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December 23, 2024
Designed in jade
Christina Chan and her family create jade jewelry inspired by Chinese culture.
July 12, 2024
Big freeze
Frosty treats in a zillion flavors made and sold by alumni-created ice creameries are available all over the Seattle area. Just leave some for us.
March 19, 2024
In focus
Tina Dang and Miguel Laureano Damian combine their skills to create striking imagery and videos.
August 9, 2023
The business of brilliance
Like her fine jewelry, Valerie Madison built a career to last a lifetime.
March 23, 2023
Anna learns things (and sells them, too)
Anna Dong, '21, uses her UW degree in neuroscience to create products that make people happier.
March 7, 2023
Mompreneur
Madeline Haydon couldn't find a delicious and good-for-you creamer in stores, so she decided to make her own.
January 26, 2023
Matcha magic
Engineering alum Rachel Barnecut made the leap from tech specialist to small business owner. She shares the origin story of Matcha Magic.
March 10, 2020
A serving of support
As CEO of FareStart, Angela Dunleavy Stowell gives people a path from poverty to success in the culinary world.
November 29, 2019
Serving up success
The Foster School's Consulting and Business Development Center boosts entrepreneurs from underserved communities.
March 7, 2019
Keep it Moovn
Foster grad wants to change how Seattle moves with a homegrown ride-sharing app.
March 1, 2012
Open for business
Over the next three years, the Ideas to Impact initiative aims to double the number of companies started by the UW.
March 1, 2003
Boost for entrepreneurs
Students enrolled in the UW Business School’s Center for Technology Entrepreneurship will receive a greater return on their educational investment, thanks to recent leadership gifts.
June 1, 2002
The inside story
By perfecting ultrasound, Don Baker revolutionized the way doctors make their diagnoses, and put Seattle on the biotech map.
September 1, 1999
Frisky business
Student entrepreneurs gain the experience, contacts and confidence necessary to launch their own companies.
March 1, 1993
One for the money
It's always a gamble to start your own business, says UW Professor Karl Vesper, but your number may come up during a recession.