Podcast highlighting the resources, challenges and opportunities for students of the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Jim and Jeremy chat with three of the College of Business' most recent Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition winners, Dawson Lamb, Jacob Teems-Robinson and David Haulot about their company, MyKar LLC.
Dick Bartholet, Director of Research for the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship in the College of Business, gives insight on the annual Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition.
Nico Monforte and Matt Linder, founders of Truckhouse, talk about how their dreams of creating the perfect adventure-ready camper truck became a reality through entering and winning the Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition.
Jim and Jeremy are joined by Dennis Ferris and Sean Nichols, founders of Dragon Fly Energy. They share how they went from MBA students in the College of Business to founders of their own company.
Rick Sontag, founder of the Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition in the College of Business, talks about how the annual competition came to be.
Katie Weigel, division director and senior vice president for Robert Half finance and accounting, talks about what the local job market looks like during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jeremy is joined by alumni Keenan Polan, director of sales for Barracuda Championship, to talk about how he got started after college and the effects the pandemic has had on the event industry.
Jeremy is joined by Tom Saxton, president of the UNR College of Business Alumni Association, to discuss tips for students in their final years of college and how they can get connected with board members to enhance their potential.
Jim is joined by Dean Greg Mosier to discuss how the College has been operating remotely, what to expect moving forward and some of the exciting things that have continued despite these challenging times.
Jim is joined by Dr. Stallar Lufrano-Jardine to discuss volunteering and the importance of giving back to the community.
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"No matter what you're doing as a student, it's especially important now with the economy being uncertain that you have a side gig, something that you can do on the side to make money."
Jim talks about what you can do this summer to be ready and relevant for a career after college.
Jim and Jeremy discuss the benefits of staying in college and earning an additional degree during this uncertain time.