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08/07/2026
Meet Tyler Passyn, founder of Abstractus.
Tyler refined Abstractus through Deacon Springboard before taking the stage at Entrepalooza. The AI-powered platform helps researchers streamline systematic reviews by screening thousands of abstracts, giving them more time to focus on the research that matters.
We're excited to follow Tyler's journey and continue sharing the ventures built through Deacon Springboard.
Meet Jenna Ryan, founder of frae.
Jenna refined her venture through Deacon Springboard before pitching at Entrepalooza. Built on the belief that healthy food should be just as craveable as it is nourishing, frae is bringing a fresh take to better-for-you snacking.
We're excited to follow Jenna's journey and share more ventures from this year's Deacon Springboard cohort in the weeks ahead.
Meet David Werstler, founder of DAWER Goods. This past year, David refined his venture through Deacon Springboard before taking the stage to pitch at Entrepalooza.
DAWER Goods creates beautiful, durable products from recycled Meridian solid surface, giving premium materials a second life through thoughtful design.
We're excited to follow David's journey and share more ventures from this year's Deacon Springboard cohort in the weeks ahead.
06/12/2026
Professor Dan Cohen and students studying abroad in Croatia toured the exclusive Lopud 1483 boutique hotel, a one-of-a-kind destination frequented by guests like David and Victoria Beckham.
Entrepreneurship is thriving in Croatia!
06/11/2026
Wake Forest entrepreneurship can take you around the world 🌍
This summer, student Lindsay Gaynor is spending time in Croatia working with a nonprofit that removes plastic from the ocean and transforms it into new products, including sunglasses, tables, benches, and more.
It's always inspiring to see our students applying their skills and passions to create positive impact in communities around the globe.
06/06/2026
One year. Countless ideas. Endless momentum. 🚀
Our 2025-2026 Startup Lab cohort spent the year building ventures, solving problems, and proving what's possible when great ideas meet hard work.
We couldn't be prouder of this group and can't wait to see what they do next!
06/05/2026
Twenty-three ventures. Endless possibilities. 🚀
This year's Deacon Springboard group photo feels a little like an I Spy page 👀 and we wouldn't have it any other way!
We were thrilled to have such a large, motivated group of students spend the semester exploring opportunities, validating ideas, and turning concepts into compelling ventures. From first brainstorms to the Entrepalooza stage, they showed what's possible when creativity meets action.
We loved watching these ideas come to life and can't wait to see where they go next!
05/07/2026
Proof that Entrepalooza was packed with talent 👀
From Deacon Springboard to Startup Lab, this year’s participants brought incredible energy, bold ideas, and ventures that impressed all day long. We loved celebrating our student founders throughout the 10th anniversary of Entrepalooza, and honestly, we’re still not over these moments.
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In our penultimate Coric Family Speaker Series session this year, Claude Bragg and Cody Cater of UpNext returned to the Wake Forest Center for Entrepreneurship to share the importance of building a strong network.
Through the connections they’ve made, both during their time in the program and beyond, they’ve been able to learn from other entrepreneurs and apply those insights to their own journey.
04/20/2026
One of our favorite parts of Entrepalooza is the table sessions, where student founders connect directly with attendees. It’s a chance to share the story behind their ventures, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights that can help shape what comes next!