From Passion to Profit

Mitchell Quesada

The story of the start-up. A study on how technology, the Internet and collaborative efforts are allowing ambitious individuals to turn in the suit and tie and make a living out of passion.

Published on: Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Category: Features
Tags: Entreprenuership, Fashion, Local Business, Pacific Avenue, Streetwear, The Krate, Volume 44 Issue 11, Western Vibe

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First Business Plan Competition Concludes, UCSC Alumna Wins

Cynthia Armour

“Do you know what’s in your food? What about your baby’s food? The average baby food sits on a shelf for two years before ending [up] in front of your child,” said Jackie Olin, one of seven finalists in UC Santa Cruz’s first-ever Business Plan Competition (BPC), as she presented her business plan to a panel of judges. Olin, a recent UCSC graduate, was not only a finalist but also the winner of the competition.

Published on: Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Category: Campus
Tags: Business, Contests & Competitions, Entreprenuership, UCSC Business Plan Competition, Volume 43 Issue 30

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