2025 Coric Family Speaker Series
Join us on Tuesdays throughout the semester to hear successful entrepreneurs tell their story.
2024 Coric Family Speaker Series
Join us on Tuesdays throughout the semester to hear successful entrepreneurs tell their story.
Black Entrepreneurship in Winston-Salem
Formerly known as Black Food Friday, Black Entrepreneurship in Winston Salem is an opportunity for students in ENT 304: Black Entrepreneurship in America to meet the Black innovators in their own backyard. Black entrepreneurs of all levels and industry are welcome to join our class for a meal and to share their entrepreneurial journey while networking with other business owners, faculty, staff, and students.
- Mar 21, 2024 | 12:30-1:45
- Mar 28, 2024 |12:30-1:45
- Apr 25, 2024 | 12:30-1:45
If you are an entrepreneur interested in joining a session, contact Dr. Ariel D Smith.
Entrepalooza 2024 Recap: A Night to Remember!
Entrepalooza 2024 at Wake Forest University, sponsored by Melissa and Carney Hawks, featured student entrepreneurs presenting investor-ready pitches at Startup Lab Demo Day. Startups like SAFErgy, UpNext, and Global Hair League showcased their innovative ideas. The event culminated with a keynote from Ricky Van Veen (’03), VP at Meta, who shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey and work in Generative AI. The event celebrated innovation, creativity, and community, leaving attendees excited for what’s next from these talented entrepreneurs.
Deacon Springboard Pitch Day Recap
The Wake Forest University Center for Entrepreneurship concluded Deacon Springboard pitch day on April 11, 2024, with 21 student-led companies presenting their refined business ideas. After months of testing, validation, and mentorship from industry experts, the students delivered polished pitches. With a focus on customer discovery, prototyping, and pivoting, they are now poised for Deac Tank and potential seed funding.
We’re excited to see where these future entrepreneurs go next! A special thank you to Louis Foreman for guiding the students toward success. We look forward to the 2025 presentations!