Instructors: Scott Hessell & Gabrielle Karcheski
Wed | 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | In-Person
Fall 2026
This seminar explores how new ideas take shape and move toward real-world impact. Students will examine how people find problems, generate possible solutions, and test whether those ideas matter to the people they are meant to serve. Along the way, the course introduces practical ways to gather feedback, refine a concept, curate compelling storytelling around the idea and communicate it clearly to others. Throughout the semester, students will gradually build a robust idea of their choice along with a short pitch - that could be used for opportunities such as the Hult Prize, the Venture Studio's design hackathon, or even as part of an internship or project proposal. No prior experience with entrepreneurship is required—only curiosity about how ideas become reality.