Gies News Articles
Jun 09
Gies teams shine at Cozad New Venture Challenge
The Cozad New Venture Challenge celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, and Gies Business teams were well represented among its participants and honorees.
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May 27
Gies MBA student part of leadership team for a Cozad finalist startup
VOCA Health is building a voice disorder management tool for ENT and speech pathology clinicians and patients. Gies Business is one of the presenting sponsors of the 2025 Cozad New Venture Challenge.
May 23
Gies students creating Vendor Hub to help link suppliers and manufacturers
A startup, run by four Gies Business MSTM students, wants to help those in the East more reliably get their payment up front, while knowing who to work with in the West.
May 15
iVenture Accelerator announces 2025 cohort
Cohort includes 37 students representing Gies Business, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, The Grainger College of Engineering, i-School, College of Media, College of Fine & Applied Arts, and the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES).
May 14
Small fish, big dreams for Gies iMBA student from Alaska
Fishing boats have few options to sell their catch during Alaska's lucrative fishing season. Katrina Church-Chmielowski, an iMBA student at Gies Business, and her son, Gerek, are hoping to change that.
May 12
Through Otterance, Gies sophomore strives to solve inefficiencies for insurance brokers
Gies finance major Gregorius Aviantoro is committed to streamlining the insurance industry by providing an AI-powered solution to receive and organize information from different stakeholders.
May 08
Gies iMBA catalyzing entrepreneurial pursuits
With varied backgrounds and aspirations, John Miller, Valeria Fournet, and David Gray all found the program to be a transformative experience that equipped them with the skills and confidence to pursue their passions.
Apr 28
New study shows gig economy as viable pathway to entrepreneurship
The gig economy is gaining in popularity, from ride-sharing company to short-term rentals and freelancers. Recently, researchers were curious to see whether those involved in the gig economy were using their participation to become entrepreneurs.
Apr 17
Through SkyLynkX, Gies iMBA student helping solve drone connectivity
Using interference mitigation techniques, Dmitry Moiseev is making it possible for drones to travel longer than those off the shelf.
Apr 16
Gies startup SheHeal giving women resources to support mental health
The app, called SheHeal, will include self-help features like meditation, a large language model (LLM) generated chatbot, and a directory of localized therapists and certified professionals.
Apr 11
Gies management student leading business efforts for environmental startup
As the world strives to provide ways to limit landfill waste, a startup with a Gies Business connection is working to create a disposable water bottle that is biodegradable and 100 percent plastic-free.
Jan 27
Undergraduate entrepreneur receives national recognition for disruptive startup
Now in its fourth year, Poets&Quants’ ranking highlights the most disruptive startups founded by undergraduates at top-ranked business schools. Each startup is selected for its potential to transform its industry and become a "game-changing" force in its market.