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From Educator to Ice Cream Entrepreneur: Annie Park Founds Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream
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From Educator to Ice Cream Entrepreneur: Annie Park Founds Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream

“I now realize that what I do at Sarah’s Handmade isn’t that different from my teaching background,” Park, BC ’13, said. “I’m doing more than just giving my employees an hourly wage—I am creating a community, a sense of purpose, and a sense of responsibility, and this is no different than creating a community in any environment I’ve been in.”

McDermott Encourages High School Students’ Success with Transeo
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McDermott Encourages High School Students’ Success with Transeo

“Everyday there were and still are tough challenges, whether that’s product market fit, fundraising, building the team, or programming,” McDermott said. “There were multiple times when we wondered if it would even work or be able to stay alive. Some of our highest highs and lowest lows have happened in the span of the same day. It’s very much how a startup works.”

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