Design your life! We empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators to cultivate their ideas, take risks, and drive positive change through interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and real-world experiences.
Our Values
Innovation
Our hometown is known nationally as a center for innovative thinking. Here in the birthplace of Burton and Ben & Jerry’s, develop the next big idea that could solve a global problem, launch an iconic business, or push the envelope with an out-there product design.
Entrepreneurship
What does it take to get a great idea off the ground? Our programming connects students with resources to turn genius concepts into concrete reality. Hear from local businesses and companies about seizing opportunities and navigating challenges with creativity and resiliency.
Collaboration
In the fast-paced world of startups and ventures, no entrepreneur can go it alone. Collaboration brings together diverse perspectives, skills, and resources, amplifying the potential to tackle complex challenges. We provide opportunities to create partnerships and find mentors at UVM and beyond.
Signature Events
Design Lab Series: We partner with Generator to bring student ideas to life!
Cooking Workshops: Local chefs help bring sustainable, vegan, and cultural diverse cuisine to campus.
Redstone Fair: a new tradition in collaboration with UVM’s very own C.R.E.A.M and Shelburne's New Village Farm!
Buildings
Staff
James DeLizza
Program Director, Leadership & Social Change, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
James.DeLizza@uvm.edu
Kathleen Simpson
Assistant Director of Residential Education, Redstone Campus
Kathleen.Simpson@uvm.edu
Abel Akinsanya Ayodele
Assistant Residence Director, Mason, Simpson, and Hamilton
Ayodele.Akinsanya@uvm.edu