Student Success Stories

Whether you’re thinking of starting your own business or you’ve been in business for many years, a sound education in entrepreneurial studies is going to help you realize your success at a faster rate and help you stay ahead of the competition that’s coming your way.

Learn more about how you can get involved as a student.

Corey Kossack

Corey Kossack, 23, is the President and Founder of Koss DVD, which has become a "Top 200" seller on eBay selling DVD movies, TV shows, video games and books.

He is the author of eBay Millionaire or Bust, a guide to profiting on eBay. Corey is also the founder of ProfitBuilder Software, a patent-pending software program that helps eBay sellers maximize profits and minimize their risk of losses.

In addition, Corey is the President of Club Entrepreneur and has been featured in Entrepreneur, Young Money Magazine and named a leader of the "Power Generation" by the Phoenix Business Journal.

www.kossdvd.com
www.profitbuilderssoftware.com
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Shannon Dolan

Shannon Dolan is a student and the founder of Organic Sensation and Soap for Men. Both companies are dedicated to developing organic body care products that are free of harmful chemicals.

After beginning her college career as an astrophysics major, Shannon decided to become an entrepreneur and officially start her body care business in the summer of 2006.

Shannon has been featured in the Business Journal and the State Press Magazine. Shannon aims to give back to the community by donating some of her proceeds to causes that help the environment and by using eco-friendly manufacturing techniques.

Kevin Pringles

Kevin Pringles, 21, is an entrepreneur and student that co-founded Chill Factor Clothing, personal cooling apparel for men, women, and children.

His company was funded by a grant from the Edson Entrepreneur Initiative at Arizona State University. He used those resources to hold an initial test product launch, selling more than 500 hats in the first month on his website. He recently redesigned his hats and revamped his marketing campaign. He will oversee a full product launch this summer.

www.ChillFactorClothing.com

Danny Kessler

Danny Kessler, age 25, founded his first company, Angels with Attitude, dedicated to stopping violence against women. He speaks internationally on the topics of personal safety, security and women's self-defense.

Danny has been featured several times on ABC News, as well as The Toronto Sun. Additionally, the Phoenix Business Journal Power Book selected him as one of 10 individuals honored as part of the "Power Generation," the Valley's next generation of entrepreneurs.

Danny was a special guest instructor recently at the American Women's Self-Defense Association's annual meeting in Toronto, Canada. He also has taken his operations worldwide and taught his program to a unit of the female Israeli Defense Force soldiers in Tel Aviv, Israel.