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About the Hub
It's About Entrepreneurial Thinking
At the Entrepreneurship Hub, our mission is to educate, inspire, and support people in developing and applying entrepreneurial skills and mindsets. We envision a William & Mary community recognized for its entrepreneurial thinkers who tackle meaningful opportunities and address challenges of consequence.
Entrepreneurial thinking combines skills and mindsets to navigate challenges and create impact. Our skills, spotting opportunities, failing wisely, improvising, and collaborating equip individuals to take action effectively. Paired with mindsets like openness to risk, tolerance for ambiguity, grit, and self-direction, these attributes empower entrepreneurial thinkers to innovate, adapt, and lead in solving complex problems.
Learn More and Take Your Next Steps
Whether you're a student, faculty member, or regional entrepreneur, the Hub is here to support your journey. Learn more about our entrepreneurial thinking pillars below and when you're ready to take the next step, check out the Hub's offerings and make strides on your entrepreneurial journey today!
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Opportunity Discovery
Spot opportunities where others do not.
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Openness to Risk
Turn towards opportunity rather than away even when there is a risk of failure.
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Failing Wisely
Risk what you can afford to lose and make certain that learning is a primary goal.
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Tolerance for Ambiguity
Resist the urge to try to predict the future and, instead, let the best plan emerge.
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Improvisation
Put something out into the world and adjust course as necessary.
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Grit
Sustained perseverance in the face of challenges.
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Collaboration
Pull in complementary perspectives and skills.
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Self-direction
Have a bias towards action.
Stories & Highlights
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Driven by Purpose: The Journey of Cosmos Pharmaceuticals
Alex Cosmos ’19, co-founder of Cosmos Pharmaceuticals Inc., is transforming medication adherence with innovative smart devices that monitor patient habits and provide critical insights to doctors. Inspired by personal loss, Alex and his co-founder began their journey at William & Mary, driven by a mission to prevent prescription-related tragedies. With support from the Hub, their groundbreaking technology is expected to become a leader in healthcare innovation. Alex’s story highlights the power of grit, determination, and community in driving meaningful change. -
Empowering Growth: Highlights from Our First Venture Acceleration Program
This story showcases the results and impact of the Venture Acceleration Program we hosted throughout the summer. -
Josh Miner '24: From Family Inspiration to Entrepreneurial Success
Discover the inspiring journey of Josh Miner, a 2024 William & Mary graduate and the visionary behind Voyage LLC. Driven by a personal mission to help his mother overcome chronic knee pain, Josh reimagined the knee brace industry with the groundbreaking Archetype Braces. From winning pitch competitions at the Hub to developing over 20 prototypes, his story is one of passion, perseverance, and innovation. -
Demo Day Success
Demo Day was a sight to behold! We kicked off the event with alum guest speaker Anshuman Vohra '00, founder and CEO of BULLDOG Gin and HALO Hydration. Following Anshuman was Rocket Pitch Faceoff, where our four finalists competed to win $1500 in cash prizes.
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