Why Entrepreneurship?
Looking to begin your journey in entrepreneurship?
At the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), we're all about activating innovators and changemakers. Our graduate certificate program, led by globally recognized faculty, scholars, and mentors, goes beyond just teaching you about creating value. Instead, it empowers you to craft your own career portfolio of innovation, showcasing your experiences of resilience, empathy, impact, and transformative thinking to potential employers, funders, collaborators, and beyond.
For more information on academic programming at UNI, click below.
Meet Reyna
When fashion met innovation, TikTok took notice! Reyna’s pandemic passion project – transforming discarded fabric into stunning, one-of-a-kind garments – went viral nine times, with pants bidding as high as $362 for her creations. This eFest finalist is redefining sustainable style, thread by thread.
Meet Jack
From garage workshop to multinational business owner, Jack's "Picketea" invention, born from merging his manufacturing degree and entrepreneurial spirit. By using pre-purchase releases, Jack built his company on a shoestring and even got to turn Venture Capital investment offerings down to maintain 100% ownership of the US venture.
Meet Kaleb
Meta maestro to startup champion, Kaleb's digital marketing mastery and leadership crafted a top US competition campaign for Oculus and birthed the award-winning "Experiment 529." startup consulting program. Now he works in EdTech making sure learning stays fun for future generations.
