CYstarters

CYstarters spotlight: Ellie Lashier

Ellie Lashier ('25 religious studies, music) combines music and entrepreneurship in perfect harmony through Joyful Melodies, an innovative piano method designed to foster imaginative music-making for young kids. Read More

August 13, 2024

CYstarters spotlight: Ella Schulte

Ella Schulte ('24 MS journalism and mass communication) has created a personalized digital publication, called "You," that aims to represent those who are often overlooked by mainstream media. Read More

August 7, 2024

CYstarters spotlight: Spenser Leise

Spenser Leise ('26 advertising) developed his business, Songbird Music Décor, when he couldn't find music posters that fit his aesthetic. Read More

July 24, 2024

Recognizing a need turns into business venture

A desire to help Black youth in his community inspired Kaleb Nichols ('24 liberal studies) to turn his passion into a profession. Read More

September 5, 2023

Entrepreneurship yields high returns for LAS student

Jacob Kautman (‘24 history, education) empowers college students to boost their financial literacy and achieve their investment goals. Read More

September 26, 2022

A business that goes beyond beauty

Jassma'ray Johnson ('23 psychology) is in the business of making women of color feel beautiful, inside and out. Read More

September 19, 2022

Cheers to innovation

Miranda Ekern ('22 biochemistry) and her innovative drinkware business are bringing people together, one mug at a time. Read More

September 6, 2022

Data in the dugout

Pradyumna Dahal ('25 computer science, mathematics) and a team of fellow entrepreneurs are bringing affordable sports analytics to high school and youth athletics. Read More

September 1, 2022