UConn Today – Reza Amin started his first business at the age of 18 while he was studying for his bachelor’s degree. Since then, entrepreneurship has been a big part of his life, and UConn’s entrepreneurship ecosystem has paved the path to his next success.
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Alumna to Share Mindset Secrets To Help Women Entrepreneurs Prosper

As brazen as it might seem in an uncertain economy, now may be the ideal time for many women to take that giant step into entrepreneurship.
That’s the advice of UConn alumna Charlene Walters ’92, who has created a blueprint for women interested in pursuing their own businesses.
Walters, an entrepreneurship coach, business and branding mentor, and author, will be the keynote speaker at the School of Business’ “xCITE: Women in Entrepreneurship Network” series for women who are, or want to become, entrepreneurs. The event, which will be virtual this year, is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16. This is the first in a series of programs to connect women entrepreneurs.Continue Reading
UConn Entrepreneur Smashes a Home Run With Sophisticated Baseball-Training Invention
UConn Today – As a high school baseball player, Elijah Taitel ’22 (BUS, ENG) wanted to develop a more powerful, well-refined swing to deliver blistering results at bat. Little did he know when he began creating the ProVelocity Bat, an innovative baseball and softball training tool, it would attract the interest of the Tampa Bay Rays, an MLB slugger, and numerous private coaches and parents.Continue Reading
Meet the Researcher: Noah Sobel-Pressman ’21, Entrepreneurship
UConn Today – Noah Sobel-Pressman ‘21 (BUS) grew up surrounded by entrepreneurs. “I’m lucky to have a lot of examples in my family of successful entrepreneurs,” says Sobel-Pressman, who is from West Hartford.Continue Reading
Why Smaller Cities Can Be the Perfect Place for a Growing Company
No More Worry Warts: Medical Resident’s Innovation May Revolutionize Patient Care

Ugggh, warts. They’re disgusting!
Although they may be a minor-league player in the hierarchy of medical maladies, warts are the source of annoyance, embarrassment and, often, teasing for school-age kids.Continue Reading
Pisces Atlantic Wins Prestigious Wolff New Venture Competition

Student Entrepreneur Opens Fish-Food Production Facility; Prepares for Next Business Competition
Except for the challenges of operating an extruder machine that is as complex as an airplane control panel, and the problem of disposing of fish-food dust that can pile up ankle-deep, Peter Goggins is a happy guy.Continue Reading
Alumna Entrepreneur Hopes to Make a Splash with Revamped, Flattering Women’s Swimwear
Alumna Hayley Segar ’17 planned a trip to Miami last year and had at least a dozen swimsuit choices for the beach.
She hated every single one of them!Continue Reading
New Invention From UConn Alumni Gives Elderly a Boost
UConn School of Engineering – If you’re young and able-bodied, the bathroom is considered a relaxing space, where we go to refresh and rejuvenate. But for disabled and elderly people, the bathroom can be an accident waiting to happen.Continue Reading
‘Society Gave Up on My Friends’

Startup Bridges Gap Between Struggling Students and Organizations That Help Them
The Florida high school that Janoye Williams was slated to attend was well-known for one thing: underperforming. In fact, it had earned an “F” rating among its peer schools.Continue Reading