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News and Stories About the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship

Tom posing with a group of students after a coffee chat while serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence
February 20, 2026

‘Buy now, pay later’ model extends to travel

Pillsbury Institute Advisory Board member shares his company’s origin story: making travel more accessible with payments over time

Jason Spillerman judging the 2025 Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition.
February 11, 2026

Entrepreneur in Residence Spotlight: Jason Spillerman ’92, P ’25

Real estate consultant and entrepreneur Jason Spillerman shares lessons from three decades of building and investing in businesses

Katelynn Wiseman and Miya Deng, seniors in the Nolan School of Hotel Administration, present their startup, ALK.
December 15, 2025

Wellness bar proposal wins hospitality pitch deck competition

The winning team’s reimagining of the traditional hotel bar features kava- and CBD-infused cocktails.