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Class of 2023: How a date that ended badly led Jack Oppenheim to a business venture and, ultimately, VCU’s da Vinci Center

Master of Product Innovation student is taking Tow Ninja to new markets. Call it a goodnight kiss-off. Jack Oppenheim’s car was towed during a date. It’s fair to say he rebounded quickly. Then a junior at James Madison University, majoring in history, Oppenheimer found inspiration in the moment and started Tow Ninja, a company that eases […]

SHIFT Magazine, Volume 2 Press Release

Richmond, VA—-The SHIFT Retail Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University and the students from INNO 591 are proud to announce the launch of the SHIFT Magazine, Volume 2. To celebrate, the class is throwing a party at SHIFT Retail Lab, and you’re invited! Read SHIFT Magazine Issue No. 2 >> Friday, December 1st 5pm to 7pm1235 […]

da Vinci Center for Innovation worked with Henrico County Public Schools to give students the opportunity to explore career paths in business and STEM

 Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) is providing new educational centers in two middle schools for students to explore careers in business, as well as science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).  On Nov. 13, HCPS announced it will be implementing a new program called the Centers for Innovation at John Rolfe Middle School and Quioccasin Middle […]

“A Successful SHIFT.” Shift Retail Lab featured in Richmond Magazine.

From School to SKU, “Making its debut in 2021, Shift Retail Lab operates as an incubator for students and entrepreneurial community members to test ideas. A playground for product potential, it provides a physical space for thinkers to immerse themselves in the commercial journey.” Read the full feature here >>