With a diverse background in the technology and banking industries, Shay Iacoponelli brings a wealth of business advice to the table. Currently serving at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Bryan, Texas, Shay shares her expertise in helping entrepreneurs succeed. As the first Prof-for-a-Day of the semester, she introduced the invaluable resources available to… Read More →
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Highlight: Rachel Cutrer ’01
“Give yourself a seat at the table. Believe in your abilities. Believe in what you can do . . . have that confidence to do it because you can.” Rachel Cutrer ’01 Rachel Cutrer ’01 is an inspiring leader in rural entrepreneurship whose story exemplifies resilience, passion, and the pursuit of dreams. Rachel’s journey from… Read More →
“Start With a Why,” AGEC 425 Survivor Sam Webb ’07 Builds a Purposeful Career
Attorney, business owner, and father Sam Webb ’07 not only built his own career path, but also aligned his business with his personal values. For Webb, entrepreneurship is a means to achieve his life goals of being a family man while pursuing his passions through a career in law. Watch his story on our Agribusiness… Read More →
Bierschwale Land Co.: Rural Roots, Family Values, and a Future in Appraisal
Rooted in strong family values and commitment to their rural community, Bierschwale Land Co. has evolved from a small-town appraisal business to a trusted name in rural property valuation. The family embraces entrepreneurship as a means to lead a fulfilling life within their cherished community. Watch their full interview here, and watch interview highlights here…. Read More →
12 Days of Profs: Maggie Terry – Forging Your Own Path
Maggie Terry ’22 exemplifies the roll of an entrepreneurial spirit in the non-profit space. Being “too girly for agriculture & too agriculture for the girly girls”, she discovered her niche as the Events & Social Media Coordinator for the National Cowgirl Museum. College The journey began when Maggie “rolled up to college in a Ford… Read More →