Entrepreneurship News

JCU Announces Fall 2023 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU Announces Fall 2023 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU is pleased to announce the winners of the Fall 2023 Triggering Change Competition. This semester, the competition focused on UN Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 13.

JCU Welcomes Ridaje Founders Di Ciaccio and Mongelli

JCU Welcomes Ridaje Founders Di Ciaccio and Mongelli

On October 16, Lorenzo Di Ciaccio and Luca Mongelli, co-founders of the startup Ridaje, were guests in Professor Versari's Social Entrepreneurship course.

IFE Announces Fall 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

IFE Announces Fall 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

The Institute for Entrepreneurship recently hosted the Fall 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition finals online and announced the winners.

Sustainability in Everything I Do: Student Davide Ebraheem

Sustainability in Everything I Do: Student Davide Ebraheem

Davide Ebraheem, Marketing student with a minor in Entrepreneurship, won the Elevator Pitch and Triggering Change Competition in Spring 2023, making sustainability the focus of his studies.

Professor Riccardo Maiolini Welcomes CEO of Parko Khaled Atef

Professor Riccardo Maiolini Welcomes CEO of Parko Khaled Atef

Professor Maiolini welcomed Khaled Atef, CEO of Parko and Fontanabella in his Strategic Decisions in Entrepreneurship class to share new experiences in the context of efficient urban management.

Unpacking the Truths of Entrepreneurship: Lessons by Jonathan Aberman

Unpacking the Truths of Entrepreneurship: Lessons by Jonathan Aberman

On September 20, John Cabot University hosted Jonathan Aberman, Partner at Ruxton Ventures, in the context of Professor Silvia Carnini Pulino’s International Entrepreneurship course.

Italy Starts 2023 Announces Winning Team

Italy Starts 2023 Announces Winning Team

On June 21, Italy Starts 2023 selected the best Final Presentation of an entrepreneurial idea to resolve a perceived challenge to the environment.

JCU Student Davide Ebraheem at Italgas: The Powerhouse Behind Italy’s Energy Supply

JCU Student Davide Ebraheem at Italgas: The Powerhouse Behind Italy’s Energy Supply

On June 15, 2023, John Cabot University student Davide Ebraheem, a Marketing major and Entrepreneurship minor, took part in the event "People Power", hosted by Italgas, the renowned Italian energy company.

Italy Pitches 2023 Competition Announces Winners

Italy Pitches 2023 Competition Announces Winners

JCU’s Programs for High Schools is pleased to announce the winners of the Italy Pitches 2023 competition. Ten finalists were selected from among the 60 advocacy video pitches received.

JCU Announces Spring 2023 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU Announces Spring 2023 Triggering Change Competition Winners

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the winners and special mentions of the Spring 2023 Triggering Change Competition. The winning pitches were selected for their originality, creativity, and original content.

IFE Announces Spring 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

IFE Announces Spring 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

The Institute for Entrepreneurship recently hosted the Spring 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition finals online. The videos of the finalists, previously selected by an academic jury, were posted on Facebook and submitted to the popular vote, generating thousands of engagements in the JCU extended community.  

Business Society Travels to Frankfurt, “Finance Capital of Europe”

Business Society Travels to Frankfurt, “Finance Capital of Europe”

On February 29th members of the Business Society traveled to Frankfurt to tour Bundesbank Money Museum the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Professor Antonella Salvatore Welcomes Alumna Chiara Di Vito

Professor Antonella Salvatore Welcomes Alumna Chiara Di Vito

Professor Antonella Salvatore welcomed alumna Chiara Di Vito to her Professional Skills for Career Development class on March 10, 2023.

Innovation: Alumnus Filippo Pavone on Adopting AI at Scale

Innovation: Alumnus Filippo Pavone on Adopting AI at Scale

Professor Silvia Pulino welcomed alumnus Filippo Pavone to her Early Entrepreneurship class on March 9, 2023. Filippo graduated from JCU in 2016 with a B.A. in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing.

A Sustainability Mindset: Student Josephine Gravatt

A Sustainability Mindset: Student Josephine Gravatt

Born and raised in New York, Josephine Gravatt is pursuing a B.A. in International Business with minors in Communications and Entrepreneurship. In Fall 2022, Josephine won the Triggering Change Competition with her pitch “Triggering Change for the Computer Crisis.”

Finance the Future: International Business Student Lynch Ainsley Gonzales Sariola

Finance the Future: International Business Student Lynch Ainsley Gonzales Sariola

Lynch Ainsley Gonzales Sariola is currently pursuing a B.A. in International Business with a minor in Entrepreneurship. She is Vice President of the Business Society, Chief of Staff of Student Government, and a member of the Asian Culture Club.

Innovation, Mindfulness, and Diversity: JCU Hosts TEDxJohnCabotUniversity

Innovation, Mindfulness, and Diversity: JCU Hosts TEDxJohnCabotUniversity

JCU hosted the second edition of TEDxJohnCabotUniversity. This edition’s speakers were: Jenn Lindsay, social scientist, documentary filmmaker, video journalist, and adjunct professor; Andrea Guerriero, physician, and healthcare entrepreneur; and Giulia Ricci, Student Cultural Programs and Activities Coordinator. 

JCU Announces Fall 2022 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU Announces Fall 2022 Triggering Change Competition Winners

On November 29, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship announced the winners of the second edition of the Triggering Change competition. Triggering Change is a two-tiered event that culminates in a two-minute video where participants pitch their ideas, proposing a solution to a specific environmental problem.

IFE Announces Fall 2022 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

IFE Announces Fall 2022 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

The Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted the Elevator Pitch Competition finals online. Each winner will receive a €100 voucher.

Professor Riccardo Maiolini on Meta-organization Rejuvenation

Professor Riccardo Maiolini on Meta-organization Rejuvenation

Professor Riccardo Maiolini was invited to a conference held by the University of Ferrara called “Cooperative Enterprises Facing the New Socio-economic Environment.”