A Founder’s Legacy
The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship has been renamed the Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship, honoring founder and former Smith School Dean Rudolph P. Lamone. A $3.8 million gift will expand its support for inclusive entrepreneurship, student ventures, and alumni businesses.
Influential Entrepreneurship Center Re-Named the Dingman-Lamone Center to Honor Longtime Dean Rudy Lamone
The University of Maryland’s Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship has been renamed the Dingman-Lamone Center, honoring Rudy Lamone’s visionary leadership. A $3.8M gift from Linda Lamone strengthens the center’s endowment, supporting its renowned entrepreneurship programs and fostering future innovators.
Alumna’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Helps Generations of Smith Entrepreneurs
Elana Fine ’97, CEO of VWG Wealth Management, exemplifies an entrepreneurial mindset through her career and leadership. As a former director and current board member of the Dingman-Lamone Center, she champions student entrepreneurship and supports next-generation business leaders.
‘Hustle Your Tail Off, But Do it With Kindness’
Manpreet Singh ’03, co-founder of Singh Capital, emphasizes success with kindness, selflessness, and community service. From launching startups like TalkLocal to fostering philanthropy for minority communities, his values guide his ventures, including mentoring through Smith’s Dingman-Lamone Center.
Why I Give: Gifting Inspired by Rudy Lamone’s Tireless Mentorship
Ish Dugal ’05 and his wife, Priya Atur Dugal ’05, established the Dugal Impact Fellowship to support aspiring entrepreneurs. Administered by Smith’s Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship, the fellowship provides stipends for University of Maryland students interning with startups, fostering hands-on experience and entrepreneurial grit.
Elevate! Event Empowers Underrepresented Creatives with Expert Strategies for Success
Financial management, potential limited access to resources and promotion are all roadblocks to success for creatives with entrepreneurial aspirations. But a panel of experts has a few tips to overcome them.
Join us to celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week 2024 and honor veteran-owned enterprises creating jobs and making an impact in Maryland and beyond.
We will be joined by Maryland government, business, and university leaders to recognize 13 exemplary veteran-owned small businesses from every region of Maryland and honor all veteran entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals in attendance.
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Dingman Center Alum’s Startup Korion Health Wins $1M Hult Prize
Korion Health, co-led by Akshaya Anand ’19, won the $1 million Hult Prize for its USB-powered stethoscope enabling at-home heart and lung screenings. The device aims to improve cardiovascular health access, especially in underserved communities, by digitizing patient data for telemedicine.
Terp Startup Accelerator Celebrates a Decade of Helping Student Entrepreneurs
The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship celebrated 10 years of its Terp Startup Accelerator, an eight-week program helping University of Maryland student entrepreneurs refine their business plans. In 2024, participants showcased 14 ventures, from apps to medical devices, during Demo Day.
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