Student Entrepreneurs Charles Greatrex, CRG Audio CRG Audio provides users with high end audio products that are also budget friendly for all users to enjoy. CRG Audio’s mission is to provide the best audio at the lowest price point possible.
Paige Harms & Jadelyn Coleman, Waggle Waggle is a digestible stuffing for dog chew toys made from ground rice. The non-toxic dog toy idea was developed by Paige, a finance major, and Jadelyn, a strategic communication major with a minor in business administration.
Outcomes Keegan O’Connor, ’18
Quentin Barrial, ’24
Keegan is the Co-Founder and CEO at Chillshark. ChillShark is focused on building quality products enabling people to improve their habits and health.
At 8 years old Quentin drew an “orange juice making machine” and learned that being an inventor is not just something found in TV cartoons. Today, patents, prototypes, marketing, and advising are a part of his daily life.
Eli Sommer, ’24
Charlotte Thompson, ’18
Eli is the Founder and CEO of Forthright Homes. All Forthright Homes are built on the foundational mission to deliver quality homes at an attainable price, unlocking opportunities to build wealth and create memories under one’s own roof.
Charlotte’s personal brand, Charlotte from Chicago LLC , has been viewed over 31 million times across multiple platforms. This has resulted in brand partnerships with businesses across the globe in the travel, hospitality, and lifestyle space. The power of Charlotte’s storytelling has created User Generated Content (UGC) for companies throughout multiple industries.
Caitie Gehlhausen, ’20 Caitie is the Founder and CEO of Socket Lock-It and CaitieG Event Bags who has made a big impact with her products. Socket Lock-It, now sold in over 3,000 Walmart stores, keeps cards secure and accessible. CaitieG Event Bags follow clear bag policies while keeping your belongings private. As an ardent member of Future Founders, Caitie actively supports and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs.
Neva’eh Harrington, Vaeh’s Eternal Designs Vaeh’s Eternal Designs offers a unique alternative to fresh flower bouquets with beautifully crafted forever bouquets made from satin ribbon. Their mission is to create timeless creations that celebrate every special moment.
Addison and Jordan are the brilliant innovators behind SHIMI – the game-changing formula feeding bottle. With their expertise in marketing, creativity, and innovation, they’re on a mission to make feeding time a breeze for parents everywhere.
Mitchell Spencer, Camp Lantern Candle Co. Camp Lantern Candle Co. was founded to create premium, clean burning candles, with a sustainable outdoor focus. Their candles are crafted using ecofriendly, sustainable materials. They use 100% natural soy wax, premium fragrance oils, and cotton wicks to ensure a clean, long-lasting burn.
Strategic Partnerships We owe our success to the invaluable expertise of our Partners. Their contributions are essential in expanding our programs and supporting our student entrepreneurs. We deeply appreciate everything they do. Business High Point Entrepreneur Alumni Entrepreneur Mentors GTCC Small Business Center
Entrepreneurship Club
Marc Randolph Entrepreneur In Residence, Netflix Co-Founder
Addison Antico and Jordan Ruban
A student-run club open to all members of the HPU student body. The club provides the opportunity for members to think and work entrepreneurially with students from many academic disciplines. Students also gain experience by working with local entrepreneurs.
Launch Greensboro Parents & Friends of HPU Service Corps of Retired Executives
The City of High Point Thrive HP Triad Universities
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