--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | students (7) description: students | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (7) --- [![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) ### [An Epicenter For Innovation: 2023 Hen Hatch’s Final Round](https://horn.udel.edu/an-epicenter-for-innovation-2023-hen-hatchs-final-round) Another celebratory night in the books where innovative students and professionals came together to embrace the true essence of entrepreneurship at one of our biggest events of the year.  On Thursday, Nov. 16th at The Tower Audion at UD’s STAR Campus, Horn Entrepreneurship’s premier startup funding competition Hen Hatch, officially concluded after the third and final round. After months and months of passionate hard work from teams striving for a spot in the final pitching round, four young innovators secured their finalist position and a chance to pitch for the top spot plus a piece of the prize pool at 2023 Hen Hatch.   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/an-epicenter-for-innovation-2023-hen-hatchs-final-round) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • December 06, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [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), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [October Horn Hen of the Month: Xen K. Bossard](https://horn.udel.edu/october-horn-hen-of-the-month-xen-k.-bossard) The Horn Hen of the Month article series is a series dedicated to highlighting Horn students who are inspiring others and impacting their community. One nominated Horn student is chosen each month and a written feature will document their hard work and progress as they go through their time at Horn, within our community and beyond. The winning student also receives a gift card and a Horn Hen of the Month certificate.   To nominate a student, fill out this [Google form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvJ3l_wE03x4Apui0kRgKtr0EqGUcUOPON2iCgs8vAPdFqgA/viewform). Any student involved with Horn Entrepreneurship is eligible to be nominated.   For October, Xen K. Bossard has won the Horn Hen Of The Month award. Xen is currently a sophomore, majoring in Finance and English with a minor in Entrepreneurship. His involvement in the Delaware Innovation Fellows adds another dimension to his diverse interests. Xen has worked at The Tutoring Center since 2019 as Head Instructor, where he works with over 100 students in Math and English from ages 4 to 18. Within this role, he helps run the SAT prep program and trains the other instructors on academic instruction goals. The Tutoring Center is just like the type of business that Xen would like to own one day. Xen envisions owning a business focused on helping children learn English. His passion for education and assisting kids, coupled with his understanding of finance and language, forms the foundation of his entrepreneurial aspirations. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/october-horn-hen-of-the-month-xen-k.-bossard) by [McKinley Lynn](https://horn.udel.edu/author/mckinley-lynn) • November 27, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [Horn Hen of the Month](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) ### [Hen Hatch 2023: A Celebration of Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-2023-a-celebration-of-entrepreneurship) After careful consideration, Horn Entrepreneurship has selected the finalists for Hen Hatch, the University of Delaware’s premier startup competition held annually.  The entries this year show a wide array of students passionate about entrepreneurship, coming from a variety of colleges, majors, and interests. As difficult as the teams made it for our judges to come to a decision, we have successfully narrowed it down to a few especially promising innovators that we are excited to highlight in the final round. Students, alumni, and other community members interested in watching the Hen Hatch final round can [register for the event to reserve a seat or watch from home via a live stream.](http://hornentr.com/2023HenHatch) [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/hen-hatch-2023-a-celebration-of-entrepreneurship) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • November 06, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [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), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [The 2023 Fall Pitch Party: A Showcase of Entrepreneurial Spirit](https://horn.udel.edu/the-2023-fall-pitch-party-a-showcase-of-innovation-and-entrepreneurial-spirit) The Fall Pitch Party, hosted by the Entrepreneurship Club and Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, brought a night filled with creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit on October 25th at the Venture Development Center. The annual competition, which was Halloween-themed this year, serves as a platform for budding entrepreneurs to share their game-changing ideas and receive feedback from a panel of experienced entrepreneurs.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-2023-fall-pitch-party-a-showcase-of-innovation-and-entrepreneurial-spirit) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • November 01, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [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), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [September Horn Hen of the Month: Olivia Jin](https://horn.udel.edu/september-horn-hen-of-the-month-olivia-jin) The Horn Hen of the month article series is a series dedicated to highlighting Horn Entrepreneurship students that are inspiring others and impacting their community. One nominated Horn student will be chosen each month and a written feature will document their hard work and progress as they go through their time at Horn, within our community and beyond. The winning student will also receive a gift card and a Horn Hen of the Month certificate. To nominate a student, fill out [this Google form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvJ3l_wE03x4Apui0kRgKtr0EqGUcUOPON2iCgs8vAPdFqgA/viewform). Any student involved with Horn Entrepreneurship is eligible to be nominated. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/september-horn-hen-of-the-month-olivia-jin) by [McKinley Lynn](https://horn.udel.edu/author/mckinley-lynn) • October 20, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [Horn Hen of the Month](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) ### [REEF@UD Tackles Coastal Resilience at Eco Entrepreneurship Design Sprint](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-tackles-coastal-resilience-at-eco-entrepreneurship-design-sprint) On October 6th and 7th, University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship hosted the REEF@UD Eco Entrepreneurship Design Sprint, a special event that brought together innovative minds to address the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on coastal regions. The event, titled "Shoring Up Against Climate Change: Design for Coastal Resilience," showcased the power of entrepreneurial thinking in finding sustainable solutions to protect vulnerable coastal communities. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/reefud-tackles-coastal-resilience-at-eco-entrepreneurship-design-sprint) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • October 18, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [Unleash Your Startup Dreams: Why You Should Apply for Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/unleash-your-startup-dreams-why-you-should-apply-for-hen-hatch) When it comes to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit, few programs can rival Horn Entrepreneurship’s prestigious startup funding competition known as Hen Hatch. For years, Hen Hatch has been the launchpad for [countless innovative ideas and fledgling businesses](https://horn.udel.edu/progress-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-hen-hatchs-final-round), transforming them into thriving ventures. With the Hen Hatch [application period open from now until September 20th](https://my.reviewr.com/s2/site/Hen_Hatch_Startup_Funding_Competition_2023), if you're a UD student with entrepreneurial aspirations, here's why you should consider applying for this remarkable opportunity. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/unleash-your-startup-dreams-why-you-should-apply-for-hen-hatch) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • September 12, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [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) ### [Reflecting on Youth Excellence: Revisiting the Rutgers EntreX Lab Showcase](https://horn.udel.edu/reflecting-on-excellence-revisiting-the-rutgers-entrex-showcase) The Horn Entrepreneurship Youth team hosted it’s first regional pitch event outside of Delaware this year for EntreX, a dual enrollment program from the University of Delaware that provides first-hand experience with the entrepreneurial process to high school students throughout the Mid-Atlantic. While the program has held many pitch events in Delaware and virtually with students from across the country, the EntreX Regional Showcase at Rutgers University on February 28 was a big milestone as the first in-person event of its kind to be held outside our home state. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/reflecting-on-excellence-revisiting-the-rutgers-entrex-showcase) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • September 07, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching) ### [Summer Founders: Samantha and Heather](https://horn.udel.edu/summer-founders-samantha-and-heather) With the approach of Summer Founders Demo Day, take the opportunity to delve deeper into the profiles of our exceptional cohort members and their innovative ventures. Samantha McGhee and Heather Stroili have worked diligently throughout the summer to find a niche that they can service in their respective industries, human resources and fashion. Read on to discover their narratives, the significance their startups offer, and their focal points set for the past and future. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/summer-founders-samantha-and-heather) by [Alexa Bachonski](https://horn.udel.edu/author/alexa-bachonski) • August 17, 2023 Topics: [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [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) ### [Summer Founders: Ahmad, Saviour and Tom](https://horn.udel.edu/summer-founders-ahmad-saviour-and-tom) As [Summer Founders Demo Day](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-university-of-delaware-summer-founders-demo-day-tickets-668904951717?aff=oddtdtcreator) gets closer and closer, get to know a little more about our amazing cohort members and their ventures. Ahmad, Saviour, and Tom are all about growing the impact they can have on other people, individually helping others through marketing, education, and cars. Read on to learn about their stories, the value their startups bring, and their focuses for this summer. 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