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12/15/2023
This week, we caught up with LabMats, a company with a product that works as an item manager for laboratory research groups and eliminates the time and emotions spent organizing multi-departmental equipment. Read our interview with founder Moughil Nandakumar '25 on the Dingman Blog below!
👉 https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-labmats
12/08/2023
This week, we caught up with Strapt LLC, a company that manufactures luxury phone accessories that prevent losing your phone. Adaptable with all phone cases, Strapt chain accessories are the perfect balance between style and security. Read our interview with founder Emily Ciardiello '24 on the Dingman Blog below!
👉 https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-strapt-llc
12/01/2023
This week, we caught up with Your Landscapers LLC, a company that offers various services, including lawn mowing, junk removal, yard cleanups, and mulching. Read our interview with founder Julian Medrano '24 and Jared Lindhurst '24 on the Dingman Blog below!
👉 https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-your-landscapers-llc
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11/28/2023
🌟 Join us in making a difference this ! 🤝
✨ Support the Dingman Center and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. Your donation fuels innovation and fosters the growth of startups. Every contribution, big or small, has a lasting impact. Let's build a brighter future together! 💡💚
11/17/2023
This week, we caught up with Under the Radar Clothing Company, a company that hopes to spark a conversation between two people, to educate one another about how this medicine could potentially help them. Read our interview with founder Dominic Sims '24 on the Dingman Blog below!
👉 https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-under-the-radar-clothing-company
11/10/2023
This week, we caught up with BetterU, a company that promotes healthy habits with an app that gamifies habit-building and encourages people to become their best selves in a fun and social way. Read our interview with founder Saurabh Chapagain ’25 on the Dingman Blog below!
👉 https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-betteru
Feature Friday! BetterU This semester, the Dingman Center will be conducting interviews with the 11 student startups participating in our in-person New Ventures Practicum! Founder: Saurabh Chapagain’25, Te…
11/07/2023
🚀🔍 Check out the Launchpad's amazing progress over the past 2 weeks! 🚀🔍
🚀 In Week 1, our focus was on understanding the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. We delved into defining entrepreneurship, identifying personal strengths, and debunking myths while exploring the connection between education and entrepreneurship. 💡📚
🔍 Moving into Week 2, we honed in on problem-solving and customer-centric thinking. Participants engaged in activities centered around problem/solution thinking, design thinking, and brainstorming innovative business ideas. 🤔💡
The Launchpad Mentors and students are diving deep into entrepreneurial skills and innovative thinking! Stay tuned for more updates on their exciting journey. 🌟🧠💡
11/03/2023
This week we caught up with Dream of Coffee, a company that aims to bridge the gap disconnect between regular coffee drinkers and the world of specialty coffee by making specialty coffee more accessible and affordable. Read our interview with founder Reid Xu '24, on the Dingman Blog below!
👉 https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-dream-of-coffee
10/27/2023
This week we caught up with Billz Software Inc., a company that plans to be a centralized platform through which you can manage all your in-store and online purchases and completely eliminating paper receipts.Read our interview with founder Ben Blaine, on the Dingman Blog below!
👉 https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-billz-software
10/24/2023
🎉 Thank you for joining us at the DCSW Happy Hour with GWU! 🥂
A big shoutout to all the amazing people who made our event a huge success. Your presence and enthusiasm added a special sparkle to the evening. 🌟
We hope you had a fantastic time networking, sharing ideas, and enjoying great company. We can't wait to see you at our future events!
Stay tuned for more exciting gatherings and opportunities to connect. Let's keep the spirit of collaboration alive! 🤝
10/16/2023
📅 Date: Thursday, Nov. 16
🕕 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
📍 Location: Van Munching Hall 2517, UMD Campus
Are you ready to be inspired and network with fellow entrepreneurs? 🌟 The Elevate! Diverse Founders Event at UMD is here, and you don't want to miss it!
🌐 This event is all about connecting with like-minded individuals, celebrating underrepresented entrepreneurs, and learning from their journeys. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a student interested in startups, or just curious about the world of innovation, this event is for you!
🤝 Network with industry leaders, mentors, and fellow students who share your passion for entrepreneurship.
🍽️ Enjoy delicious hors-d'oeuvres while making meaningful connections.
🎉 Be part of a supportive community that empowers diverse voices in the entrepreneurial world.
RSVP here: https://lu.ma/rzbzv5dx
10/03/2023
From the Terp Startup Accelerator 2023, we are thrilled to share the exciting news that DISTRICT5 has been awarded a grant from the University System of Maryland (USM) Launch Fund. 🚀 This grant will undoubtedly positively impact their projects and initiatives.
Keep up the fantastic work, DISTRICT5! We look forward to seeing the incredible outcomes that this grant will bring.
📖 Read more about it here: https://www.usmd.edu/newsroom/news/2353
USM Launch Fund Enhances Economic Development and Access to Capital Through Grants to Entrepreneurs USM Launch Fund Enhances Economic Development and Access to Capital Through Grants to Entrepreneurs Baltimore, Md. (Sept. 13, 2023) – The University System of Maryland (USM) Launch Fund has awarded financial microgrants and grants to a number of USM-affiliated entrepreneurs and ventures. The Launc...
09/11/2023
Thank you to all the Terps who visited our table during the First Look Fair! We hope you'll stop by the Dingman Center soon!
09/05/2023
Welcome back, Terps! Congratulations on completing your first week of classes. 🙌 We are so excited to have you back on campus!
Come by the Dingman Center to see what upcoming events and programs we have in store! 🐢💡
08/18/2023
Happy Feature Friday…Terp Startup Accelerator Edition!
This week we caught up with Tessen, a company that creates innovative solutions for design flaws in today’s camera accessory industry. Read our interview with cofounder Celine Liptrot ‘24, on the Dingman Blog below!
https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-tessen
08/11/2023
Happy Feature Friday…Terp Startup Accelerator Edition!
This week we caught up with Sociable AI, a company that enables the customization of conversational AI, automating customer interaction while boosting engagement and retention rates. Read our interview with cofounder Thomas Noh ‘24, on the Dingman Blog below!
https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-sociable-ai
08/04/2023
Happy Feature Friday…Terp Startup Accelerator Edition!
This week we caught up with SPRAY, a company where users can create digital murals on real-world physical surfaces as well as view art that people create. Read our interview with founder Jason Alexander Fotso-Puepi '23, on the Dingman Blog below!
https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-spray
07/28/2023
Happy Feature Friday…Terp Startup Accelerator Edition!
This week we caught up with WISE Cities, a company that provides a multilingual and accessible tool that connects older adults with local services and opportunities. Read our interview with founder Marie Brodsky, on the Dingman Blog below!
https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-wise-cities
07/21/2023
Happy Feature Friday…Terp Startup Accelerator Edition!
This week we caught up with Cursive Technology, a company whose roots are in trying to solve a gap in education and academic policies as old as assignments. Read our interview with founder Joseph Thibault, on the Dingman Blog below!
https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-cursive-technology
07/14/2023
Happy Feature Friday…Terp Startup Accelerator Edition!
This week we caught up with Slut for Yarn, a company that aims to decrease unethical practices in crochet being sold by fast fashion companies and to promote a more positive use of the word "slut" to mean wearing what you want and feeling confident doing it. Read our interview with founder Anna Boyd ’24, on the Dingman Blog below!
https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-slutforyarn
07/07/2023
Happy Feature Friday…Terp Startup Accelerator Edition!
This week we caught up with Korion Health, a company that is building tools to enable patients to conduct health screenings from the comfort of their homes. Read our interview with founder Akshaya Anand ’23 on the Dingman Blog below!
https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-korionhealth
06/30/2023
Happy Feature Friday…Terp Startup Accelerator Edition!
This week we caught up with Kaalmi, a company that creates sensory-based solutions for individuals facing mental health struggles. Read our interview with founder Matthew Foulk ’23, on the Dingman Blog below!
https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-kaalmi
06/23/2023
Happy Feature Friday…Terp Startup Accelerator Edition!
This week we caught up with Old Town, New Clothes, a company that introduce clothing that is currently non-existent in the world of clothing. Read our interview with founder Brian Spinner ’23, on the Dingman Blog below!
https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-oldtownnewclothes
06/16/2023
Happy Feature Friday…Terp Startup Accelerator Edition! 🐢🙌
This week we caught up with DISTRICT5, a company that strives to connect brands and consumers with thrilling storytelling, visuals, and digital media content. Read our interview with founder Sonny Tu '23, on the Dingman Blog below!
👉 https://go.umd.edu/feature-friday-district5
06/09/2023
Happy Feature Friday…Terp Startup Accelerator Edition! 🐢🙌
This week we caught up with E. Ozie Studios, a multimedia creative house currently engaging young adults and the young-at-heart with the beauty of STEM and Art. Read our interview with founder Ijeoma Asonye ’24, on the Dingman Blog below!
👉 go.umd.edu/featurefriday-eoziestudios
05/18/2023
Applications for the Center for Social Value Creation's Summer 2023 Impact Consulting Fellowship are LIVE! Are you looking to develop your consulting skills? Or are you a seasoned consultant looking to expand your resume? In the ICF, you can do both!
Spend the summer working in a cross-functional team - composed of Undergraduate, Masters, MBA, and Doctoral students - to provide pro-bono consulting services for impact-driven companies. Applications are open until May 24th at go.umd.edu/Summer23ICF!
04/28/2023
Happy Feature Friday! 🙌
This week we caught up with Pitch Dingman Competition 2023 Main Street Track grand prize winner, Around the Block, a sustainable apparel company that aims to build community through customized college town designs. Read our interview with co-founders Gabrielle McLaughlin ’23 and Joelle Anselmo ’23 on the Dingman Blog below!
👉 https://go.umd.edu/featurefriday-aroundtheblock
Feature Friday! Around the Block Co-founders of Around the Block, Gabrielle McLaughlin ’23 (left) and Joelle Anselmo ’23 (right) pitching during the Pitch Dingman Competition 2023 Finals. DC: What are your names, majors, and gradu…
04/18/2023
Pitch Dingman Competition 2023 Finals is TONIGHT!
Limited tickets remain so grab one below if you have not yet registered. If you are unable to attend in person this year, watch the livestream here: go.umd.edu/PDC23_livestream
Pitch Dingman Competition 2023 · Luma 5:00 p.m. - Founders Showcase 6:00 p.m. - Competition Begins Pitch Dingman Competition, the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship’s signature annual Shark Tank-style competition,...
04/15/2023
Happy Feature Friday! 🙌
This week we caught up with Room 242, an incubator for college artists that offers residential development communities, modern label services, and events curated for the underground community. Read our interview with founder Kang Ewimbi ‘24 on the Dingman Blog below!
👉 dingmanblog.com/2023/04/14/feature-friday-room-242
Feature Friday! Room 242 Founder of Room 242, Kang Ewimbi ’24 DC: What is your name, major, and graduation year?Ewimbi: My name is Kang Ewimbi, Entertainment Industry major, Arts Leadership minor, ’24. DC: Which Ding…
04/10/2023
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A Connected Community of Remarkable Entrepreneurs
The Dingman Center is one of the nation’s pre-eminent institutions where the research, education and practice of entrepreneurship are pursued vigorously. We develop and execute curricular and non-curricular programs that uniquely leverage Smith School thought leadership, experiential learning and our network of practitioners to provide maximum resources to our startup community.
At the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, our mission is to create an inclusive environment where we educate, empower and equip students with the business skills needed to be an entrepreneur and the resources necessary to make their business ideas a reality.
“It takes entrepreneurs to instill an entrepreneurial culture,” says entrepreneur and Dingman Center Founder and former Smith School of Business Dean Rudy Lamone. In 1986, when Lamone set out to establish an entrepreneurial support center for the business school, he found a willing partner in Michael D. Dingman, founder of the Signal Corporation, now part of Honeywell International. With a generous grant from Mr. Dingman, the Dingman Center emerged as a top-ranked entrepreneurship center due to the efforts of Dr. Lamone and future directors Charles Heller (1990-1999), and Don Spero (2000-2004). Both Heller and Lamone were recipients of the EY Entrepreneur-of-the-Year award for their work in support of entrepreneurship, the first time in the history of the awards that two individuals from the same organization were honored. Under the leadership of Asher Epstein (2004-2012), the Dingman Center continued as a global catalyst in the evolving arena of entrepreneurship practice. In 2014, the Dingman Center received the prestigious NASDAQ Center of Entrepreneurial Excellence Award from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers, a distinction earned under the leadership of the Center's current executive director, Elana Fine.You can read Elana's thoughts on the most recent academic year in the 2016-17 Dingman Center Annual Report.
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