Tag: Forty Acres Founders Program

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 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

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