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The University of Denver"s Entrepreneurship Podcast

The Entrepreneurship@DU podcast features conversations with University of Denver students and alumni who share their entrepreneurial journeys, strategies, and perspectives. Each interview provides a glimpse into the lives of these innovators, creatives, and problem solvers. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiring careers of founders, artists, and other up-and-coming disrupters.

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Inside a Student-Run Venture Fund: The Pioneer...

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2025/12/16

In this episode of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, host Joshua Ross sits down with members of the Pioneer Venture Group (PVG) - the University of Denver’s student-led venture investment fund - to explore how students gain hands-on experience investing real capital into early-stage startups. Joining the conversation are faculty advisor Dr. John Sebesta and managing partners Conner Sieck and Jack Ingalls, who share the origin story of PVG, its mission, and how the fund operates as an experiential,

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The Future of Research in Higher Education: Insights...

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2025/11/19

In this episode of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, host Joshua Ross sits down with Dean Naomi Boyd and Dr. Melissa Akaka from the Daniels College of Business to explore how research is evolving in higher education and the impact and opportunities of becoming an R1 institution. Together, they discuss the importance of curiosity, collaboration, and societal impact in expanding what “quality research” means in today’s world. The conversation highlights how Daniels faculty are bridging academic

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The Future of Research in Higher Education: Insights...

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2025/11/18

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Teaching in the Age of AI: A Conversation with...

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2025/10/21

In this episode of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, host Joshua Ross sits down with DU professors Michael Myers and Aaron Duncan to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education. Together, they explore how AI is transforming the way students learn, faculty teach, and universities prepare graduates for an evolving workforce. The conversation dives into creating psychological safety in the classroom, integrating AI, and the importance of collaboration between students and

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Futureproofing Innovation with Eric Schneider

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2025/09/23

In this episode of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, host Joshua Ross sits down with DU alum Eric Schneider, founder of Futureproof Studios. Eric shares how his background in art and design fueled a career at the intersection of creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship, and why he believes curiosity and user-centered thinking are essential for innovation.

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Ethan Whitson: Building The Guide Network

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2025/08/19

In this episode of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, host Joshua Ross welcomes DU alum Ethan Whitson, founder of The Guide Network, a platform built to help outdoor guides streamline operations and grow their businesses. What started as a marketplace to connect customers with guides quickly evolved—through trial, error, and customer feedback—into a full-service software solution now used by guides from solo operators to high-end lodges.

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Distilling the Locke + Co Journey

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2025/07/22

In this episode of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, host Joshua Ross sits down with DU alums Owen Locke and Rick Talley, co-founders of Lock & Co. Distilling. What started as a garage experiment between two lifelong friends has grown into a gold-medal-winning whiskey brand rooted in Colorado tradition.

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How DU Students Are Growing an Innovation Community

The University of Denver"s Entrepreneurship Podcast ·

2025/06/16

In this episode of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, host Joshua Ross sits down with University of Denver students Gina Parker and Charlie Peterson to talk about building community through entrepreneurship on campus. Gina and Charlie share their experiences leading and growing Pop-Up Palooza, a signature event that brings students, alumni, and the Denver community together to showcase student ventures. They discuss how the event has evolved and how it fosters creativity, connection, and an

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From Cookbook to Movement: The Story of Cocina Libre

The University of Denver"s Entrepreneurship Podcast ·

2025/04/22

In this episode of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, host Joshua Ross sits down with Dr. Julia Roncoroni — psychologist, University of Denver professor, and co-founder of Cocina Libre Collective. What started as a cookbook highlighting immigrant chefs has blossomed into a movement: dinners, workshops, a documentary, and now a podcast — all rooted in storytelling, culture, and the universal language of food. Julia shares powerful stories of resilience, discusses the barriers immigrants face in the

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From Cookbook to Movement: The Story of Cocina Libre

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2025/04/21

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From the Marines to Making Vodka, with Noah Hampton

The University of Denver"s Entrepreneurship Podcast ·

2025/03/18

In this episode of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, host Joshua Ross interviews Noah Hampton, a first-year student at the University of Denver, Marine Corps veteran, and co-founder of Pentilla Vodka. Noah shares his journey from growing up in Missouri to serving in the Marines, including his firsthand experience during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He discusses how these life-changing experiences shaped both his perspective and the mission behind Pentilla. The episode dives into how Noah

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From the Marines to Making Vodka, with Noah Hampton

The University of Denver"s Entrepreneurship Podcast ·

2025/03/18

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