--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | startups (9) description: startups | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (9) --- [![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 Magic Behind SnackMagic](https://horn.udel.edu/the-magic-behind-snackmagic) Three alumni dish on their experience in a NYC startup A few years ago, the startup company Stadium was delivering dishes from different restaurants together as a single delivery to businesses all across New York City. The company was growing quickly and had endless possibilities ahead of them. Out of nowhere, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world and New York shut down in an instant. Suddenly, people were working from home with no need for in office lunch delivery. The team put their heads together and created [SnackMagic](https://www.snackmagic.com/), which saved their business and was the best pivot response to the pandemic. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-magic-behind-snackmagic) by [John Wasdin](https://horn.udel.edu/author/john-wasdin) • February 25, 2022 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pivoting](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pivoting) ### [Deep diving into gender bias in entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/deep-diving-into-gender-bias-in-entrepreneurship) *How bias affects pitching competitions* [Dr. Daniel Lee](https://lerner.udel.edu/faculty-staff-directory/daniel-lee/) is one of the newest and most intriguing professors at [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/) at the University of Delaware. Professor Lee earned his B.A. in math and economics from Emory University, as well as his M.A. and Ph.D. in economics from Georgia State University. His economics start led him to entrepreneurship because he wanted to see how economic theory would translate into the real world, where people were actually starting up businesses and requesting funding. Dr. Lee saw a lack of public data and focused on finding results to help future entrepreneurs. Dr. Lee is currently studying the effects of free time on entrepreneurship. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/deep-diving-into-gender-bias-in-entrepreneurship) by [John Wasdin](https://horn.udel.edu/author/john-wasdin) • February 17, 2022 Topics: [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [research](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Stemmer: A Budding Tech Startup](https://horn.udel.edu/stemmer-an-budding-tech-startup) The basis of entrepreneurialism is to make life easier for the community. By bearing the process of creating a startup, an entrepreneur finds solutions to an issue, which makes someone’s day a bit easier. Through the University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship, students can pursue new ideas while receiving world-class education and advice to help their ideas flourish. No idea is too big or small, too niche or broad.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/stemmer-an-budding-tech-startup) by [Marisa Harczuk](https://horn.udel.edu/author/marisa-harczuk) • January 31, 2022 Topics: [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Friends to Founders: The Spray Less Story](https://horn.udel.edu/friends-to-founders-the-spray-less-story) David Breyla and Noah Lux have been in the vinyl car wrapping industry for years. Working for University of Delaware alumni Greg Star and Mac Macleod at Carvertise since late high school, the pair gained unparalleled experience overseeing vinyl installations at the nation’s largest rideshare advertising company. They also spent time at several other vinyl wrapping businesses over the years, combining for over 12 years of hands-work. With a mass of experience behind them, Breyla and Lux saw a gap in the market where they could fill a need no one else could. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/friends-to-founders-the-spray-less-story) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • January 10, 2022 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) ### [UD junior Lynn Roberts developed her entrepreneurial skills through donor-supported programs in Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/ud-junior-lynn-roberts-developed-her-entrepreneurial-skills-through-donor-supported-programs-in-horn-entrepreneurship) Article by Christine E. Serio-Shively | Photos by Lindsey Mix | Photo illustration by Heidi McDonough Once a molecular biology major, Lynn Roberts’ academic journey and interests took a drastic turn from science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) when she delved deeper into the University of Delaware’s Horn Entrepreneurship.   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ud-junior-lynn-roberts-developed-her-entrepreneurial-skills-through-donor-supported-programs-in-horn-entrepreneurship) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 03, 2022 Topics: [future of work](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [equity](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity), [DIF](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator), [pivoting](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pivoting), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Bridging Tech Innovations From Lab to Revenue](https://horn.udel.edu/bridging-tech-innovations-from-lab-to-revenue) Meet Glen Gaddy joining the Horn Entrepreneurship Team in a new role as Managing Director of the University Launch Fund. Gaddy plans to utilize his extensive experiences as an entrepreneur and innovator from both his corporate and academic roles. He comes to Horn as the Managing Member of long standing angel investor group, Robin Hood Ventures, and serves as chair of Mid Atlantic Diamond Ventures, the leading quarterly early stage pitch forum in the Mid Atlantic. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/bridging-tech-innovations-from-lab-to-revenue) by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • December 21, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [research](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research), [commercialization](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) ### [VentureOn Provides Community for Early Startups](https://horn.udel.edu/ventureon-provides-community-for-early-startups) *The Venture Development Center provides a central location for student entrepreneurial activity.*   Horn Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce a successful fall lineup of VentureOn teams. Twenty teams from across campus ranging from undergraduate to graduate students compose the newest cohort. [VentureOn](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/ventureon/), offered each semester, is for students who already have a startup or social venture and are working on building revenue, meeting customers, and other needed resources. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ventureon-provides-community-for-early-startups) by [Vanessa Spence](https://horn.udel.edu/author/vanessa-spence) • November 19, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [VentureOn](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon) ### [Hen Hatch 2021: Finalists Announced, Anticipation Builds for Final Round](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-2021-finalists-announced-anticipation-builds-for-final-round) After a record number of team submissions, the finalists for Hen Hatch 2021, University of Delaware’s much-anticipated premier startup competition, have been announced. The submissions this year have been from a wide range of industries, colleges, and interests.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-2021-finalists-announced-anticipation-builds-for-final-round) by [Lindsey Janes](https://horn.udel.edu/author/lindsey-janes) • November 10, 2021 Topics: [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), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Startup Your Summer Plans](https://horn.udel.edu/startup-your-summer-plans) Although the first winter frost hasn’t blanketed the ground, it is time to plan for summer 2022. For many student entrepreneurs, the summer presents an opportunity to work on your startup unencumbered by class work. But the summer presents a problem: work on your startup, get a job that pays or try to manage both. And what if you need the summer to earn course credits or an internship? [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/startup-your-summer-plans) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • November 01, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) ### [Fall 2021 Pitch Party: Encouraging and Commemorating Ideas with the Horn Community](https://horn.udel.edu/fall-2021-pitch-party-encouraging-and-commemorating-ideas-with-the-horn-community) Horn Entrepreneurship held its 2021 Fall Pitch Party virtually this past Wednesday. In this event, students are able to pitch ideas for business ventures with the possibility of winning awards and prizes. 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