Isaac Persky is an Economics, Public Relations, and Entertainment Marketing student at Chapman University set to graduate in 2026, as well as a student-entrepreneur. Isaac shares his entrepreneurial journey with DormPour, a venture he co-founded with fellow Chapman student, Ben Shafton. Developing DormPour DormPour aims to revolutionize the way students access filtered water in their
Project Insight is an award-winning work management software company that helps businesses of all sizes manage their projects, teams, and resources. But how did Project Insight start and what is the story behind its success? In this blog post, we will hear from Steve West, the founder and CEO of Project Insight, who shared his
Meet Daniel Rodriguez, set to graduate in 2025 with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and an Honors Minor. Beyond the classroom, Daniel is the founder of COSA Spirits, a venture aiming to revolutionize the spirits industry by blending culture and celebration into every sip. Embarking on an Entrepreneurial Journey Daniel’s journey into entrepreneurship started serendipitously
Chapman University has produced a multitude of successful entrepreneurs, and one notable name among them is Adam Bedford. Adam is a 2014 graduate with a B.S. in Business Administration, a B.S. in Accounting, and a minor in Economics. He is now the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Sans, a consumer hardware and direct-to-consumer brand. Adam shares
Kelsy Hua, a passionate artist and business enthusiast, is set to graduate in December 2023 from Chapman University with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Graphic Design. During her time at Chapman, Kelsy has carved her entrepreneurial path, owning and designing for her art and design business. The Genesis of an Entrepreneur
In the bustling world of film production, one student at Chapman University is breaking down barriers and making the process more accessible to aspiring filmmakers. Meet Aidan Eck, a Film Production major with a Directing emphasis within the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and a minor in Entrepreneurship, set to graduate in the
Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. For Joanna Huckins ’16 and Jacquelyn Fisher ’15, co-founders of Sweat and Tell and Jay Beauty, their journey began shortly after graduating from college and has since evolved into a thriving and dynamic business. In this blog post, the duo will share a glimpse
Meet Argyros Alumni, Clinton McCoy! Clint graduated from Chapman University magna cum laude with a B.S. in Business Administration (double-emphasis in Real Estate and Finance) and a B.A. in Economics in 2015. Growing up in Phoenix, Arizona where he didn’t travel much, moving to Orange and living on Chapman’s beautiful campus felt like Clint had
The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics hosted the Keith A. Pham Business Model Competition on December 4, in which teams consisting of Chapman students and alumni competed for prize money and an opportunity to pitch to Angel investor groups. At the competition, the 10 finalists pitched their business models to a panel of
MotorMood, a student startup company out of the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, is officially launching its Kickstarter campaign. MotorMood was founded by Argyros School student Kina De Santis, who was recently nominated for the Orange County Business Journal‘s 2015 Women in Business Awards. The Chapman community is invited to hear MotorMood’s
I attend Chapman University in Southern California. Disneyland is nine minutes away (I’m a fast driver). When class ends for the day, students head to the beach and lay in the sun. They take weekend trips up to Big Bear to go skiing. They hike to the Hollywood sign. It’s casual. You know what isn’t
ORANGE, Calif. — Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship will host its fourth annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award Dinner honoring serial entrepreneur, Angel investor, and venture capitalist Jeff Kearl. The dinner will take place Feb. 27, 2014, in Chapman University’s Sandhu Conference Center. Kearl is on the Board of Skullcandy and a board