Acton Alumni Start-Ups in the News

Following on the heals of the article about Jeff Sandefer and the Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship in last month’s issue of Philanthropy, several businesses started by Acton alumni have been highlighted in the press. Vital Interaction Founded in 2009 by Lawson Boothe (’09) and Hugo Diaz (’09), Vital Interaction helps...

Going to Acton When You Already Own a Business… What’s That Like?

Amongst our other enquiries from prospective students, we’re increasingly hearing from entrepreneurs and business owners with existing and successful businesses. They feel that Acton presents an opportunity to improve and grow their businesses, but are unsure how to make that happen given the rigorous demands presented by Acton’s five-month...

Congratulations to the Acton Class of 2012!

Class of 2012 Graduation Day Today saw the graduation of 18 newly-minted Acton Scholars at an 11am ceremony on the Acton campus. Steven Tomlinson, Ted Beasley and Jeff Sandefer each spoke, providing poignant commentary, while Andy Vu (’12), Nick Catanese (’12), Jamie Matthews and Jack Long presented awards to...

Entrepreneurship in the News: April 2012

In our seemingly never-ending newsfeeds, it’s easy to miss some great stories on entrepreneurship. Here are a few of our favorites over the last month.  Was it character or context? And what does it mean for you? On April 17, NPR’s Planet Money team delved into the incentives of fraud and how framing...

Going to Acton Later in Your Career… What’s That Like?

We hear from a lot of prospective students who are interested in Acton’s entrepreneurial curriculum but are concerned that their personal timing or circumstances may hinder their successes once they’re here. Most of our students enroll at Acton with four to eight years of experience in the workforce. But...

So Does an Entrepreneur Even Need an MBA?

We hear this one a lot.  And many are surprised by our answer. Does an Entrepreneur Need an MBA? No, of course not (But the right one can sure make big a difference).  It is true that anyone can become an entrepreneur when starting a new business or endeavor....

Attending Acton Straight Out of Undergrad… What’s That Like?

Every year, during the run-up to our application deadlines, we hear from a lot of potential students concerned that their own timing, circumstances or experiences may impact their successes at Acton. Most of our students spend a number of years in the workforce, after they received their undergraduate degrees,...

Acton at RISE Austin 2012

During this week’s RISE Austin event, an annual series of events created for and by local entrepreneurs, the Acton Campus will welcome several familiar faces giving four presentations on entrepreneurial issues like building company culture, designing successful products, raising money and, of course, staying in your right mind.  ...

A Business Competition You Can Build On – The Acton Challenge

The fastest way to follow in the footsteps of leaders is to learn from them. One on one.   Meet the Acton Challenge – a collection of events that will take up-and-coming go-getters and connect them directly with successful leaders, CEOs, and innovators in energy, real estate and education. Believe...

Questioning “Homeless Hotspots” at SXSW

At Acton, our philosophies and programs are built around asking, rather than telling. Questions are the most surefire way to gain insight into what you don’t know (and don’t know that you don’t know) so that you can make an informed decision. This week presented a unique opportunity to...