The push for passion, and why entrepreneurs need it

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Entrepreneur Phil McCarthy, an avid sports fan and believer of hard work.
[Photo by Sean Burch]

Entrepreneurship is much more than a difficult word to say, and it comes in a variety of different forms. In the media today notable entrepreneurs such as Andrew Yang and Elon Musk grace headlines, but what makes an entrepreneur? The truth is that there is no standard for path on how to become an entrepreneur. For Phil McCarthy, the entrepreneurial spirit is part of his lifestyle and the result of a culmination of learning experiences, he calls ingredients.

Recently declared an Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Denver, currently McCarthy works as the Director of Operations for 3D Lacrosse Colorado. Entrepreneurs are required to wear many hats, this is no clearer evidenced than through the various projects McCarthy has in motion at all times. McCarty is also head study Director of Failure Research on Athletes at Columbia University. While doing this he maintains being a professor of entrepreneurship at DU and running his blog on the athletic approach to life athelete2lifelite.com. 

“Some of [what I do] doesn’t seem very entrepreneurial, but to an entrepreneur, it all relates. You can see the patterns in how they relate,” explained McCarthy as he connected the dots of his current works.

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For the love of the job: Becky Ditchfield shares her experience as a Meteorologist

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Meteorologist, Becky Ditchfield smiles for a photo inside the 9News station. [Photo by 9News.com]

It’s 9:55 a.m. on a sunny Wednesday morning inside the 9News station in Denver, Colorado. People with headsets dash all over in preparation for the next show at 10 a.m. Meteorologist Becky Ditchfield is unfazed by the high energy surrounding her, as she calmly pushes the door open with a Coke in hand and greets me for the interview. 

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Stephen Bell offers a different perspective on the oil and gas industry

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Stephen P. Bell. oil and gas Executive. [Photo by Thomas Madden]

I cursed myself for not leaving enough time to find parking on a blistering cold morning in Cherry Creek. I frantically swung open the door to a quaint little breakfast spot. I found a gentleman that was dressed to the tees patiently waiting for me while responding to emails. He could see the embarrassment on my face and quipped, “Five more mins and you would have ate alone.” He said with a smirk.

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Julie Sarama enlightens the audience with her extensive knowledge of teaching strategies

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Julie Sarama speaking at Morgridge College of Education. [Photo by by Sadie Abraham]

Julie Sarama is a distinguished professor at University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education. She initially taught middle and high school mathematics before going on to develop over 50 computer programs which aid students and teachers in their understanding of math concepts. 

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US Senate candidate Diana Bray speaks about climate justice, her platform, and on being a woman in politics

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Dr. Diana Bray speaking at the climate justice event. [Photo by Madeline Knopf]

DU’s IGNITE National Chapter held an event on climate justice and women in politics hosting the speaker Dr. Diana Bray on February 14. Bray is running for the US Senate seat currently held by Cory Gardner. She is a DU Alum and her platform’s focus is on climate justice activism, divestment from fossil fuels, and female empowerment.

“I started working to regulate the [petroleum] industry with those few [grassroot organizations] who were, because our state government was not interested in doing that and has not been interested in doing that,” said Bray. She is now working to be this change.

IGNITE is a national, non-partisan organization that works to empower women in political leadership positions. There are chapters in colleges and even high schools across many states in the US. IGNITE is continuing to expand and recently, a chapter at DU was reinstated. 

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Women in Business has big plans for the University of Denver

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Vice President Milena Roger’s leading the discussion on next week’s Women in Finance event with her executive board members. [Photo by: Sean Burch]

While snow whips by outside and students hunker down for an evening of studying on February 19, 2020, Daniel’s College of Business room 110 is warmed by the heat that is good company. Inside six women gather sporadically around a cluster of tables in plushy rolling desk chairs. The Women in Business (WiB) executive board is ready to work in order to better their club and the lives of women.

President of WIB Amanda Martinez presides over the meeting, presenting each member with an agenda of the night’s topics.

“I figured [we] could start with Women In Finance…since that’s the most urgent,” began Martinez.

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Chasten Buttigieg talks change in current administration

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Outside venue at Metropolitan State [photo by Flickr]

On a frigid sunday afternoon in downtown Denver, Chasten Buttigieg was brought in to Metro State to talk about a change in leadership being necessary in the white house. Today he is speaking on behalf of his husband and current democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg. The venue is a classroom inside the kings center and 35 people are anxiously sitting and patiently waiting the arrive of Mr. Buttigieg.

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Thousands attend Senator Sanders campaign rally in Denver

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Bernie Sanders letters against the U.S. and Colorado flag inside the Colorado Convention Center. [Photo by Kelly Fegan]

DENVER— Vermont Senator, Bernie Sanders, spoke in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center on Sun., Feb. 16, 2020, with the hopes of persuading voters for the upcoming election. This is Sander’s second run for the Democratic nomination for president, having lost to Hilary Clinton in 2016. 

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What a mathematical world: Julie Sarama speaks on the importance of early math

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Julie Sarama delivering her lecture on the importance of early mathematics. [Photo by Sam Pacala]

DENVER- The Morgridge College of Education at DU felt like heaven to the group of people there to glean a bit of knowledge on Tuesday, as it sheltered them from the chill of a mid-winter afternoon. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, Dr. Julie Sarama, the co-executive director of the Marsico Institute for Early Learning and Literacy, came to Denver to give a talk on one of her creations, the “Building Blocks” curriculum for young students focused primarily on mathematics.

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