Capstone Experience in Entrepreneurship

Building a Bridge between Theory and Practice

Entrepreneurship majors complete their capstone experience during their senior year through an internship that allows them to work closely with an entrepreneur of their choice—either as a paid or unpaid intern. This hands-on experience provides an opportunity to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting while developing valuable professional skills.

Before selecting an entrepreneur, students must contact Dr. Jacqueline Khorassani, Program Director, to receive approval. Once approved, students must complete and submit an online application form, which includes the internship’s start and end dates, location, total hours (minimum 40 hours per credit hour), a current résumé, and a statement of personal goals and objectives aligned with their mentor’s expectations. Mentors must also complete a separate online application that outlines key internship details and confirms their commitment to supporting the student's learning.

Additional requirements include:

• Participation in a mandatory orientation session prior to the start of the internship
• A midterm report submitted by the student and a midterm evaluation completed by the mentor
• A final report submitted by the student and a final performance evaluation completed by the mentor
• A poster and/or oral presentation delivered during the semester following the internship

This capstone experience is a vital step in preparing students for their professional futures by immersing them in the mindset and operations of real-world entrepreneurship.

Meet the 2023-24 Mentors and Students

During the 2023-24 academic year, five Entrepreneurship students completed their capstone experiences under the supervision of five mentors.

Capstone Student	Capstone Mentor	Business
Kyle O'Donnell	Rocky Peck	Rocky Peck Sales and Marketing, LLC
Anthony Sabatino	Mitchel Wolfe	Wolfepack Gym
Jacob Stern	Jan Dills	Jan Dils Attorneys at Law
Alexis Sommers	Larry Sloter	Busy Bee Restaurant
Gabe Torres	Bill Wilkinson	Mid-Ohio Valley Employment

 

 

 

Meet the 2022-23 Mentor and Student

During the 2022-23 academic year, Bastian Gehrer completed his capstone experiences under the supervision of Larry Sloter.

Meet the 2021–22 Mentors and Students

During the 2021-22 academic year, four Entrepreneurship students completed their capstone experiences under the supervision of five mentors.

Entrepreneurship Students and Mentors

Capstone Student	Capstone Mentor(s)	Business(es)
Allison Barnes	Bobby Rosenstock	Just A Jar
Maddy Jones	Laura Pytlik & Teri Ann Zide	Wit and Whimzy Teri Ann's
Alison Loase	Larry Sloter	Busy Bee Restaurant
Haylee Mott	Chris Pfeiffer	The Bread Garage Danser, Inc.