Entrepreneurship
Why become an Entrepreneur
Are you creative? Are you passionate about learning? Do you want to be in full control of your destiny? Do you want to control your workplace? Then, becoming a business owner may be the way to go.
Invite your Students to Explore Careers in Entrepreneurship
Black School of Business alumni share their knowledge and expertise in the field. Click on the tabs below to find out more!
What is a Business Plan? - Listen to Dr. Yohannes Haile, Assistant Professeur of Management at Penn State Behrend, talk about what a business plan is and what to take into consideration when working on a business plan.
Founders, Managers, and Franchisees - Listen to Dr. Yohannes Haile, Assistant Professeur of Management at Penn State Behrend, present the differences between the different players involved in businesses.
Industry 4.0 - Listen to Dr. Yohannes Haile, Assistant Professeur of Management at Penn State Behrend, talk about the evolution of the industry, starting with the first industrial revolution and ending with Industry 4.0. He discusses how these changes are affecting our lives and will impact the lives of young people in the future.
The Place of Entrepreneurship in the U.S. - Listen to Dr. Yohannes Haile, Assistant Professeur of Management at Penn State Behrend, talk about where entrepreneurs fit within the U.S. economy. The Five Dimensions of Entrepreneurship - Listen to Dr. Yohannes Haile, Assistant Professeur of Management at Penn State Behrend, talk about the five dimensions of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs’ Skillset - Listen to Dr. Yohannes Haile, Assistant Professeur of Management, explain the skillset entrepreneurs need to become successful business people. Business Ethics - Listen to Dave Dieterman, Assistant Teaching Professor at Penn State Behrend, explain the meaning of business ethics. He discusses the history of business ethics, the nature of business, the nature of competition, and how people should act in business to be successful.
From Accounting to Hair Salon -
Listen to Karen Hobaugh, Penn State Behrend Accounting alumna, talk about the journey that took her from majoring in accounting to starting her own business. College Students Turned Entrepreneurs Design Device for Smart Phones - Meet Aaron Smith, a graduate from Penn State Behrend, who created his own business while in college. He talks about the creation of his business, which started as a group project for a college class, the challenges and benefits of creating a business at a young age, and his overall experience.
Joining the Entrepreneurship Club - Jackson Patula, third-year student at Penn State Behrend, and Aaron Smith, an alumus of Penn State Behrend and entrepreneur, discuss their participation in the Penn State Behrend Entrepreneurship Club. They talk about what they did, what they learned, and how it helped them move forward in their career. An Entrepreneur’s Journey - Meet Jackson Patula, a third -year student at Penn State Behrend, who talks about his father's experience with entrepreneurship. He explains how his father became a founder, talks about his journey, and discusses the challenges he faced.
Why I Chose Entrepreneurship - Listen to James Haluszczak, CEO & Co-Founder of Numoola, talk about why and how he became an entrepreneur.