Entrepreneurship and Innovation
17 December 2024

Vox Names Darden’s Anton Korinek to ‘Future Perfect 50’ List

This year, University of Virginia Darden School of Business professor Anton Korinek is among the select honorees appearing on the “Future Perfect 50” list compiled by Vox Media. Korinek also serves as a UVA professor of economics.

11 December 2024

UVA Alums’ ‘Micro Farm’ Has Darden School Seeing Greens

Carl Lasley harvested basil plants, using scissors to carefully snip the aromatic herb, trimming some and completely harvesting others. The lush, richly green plants were grown in hydroponic trays in a corner of the food serving area at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.

02 December 2024

Eat, Drink and Be Merry! A Darden Venture Holiday Gift Guide

Support Darden entrepreneurs this holiday season by giving gifts from companies founded by Darden alumni!

21 November 2024

Goodwill’s New Resale Platform Is Way More High-Tech Than You Might Think

As Black Friday approaches, savvy shoppers are discovering that thrifting offers a sustainable alternative to traditional retail, with unique finds at bargain prices. One leader transforming the thrift shopping experience is Matt Kaness (MBA '02). When the opportunity to serve as CEO arose to lead GoodwillFinds eCommerce, a new social enterprise building an online marketplace for Goodwill organizations nationwide, he leapt at the chance.

14 November 2024

Will the Innovation Economy Thrive or Suffer Under a Second Trump Presidency?

What might the new administration mean for the innovation economy, including artificial intelligence and sustainability? The Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology at the Darden School of Business took a closer look.

13 November 2024

How Taking Calculated Risks Helped Warren Thompson Grow a $1 Billion Business

When Warren Thompson visits new managers and leaders of the restaurants owned by his company, he often asks: Do you describe yourself as a corporate person or an entrepreneur? It isn’t a trick question. No real right or wrong. But Thompson (MBA ’83) clearly favors one answer.