Batten Institute Launches the Inaugural Symposium to Reimagine Entrepreneurship Education
Thirty business faculty representing more than 20 universities – from as far as Denmark and Sri Lanka – descended on the University of Virginia Darden School of Business for a day of “Reimagining Entrepreneurship Education.” The first symposium of its kind, hosted by the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology at Darden, was an exploration of how to incorporate the principles of effectuation to improve business curricula and student outcomes.
Conservation Is a Long Game. Dorothy Batten Is More Than Ready.
Under Darden alumna Dorothy Batten’s leadership, Oakencroft Farm & Winery is a sustainability-first enterprise in every aspect, from land management to wine production. Batten's lifelong passion for conservation informs her approach, and she hopes their sustainable methods will spread as climate changes continues to threaten the environment and human thriving.
Food Startup ‘Ethiopian Delights’ Serves Cultural Connection
Read the story of Beza Bisrat (MBA '24), who focused on her heritage, cooking skills and business acumen to found a food startup called “Ethiopian Delights” with some help from UVA Darden's entrepreneurial community and resources.
From Pro Golfer to Entrepreneur: Kelly Okun’s Mission to Transform Women’s Sports
As a former professional golfer turned entrepreneur and MBA candidate at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Kelly Okun (Class of 2025) is driving change on and off the course.
Meet the Darden Alum Who Couldn’t Let First Coffee Go
Pacheco’s love for coffee came full circle after he acquired Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters upon graduating. With nearly a decade of experience in investment management and a Darden MBA in hand, Pacheco said Shenandoah Joe turned out to be the perfect spot that allows him to blend his various business experiences with a passion for entrepreneurship.
This UVA Darden Alum is Literally Crushing It in the Wine Industry
Since graduating from Darden in 2021, Eagan has helped build Common Wealth Crush into a first-of-its-kind facility for the Shenandoah Valley, one that serves as a regional resource for Virginia’s expanding wine industry. The team consults with new growers and provides production capacity for emerging and established winemakers alike to usher their wines from grape to bottle. As its name implies, the team hopes to generate common wealth for all the makers in the ecosystem.