Entrepreneurship

Meet Kelley alum Macy Troyer, named among “20 in Their Twenties” in Indianapolis

Posted September 12, 2024 by Sally Winter

In the time since she graduated from the Kelley Indianapolis Undergraduate Program, Macy Troyer, BS’17, has launched two businesses, written a book, and was recently named among the 2024 “20 in their Twenties” in Indianapolis. Learn more about Macy’s career.

Building a robust and reliable talent pipeline for the city and state

Posted August 27, 2024 by Sally Winter

Since 1974, the Kelley School of Business has been shaping business in Indianapolis. With robust academic programs, translational research, and growth-focused industry partnerships, Kelley Indianapolis celebrates 50 years as a vital driver in central Indiana’s talent and workforce development.

Kelley finance alum creates and grows sustainable clothing subscription company

Posted January 5, 2023 by Sally Winter

What began as an idea in high school to buy secondhand clothing to be more sustainable has turned into a lucrative business for Anna Dorris, BS’22.

Kelley alum weaves love of fashion and marketing into headscarf business

Posted October 26, 2021 by Sally Winter

“With an eye for fashion and marketing, Raheema Chachouai, BS’18, noticed a challenge among women looking for modest clothing or fashionable hijabs, the headscarves worn by Muslim women.”

IUPUI BOSS Camp inspires entrepreneurial high school students

Posted August 18, 2021 by Teresa Mackin

Two week-long entrepreneurship camps for high schoolers aimed to inspire students this summer, as they look ahead to their future careers.

Indy Chamber and Kelley School team up to support small business owners

Posted August 10, 2021 by Teresa Mackin

Enterprise Corps, the partnership between the Indy Chamber Business Ownership Initiative and the Kelley School of Business at IUPUI, expands resources available to small businesses in Indianapolis, connecting them with faculty coaches and MBA teams to answer questions and solve problems.

Anesthesiologist leads blood transfusion improvement project and earns new roles after MBA

Posted October 30, 2020 by Sally Winter

Anesthesiologist leads blood transfusion improvement project and earns new roles after MBA From leading system-wide blood management initiatives to launching his own on-demand anesthesia staffing business, Jason Spoljoric, MD, MBA’17, is applying his MBA in all aspects of his career.

Evening MBA student perspective: Take ideas seriously and aim higher to pursue a successful venture journey

Posted October 14, 2020 by Teresa Mackin

I have my ideas, but I always feel there are all kinds of excuses like limited time, technical difficulty, restricted funds, etc. I think what I am really missing is the start of my action, just like the old saying tells us, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

Striving for greatness: High school students learn entrepreneurship lessons during weeklong camp

Posted July 19, 2019 by Teresa Mackin

During the BOSS Program, high school students learn about entrepreneurship, starting their own business, and learn some life lessons along the way.

The Venture Club community: A reflection

Posted May 6, 2019 by Teresa Mackin

Throughout the months spent exploring the venture community, I have had the opportunity to meet a plethora of entrepreneurs and some serial entrepreneurs, and I’ve truly been blown away by the diversity in the businesses, mindsets and experiences of each person.