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Elbert Clayton (Com ’08) – First Stage Leverage, Inc.
Elbert Clayton (Com ’08) – First Stage Leverage, Inc.
Dr. Harold Welsch
Elbert has started, purchased, and run numerous ventures, most recently BarVision, a software company that helps bars and restaurants manage and prevent losses from liquor pouring by bartenders. Besides BarVision, Elbert is currently operating three additional ventures, employing a total of 11 people full-time. From 2005 to 2008, Elbert received coaching and counseling from the Coleman Center, some of which led to a semi-final placing in a national business plan competition. He has raised $40,000 in capital and recently sold one of his businesses for over $300,000, which he reinvested in a new venture.
Ryan D’Arcy (Com ’08) – Chicago’S Dog House
Ryan D’Arcy (Com ’08) – Chicago’S Dog House
Dr. Harold Welsch
Along with a business partner, Ryan launched Chicago’s Dog House in 2009, a quick-service restaurant that specializes in gourmet sausages and hot dog creations. Chicago’s Dog House employs two full-time and five part-time people, was featured on the Food Network’s premiere of the show, Outrageous Foods, in November 2010, and was cash-flow positive within three months of launching. Ryan received extensive coaching from Coleman Center staff for other ventures he researched while at DePaul, and continues to receive informal advising.
25th Anniversary Entrepreneur's Celebration
Depaul Entrepreneurship Program Ranked #2 In The Nation!
Depaul Entrepreneurship Program Ranked #2 In The Nation!
Dr. Harold Welsch
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