--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | resources description: resources | 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) ### [“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) ### [Falling Into Opportunity: Entrepreneurship at UD This Semester](https://horn.udel.edu/falling-into-opportunity-entrepreneurship-at-ud-this-semester)   As the leaves turn and a new school year begins, it’s the perfect season to plant the seeds of your next big idea. Horn Entrepreneurship offers students a variety of opportunities this fall to connect, learn, and grow as innovators. Whether you’re just curious about startups or already knee-deep in building your own venture, there’s something waiting for you. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/falling-into-opportunity-entrepreneurship-at-ud-this-semester) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 03, 2025 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon) ### [Ms. Kay: The Smiling Face Behind the Venture Development Center](https://horn.udel.edu/qa-with-ms.-kay-the-smiling-face-behind-the-venture-development-center) Meet Ms. Kay, the friendly and familiar face of the Venture Development Center (VDC) at Horn Entrepreneurship. With a background in travel and tourism from Thames Valley University in London and a passion for connecting with people, she brings a wealth of experience and warmth to her role as an Administrative Assistant and Advisor for a Minor in Entrepreneurship and Integrated Design.  From overseeing VDC operations to greeting students and guests with her signature smile, Ms. Kay plays an integral role in fostering the innovative and inclusive environment that defines Horn. In this Q&A, she shares insights into her journey, passions, and what makes the VDC such a special place. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/qa-with-ms.-kay-the-smiling-face-behind-the-venture-development-center) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 21, 2025 Topics: [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [The Horn Team](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/the-horn-team) ### [Handing Over The Horn Series: Be Convinced You're Confident](https://horn.udel.edu/handing-over-the-horn-series-be-convinced-youre-confident) Confidence, it's a quality often lauded as the cornerstone of success, the catalyst for self-assurance, and the formula that supports individuals toward their goals. However, upon closer inspection, you may find that the concept of confidence can sometimes lack a fixed and concrete meaning. It's one of those things that you have the power to define, control, and master. The way you can gain and later display this all comes down to your experiences and perspective. For some, confidence may manifest as a quiet inner strength, while for others, it's expressed through outward charisma and assertiveness. Ultimately, the meaning of confidence is a reflection of our individual journey. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/handing-over-the-horn-series-be-convinced-youre-confident) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • April 05, 2024 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [3 Reasons You Need To Apply For Horn's Awards and Scholarships](https://horn.udel.edu/3-reasons-why-you-should-apply-for-horns-awards-and-scholarships) University of Delaware students, are you looking for opportunities to earn cash and recognition to fuel your college experience and future career? Horn Entrepreneurship has revamped our [Awards and Scholarships](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/awards-scholarships/https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/awards-scholarships/) with a streamlined application process, and here are three compelling reasons why you should jump on this opportunity: [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/3-reasons-why-you-should-apply-for-horns-awards-and-scholarships) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • March 04, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [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) ### [Horn Entrepreneurship's Awards & Scholarships 2024](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurships-awards-scholarships-2024) Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware is pleased to unveil a dynamic shift in the application process for our esteemed [Entrepreneurship Awards and Scholarships](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/awards-scholarships/). Departing from traditional essays, the new modernized approach seeks to streamline the process for students while providing a better assessment through the eyes of our newly implemented selection committee, composed of Horn Entrepreneurship faculty and staff. Applications are now open until March 10. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurships-awards-scholarships-2024) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • February 26, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [Get To Know Horn: Johann Ducharme](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-welcomes-new-faculty-johann-ducharme) (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. Johann Ducharme is an assistant professor of entrepreneurship and a faculty director of the Siegfried Fellows Program; 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-johann-ducharme) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • December 21, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [Siegfried](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) ### [Hen Hatch 2022: Your Idea, 3 Rounds, $50K](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-2022-your-idea-3-rounds-50k) Calling all Blue Hen student entrepreneurs: apply to University of Delaware’s premier startup funding competition, [Hen Hatch](http://www.udel.edu/henhatch). This program is a once-a-year opportunity for UD students to put their best ideas forward and compete for a portion of a $50,000 prize pool. [The submission deadline is September 16](https://my.reviewr.com/site/Hen_Hatch_Funding_Competition_2022). [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-2022-your-idea-3-rounds-50k) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • August 23, 2022 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startup advice](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Horn Never Sleeps](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-never-sleeps) *Horn began its summer in April with Diamond Challenge Summit semifinalists and Ice cream. 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