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The Big Picture

The G.O. Foundry at Hunt Business continues this February with four events featuring founders and ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ alumni who are actively building companies and shaping industries across retail, edtech, fintech, and AI — providing students with a direct look at how ideas turn into ventures.

Why It Matters

The G.O. Foundry brings innovative ideas and powerful business connections to campus — turning classroom learning into real-world ventures. The Hunt G.O. events series shows how the path from Miner to entrepreneur can become a pathway to a successful career.

How It Works

The G.O. Foundry runs three event series:

• Entrepreneurship Stories: Virtual founder talks spotlighting real startup journeys.
• Minerpreneurs: In-person ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ alumni sharing lessons from their businesses.
• Workshops: Hands-on sessions focused on entrepreneurial skills.

The Rundown

Week 3

• Feb. 19 | Fernando de Leon — Edtech at Innovate (Entrepreneurship Stories)

Week 4

• Feb. 24 | David Marek — Founder and AI Architect (Entrepreneurship Stories)
• Feb. 25 | Gina Soto — Roots Coffee (Minerpreneurs)
• Feb. 26 | Hugo Rodriguez — Felix Pago: Customer Acquisition (Minerpreneurs)

Why Attend

• Learn from real experience: Every speaker has faced challenges and pivots.
• Expand your network: Meet entrepreneurs, investors, and peers.
• Build practical skills: Take away frameworks and tools you can use now.
• Find your path: Whether you're exploring or building, there's a session for you.

How to Participate

All events are free and open to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students and faculty. Check for times, locations, and registration.

• Fernando de Leon:
• David Marek:
• Gina Soto:
• Hugo Rodriguez:

Bottom Line

The G.O. Foundry at Hunt Business continues its expansion, providing students with a new batch of insights, skills, and stories from industry leaders to transform ideas into impact.