Let's Run It Back!
August 10 marks the first anniversary of being named the Director for the Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship. A picture of the contract signing is below. After one year, as they say in basketball, "let's run it back." I'm ready for another year!
I was a full-time faculty member in Communication and had interviewed for the Director's role because I like Dave Kukurza and know his background.
When I was named Director, there wasn't much time to mess around. I had a full-schedule of classes to teach, which now had to be rearranged. I had no choice but to hit the ground running in terms of managing the responsibilities of the Center. For the next two weeks, I had Zoom meetings with at least 15 different people in the Entrepreneurship ecosystem in Northeast Ohio. I also met with Dean Judy Muyskens, School Director Andrew White, and of course, Dave Kukurza to get up to speed on what all I needed to do.
In a management position like this, one thing I constantly do is check and respond to email. When I teach class, in the back of my mind, I wonder, "how many messages are in my inbox?" I feel like I have accomplished something major when I can leave work without unanswered email.
I love what I do. I love helping students and seeing them succeed. I get charged up when I see and work with students who are just go-getters. I'll make calls and do whatever I can to get them ahead.
My major goals for this year will be to teach a new Entrepreneurship class. Get more activities going with the Entrepreneurship Club and just make Entrepreneurship more visible.
Student Spotlight
Kaela McMullin had herself a year last year! Second place in ideablitz! First place in ideabuild! And Honorable Mention at EEC's idealabs! That's $1,300 in winnings! Kaela's winning idea was called
Cancer Cure Wigs. The idea was inspired by a family member who had battled cancer and dealt with the loss of hair and the psychological impact that had. Her product proposed to help restore and regrow hair. Watch the video to hear Kaela talk about it.
What's next for Kaela? She said she would like to start a new clothing line. Over the summer, she took part in the EEC's Side Hustle program to learn more about starting a clothing line.
Mentor Spotlight
Trevor Capiccioni is one of our awesome mentors. He launched his own medical supply sales business called Patriot Surgical in February of 2018. And it is taking off! Click on the link below to see Trevor explain how the expansion is going outside of Ohio!
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