News /business/ en CU 抖阴传媒在线 Named an Ignition School for Second Consecutive Year /business/news/2025/10/17/CU-boulder-named-ignition-school-second-year <span>CU 抖阴传媒在线 Named an Ignition School for Second Consecutive Year </span> <span><span>Kelsey Cipolla</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-17T11:46:33-06:00" title="Friday, October 17, 2025 - 11:46">Fri, 10/17/2025 - 11:46</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-10/2021_aerial287ga_0%20%281%29.jpg?h=c44fcfa1&amp;itok=2HrdatxI" width="1200" height="800" alt="Aerial view of 抖阴传媒在线 and CU campus"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/2067" hreflang="en">Entrepreneurship &amp; Innovation</a> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/733" hreflang="en">News</a> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/2521" hreflang="en">Year in Review 2024 - Student &amp; Community Stories</a> </div> <span>Kristen Fischer</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="hero"><em><span lang="EN-US">Inc. and Fast Company have released their second annual list of 鈥淚gnition Schools,鈥 honoring institutions that impact society through innovation and entrepreneurship. The 抖阴传媒在线 has once again been recognized for its role in fostering this impact.</span></em></p><hr> <div class="align-left image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2024-10/2021_aerial287ga_0%20%281%29.jpg?itok=IDoyL1xG" width="750" height="422" alt="Aerial view of 抖阴传媒在线 and CU campus"> </div> </div> <div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">For the second year in a row, CU 抖阴传媒在线 has been named to the prestigious </span><a href="https://www.inc.com/staff/ignition-schools-2025-the-top-50-institutions-producing-tomorrows-entrepreneurs-and-innovators/91242129" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Ignition Schools list</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, a collaboration between Inc. and Fast Company that highlights the top 50 institutions leading in entrepreneurship and innovation.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">The Leeds School of Business and the </span><a href="/business/node/903" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Deming Center for Entrepreneurship</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> are integral to CU鈥檚 culture of innovation, shaping trailblazing entrepreneurs through dynamic teaching and research long before they graduate.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Brad Werner, the Deming Center鈥檚 faculty director of the New Venture Launch program and the JRN Faculty Scholar, has seen Leeds grow tremendously in its entrepreneurial programming.&nbsp;He teaches the fundamentals of starting a business and shows students how to understand and solve complex problems. The classes go beyond memorizing facts; they teach students how to think.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">鈥淚 think it鈥檚 really eye-opening for the students,鈥 Werner said. 鈥淭hey become empowered.鈥</span><span>&nbsp;</span><br><span>&nbsp;</span><br><span lang="EN-US">Whether students launch businesses or not, they can still bring entrepreneurial problem-solving skills to the table at large companies. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not just starting businesses; it鈥檚 creative problem-solving, which goes everywhere,鈥 Werner added.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Erick Mueller, an adjunct professor and Deming鈥檚 executive director, says classes are unique because they use existing partnerships that give students revenue to pursue ideas. Faculty often leverage their own connections in the business world to support students.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">鈥淲e connect students with world-leading experts and scientists,鈥 Mueller said. 鈥淭here鈥檚 all this breadth of opportunities for them.鈥</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Another differentiator is how faculty members guide their students and graduates to scale up after their businesses launch. 鈥淲e meet them where they鈥檙e at, and we help them move a step or two forward,鈥 Mueller added.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div> <div class="align-center image_style-original_image_size"> <div class="imageMediaStyle original_image_size"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/original_image_size/public/2024-10/gold-bar-news-at-leeds-boulder.png?itok=JyHLOeuI" width="178" height="11" alt="Gold bar"> </div> </div> <p class="text-align-center hero"><br><span lang="EN-US"><strong>鈥淐U has built a name for itself, with many schools around the country asking for the playbook."</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p class="text-align-center"><em>Matt Brady, Leeds Assistant Teaching Professor&nbsp;</em></p> <div class="align-center image_style-original_image_size"> <div class="imageMediaStyle original_image_size"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/original_image_size/public/2024-10/gold-bar-news-at-leeds-boulder.png?itok=JyHLOeuI" width="178" height="11" alt="Gold bar"> </div> </div> <div><h3><span lang="EN-US">Deming stands above</span></h3></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Leeds was ranked the 15th best public undergraduate entrepreneurship program by U.S. News &amp; World Report in its 2025 Best Undergraduate Business Program rankings, thanks to award-winning professors and programs at the Deming Center.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">The center has been in the spotlight before, </span><a href="/business/deming/news/2024/01/18/deming-center-gcec-award-2023" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">winning multiple awards over the years</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> from&nbsp;AACSB International and the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers鈥攖he preeminent organization in entrepreneurship education worldwide鈥攊ncluding the Exceptional Activities in Entrepreneurship Across Disciplines award and the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Teaching and Pedagogical Innovation award.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">In addition, Deming hosted the preeminent Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Conference (GEIRC) last year, which drew attendees from Taiwan, Australia, China, the United Kingdom, Italy and more to explore the wide-ranging impacts of entrepreneurship and innovation.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p lang="EN-US">More recently, the Deming Center joined Leeds鈥 Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility in launching <a href="/today/2025/05/05/new-climate-initiative-turn-student-innovations-startup-success" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">抖阴传媒在线 Climate Ventures</a>, a collaboration with Breakthrough Energy to turn student-driven climate tech initiatives into startups. <span>抖阴传媒在线 Climate Ventures (BCV) is part of Breakthrough Energy鈥檚 University Climate Ventures network, joining Stanford University, MIT and others.&nbsp;CU 抖阴传媒在线 is the first public university to be included in the network.&nbsp;</span></p></div><h3>From world-class to worldwide&nbsp;</h3><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">The </span><a href="/business/deming/student-opportunities/new-venture-launch" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">New Venture Launch (NVL)</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> program, a class open to about 20 students each spring, has produced over a dozen companies in the last three years. Students in the program compete in the </span><a href="/nvc/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">New Venture Challenge</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, a competition that unites students and the greater 抖阴传媒在线 community to formulate and fund ideas.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">The </span><a href="/innovate/congratulations-2025-colorado-sustainability-challenge-winners" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Colorado Sustainability Challenge</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> is a powerful reflection of CU 抖阴传媒在线鈥檚 growing innovation ecosystem鈥攅specially at Leeds. Originally launched in 2021 as the Sustainability Hackathon by Matt Brady, assistant teaching professor in Organizational Leadership and Information Analytics, the event has doubled in size each year. In 2025, it expanded statewide, drawing teams from across the Front Range to compete for $21,000 in prizes. The first-place team included CU students from both Leeds and the College of Engineering and Applied Science.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Brady sees even greater potential ahead. 鈥淐U has built a name for itself,鈥 he said, "with many schools around the country asking for the playbook." He鈥檚 confident that some of this year鈥檚 winning ideas will become real businesses. 鈥淚t will definitely happen that some of these ideas will come to life and go to market.鈥 As a feeder to CU 抖阴传媒在线鈥檚 New Venture Challenge, the hackathon has already helped launch ventures like </span><a href="https://foodwiseapp.com/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">FoodWise</span></a><span lang="EN-US">鈥攁nd Brady expects more to follow.</span></p><p lang="EN-US"><a href="/business/2024/10/03/creative-distillation-episode-68-matthew-grimes-professor-entrepreneurship-and" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Deming鈥檚 podcast</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, 鈥淐reative Distillation,鈥 hosted by Werner and Jeff York, faculty director of the Deming Center, has helped put the program on the map. It brings together entrepreneurs and researchers from around the globe to review research and share insights.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">鈥淲e鈥檙e not only doing work that鈥檚 important to 抖阴传媒在线鈥e鈥檙e doing work that鈥檚 world-class,鈥 Werner pointed out.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Colorado, one of the technology hubs for </span><a href="https://pod.link/1609017004/episode/ODBlYTYwNGQtMTk1ZS00M2VlLWJhZDYtMDI5YTMyNGYzMDNj" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">quantum computing</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, leads the world in terms of quantum organizations and jobs. Faculty and students engage with these startups, and several graduates are even leading them.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Deming also brings in leaders from the entrepreneurial world to serve as instructors. David Brown, who co-founded the massive commercial accelerator Techstars in 抖阴传媒在线, is now a faculty member associated with the Deming Center.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">In addition to sending students to </span><a href="/business/news/2023/10/06/entrepreneurship-empowerment-south-africa" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">South Africa</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> and Israel as consultants to local entrepreneurs, the school runs a five-year program to help </span><a href="/business/deming/community/demystifying-entrepreneurship-rural-colorado-workshop-series" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">rural areas and native communities in Colorado</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> grow ventures. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not just helping students; it鈥檚 helping Colorado,鈥 Mueller said.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">York has published several studies on environmental entrepreneurship, which is the intersection of creating eco-friendly and economically friendly startups. The fusion of sustainability and business is a big focus in the 抖阴传媒在线 region.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">鈥淚t鈥檚 a place where people care deeply about environmental issues but also social issues,鈥 York said. This special interest鈥攁long with the university鈥檚 involvement in environmental ventures鈥攊s unique to CU 抖阴传媒在线.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><h3>Today鈥檚 innovators, future igniters&nbsp;</h3> <div class="align-right image_style-small_500px_25_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-11/03.26.24%20NVC%20Womens%20Founders%20Competition%20Finals-55.jpg?itok=tWXw-kj9" width="375" height="250" alt="Participants in the NVC Womens Founders Competition pose for a group photo"> </div> </div> <div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Student success contributes to Deming鈥檚 notoriety in the entrepreneurial education arena.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">For example, Jamie Saunders </span><em><span lang="EN-US">(center)</span></em><span lang="EN-US">, a Leeds MBA graduate, took part in the New Venture Launch, where she developed her idea for Affix Communities. The startup makes tiny homes that become legal year-round residences, paving the way for more affordable homeownership.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Icarus Quantum, pioneered by Poolad Imany, Kaden Sisk, and Christian Wagner, is developing quantum dot technology to further secure quantum communications. It provides expanded data security that鈥檚 about 70 times more efficient than competitors, according to Werner.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Sristy Agrawal, Cameron Ghia, Ty Silver and Madeline Maersk Moller founded Mesa Quantum to build next-generation quantum devices. The company makes chip-sized atomic clocks that enable high-bandwidth use and precision GPS navigation.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">鈥淥ne of the most valuable skills I gained through the course was the practical knowledge of entrepreneurship, which was transformative for me, coming from an academic background,鈥 said Agrawal, the current CEO. She completed her PhD in physics from CU and took the New Venture Launch class.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">鈥淸The] course gave me the tools to not only register my company but also build my first pitch deck, secure my initial grant and launch Mesa Quantum Systems,鈥 added Agrawal, whose company has raised $4 million in venture capital and secured a $2 million government grant.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Aloukika Patro, a sophomore pursuing an entrepreneurship certificate, is grateful for the resources and support from Deming. 鈥淭hey give us insights on the business basics and how to bring it to reality,鈥 said Patro.</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">鈥淥ne skill that I have taken away from these workshops is the importance of having a growth mindset ... I believe that having a growth mindset and persevering through challenges in the journey is what is going to lead us to success.鈥</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Fast Company and Inc. released their list for the second year of institutions that impact society through innovation and entrepreneurship. How is the Leeds School of Business igniting some of that impact?</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:46:33 +0000 Kelsey Cipolla 18290 at /business 抖阴传媒在线 Climate Ventures Ignites Climate Tech Momentum with Fall Series /business/news/2025/10/16/boulder-climate-ventures-ignites-climate-tech-momentum-fall-series <span>抖阴传媒在线 Climate Ventures Ignites Climate Tech Momentum with Fall Series</span> <span><span>Jane Majkiewicz</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-16T09:57:42-06:00" title="Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 09:57">Thu, 10/16/2025 - 09:57</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/DSC_2055.JPG?h=f728280d&amp;itok=gN34oUIj" width="1200" height="800" alt="Attendees at the first 抖阴传媒在线 Climate Ventures speaker series session"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/733" hreflang="en">News</a> </div> <a href="/business/leeds-directory/jane-majkiewicz">Jane Majkiewicz</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="hero"><em>CU 抖阴传媒在线鈥檚 new BCV initiative kicked off a seven-week speaker series to spark climate innovation and entrepreneurship. The program connects the CU 抖阴传媒在线 community with experts to explore opportunities in climate tech.</em></p> <div class="align-center image_style-large_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-10/DSC_1927.JPG?itok=P2SUqcyr" width="1500" height="998" alt="Katherine Ratledge introducing first session of 抖阴传媒在线 Climate Ventures speaker series"> </div> </div> <hr><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-right ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-darkgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"><h3>Seven Weeks of Climate Tech Brainstorming</h3><p><strong>Want to be a part of BCV? </strong><a href="/business/2025/08/16/boulder-climate-ventures" rel="nofollow"><strong>Register</strong></a><strong> for upcoming sessions:</strong></p><ul><li>October 22: Electricity Demand</li><li>October 29: Critical Minerals</li><li>November 5: Ag Tech</li><li>November 12: Nuclear</li><li>November 19: Geoengineering</li><li>December 3: Adaption and Resilience<br>&nbsp;</li></ul></div></div></div><p>This week, <a href="/today/2025/05/05/new-climate-initiative-turn-student-innovations-startup-success" rel="nofollow">抖阴传媒在线 Climate Ventures (BCV)</a> kicked off its inaugural fall speaker series, 鈥淏usiness Opportunities in Climate Tech,鈥 drawing a packed room of more than 100 attendees. Students from business, engineering, law, and arts and sciences joined faculty, staff and community members to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and climate innovation.</p><p>Katherine Ratledge (pictured above), program manager for the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility (CESR), welcomed guests to the first of seven sessions.&nbsp;抖阴传媒在线 Climate Ventures (BCV) is part of Breakthrough Energy鈥檚 University Climate Ventures network, joining Stanford University, MIT, Technical University of Munich and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.&nbsp;CU 抖阴传媒在线 is the first public university to be included in the network.</p><p>Ratledge explained that the interdisciplinary program, facilitated by CESR and the Deming Center, is designed to equip students with the tools and resources to develop and launch high-impact companies. 鈥淲e are not talking about the future, we are talking about the here and now,鈥 she said. 鈥淲e don鈥檛 just need breakthrough tech鈥攚e need breakthrough companies.鈥</p> <div class="align-center image_style-original_image_size"> <div class="imageMediaStyle original_image_size"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/original_image_size/public/2024-11/gold-bar-news-at-leeds-boulder_0.png?itok=QaJxJ3LC" width="178" height="11" alt="golden bar"> </div> </div> <p class="text-align-center lead"><strong>鈥淲e don鈥檛 just need breakthrough tech鈥攚e need breakthrough companies.鈥</strong></p><p class="text-align-center"><em>Katherine Ratledge, program manager at CESR</em></p><p>BCV builds on CU 抖阴传媒在线鈥檚 reputation for cutting-edge research, its status as a <a href="https://www.inc.com/staff/ignition-schools-2025-the-top-50-institutions-producing-tomorrows-entrepreneurs-and-innovators/91242129" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">top university for startups</a>, and the region鈥檚 strengths鈥攊ncluding national labs and a thriving tech ecosystem. The goal, Ratledge said, is to educate the community about opportunities and to 鈥渢hink broadly and boldly鈥 about ways to make the world cleaner, more efficient and more resilient. The endgame? Commercialize new technologies in an industry projected to reach $1.8 trillion.</p><p>Graduate students will be invited to participate in a climate tech venture discovery class this spring, building on ideas generated during the series. Ratledge emphasized the importance of community: 鈥淲e want people in the room to ask questions and never stop pushing鈥攖his is what we need to solve these problems.鈥</p><p>Sonya Gustafson, founder of startup&nbsp;<a href="https://info.distill.energy/" rel="nofollow">Distill Energy</a> and a new Leeds mentor, was energized by the event. Her new company aims to de-risk development in energy markets, and she looks forward to connecting with students who may become future employees.</p><h3>Climate Tech 3.0: A Multitrillion-Dollar Opportunity</h3><p><a href="/business/deming/news/2025/09/16/boulder-climate-ventures-newest-addition-meet-trent-yang" rel="nofollow">Trent Yang</a>, BCV team member and entrepreneur in residence at Leeds, shared sobering statistics about climate change鈥檚 impact. 鈥淏ecause the global economy and all our infrastructure was built on an idea that our climate was stable, we are going to have to rebuild our global economy for a changing climate,鈥 he said.</p><p>Solutions must go beyond emissions mitigation to include resilience, adaptation and global heat management. Yang cited deadly heatwaves in India and Pakistan as examples of the urgent need for innovation. 鈥淭his is a multitrillion-dollar opportunity to change our world for the better,鈥 he said. 鈥淭his is what climate investing is all about.鈥</p><p>Yang outlined three phases of climate tech evolution:</p><ul><li><strong>Climate Tech 1.0:</strong> Early investments, many of which failed due to long ramp-up times and funding challenges.</li><li><strong>Climate Tech 2.0:</strong> The 2010s saw global collaboration and commitments from large companies.</li><li><strong>Climate Tech 3.0:</strong> Today鈥檚 phase is marked by global investment, with China leading the way and the United States and European Union close behind.</li></ul> <div class="align-center image_style-original_image_size"> <div class="imageMediaStyle original_image_size"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/original_image_size/public/2024-11/gold-bar-news-at-leeds-boulder_0.png?itok=QaJxJ3LC" width="178" height="11" alt="golden bar"> </div> </div> <p class="text-align-center lead"><strong>鈥淭his is a multitrillion-dollar opportunity to change our world for the better. This is what climate investing is all about.鈥</strong></p><p class="text-align-center"><em>Trent Yang, BCV team member and Leeds entrepreneur-in-residence</em></p><p>To transition to a net-zero world, Yang said, we must triple our investments. That means deploying massive capital for new solutions and infrastructure. BCV aims to address this urgency with scalable, pragmatic solutions. Key success factors include a regional focus vs. global collaboration, market-driven strategies in the United States, a laser focus on product-market fit, and economically competitive solutions, he said.</p><h3>Local leadership</h3><p><a href="/menv/susie-strife" rel="nofollow">Susie Strife</a>, CU 抖阴传媒在线 MENV instructor and director of sustainability, climate action and resilience for 抖阴传媒在线 County, highlighted the power of local climate leadership. 鈥淭here are 3,000 cities across the U.S. banding together to respond to the climate crisis,鈥 she said.</p><p>Strife described how local governments respond to climate-related disasters, drive policy and power communities more efficiently. In 抖阴传媒在线, strategies include climate action services and seed funding for innovation. She cited the <a href="https://osa.colorado.gov/energy-environment/buy-clean-colorado-act" rel="nofollow">Buy Clean Colorado Act</a>, biochar projects, and 抖阴传媒在线 Mushroom鈥檚 wildfire mitigation efforts as examples.</p><p>Despite the challenges, Strife remains optimistic. 鈥淚 can鈥檛 help but think there鈥檚 no better time to be in climate鈥攊t鈥檚 a field full of possibilities,鈥 she said.</p> <div class="align-center image_style-original_image_size"> <div class="imageMediaStyle original_image_size"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/original_image_size/public/2024-11/gold-bar-news-at-leeds-boulder_0.png?itok=QaJxJ3LC" width="178" height="11" alt="golden bar"> </div> </div> <p class="text-align-center lead"><strong>鈥淚 can鈥檛 help but think there鈥檚 no better time to be in climate鈥攊t鈥檚 a field full of possibilities."</strong></p><p class="text-align-center"><em>Susie Strife, 抖阴传媒在线 County director of sustainability</em></p><h3>Entrepreneurial wisdom</h3> <div class="align-left image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-10/DSC_2020.JPG?itok=A5vjcIMF" width="750" height="499" alt="Trent Yang and 抖阴传媒在线 Climate Ventures Panel"> </div> </div> <p>The session concluded with Yang moderating a panel featuring&nbsp;(pictured from left to right) <a href="https://www.dougcampbell505.com/about" rel="nofollow">Doug Campbell</a>, founder of Solid Power;&nbsp;<a href="/chbe/michael-d-mcgehee" rel="nofollow">Mike McGehee</a>, professor of chemical engineering at CU 抖阴传媒在线 and founder of Tynt Technologies;&nbsp;<a href="/venturepartners/2022/03/30/meet-venture-partners-team-tasso-von-windheim" rel="nofollow">Tasso von Windheim</a>, a climate tech investor; and&nbsp;<a href="/venturepartners/bryn-rees" rel="nofollow">Bryn Rees</a> of&nbsp;CU 抖阴传媒在线 Innovation and Partnerships.</p><p>鈥淓ntrepreneurship is part science and part art鈥攜ou can鈥檛 just learn it in the classroom,鈥 said Yang. 鈥淲e will bring real, successful practitioners in to help you create a successful venture going forward.鈥</p><p>McGehee, whose students have launched 19 businesses, emphasized mentorship. 鈥淵ou want to pick investors that do far more than give you money,鈥 he said.</p><p>Von Windheim stressed the importance of a strong tech team and early founders鈥 agreements, while Rees encouraged students to leverage <a href="/venturepartners/2025/09/15/internal-news/cu-boulder-ranked-1-launching-startups-based-university-discoveries" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">CU 抖阴传媒在线鈥檚 entrepreneurial ecosystem</a> and the wealth of resources in the region.</p><p>Panelists agreed on key ingredients for success: the ability to pivot, understanding your minimum viable product, knowing your strengths and weaknesses, and building the right team.</p><p>鈥淟ook to your left, look to your right鈥攖hat鈥檚 called your network,鈥 said Campbell. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 the most valuable thing in your career.鈥 Reflecting on his own entrepreneurial journey, he added, 鈥淎t the end of the day, it was a leap of faith. That鈥檚 what being an entrepreneur is.鈥</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>CU 抖阴传媒在线鈥檚 new BCV initiative kicked off a seven-week speaker series to spark real-world solutions for climate innovation and entrepreneurship.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:57:42 +0000 Jane Majkiewicz 19123 at /business A Passion for Fashion: Introducing Leeds鈥 New Student Club /business/news/2025/10/15/fashion-case-club <span>A Passion for Fashion: Introducing Leeds鈥 New Student Club </span> <span><span>Jane Majkiewicz</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-14T16:14:46-06:00" title="Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 16:14">Tue, 10/14/2025 - 16:14</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/Fashion%20Case%20Club.jpg?h=4216b7ef&amp;itok=AGbj8s9H" width="1200" height="800" alt="Members at a meeting of Leeds' Fashion Case Club"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/2543" hreflang="en">Business Acumen &amp; Career Outcomes</a> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/733" hreflang="en">News</a> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/2440" hreflang="en">Student and Community stories</a> </div> <span>Grace Garfoot</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="hero"><em>This fall, Ryder Nicolaus (Mktg鈥28) and Oliver Welsh (Bus, Fin鈥28) launched the Fashion Case Club at Leeds. With ambitions to expand beyond the Leeds community, the duo is shaping the club鈥檚 mission to incorporate underrepresented aspects of fashion while building a following, securing notable guest speakers and actively growing valuable industry connections.</em></p><hr> <div class="align-center image_style-large_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-10/Fashion%20Case%20Club.jpg?itok=pLw3pBQd" width="1500" height="799" alt="Members at a meeting of Leeds' Fashion Case Club"> </div> </div> <h3><br>Sewing the seeds of inspiration</h3><p>Friends and fashion entrepreneurs Ryder Nicolaus (Mktg鈥28) and Oliver Welsh (Bus, Fin鈥28) didn鈥檛 wait for college to start making their mark. Even before arriving at Leeds, they had already launched their own branded clothing lines鈥揘icolaus with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthepaxapparel_%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;is_from_rle" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">PAX Apparel </a>and Welsh with <a href="https://www.chillville.us/" rel="nofollow">Chill Ville</a>. Now, as undergrads, they鈥檝e channeled that shared passion into founding the Fashion Case Club鈥擫eeds鈥 first student organization focused on the fashion industry.</p><p>The idea took shape last year over winter break, when the two realized that Leeds lacked representation for students interested in the business of fashion. 鈥淲e feel like this is something that doesn鈥檛 have a lot of resources at CU and Leeds,鈥 Welsh said. 鈥淔ashion as a whole is underrepresented within clubs and classes, especially compared to other universities. That鈥檚 why we started the club."</p><p>With a strong attendance at its first few meetings and an unfolding lineup of high-profile guest speakers, the club is already gaining traction.</p> <div class="align-right image_style-small_500px_25_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2025-10/Ryder%20Headshot.png?itok=NTDZTqne" width="375" height="560" alt="Ryder Nicolaus"> </div> </div> <p>鈥淚鈥檝e always been into really niche, creative endeavors, whether it was making rings or woodworking. I also knew that I wanted to go into business, so combining those two aspects, I decided to start my own clothing company,鈥 Nicolaus (pictured right) said. 鈥淚 wanted to experience what it was like running a company, so I decided to do that through something I really enjoy. I like the marketing and business analytics side of it, and that鈥檚 what brought me to Leeds,鈥 he added.</p><p>For both Welsh and Nicolaus, getting into fashion was sparked by the desire to design their own clothes and appreciating the thrift culture. When visiting Leeds during an admitted students鈥 day, it resonated with them to hear that some graduates had gone on to work at North Face.</p><p>After getting their new club registered as an official Leeds student club, Nicolaus and Welsh promoted it at the Leedsapalooza annual student club event, catching the attention of CJ Riggins, an advisor for the <a href="/business/deming" rel="nofollow">Deming Center for Entrepreneurship</a>. Intrigued by their apparel and their effort to bring a fashion initiative to Leeds, she became a faculty sponsor for the club.</p><p>鈥淪he has been so helpful in that role,鈥 said Welsh. 鈥淚 think she loves seeing students come together who are creatively driven entrepreneurs,鈥 he added. And with fashion being the seventh largest industry in the world, projected to reach $1.87 trillion in 2025, Riggins鈥 support further validated for Nicolaus and Walsh that fashion should have a place in the business conversations happening at Leeds. Entrepreneurs like <a href="/business/deming/news/2024/12/19/garmai-matthews-redefining-fashion-technology-and-entrepreneurship" rel="nofollow">Garmai Matthew (MBA鈥25)</a> and <a href="/business/faces/2025/04/10/rylan-montoya" rel="nofollow">Rylan Montoya (Bus鈥25)</a> are prime examples of Leeds students who have applied their business education to fashion startups.</p><h3>Following the threads</h3> <div class="align-left image_style-small_500px_25_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2025-10/Oliver%20Headshot.jpg?itok=DPnj8Nsv" width="375" height="524" alt="Oliver Welsh"> </div> </div> <p>As they鈥檝e begun to hold meetings, the club has attracted new members by lining up high-level fashion industry insiders. One of their first meetings featured speaker Anthony Pace, a representative from Crocs. An executive from Ralph Lauren will be an upcoming presenter.</p><p>Attracting speakers of that caliber is a result of something Welsh and Nicolaus have been practicing in both life and business: persistence.</p><p>鈥淲e started off by cold calling on LinkedIn, and the success rate wasn鈥檛 great for that,鈥 Welsh admitted. 鈥淏ut every time someone did reach out, we would make sure to be as enthusiastic and as sociable as we could to make an impression.鈥</p><p>鈥淥ne of the first people we met with鈥攚ho works at North Face鈥攇ave us helpful information on how we could improve our networking. Since then, every time we talk to someone, we ask them for contacts they can pass on,鈥 Welsh added.</p><p>鈥淚t鈥檚 cool being a part of Leeds because you learn how intertwined everyone is networking-wise," said Nicolaus. His connections for the new club started in the Sustainable Business Club: 鈥淔rom there, I spoke to someone in Leeds and asked for a connection, and she was the one who led us to a contact from North Face.鈥</p><h3>Setting trends for the CU 抖阴传媒在线 community</h3><p>As they move past the initial stages of evolving the club, Welsh and Nicolaus want to open it to any CU student that is interested in fashion, giving them practical industry experience before they go out into the world. We are a business-oriented club, but that doesn鈥檛 mean we鈥檙e exclusive to business," said Welsh.</p><p>The co-founders want to expose students to professional aspects of the fashion industry that are cross-disciplinary and applicable to a wide range of interests. They plan to address subjects such as color theory, retail math, merchandising, and other real-world concepts that aren鈥檛 typically taught in the classroom. For fashion-oriented and non-fashion-oriented people alike, Welsh and Nicolaus believe this learning will be invaluable.</p><p>鈥淲e鈥檙e going to teach concepts through workshops, case studies and guest speakers. We will offer topics that anyone considering the fashion industry should learn," said Welsh.</p><p>As the co-founders continue to raise the club鈥檚 visibility and look forward to carving out their professional career paths, they have already learned one essential component of success鈥攃ollaboration. They both echoed the same sentiment: They couldn鈥檛 do this without each other.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Leeds鈥 new Fashion Case Club is tailoring its focus on the business of fashion to engage students across the CU 抖阴传媒在线 community. With a growing membership and a lineup of industry insiders, the club is stitching together style, innovation and opportunity.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:14:46 +0000 Jane Majkiewicz 19121 at /business How to Outsmart Online Scammers in the Age of AI, According to a Cybersecurity Expert /business/news/2025/10/14/how-outsmart-online-scammers-age-ai-according-cybersecurity-expert <span>How to Outsmart Online Scammers in the Age of AI, According to a Cybersecurity Expert</span> <span><span>Kelsey Cipolla</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-14T08:58:21-06:00" title="Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 08:58">Tue, 10/14/2025 - 08:58</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/Screenshot%202025-10-14%20at%209.00.21%E2%80%AFAM.png?h=aa8cdff7&amp;itok=E5Ts11iN" width="1200" height="800" alt="Hands type on a laptop keyboard; the screen glows with green code"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/2544" hreflang="en">Academic Reputation</a> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/733" hreflang="en">News</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>As cybercriminals use generative AI to craft more convincing scams, Leeds School of Business expert Sebastian Schuetz shares tips for protecting yourself.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/today/2025/10/14/how-outsmart-online-scammers-age-ai-according-cybersecurity-expert`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:58:21 +0000 Kelsey Cipolla 19119 at /business Real Talk, Real Impact: Business Leaders-in-Residence Inspire Leeds Students /business/news/2025/10/09/real-talk-real-insights <span>Real Talk, Real Impact: Business Leaders-in-Residence Inspire Leeds Students</span> <span><span>Kelsey Cipolla</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-09T10:50:30-06:00" title="Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 10:50">Thu, 10/09/2025 - 10:50</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/IMG_5991.jpeg?h=ec392e63&amp;itok=2dLoYQo5" width="1200" height="800" alt="Students ask questions during a Business Leaders-in-Residence session"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/733" hreflang="en">News</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Fourteen top professionals brought candid insights, career advice and networking opportunities to Leeds students during a dynamic day of connection.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/business/news/2025/10/09/business-leaders-residence`; 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</script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:22:34 +0000 Kelsey Cipolla 19114 at /business Getting Down to Business: How Leeds鈥 Career Events Can Turn Handshakes into Hires /business/2025/09/26/getting-down-business-how-leeds-career-events-can-turn-handshakes-hires <span>Getting Down to Business: How Leeds鈥 Career Events Can Turn Handshakes into Hires </span> <span><span>Jane Majkiewicz</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-09-26T10:39:38-06:00" title="Friday, September 26, 2025 - 10:39">Fri, 09/26/2025 - 10:39</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-09/All%20Industries%20CareerFair_09_17_25-5559.jpg?h=b2774bcf&amp;itok=bzf_Ij2m" width="1200" height="800" alt="Student shaking hands at the All Industries Career Fair"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/2543" hreflang="en">Business Acumen &amp; Career Outcomes</a> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/733" hreflang="en">News</a> </div> <a href="/business/leeds-directory/jane-majkiewicz">Jane Majkiewicz</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="hero"><em>The Leeds Career Development Office hosted three days of its signature fall programming, highlighted by the All Industries Career Fair鈥攁 lively event at 抖阴传媒在线's new Limelight Hotel. Students gave the event a resoundingly positive review, and now they鈥檙e keeping up the momentum as they pursue new connections, internships and career opportunities.</em></p><hr> <div class="align-center image_style-large_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-09/All%20Industries%20CareerFair_09_17_25-5559.jpg?itok=EhFOJYNF" width="1500" height="1001" alt="Student shaking hands at the All Industries Career Fair"> </div> </div> <p><br>More than 900 undergraduate and graduate students convened at the Limelight to kick off the fall semester by exploring internship and <a href="/node/13069" rel="nofollow">career opportunities</a>, from stepping stones to leadership tracks and permanent positions. A total of 79 businesses participated in the All Industries Career Fair on Sept. 17, creating a lively atmosphere filled with connection, curiosity and conversation.</p><p>Dressed in business attire and armed with polished resumes, students arrived ready to make strong first impressions. Their professional demeanor set the tone for meaningful conversations with recruiters, many of whom noted the students鈥 preparedness and enthusiasm.</p> <div class="align-center image_style-original_image_size"> <div class="imageMediaStyle original_image_size"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/original_image_size/public/2024-11/gold-bar-news-at-leeds-boulder_0.png?itok=QaJxJ3LC" width="178" height="11" alt="golden bar"> </div> </div> <p class="text-align-center lead"><strong>鈥淭he Career Fair gives students the chance to explore opportunities and connect with employers across industries in a supportive, structured environment.鈥</strong></p><p class="text-align-center"><em>Angie Vermillion, associate director of Employer Relations</em></p><p>Clusters of students gathered around tables hosted by companies such as Cain Travel, Crowe, Enterprise Mobility, memoryBlue, CBRE, Danone, Sprouts,&nbsp;Artist Capital, Comcast and Sage Hospitality鈥攋ust a sampling of the diverse organizations represented. Nonprofit organizations, including the Peace Corps and Teach for America, also had a presence. The fair showcased businesses across all industries represented by Leeds鈥 <a href="/business/news/2025/09/04/new-academic-areas-of-emphasis" rel="nofollow">10 academic areas of emphasis.</a></p><p>Company posters enticed students with remote work, employee perks and leadership possibilities, such as Parallon and HCA Healthcare鈥檚 note that 85% of their former associates are currently in leadership positions. Inspirational slogans added to the visual flair:</p><ul><li>鈥淥ur Brands. Your Future.鈥濃擥allo</li><li>鈥淲ork Where You Belong鈥濃擲age Hospitality</li><li>鈥淟et鈥檚 Build Something Big鈥濃攊botta</li><li>鈥淕row with Us鈥濃擳allgrass Energy</li></ul><h3>From table talks to career moves</h3> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-09/All%20Industries%20CareerFair_09_17_25-5509.jpg?itok=K0ynClD1" width="750" height="501" alt="Student at a table meeting people at the Career Fair"> </div> </div> <p>鈥淚 definitely think the career fair was a good use of my time,鈥 said Lucas Fernandes (Fin, Acct鈥27), who spoke with representatives from Comcast, among other businesses. 鈥淣ot only did I find out about internship opportunities that I previously wouldn鈥檛 have known about, but I was able to get a few contacts that I can use to leverage my network and opportunities.鈥</p><p>Students surveyed gave the event a resoundingly positive review, describing it as 'awesome,' 'well done' and 'very helpful'鈥攅specially appreciating the opportunity to connect with companies.</p><p>鈥淭he Career Fair gives students the chance to explore opportunities and connect with employers across industries in a supportive, structured environment,鈥 said Angie Vermillion, associate director of Employer Relations at Leeds.</p><p>Kristin Day, an HR specialist with Tallgrass Energy, attended her first Leeds event and was impressed by the students鈥 professionalism and confidence. "We met many great candidates. They were all wonderful to talk with and very engaged in the conversations," she said. 鈥淚 was impressed with the way students presented themselves. It made them stand out as a whole,鈥 she added.</p> <div class="align-center image_style-original_image_size"> <div class="imageMediaStyle original_image_size"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/original_image_size/public/2024-11/gold-bar-news-at-leeds-boulder_0.png?itok=QaJxJ3LC" width="178" height="11" alt="golden bar"> </div> </div> <p class="text-align-center lead"><span><strong>鈥淣ot only did I find out about internship opportunities that I previously wouldn鈥檛 have known about, but I was able to get a few contacts that I can use to leverage my network and opportunities.鈥</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-center"><em><span>Lucas Fernandes (Fin, Acct鈥27)</span></em></p><p>To help students prepare, Leeds hosted a Career Workshop the day before the fair that focused on resume building, interview practice and networking skills. Following the fair, an 鈥淚nstant Interviews鈥 event offered more than 100 students a chance to engage directly with top professionals at 10 companies鈥攐ften bypassing the formal application stage, Vermillion said.</p><p>鈥淭ogether, these experiences not only boost students鈥 confidence in their professional readiness, but they also help them form authentic, lasting connections with employers and alumni鈥攃onnections that can lead to internships, jobs and long-term career success,鈥 she added.</p> <div class="align-left image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-09/All%20Industries%20CareerFair_09_17_25-5594.jpg?itok=MkUH_QEb" width="750" height="501" alt="Three students at the Career Fair"> </div> </div> <h3>Keeping up the momentum (and staying motivated)</h3><p>Vermillion encourages students to follow up with employers they met at the fair鈥攚hether through a thank-you note, LinkedIn connection or application鈥攖o keep those new relationships active. Meeting with a career coach is another valuable next step to refine resumes, practice interviewing, or discuss tailored strategies for the opportunities they are pursuing.</p><p>鈥淪tudents can also strengthen their confidence and skills by joining <a href="/business/current-students/additional-resources/student-organizations" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">student organizations</a>, participating in <a href="/business/undergraduate-programs/enhance-your-experience/case-competitions" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">case competitions</a>, or attending upcoming Leeds programs like <a href="/business-students/current-students/career/treks" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">career treks</a> to meet directly with companies at their offices,鈥 Vermillion said.</p><p>鈥淐ontinuing to engage with Career Development ensures that students not only maintain momentum but also grow their professional network and readiness for future recruiting cycles,鈥 she added.</p><p>One employer commented, 鈥淭he quality of students was top-notch. There were lots of good introductions and great questions.鈥 That sentiment was widely shared, underscoring the strong impression Leeds students make.</p><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-none ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-darkgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"><div><div><h3 class="text-align-center">Making Career Events Work: Five Reasons to Show Up and Stand Out</h3><p class="text-align-center"><em>Leeds Associate Director of Employer Relations Angie Vermillion outlined key career event benefits for students.&nbsp;</em></p><ul><li><strong>Increased confidence</strong>: Feel prepared to introduce yourself professionally, talk about your skills and navigate conversations with employers.</li><li><strong>Practical experience</strong>: Gain first-hand practice with resume reviews, mock interviews and networking in real recruiting settings.</li><li><strong>Meaningful connections</strong>: Build new relationships with employers, alumni and industry professionals that can lead to internships, full-time roles or ongoing mentorship.</li><li><strong>Career insights</strong>: Acquire a clearer understanding of industries, company cultures and career pathways that align with your goals.</li><li><strong>Opportunities for next steps</strong>: Secure an interview, receive a job or internship offer, or get invited to apply鈥攎oving you closer to your goals and dream careers.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><hr><p class="lead"><strong>Be sure to stay connected with the Career Development Office's advisors and to keep track of </strong><a href="/business-students/career" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow"><strong>career events &gt;&gt;</strong></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The Leeds Career Development Office kicked off the fall semester with three days of its signature programming, highlighted by the All Industries Career Fair鈥攁 lively event that filled the ballroom at 抖阴传媒在线鈥檚 new Limelight Hotel.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:39:38 +0000 Jane Majkiewicz 19097 at /business Business as Art: Wendy Lea Inspires the Leeds Community /business/news/2025/09/25/business-as-art <span>Business as Art: Wendy Lea Inspires the Leeds Community</span> <span><span>Jane Majkiewicz</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-09-25T15:07:29-06:00" title="Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 15:07">Thu, 09/25/2025 - 15:07</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-09/Wendy%20Lea.JPG?h=12ed092a&amp;itok=NrRTKoDJ" width="1200" height="800" alt="Wendy Lea (second from left) with Leeds' Birdie Reznicek, Kathryn Wendell and Erick Mueller"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/733" hreflang="en">News</a> </div> <a href="/business/leeds-directory/jane-majkiewicz">Jane Majkiewicz</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="hero"><em>Nationally renowned ecosystem builder </em><a href="https://wendylea.com/" rel="nofollow"><em>Wendy Lea</em></a><em> came to Leeds to share exclusive insights from her career in building businesses, forging strategic alliances and inspiring go-to-market innovation, including the future she sees for quantum technology in Colorado.</em></p><hr> <div class="align-left image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-09/Wendy%20Lea.JPG?itok=Vl1xNRXO" width="750" height="563" alt="Wendy Lea (second from left) with Leeds' Birdie Reznicek, Kathryn Wendell and Erick Mueller"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p class="small-text"><em>Wendy Lea (second from left) with Leeds' Birdie Reznicek, Kathryn Wendell and Erick Mueller.</em></p> </span> </div> <p>As Leeds鈥 first <a href="/business/news/2025/09/16/introducing-wendy-lea" rel="nofollow">Community Leader-in-Residence</a>, Lea鈥檚 first day included four sessions with members of the community, including the Dean鈥檚 Cabinet; members of the Leeds鈥 Centers of Excellence, Employer Relations and Career Development Office; graduate and undergraduate students; and staff from across Leeds.&nbsp;</p><p>A thought-provoking session with Leeds鈥 Business Research Division was a prime example of Lea鈥檚 captivating storytelling, tracing her career path鈥攁 journey shaped by building relationships, being curious, continually learning, and making bold decisions.</p><p>鈥淚 am a business artist,鈥 said Lea, explaining that she sees potential before problems and focuses on how businesses can deliver value. 鈥淚 see business-making as art because there is no set way to get it done鈥攊t鈥檚 the most creative thing in the world to me.鈥</p><p>Lea鈥檚 current work involves channeling her decades of experience into shaping the state of Colorado鈥檚 quantum ecosystem. As a board member of <a href="https://www.elevatequantum.org/" rel="nofollow">Elevate Quantum</a>, Lea is helping position Colorado as a national leader in quantum technology鈥攁n industry McKinsey projects will reach <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/the-year-of-quantum-from-concept-to-reality-in-2025" rel="nofollow">$97 billion worldwide by 2035</a>. Colorado, which currently has 50 quantum-related startups, expects 10,000 new jobs within the next 10 years, and 30,000 workers trained in quantum technology.</p><p>鈥淚 was never afraid of failure. NEVER. I am a natural innovator and entrepreneur,鈥 Lea said. That spirit of entrepreneurship, she believes, will be key to accelerating Colorado鈥檚 leadership in building a quantum-ready workforce. High schools and colleges will play a pivotal role in this transformation, alongside partners in New Mexico and Wyoming, who are collaborating with Colorado to advance the field.</p><p>鈥淚f we do our work, we can build an amazing future for our state and our region,鈥 she said. She emphasized that building the talent pipeline will not only require PhDs and engineers, but also skilled business professionals and trained workers in the trades, especially in manufacturing.</p> <div class="align-center image_style-original_image_size"> <div class="imageMediaStyle original_image_size"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/original_image_size/public/2024-11/gold-bar-news-at-leeds-boulder_0.png?itok=QaJxJ3LC" width="178" height="11" alt="golden bar"> </div> </div> <p class="text-align-center lead"><strong>鈥淚f we do our work [in quantum technology], we can build an amazing future for our state and our region.鈥</strong></p><p class="text-align-center"><em>Wendy Lea, ecosystem builder and board member of Quantum Elevate</em></p><h3><strong>Lessons for the next generation of business leaders</strong></h3><p>In another session, Lea met with student leaders to reflect on the pivotal decisions and turning points that shaped her career. She distilled her path into a powerful insight:</p><p>鈥淪elf-knowledge is the most important knowledge.鈥</p><p>By understanding herself, Lea said she was able to make thoughtful career choices. While not every decision was perfect, each one helped her apply her skills in new and imaginative ways, building expertise that ultimately allowed her to help others.</p><p>Her parting advice: Challenge your boundaries and embrace innovation and reinvention. 鈥淏reak out in any way you can from the mold you have created for yourself.鈥&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Nationally renowned ecosystem builder Wendy Lea came to Leeds to share exclusive insights from her career in building businesses, forging strategic alliances and inspiring go-to-market innovation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:07:29 +0000 Jane Majkiewicz 19096 at /business Why We Laugh鈥擮r Lash Out鈥擜t Political Jokes /business/news/2025/09/24/why-we-laugh-or-lash-out-political-jokes <span>Why We Laugh鈥擮r Lash Out鈥擜t Political Jokes</span> <span><span>Kelsey Cipolla</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-09-25T12:50:35-06:00" title="Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 12:50">Thu, 09/25/2025 - 12:50</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-09/Screenshot%202025-09-25%20at%2012.53.05%E2%80%AFPM.png?h=d2eb3233&amp;itok=R2YI5Bh7" width="1200" height="800" alt="Silhouettes of people sitting an audience in front of a red curtain"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/2544" hreflang="en">Academic Reputation</a> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/733" hreflang="en">News</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Jimmy Kimmel鈥檚 suspension shows how quickly political humor can spark outrage. CU 抖阴传媒在线 professor and humor researcher Peter McGraw explains why some punchlines delight audiences while others trigger backlash.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/today/2025/09/24/why-we-laugh-or-lash-out-political-jokes`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:50:35 +0000 Kelsey Cipolla 19094 at /business How Does Growing Up Poor Influence Financial Decision-Making? New Study Sheds Light /business/news/2025/09/23/how-does-growing-poor-influence-financial-decision-making-new-study-sheds-light <span>How Does Growing Up Poor Influence Financial Decision-Making? New Study Sheds Light</span> <span><span>Kelsey Cipolla</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-09-24T10:11:36-06:00" title="Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 10:11">Wed, 09/24/2025 - 10:11</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/business/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-09/Screenshot%202025-09-24%20at%2010.13.48%E2%80%AFAM.png?h=bf2c1a42&amp;itok=FYU1c0nQ" width="1200" height="800" alt="Person pulls cash out of a wallet"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/2544" hreflang="en">Academic Reputation</a> <a href="/business/taxonomy/term/733" hreflang="en">News</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Research has long linked childhood poverty to financial risk-taking in adulthood. But a new analysis casts doubt on this stereotype.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/today/2025/09/23/how-does-growing-poor-influence-financial-decision-making-new-study-sheds-light`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:11:36 +0000 Kelsey Cipolla 19089 at /business