Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship
The latest news from the entrepreneurial hub of the Nolan School.
Hospitality leader shares insights on emotion-led brand building
Hospitality leader shares insights on emotion-led brand building
Hospitality competition winner plans to expand restaurant into a chain
Master’s student Avery Sheppard won $25,000 to put toward her fish and chips eatery by winning the Nolan School’s hospitality business plan competition
Students design wellness solutions for North Carolina community
During a weekend design challenge, students focused on building a more connected wellness ecosystem
Hackathon provides industry exposure for students, fresh ideas for Hilton
The Pillsbury Institute’s industry ties include the Hospitality Hackathon, in which students leverage data to address Hilton’s business challenges
Entrepreneur in Residence Spotlight: Meli James ’00
Pillsbury Institute’s longest-serving Entrepreneur in Residence creates resources and opportunities to support Hawaii’s next generation of entrepreneurs
‘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
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
Wellness bar proposal wins hospitality pitch deck competition
The winning team’s reimagining of the traditional hotel bar features kava- and CBD-infused cocktails.
Hospitality Hackathon winners propose app to cut billing complaints by 25%
At Cornell’s 2025 Hilton Hospitality Hackathon, more than 100 students tackled hospitality business challenges.