Tag: Entrepreneur
For the Love of New Ideas
Zach Klein (’04) follows his passions, from co-founding Vimeo and DIY.org to sharing woodsy architecture in Cabin Porn books to a dream job as CEO of Dwell magazine.
Read MoreThe Dealmaker
Jessica Hood Pate ('01) turns her dorm-room hobby into a thriving online business.
Read MoreRock Your Ride
At CycleBar, entrepreneur and philanthropist Dixon Douglas ('06) promotes good health and good causes.
Read MoreInspiralized
Entrepreneur and social media sensation Ali Maffucci Cerda ('09) turns veggies into noodles to create good recipes that are good for you.
Read MoreMotor mouth: Dentist on wheels
Dentist Sara Creighton (’05) hits the streets of San Francisco in a souped-up mobile dental office.
Read MoreGretchen Hollifield (’96): It’s a dog’s life
Gretchen Hollifield (’96) uses her communication major every day to work with two- and four-legged clients.
Read MoreThe power of positive volunteering
A passion for volunteering drove Andrea Rodgers (’93) to the intersection of charity and lifestyle.
Read MoreInventing an Elevated Burger
Entrepreneur April Arden Hess ('96, MSA '97) brings an accountant's precision and her sensibilities as a mother of two to Elevation Burger's global enterprise
Read MoreSimple, square and scrumptious
Who isn’t looking for a tasty snack that’s healthful, too? Kimberly Crupi Dobbins (’93) has the recipe.
Read MoreDistinguished alumni reflect the spirit of Wake Forest
Successful. Authoritative. Commanding great respect. There are many terms to define “distinguished” but these seem especially appropriate when describing the 2012 recipients of Wake Forest’s Distinguished Alumni Award, who were recognized at a gala dinner on Feb. 17 during Alumni Council weekend. The Rev. Michael “Mike” Aiken (’71) is executive director of the Greensboro Urban Ministry. […]
Read MoreKiley Smith (’04) exports her business skills to aid entrepreneurs in Chile
Kiley Smith (’04) believes in giving back, whether it’s helping underprivileged students in Philadelphia or entrepreneurs in Santiago, Chile.
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