Alumni Spotlight: Logan O. (24) and Simba J. (22), who co-founded Laborup, have reached an incredible milestone for their business. Laborup is a networking and hiring platform for manufacturing jobs, and it officially has over 10,000 active workers in Knoxville on its platform. All this was accomplished in just three months. Logan was a Graves Business Plan Competition and Boyd Venture Challenge winner last year, and we love seeing the success his business is already having. Read more about Laborup and its exciting milestone: https://lnkd.in/eUnUEjkZ
Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Tennessee
Higher Education
Knoxville, Tennessee 1,244 followers
Come for a degree. Leave with a business.
About us
The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a university-based resource dedicated to building strong entrepreneurial ecosystems across Tennessee and the region. We coordinate across the University of Tennessee’s multiple campuses and partner with local and regional governments as well as corporate and non-profit organizations all over the state. Our mission is to foster an entrepreneurial culture by developing student skills, providing experiential learning opportunities, conducting meaningful entrepreneurial research, and connecting students with mentors and resources that enable them to successfully start and grow new businesses.
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https://haslam.utk.edu/anderson-center/
External link for Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Tennessee
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Start Up, Mentorship, Coaching, and Education
Locations
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Primary
1000 Volunteer Blvd
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, US
Employees at Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Tennessee
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Mark Huber
Helping your company become more sustainable - recycling 1 pound at a time
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Robyn Geron
Director of Operations & Engagement
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Charles West
Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the University of Tennessee Anderson Center (part-time), Industry Specialist at Heritage Capital
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Breanna Hale 💡
Innovative Value Creator & Entrepreneurial Leader
Updates
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We had so much fun celebrating our wonderful team of ACEI Student Ambassadors! We are grateful for their contributions, accomplishments, and dedication to supporting our mission and spreading the entrepreneurial spirit across campus and in the Knoxville community. We're looking forward to another exciting semester ahead!
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Happy Small Business Saturday! The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Tennessee is proud to present the inaugural UT Holiday Gift Guide - a curated collection celebrating the innovative products and services of student-owned businesses. These students are leveraging their university education experience to enhance and expand their business ventures by applying the knowledge and skills they acquire in their academic programs. See the UT Holiday Gift Guide: tiny.utk.edu/gift-guide Please note that the links in this gift guide will redirect to external business websites. The University of Tennessee is not responsible for any aspects of engagement between business owners and consumers. The University of Tennessee and the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation are not responsible for any aspects of engagement between business owners and consumers, including but not limited to the products sold, fulfillment of orders, and processing of payments. All links featured in the gift guide connect consumers directly to websites that are not affiliated with the University of Tennessee. The University of Tennessee makes no express or implied warranties regarding the businesses, products, links and goods described herein. SPECIFICALLY, THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER OR FOR CLAIMS RELATING TO SUCH WARRANTIES.
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Here's a glimpse into the exciting event, Real Good Gathering from last week. This inaugural event celebrated the Knoxville food community and supported Real Good Kitchen founded by Bailey Foster. The Anderson Center was proud to send a group of aspiring and current student food entrepreneurs to attend this event to get a taste of what it's like to pursue their passion for food and turn it into a business. Rachel Stewart, a junior management major and entrepreneurship minor and small bakery owner, was one of the students who attended the Real Good Gathering. She shared her experience with us below. "The Real Good Gathering was an incredible opportunity that allowed me to see how a successful entrepreneur like Bailey Foster can build such a strong community," shared Rachel Stewart. "The food was delicious and I loved meeting all of the chefs who utilized Real Good Kitchen to grow their businesses. Their stories inspired me to pursue my passion and continue to work hard to achieve my goals. This was such a unique experience and I felt so lucky to be a part of it."
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We are so proud to be a part of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville to support all UT entrepreneurs! We love getting to develop an entrepreneurial culture where Volunteers are empowered to identify unmet needs and take bold action to create value through new ventures.
The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Tennessee provides experiential learning opportunities and conducts research to support student entrepreneurs. Learn more about how students are realizing their dreams of owning their own companies!
Turning Student Business Dreams into Reality
https://news.utk.edu
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Thank you, Aaron Staples, for leading our lunch and learn about brewing up entrepreneurship. With extensive knowledge about the craft beverage industry, our students were able to discover industry trends, strategies, and tips on starting a craft beverage business!
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Addison Yelton is bringing joy one unique pair of shoes at a time. Addison is a sophomore art major at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's University of Tennessee School of Art, a goalkeeper for the Lady Vol’s soccer team, and the founder of Rocky Top Customs. After channeling her love for art into a business, her company specializes in crafting unique, hand-painted custom shoes. Learn more about Rocky Top Customs and Addison's journey as a student entrepreneur: https://lnkd.in/eFiiT2sQ
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Happy National Entrepreneurs’ Day! Today, we're celebrating the dreamers, doers, and risk-takers who follow their passion to make the world a better place! Here are a few of the many UT entrepreneurs who pursued their dreams, discovered technologies, innovated products, and created new services to help people every day!
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What an amazing opportunity!! Join Let Her Speak tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. to talk about the hidden costs of running a business.
One of the primary reasons women start businesses is so they can own control of their financial independence and earning power. While it can feel freeing to have complete autonomy over your working life - owning a business is one of the most difficult jobs you can have. For our final Women Building Wealth session of 2024, we’re tackling a topic every business owner needs to understand: the hidden costs that eat away at profits. From surprise expenses to overlooked inefficiencies, these "silent profit killers" can have a major impact on anyone building a business and their personal wealth. And it's a lunch & learn! 📅 When: Tuesday, November 19th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Where: Maple Room @ Maple Hall Join us for an engaging discussion with guest experts: ✨ Brianne Wells of Oberle Risk Strategies ✨ Erin Reece of Bear Financial Solutions You’ll learn: - How to spot and mitigate surprise costs. - Ways to uncover hidden inefficiencies and reduce their impact. - Who you need on your team to help you build a resilient financial plan. This event is perfect for ANY woman ready to take ownership of her financial journey, whether you’re just starting or well on your way. Let's ask the hard questions, share insights, and build wealth together - surrounded by other women who want to see us succeed. 🎟️ Reserve your spot now! https://lnkd.in/ecApRvPj Thank you to our sponsors First Horizon Bank and Maple Hall for making this event possible.
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Get excited for our next Lunch & Learn: Brewing up Entrepreneurship on Nov. 21st from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Building Room 101A. Dr. Aaron Staples is an expert in decision-making across food and beverage supply chains. He's joining us to provide helpful insight and tips for starting a beverage business. Space is limited so be sure to register in advance: https://lnkd.in/e9RvBGvr