Student Success Stories

Brett is an outstanding student who was recently honored with the prestigious William and Joan Grant Memorial Prize. He is currently pursuing a dual major in business administration and sustainability, which reflects his commitment to addressing modern challenges with innovative solutions. What truly distinguishes Brett is his strong passion for community engagement; he actively strives to create an environment where his fellow students at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) can thrive. His initiatives not only provide valuable resources but also foster a sense of belonging among students. The Entrepreneurial Center (ECenter) is exceptionally proud to celebrate Brett’s remarkable achievements and his dedication to enhancing the UNH community and its future leaders 

Meet Nathan, an enthusiastic business administration major at PAUL College, where he is driven to make a positive impact in society. Nathan actively engages with classmates and professors, brainstorming innovative solutions that could transform communities. His dedication and collaborative spirit recently earned him the esteemed William and Joan Grant Memorial Prize, recognizing his exceptional contributions and commitment to meaningful engagement both on campus and beyond. Through his work, Nathan aims to harness the power of research to foster social change and inspire others in his field. 

James Sullivan III has graduated with a degree in business administration, with a specialization in finance, at UNH. James began his ECenter engagement through the Idea & Innovation Society. James co-founded the Crypto Club, was a lead founder for an LLC, was one of the winners of the Maurice Prize in 2023, and worked with a startup, SportVisio, through the ECenter’s paid internship program. The internship led to a full-time opportunity overseeing the start-up's operations, and James currently leads Operations and Finance even as he worked to complete his bachelor’s degree in only three years. A staple of the ECenter, James is always up for a chat about crypto, or to offer his experience and insights to younger students.  

Daisy completed her Bachelor's degree in Economics with an option in Public Policy, a Sustainability dual major, and a Spanish minor. Daisy started her ECenter journey as a member of the Idea and Innovation Society and was a part of the first group of Shaw Innovation Explorers. Over the years, Daisy has used the Student Idea Seed Fund, was awarded a Summer Seed Grant, and represented the ECenter as an EBassador. Daisy is a lead founder and started an LLC for HydroPhos while working on this startup over a multiyear period. Daisy's team placed first in the Holloway Prize in May 2023, and she had the opportunity to attend Draper University Hero Training for Entrepreneurship and her team won the E-Fest Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Competition at the Schulz School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas.

Derek Bobbitt has graduated with a degree in business administration, with a specialization in finance, at UNH. Throughout his time at the university, Derek's entrepreneurial drive was evident in his various experiences and involvements. He held the esteemed title of President of the UNH Entrepreneurship Club at the ECenter, acted as a Lead Mentor for the Shaw Innovation Program, and is a distinguished alumnus of the Idea & Innovation Society and Shaw Explorers Programs. In addition, Derek served as an Associate at the Rines Angel Investment Fund, an undergraduate-run angel investment fund, and as the Vice President of the UNH Entrepreneurship Club. Through his studies at the Peter T. Paul College of Business & Economics, Derek has gained expertise in data analytics, business development, market research, digital/crypto asset analysis, and public/private equities investments. Derek has received multiple accolades for his entrepreneurial ideas and has founded several successful businesses, each with over 2k users in more than 135+ countries.

Jason has shown his entrepreneurial spirit during his time at UNH in various ways. He served as Head Principal and Liasion at the Rines Angel Fund, Co-Founder & Co-President of Founders Club, Peer Mentor at the B Impact Clinic, Analyst at the Atkins Investment Group, and Lead Changemaker Coach at the Changemaker Fellowship. Furthermore, he has participated in several competitions such as Social Venture Innovation Challenge (SVIC), the Maurice Prize Competition, the Holloway Competition, the Passport Program, the National Draper Competition, the TCU Values and Ventures Competition, the Business Today Impact Challenge, the Carnegie Mellon University Venture Competition and e-Fest, which is the largest undergraduate entrepreneurship competition in the country. 

Caleb has continuously demonstrated his passion for entrepreneurship during his time at UNH. He is currently pursuing his companies SideGuide, FlutterBricks, and HallHub, LLC. SideGuide is a coding course platform designed to help new developers learn and apply concepts at lightning speed. HallHub is a "Digital" Residence Hall that elevates campus communities, and FlutterBricks is a UI toolkit and component marketplace. It offers hundreds of pre-built Flutter widgets and screens that save busy developers time and money.

Caleb has been coached by the ECenter on all these ideas.

Nathaniel has demonstrated his in-the-trenches entrepreneurial passion by co-founding and growing SPAITR, LLC. SPAITR is an integrated technology platform company delivering lacrosse quantitative diagnostic information. Nathaniel has invested a significant amount of time growing his company and he’s led the SPAITR team in developing a beta version of their product. He is currently identifying manufacturers for a full launch. Nathaniel has shared his start-up story through our newsletter profiles, in UNH publications, and at many UNH events, and the ECenter is excited to honor his achievements.

Ryan is the founder and CEO of Logsmarter, a nutrition tracking software that uses machine learning to help people reach their fitness goals. Ryan carefully built a team to push the company forward and has launched a beta version of his product with just under 2,000 users. Ryan is graduating from the UNH College of Engineering and Physical Sciences with a degree in computer science.

"It was a honor to receive an award that is in memory of Ian Grant's parents and it makes me proud to be representing the ECenter as one of the first two recipients," said Ryan.

Marisa is the founder and president of the NH Toy Library Network, a toy lending library for NH children, including those in need of adapted toys. Marisa had the idea for NHTLN as an undergrad at CHHS and has since grown it to a bonafide LLC with two locations - Dover and Boscawen. Marisa is graduating from the Carsey School of Public Policy with her Master's in public policy (MPP).

Said Marisa, "Ian Grant has been such an amazing mentor, so to get an award in his parents’ name is an honor that’s hard to describe. Ultimately, I just want to say thank you so very much for all you’ve done to support my journey as an entrepreneur and helping me grow my company, the New Hampshire Toy Library Network!"