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Warren Nash
Executive Director of the Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship
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(859) 257-6871
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warren.nash@uky.edu
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Mariam Gorjian
New Ventures Manager, Venture Studio Director and Program Manager
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(859) 218-6557
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mariamgorjian@uky.edu

Launching dreams: Recent grad shares impact of iNet certificate

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 1, 2024) — When Ethan Jackson decided to pursue the Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking (iNET) certificate, he didn’t know the long-term impact that the program would have on his professional development.

Gatton College of Business and Economics recognizes winners of PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition for student-entrepreneurs

Lexington, KY - On April 20, PNC Bank and the Gatton College of Business and Economics’ Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship presented the PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition, during which University of Kentucky graduate and undergraduate students competed for cash prizes totaling $20,000.

Top Leading Innovators to Present at the 2024 PNC Innovation Summit at the University of Kentucky Keynote to explore The State of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics, Kentucky’s flagship business college, is pleased to announce its collaboration with PNC Bank to host the 2024 PNC Innovation Summit, “The State of Generative AI,” March 20.

Now Accepting Applications - Fall 2023 Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Online Accelerator

The Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship and the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky is excited to announce open enrollment for the Fall 2023 Entrepreneurs Bootcamp 1.0: an online accelerator, designed to assess and validate the feasibility of a business concept, create a business model and provide hands-on experience for entrepreneurs seeking to launch a startu

PNC and Gatton College Host Successful Innovation Summit for UK Students

(Lexington, Ky, May 1) The Gatton College of Business and Economics and PNC presented the PNC Innovation Summit, which included a conference and student pitch competition. The two-day event was an opportunity for the bright minds of the UK campus and community to learn valuable life lessons from industry leaders. The pitch competition allowed UK graduate and undergraduate students to compete for seed funding by pitching innovative business plans.

PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition PNC and the Gatton College of Business and Economics

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PNC Innovation Conference PNC and the Gatton College of Business and Economics

PNC Innovation Summit Homepage The PNC Innovation Summit is a time for the bright minds of the campus and community to learn valuable life lessons from industry leaders. This two-day event includes an Innovation Conference and the Wildcat Pitch Competition. Join us for opportunities to learn and connect with industry leaders and an opportunity to win seed funding for innovative business plans that will disrupt the current market and lead to lasting community change.

Free Launchpad Lex Speaker Series for Entrepreneurs

The University of Kentucky’s Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship (VACE) is co-sponsoring the Launchpad Lex Speaker Series, an opportunity for Lexington area entrepreneurs, small businesses, and founders to come together to be inspired by building community and sharing stories.