Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center

The Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to igniting world-changing ideas. We do this by promoting the development of entrepreneurial skills and supporting exploration of the ways these skills can be applied to careers as founders or innovators within established firms. Tap into our wealth of inspiration, resources, and opportunities to get started.

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Arts & Entertainment Business & Finance

Creative Underdogs in the Business Landscape: How Six UT Students Started an Award Winning Indie Game Studio

Comprised of six visionaries, Merge Conflict Studio is transforming the way marginalized perspectives and eco-conscious messaging are being amplified through inclusive, educational video games.

By Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center July 22, 2024 9 min read

Business & Finance

Running Proof of Concept Tests to Validate Your Startup Hypotheses

Before bringing your business model to life, we’ll explore the process of conducting proof of concept tests; a critical step in the startup journey helping ensure that your business goes down an innovative and successful path.

By Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center July 22, 2024 5 min read

Business & Finance

Using the Research Process to Guide Your Startup Solution Ideation

Researching the Challenge to Better Understand the Causes and Solutions.

By Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center July 22, 2024 6 min read

Business & Finance Health & Wellness

Meet the Texas Student Duo that’s Determined to Alleviate Patient Care Complications

Meet Samantha Preston and Srikar Sadhu, junior biomedical engineering students at The University of Texas at Austin and co-founders of Sensibed Tech, a health-tech startup with social impact roots.

By Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center July 22, 2024 7 min read

Business & Finance

Using Design Thinking to Guide Your Ideation Process

We’ll explore five design thinking techniques and how you can apply them to your ideation process.

By Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center July 19, 2024 5 min read

Personal Development

How This Recent UT Graduate is Liberating Content Creators from Dreaded Algorithms

Meet Alana Wilcoxson, a recent UT Austin graduate and founder of Kumtrya, a SaaS startup focused on putting the power back in the hands of creators. Through utilizing the resources available to her, Alana was able to aid her journey as a founder from a non-business background with mentorship, education, and community.

By Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center October 30, 2023 6 min read

Business & Finance

A Beginner’s Guide to Engaging in Entrepreneurship

The best way to break into entrepreneurship is by simply starting! The thought of developing a new business completely from scratch can feel overwhelming, but by reframing your focus to lasting social impact, you can transform your approach to business development. Outlined ahead, you’ll find our recommended first steps to launching head-first into your entrepreneurship journey:

By Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center September 29, 2023 4 min read