horn.udel.edu/horticulture-meets-entrepreneurship-lauren-roberts-obenaturelle)   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horticulture-meets-entrepreneurship-lauren-roberts-obenaturelle) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • March 25, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Dream, Create, Inspire: UD's EntreX Regional Youth Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/dream-create-inspire-uds-entrex-regional-youth-entrepreneurship) On February 28, 2024, 36 teams of high school students from 21 schools met at Rutgers University to participate in the 2024 EntreX Regional Venture Showcase. The showcase provided high school students participating in Horn Entrepreneurship’s dual enrollment program, EntreX Lab, with a platform to pitch their entrepreneurial projects and cultivate essential skills and connections that will serve them well in their future endeavors. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/dream-create-inspire-uds-entrex-regional-youth-entrepreneurship) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 06, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Handing Over The Horn Series: Feeling Like The Imposter](https://horn.udel.edu/handing-over-the-horn-series-feeling-like-the-imposter) Have you ever noticed how the greatest leaders can't lead others? An Oscar winning actress can't act. A Grammy winning singer can't hold a tune. And a New York best selling author can't write a proper story. Even how innovators can’t innovate. The answer is no, you haven't noticed this at first glance. People like that are talented, decorated, high status individuals who are enchanting through the eyes of others. But unfortunately, not to themselves. Even the best of the best may feel inadequate. No matter the great things someone achieves, there is a lingering voice that makes you feel like all those accomplishments don't matter because you aren’t actually deserving.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/handing-over-the-horn-series-feeling-like-the-imposter) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • March 01, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Get To Know Horn: Megan Pillsbury](https://horn.udel.edu/get-to-know-horn-megan-pillsbury) University of Delaware has welcomed a few new faculty members over the past couple years from a wide range of departments and fields. Gladly UD’s Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows Program (REEF) has added Megan Pillsbury as their director in 2022. A talented individual like Megan Pillsbury has a lot to share and a lot for us to learn about. She was able to speak with Horn Entrepreneurship and share some more about herself, her role, and experiences. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/get-to-know-horn-megan-pillsbury) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • February 19, 2024 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [Get To Know Horn: Tomé Salgueiro](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-welcomes-new-faculty-tomé-salgueiro) (This article was [originally published](https://lerner.udel.edu/seeing-opportunity/lerner-welcomes-new-faculty-tome-salgueiro/) by University of Delaware's Lerner School of Business as part of their Seeing Opportunity series.) This year, the UD Alfred Lerner College welcomed several new faculty members into its community. Tomé Salgueiro is an assistant professor of social innovation and entrepreneurship; he spoke with Lerner about his research focus and why he chose to join the University of Delaware. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-welcomes-new-faculty-tomé-salgueiro) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • February 09, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [research](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Horn Entrepreneurship Ranked Among Top Entrepreneurship Schools](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-ranked-among-top-entrepreneurship-schools) This article was originally posted by the Lerner School of Business and Economics as part of their "Seeing Opportunity" series. As he sat in class listening to the lecture, Nicholai Williamson was taken aback. The native of Jamaica had been drawn to the [University of Delaware](https://www.udel.edu/) in part because of the strength of its entrepreneurship programs, and now his entrepreneurship instructor was saying that the sooner he failed, the better. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-ranked-among-top-entrepreneurship-schools) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 23, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Summer Founders Early Admission is OPEN](https://horn.udel.edu/summer-founders-early-admission-is-open) Take control of your summer and embark on the journey of entrepreneurship. Join the Summer Founders Pre-Accelerator at Horn Entrepreneurship, where you can be the captain of your startup, receive a stipend, and collaborate with fellow student visionaries. Throughout a three month period, tap into the expertise of seasoned entrepreneurs and investors, enjoy 24/7 access to a dedicated workspace, and delve into the principles of evidence-based entrepreneurship. Plus, if you choose, you can earn 3 credits while doing so—all of this, while obtaining valuable information about entrepreneurship. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/summer-founders-early-admission-is-open) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 05, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [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) ### [Maker Pants: Overalls That Protect](https://horn.udel.edu/maker-pants-overalls-that-protect) Congratulations to our 2023 Fall Pitch Party winner, Jenna Tomasch.  Jenna is a junior here at UD, with a double major in Fashion Design and Product Innovation and minors in Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Apparel, Textile Innovation, and Functional Wearable Design. She also has a creative making entrepreneurship certificate. Jenna won this year's pitch party with her innovation, “Maker Pants”. 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