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10 Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Shawn Nelson

Shawn Nelson, Chairman and Founder of Lovesac, spoke to the Profiles of Leadership class. Nelson shared his story of the struggles of founding a company and the joys of being an entrepreneur. Lovesac is now a national furniture retailer with more than 20 stores across the country, but it all began in the basement of Nelson’s parents’ house. As an 18-year-old, Nelson came up [...]

2017-12-20T10:08:07-07:00March 15th, 2016|
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Student Spotlight: Entrepreneur Alex Carr

Editor’s Note: This series profiles students at the Eccles School to highlight their achievements and to inspire their peers as they pursue different career paths and academic opportunities. Alex Carr is a senior at the University of Utah studying Multi-Disciplinary Design & Entrepreneurship. Apart from being a full-time student, he also has started a successful company called CharPoles. Eccles School: What made you choose [...]

2017-12-20T10:08:25-07:00September 10th, 2015|
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