Poole College’s entrepreneurship faculty draw on both research and real world experience to create courses and applied learning experiences that help students gain the skills and knowledge they need to build and lead the companies of tomorrow.
Entrepreneurs, service providers and seasoned executives are invited to help provide valuable perspective, guidance and advice that enriches students’ classroom and clinical experience.
HiTEC is a world leader in entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. This award-winning program has been benchmarked and exported across the globe. It’s an intense experiential learning opportunity for Jenkins MBA, engineering, textiles, and other graduate students. Guided by a process-based approach to commercialization and the mentorship of seasoned professionals, students develop and launch exciting new ventures every year.
Speaking at the March 13, 2013, meeting, Ken Gill, founder of CPI Security, provided his thoughts on entrepreneurship, including: “To be an entrepreneur means that you have to take on risk … Learn to take criticism; don’t take it personally ... Dress for success; it ... read more
After months of planning, 22 teams from 14 schools who are in - or will... read more
Among the cluster of offices in a commercial park near NC State University's campus is... read more
Ty Hagler, NC State Jenkins MBA-TEC alumnus recently launched a 3D animation video project for Mustard Tree Instruments®, a client of his company, Trig® Innovation. “This was our first time accepting an animation challenge, and we have been deeply appreciative of the opportunity to continue to expand our capabilities,” Hagler said, adding, “We can now generate marketing assets for greater commercial viability, without sacrificing details in design along the way.”... read more