Alana Conolly, a 2023 Hilton High School graduate and second year student at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY, will be participating in the university’s 13th annual Entrepreneur Showcase.
Conolly is working on Wags and Wings Dog Rescue, a venture that aims to help save some of the millions of starving street dogs from Mexico. The goal is to connect travelers with rescues so some of the dogs living in dire conditions can have a chance at a new life.
The Entrepreneur Showcase is a culminating event for the Thought Into Action (TIA) program at Colgate. This year marks the 15th anniversary of TIA, a year-long program that offers a hands-on, mentorship-based experience in which students create businesses, nonprofits, and campus initiatives while developing entrepreneurial skills. The showcase is a dual event, leading off with the pitch competition followed by tabling and networking.
Grants totaling $19,000 will be awarded during the showcase that runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 5 in the James C. Colgate Student Union. More than 250 students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and investors are expected to attend. For those unable to attend the pitch competition portion of the showcase, a livestream will be available at Vimeo.com/event/4829734.
ast showcase participants who have well established their start-ups post-graduation from Colgate include: Simon Gerszberg, founder of ShotQuality – an industry leader in sports data extraction; siblings Maya and Kevin Dunne, founders of Valet Seller – a service that elevates global brands above their competition to position them for long-term success in the ever-evolving e-commerce landscape; and Matthew Glick, founder of Gipper, a graphic creation platform for high school and collegiate sports organizations to build their social presence with professional-looking imagery.
Full details about the showcase can be found at Colgate.edu/EntrepreneurShowcase.
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