I've discovered an overlooked aspect of the entrepreneurial ecosystem: the immense value that lies within peer-to-peer learning.
It's natural to seek advice from seasoned investors and advisors, but in doing so, we sometimes miss out on the goldmine of experience our fellow entrepreneurs possess. Our peers are the in the trenches with us, facing the same hurdles, and their insights and experiences are invaluable as we navigate our entrepreneurial paths.
There are 21 million college and university students in the U.S. When we joined their ranks, we soon experienced a common problem: limited space and budget to spend on everyday items and essentials—everything from textbooks, clothing and sporting goods to irons, mugs, and pots and pans.
These limitations mean that everyone brings in the things they deem most useful, and each student owns a unique set of items distinct from one another.
We saw the potential for a service to coordinate sharing these goods to mutually benefit everyone.
Buzly is re-creating bridges between students and universities. The social network helps students find resources, create communities and form connections with peers for an enriching college experience.
Mahiri Moore Jr., a sophomore who founded Moore Truth More Change to engage Black and Latinx youths, talks with Chancellor May in the latest episode of Face to Face, a new UC Davis video show featuring #AggieInnovators. They met last winter, when the chancellor was Mahiri’s debut guest on his new podcast. Watch the video >
“I’m excited to be here talking with students, faculty and staff innovators about what they’re working on and how they’re making a difference in the real world.”—Chancellor Gary S. May
This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the smart, engaged, innovative students and post-docs in our Business Development and Keller Pathway Fellowship programs.
“It does not take a genius to create something of high value, but instead dedication to the process and grit to push oneself beyond the mundane. We are all capable of being an entrepreneur, in some form or another, if we apply the right tools and empower the creator inside us.”
