Kaitlin Lutz of Sparke Women at a construction site. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski)

Tackling uncertainty with entrepreneurship

Like a lot of entrepreneurs these days, Kaitlin Lutz is paying attention as new problems arise — not necessarily in terms of how those problems might derail her young company NewCrew, but how she might find an opportunity to deliver a solution.

Studio 225 interior

Student-run fund Kickstarts student entrepreneurs

In the world of venture capital there are big names, there are small names, and there are hometown heroes. In Athens, one important source of venture capital is run by University of Georgia students. 

Graphic of a business growing more quickly than another with aid from a startup accelerator.

New research evaluates design of startup accelerators

New research from the University of Georgia links startup accelerator success with a few key program elements, such as mentorship and open discussion among participating startup founders.

Kendra Garcia

Tattoo app wins Idea Accelerator competition

A company pairing tattoo-seeking customers with customized designs and professional artists to match their style won the $5,000 top prize at UGA’s Idea Accelerator Demo Day pitch competition at Studio 225 on Nov. 11.