Entrepreneurship

A Passport Into a World of Secrets
Tribe
Sophia Wiedeman Glock '04 shares her story in a graphic memoir
A Taste of Spain
Tribe
Alumni-owned La Tienda brings Spanish flavors and culture to customers throughout the U.S. and Canada
A Time for Wine
Tribe
Three W&M alumni partner with friends to open Valley Road Vineyards
Making Noise
Online Exclusive
Joe Laresca ’15, founder of a powerhouse NYC creative company, adds Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list to his achievements.
Snag That Swag
Tribe
Michael Martocci ’17 finds success with startup SwagUp
A Bridge to Silicon Valley
By & Large
New Tech Trek program connects students and recent graduates with alumni in the technology sector
Necessity Inspires Innovation
By & Large
Virtual format creates new opportunities for Women's Stock Pitch & Leadership Summit participants
In Vino Veritas
Feature
William & Mary alumni pursue diverse careers in the wine industry
Building a Sustainable World
Tribe
Fred Kukelhaus ’05 furnishes innovative spaces
Not Your Typical Cocktail Party
Online Exclusive
The spirit of bringing people together is integral to the canned cocktail company CC DesRosiers '14 founded in 2018 with her husband, Reed. It’s called Troop Beverage Co., because the drinks are designed for “just kicking back with your troop.”
It's a Hub
By & Large
To inspire and train the next generation of innovative leaders, the university recently expanded its capacity to promote entrepreneurial programming in a new, highly visible 7,000-square-foot Entrepreneurship Hub located in Tribe Square on Richmond Road.
Pitcher of Beer
Online Feature
Former Major Leaguer Chris Ray’s ’03 New Craft
Hark Upon the Ale
Feature
It's no surprise to find W&M graduates among the growing tribe of brewers, homebrewers, beer distributors, bar owners and other industry professionals.
Sub Rosa
Tribe
Evin Dogu '02 creates community through bread.
Pocket Full of Sunshine
Feature
Pocket Sun '13 is Changing Venture Capital. And She's Only 27.
Shopping around
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The first time you chat with Martha McGlothlin ’89, J.D. ’95, you forget that you’ve only just met.
Transformative Potential of Football
From William & Mary to the world: Will Smith '14 chronicles his journey that started with a “Politics in Africa” course at W&M and eventually led to the establishment of the LEAD Monrovia Football Academy in Liberia.
Jing-A Brewery
Meet Alex Acker '00, Co-Founder and Brewmaster of Jing-A Brewery in Beijing, China.
W&M Entrepreneurs: Virginia Beer Company
Robby Willey '05 discusses establishing the Virginia Beer Company with co-founder, Chris Smith '07
W&M Entrepreneurs: The Corner Pocket
Lynn Allison '76 describes establishing The Corner Pocket
W&M Entrepreneurs: La Tienda: The Best of Spain
Jonathan Harris '94 & Don Harris '57 describe establishing La Tienda: Best of Spain