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Whether a student intends to start a new business or become a catalyst for innovation within an established firm, Darden provides a rigorous academic and experiential platform to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become an entrepreneurial leader.

NEWS FEATURES

TOY VENTURE HATCHED IN THE DARDEN BUSINESS INCUBATOR LAUNCHES NEW INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS (April 2012)

The biggest blockbuster toy since Tickle Me Elmo could be on the horizon. Its inventor, Thomas Giedgowd — a Second Year student at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business — believes that TeeGee has what it takes to make it on every child’s wish list. More...

WALKBACK WINS 2012 BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION (April 2012)

This year’s top honors in the annual UVa-Darden Business Plan Competition go to the founders of WalkBack, a mobile app that assists university students in walking home safely at night by creating a network of friends who keep track of one another as well as providing users with easy access to emergency resources.  More...

CHEEKY FLY FISHING REEL FEATURED IN FLY FISH AMERICA's 2012 GEAR GUIDE (March 2012)

First Year Student Scott Caras' venture, Cheeky Fly Fishing, received a rave review in the leading industry publication for its "Mojo 425" reel.
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