July 17, 2023
Most small business owners struggle to navigate the long and winding road to success, especially entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. Yet, while an increasing number of banks and nonprofits are creating small business assistance programs, they need help identifying the professionals who could use their support.
April 13, 2023
The Carl H. Lindner College of Business’ Center for Entrepreneurship held its annual IQ-E Pitch Competition and its first New Venture Championship on April 6 in Lindner Hall. Students from across the university came together to pitch their business ideas to a panel of entrepreneurs and members of the Cincinnati business community to compete for more than $30,000 in prizes.
March 30, 2023
As Cynthia Ozick, the American novelist, wrote, “Two things remain irretrievable: time and a first impression.” That’s especially true when introducing yourself to a possible investor. Ronald Meyers, associate professor of entrepreneurship in the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business, shares insights into teaser statements and pitches.
March 14, 2023
The 2023 Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards (CBAAs) delivered a brand-new event format on March 8 to honor students, faculty, alumni and supporters of the Carl H. Lindner College of Business and the University of Cincinnati.
January 12, 2023
Presented by the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business Alumni Council, the 38th annual CBAAs will be held March 8 at the Cincinnati Museum Center. The region’s longest-standing event that celebrates business achievement as well as service to communities — both locally and globally — the CBAAs also raise funds for scholarships and financial assistance at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
December 9, 2022
A new partnership between two University of Cincinnati innovation fulcrums is designed to provide UC entrepreneurs with easier access to support and resources, customized programming and activities, and to build a stronger ecosystem for inventors.
December 1, 2022
The UC Venture Lab and the UC Center for Entrepreneurship will merge into a single unit. The newly integrated team will be led by Kate Harmon, executive director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and the El and Elaine Bourgraf Director of Entrepreneurship.
November 14, 2022
Preston Rhodes has held a long-standing interest in digital assets. The third-year finance major founded the UC Cryptocurrency Club nearly two years ago and recently interned with a blockchain startup. Over the summer, Rhodes came across a software as a startup (Saas) business model that piqued his interest, leading to the founding of his first company, Neoteric Solutions.
September 8, 2022
Nick Nguyen, BBA ’23, is gaining business knowledge from two different entities: the Carl H. Lindner College of Business and From The Sidewalk, his sneaker resale business.
August 23, 2022
Five new hires for named professorship and endowed chair positions at the Carl. H Lindner College of Business began their posts August 15 after they were approved by the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees.