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The Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology creates a supportive, nurturing environment for students interested in starting and growing businesses.
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Student Experiences

Fusion Promotes Community and Student Networking

November 15, 2018
Over 800 entrepreneurs participated in one of the largest entrepreneurial networking events in Utah on BYU campus this October.
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Alumni Spotlight

Unexpected Entrepreneurs

October 22, 2018
Preston S. Alder and Joseph Woodbury never planned on being entrepreneurs; the opportunity fell into their laps when they saw a need and decided to fill it. Together the two Brigham Young University alumni are disrupting the $38billion storage industry with their business, Neighbor.
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Student Spotlight

Inevitable Success

July 23, 2018
Entrepreneurship called Eric Espinosa's name for the first time when Espinosa was in fourth grade. Now, he's an aspiring serial entrepreneur.
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Student Experiences

Jamaican Universities Take Home the Gold

June 05, 2018
Usain Bolt has nothing on the two teams of Jamaican student entrepreneurs who dominated the Rollins Center's International Business Model Competition.
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Student Experiences

Second-Time SEOY

May 22, 2018
In 2016, Sam Ballard took home the title of Student Entrepreneur of the Year for his dental lab. This year, the entrepreneurship senior was crowned champion for the second time.
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Student Experiences

Students Dive In at NVC

April 17, 2018
There were a number of judges swimming around the tank looking for a great startup to attack with an award at the New Venture Challenge.
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Faculty Research

Entrepreneurship Skills Shared Globally

March 28, 2018
Professor Chad Carlos is making the world his campus by teaching BYU Marriott entrepreneurship principles across the globe.
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Student Experiences

Piero's Pitch Takes First Place

February 13, 2018
A system that opens wheelchair accessible doors won first place and the audience's hearts.
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Student Experiences

CET's Entrepreneurial Explosion

January 30, 2018
An eruption occurred at FUSION, billed as Utah's largest entrepreneurial networking event.
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School News

Entrepreneurship Programs Ranked Top Ten

November 14, 2017
BYU Marriott undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship programs have been ranked No. 3 and No. 6, respectively, in The Princeton Review's annual list.
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Student Experiences

Return on Impact

November 13, 2017
Entrepreneurship student Morgan Glessing and his team have a plan to (literally) open the doors of possibilities at every college campus nationwide.
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In the News

Building a SHEL-ter

November 09, 2017
Two BYU students are finding success with their innovative hammocks thanks in part to support from the Rollins Center.
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Student Experiences

CET Hosts Big Idea Pitch

November 02, 2017
What big problem-solving ideas did students pitch in just ninety seconds at this year's competition?
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Student Experiences

CET Hosts Carnival-Themed Kickoff

October 09, 2017
The Rollins Center recently cured carnival cravings while creating a buzz for entrepreneurship across campus.
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Student Experiences

Students Converge in Silicon Valley for IBMC

May 31, 2017
Entrepreneurs from around the world competed at the International Business Model Competition for more than $150,000 in cash prizes.
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School News

Petersen Rejoins Rollins Center

May 24, 2017
Dean Lee Perry recently announced Scott Petersen as the new executive director of the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology.
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School News

BYU Ranked No. 4 on Top Tech Transfer List

April 21, 2017
BYU is one of the top five universities in the country for turning research discoveries into new technology, products and companies, according to a report released today.
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Student Experiences

Top Cash Prize Goes to NVC Survivor

April 17, 2017
Eight entrepreneurs entered the waters at this year's Shark Tank-themed New Venture Challenge. There was only one survivor.
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