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Startup Competition kickoff draws a crowd

The Office of Innovation encourages students to test out creative ideas in the startup competition.
Biolans still have time to pitch project ideas to the Office of Innovation.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor October 27, 2022

On Wednesday night in Giumarra Courtyard, the Office of Innovation hosted a lively kickoff event filled with free charcuterie and Chick-Fil-A, as well as a Q&A time and information about the upcoming annual startup competition. Guest speakers Sarah Hartono and Hannah Chu, both Biola alumnae, shared...

Startup competition’s fireside chats create connections

Students listen during talks with the entrepreneur.
The Biola Entrepreneurship Society helps students connect with Christian business owners.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 30, 2019

As the startup competition approaches, the Biola Entrepreneurship Society has begun its recurring series called “Fireside chat with an entrepreneur.” The chats are intended to be a personal way for students of any major to connect with Christian entrepreneurs in order to learn more about their own...

‘Jesus saves’ and stickers serve

'Jesus saves' and stickers serve
A student creates a way to raise money for disaster relief, a new laptop and missions.
Rachel Gaugler, Freelance Writer February 28, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). Freshman business major Sarah Hartono did not expect to wake up on a seemingly regular Friday morning to devastating news. She still recalls her mother’s panic-stricken text detailing the disastrous tsunami that had torn through an...

Brit Gilmore inspires at the startup competition commencement

Brit Gilmore talks with a attendee during Crowell School of Business's startup competition kickoff on Sept. 17, 2018. Hannah Clark/THE CHIMES
Crowell School of Business hosts Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree to kick off the event.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 19, 2018

On Monday, Crowell School of Business hosted the fourth annual Startup Competition Kickoff. For a number of students, this event marked the beginning of their first ever entrepreneurial endeavor. With speaker and CEO of The Giving Keys Brit Gilmore in attendance, aspiring businessmen and businesswomen...

Startup competition gives student entrepreneurs opportunities

A photo of the youniquely_made team
Entrepreneurship Society connects startups to successful entrepreneurs.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager March 27, 2018

Founded just this year, the Entrepreneurship Society connects students and startups with successful entrepreneurs established in the field. Three of these startups landed in the top three spots of the annual Crowell School of Business Startup Competition:  youniquely_made, Eleven Streetwear andPolymigo. ACHIEVING...

More than a board game

The outside packaging of the Roots game is shown. The game was lead by Talbot philosophy student Joe Ko.
Talbot student’s visual design firm launches first language-based project.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer November 5, 2014
Talbot student’s visual design firm launches first language-based project.

From the grounds up: Biola entrepreneur brews up business

Sophomore business major Brody O’Brien stands in front of his custom made espresso bar. His business, Mitchell Canyon Coffee, is run from his dorm room. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Running his own espresso business out of his dorm room, Brody O'Brien joins the ranks of several student entrepreneurs on campus.
Angelene Wong, Writer October 7, 2014
Running his own espresso business out of his dorm room, Brody O'Brien joins the ranks of several student entrepreneurs on campus.