Entrepreneurship
Read about BYU Marriott's Entrepreneurial Management program, the students in our program, the faculty and their research, as well as where our alumni are in their careers.
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Digging In
Ginger Belnap, a landscape designer, shares that she's humbled by the simple beauties that God has given us. “There is healing being in the dirt and being with the Earth.”
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Making a Buzz Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration
What do beekeeping, management communication, and software development have in common? They’re just three of the disciplines that helped Varroa Tech win the 2024-2025 Student Innovator of the Year competition.
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The Miller Grants: More Than Dollars and Cents
Whether a student startup is inventing a collapsible asthma spacer or crafting a high-protein cheese, the Miller Grants from the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology are ready to support student innovation at Brigham Young University.
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BYU Marriott Honors Faculty and Staff for Leadership and Service
In April 2025, the BYU Marriott School of Business recognized selected faculty, staff, and administrators for exemplifying the college’s vision, mission, values, and guiding principle in both classroom and administrative work.
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Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve: The 2025 Bateman Awards
In March, one student from each undergraduate program received the Bateman Award for their exemplary dedication to the BYU Marriott values, commitment to academic excellence, and profound drive to serve others.
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Trusting in Life’s Twists and Turns
According to Trent Williams, life is like a hike, and as he remembers that God understands each unanticipated twist and turn, he says he is better able to learn from unexpected experiences.
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One Man’s Business is Another Man’s Treasure
Reid Tileston's experience taking over a small business when he was 16 years old eventually led him to pursue a career in entrepreneurship through acquisition.
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Excited to Fail, Excited to Serve
Jose and Adela Montoya Brañez—a sibling duo studying entrepreneurial management at the BYU Marriott School of Business—are passionate about entrepreneurship and the chance it gives them to serve others.
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New Office, Same Mission: The Rollins Center Moves to South Campus
In September students at Brigham Young University attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to learn more about the Rollins Center’s new south campus space and its services for BYU entrepreneurs.
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Powder Baby Founder Kylee Black Wins the 2024 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
Brigham Young University senior Kylee Black sat in anxious anticipation as teams were called up to the stage of the 2024 Utah Entrepreneurship Challenge. Third place was announced, then second place was awarded. For Black, the next moments were unforgettable.
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Mindset Matters
In the quest to alleviate poverty, BYU researchers are discovering how a growth mindset matters as much as a skill set.
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Innovative Group of BYU Students Roll Out New AI Tech to Solve Parking Problems
Spot Parking team wins 2024 BYU Student Innovator of the Year competition and $12,000.
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Mountain Biking and Moving Forward
Sterling Petersen has such a passion for mountain biking, he decided to make it his day job. Since graduating from BYU Marriott’s entrepreneurship program, he’s created multiple startups focused on mountain biking products and has built a collaborative work environment in the process.
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Introducing New Faculty at BYU Marriott in 2023
Eight professors joined the faculty at the BYU Marriott School of Business in 2023. “We are excited to welcome these new faculty members,” says Brigitte Madrian, dean of BYU Marriott. “In line with our mission to develop leaders of faith, intellect, and character, these new faculty bring insight and experience that will contribute to the educational experience BYU Marriott offers its students.”
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BYU Marriott Names Mike Hendron as New Director of the Rollins Center
Mike Hendron is the new director of the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology effective June 17, 2023.
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A Stack of Experiences
Embracing diverse business experiences has given alumna Mallory Stack versatility and a vision for the future of women in business.
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BYU’s next unicorn? Student startup “Zaymo” has won more than $900,000 in prize money this spring
One of BYU’s student startups just walked away with the most prize money at the biggest and most prestigious collegiate business plan competition in the country.
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Mentoring Future Creatives
Jeffrey Burningham, adjunct faculty and partner to the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, believes the creative process is pivotal to a fulfilling life.
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