This ‘hidden gem’ of a city wants the tech world to take notice
Although it’s home to 11 Fortune 1,000 companies, Richmond, Va., has a ‘modesty problem’ A hidden gem in the Mid-Atlantic region has plenty to brag about, if it could only muster a bit of braggadocio. Although it’s home to 11 Fortune 1,000 companies, including CarMax Inc. KMX, -1.49%, Arko Corp. ARKO, -0.69%, Markel Group Inc. […]
VCU students and alums deliver the entrepreneurial pitch at Demo Day
From a car sun visor to a language translation system – and with healthy pet treats in between – the eighth annual Demo Day at the da Vinci Center for Innovation on April 19 showcased the impressive breadth of student and alumni entrepreneurship at Virginia Commonwealth University. As seen on TV’s “Shark Tank” program, Demo […]
‘A real scents of pride’: VCU launches signature fragrance
The team of students behind Ewe de Rodney, which hits the shelves at Shift Retail Lab this month, hopes it will be love at first spritz for students, faculty, staff and alums. Starting today, there’s a new way for Rams to show their VCU pride. Except in this case, they won’t actually show it – […]
VCU’s inaugural Innovation Month will highlight creativity, entrepreneurship and groundbreaking research
Programming coincides with VCU Research Weeks to promote and propel the advances that improve the human experience. Virginia Commonwealth University will hold its first Innovation Month in April, celebrating creators, innovators, researchers and entrepreneurship across VCU. “Innovation is at the heart of every VCU education, and this Innovation Month recognition is a terrific way not only to […]
Kickstarter CEO Visits VCU
Friday, February 16, 2024 VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation was excited to host a day with Everette Taylor, Kickstarter CEO, the world’s premiere crowdfunding platform for creative projects. Taylor, a seasoned entrepreneur since the age of 19 with his company EZ Events, has garnered recognition, including being listed on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” in […]
Sonali Shetty, da Vinci Center adjunct faculty, talks about her twenty plus years in the field of Innovation
“In an era marked by the convergence of innovation, technology and business, Sonali Shetty has been at the forefront, helping companies and individuals to grow and thrive. With a background that spans over twenty years, she has consulted for Fortune 500 companies, started an AI/ML company, served as a CTO, and trained top executives. Additionally, […]
Siera Fountain named as one of “100 People to Meet in 2024: Go-Getters” by Virginia Business
An artist and designer who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in art from VCU and was an intern at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Siera Fountain is now back in Richmond as a product innovation graduate student at VCU’s da Vinci Center for Innovation. This year, in addition to winning a $3,500 first-place award […]
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 […]
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 >>
