Michigan State University – Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Happy Holidays from the Burgess Institute! ❄️ This year, you inspired us with your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. However you celebrate this season, we hope it brings you moments of rest, joy, and inspiration for the year ahead. See you in 2025, Spartans! 💚

Congratulations, Spartans! 🎓 Whether you’ve earned your Entrepreneurship & Innovation Minor, worked as an intern, launched your own venture, or celebrated a new milestone as a staff member, your hard work and dedication inspires us all. We can’t wait to see what’s next! #SpartansWill 🎉👏

Meet Discovery Intern, Dylan Primeau ✨ Dylan Primeau (he/him) is currently a junior studying Finance and Data Science while serving as a Discovery Intern at Burgess Institute. This past summer, Dylan interned at Waggoner Financial, and this upcoming summer, he will be interning at Intrepid Investment Bankers in Los Angeles. In his free time, Dylan enjoys watching the Detroit Lions and playing pickleball. 🐿️ Go-To Spot on Campus: Gast Business Library 💚 Best Michigan State University – Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Event: 2DAY VENTURE 🍦 Favorite MSU Dairy Store Flavor: Vanilla Bean

The Climate Entrepreneurship Exchange offers Michigan State University students the chance to collaborate with peers from Michigan universities and North African nations. Together, they’ll spend eight weeks developing entrepreneurial solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. “This program provides MSU students with a platform to explore bold ideas and collaborate with global leaders on climate innovation,” said Laurel Ofstein, Faculty Director at the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. “We’re excited to see how Spartans will rise to this challenge, develop skills, and create solutions that can drive lasting environmental impact.” To learn more and apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gn2WUYPH.

Thank you, Jillian, for empowering the next generation of Spartan innovators! 💚

Meet Jade McLellan, the founder of Baking By Jade. Jade specializes in homemade sugar cookies, cakes, cake pops, and cupcakes!🧁🍰 #ShopSmall #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FounderFriday

Meet Web & App Developer, Prijam Khanal ✨ Prijam Khanal (she/her) is a junior at Michigan State University studying computer science. Prijam is a web/app developer intern, helping startups at Burgess bring their ideas to life by building apps. She also provides technical consultation and support. In her free time, she enjoys reading, dancing, hanging out with friends, and playing board games. 🐿️ Go-To Spot on Campus: Red Cedar River Trail 💚 Best Michigan State University – Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Event: Burgess New Venture Challenge 🍦 Favorite MSU Dairy Store Flavor: Electric Espresso

Meet Jillian Lorenz, co-founder of The Barre Code and fall 2024 commencement speaker. In this role, Lorenz hopes to be a light for the next generation of Spartans as they embark on their next chapter. “You have one life. Dream bigger, align your actions with your vision, and go daringly toward it. You already have all the tools within to create the life you desire. By being true to yourself, taking bold risks, and using your Spartan will, you can make choices that allow you to reach your greatest and highest expression of self.” https://lnkd.in/gUWWSvAV

Congratulations to the four incredible Spartan teams — AG3 LABS Inc., Odin Classroom, T100 Bro Pars, and TrailEagle Packs — on being selected as Top 50 finalists to compete in the 2025 Baylor New Venture Competition! Best of luck as you showcase your ideas and represent Spartan Nation on this national stage. 🚀

It was a big year for Spartan entrepreneurs! 💚 Thank you for an amazing year, we can't wait to see what 2025 brings! #spotifywrapped