Partners at Skandalaris recognize four from Olin

Three WashU students and a departing professor were honored at this month’s second Skandy Awards presentation by the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The awards featured remarks from Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton and recognition of honorees by II Luscri, Skandalaris Center Managing Director and Assistant Vice Provost for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Jessica Stanko, the Skandalaris Center Assistant Director of Programs.

At the April 10 event, honorees included:

• Arnav Kannan, BSBA 2022, for creating video content that captures the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship at WashU, awarded a Skandy for creativity.
• Ony Mgbeahurike, MBA 2019, founder of the Good Soul Company, and Danielle Wilsey, MBA 2020, founder of The Confluence, awarded Skandys for entrepreneurship.
• And in special recognition, the Skandalaris Center recognized Olin Professor Clifford Holekamp, outgoing director of Olin’s entrepreneurship program and instructor for the Hatchery course. He was recognized with an “excellence in service” award for his work, noting that during his time at WashU, 50% of the businesses in the Hatchery have launched and 75% are still operating.

Read more about the event and other Skandy winners on the Skandalaris Center website.

Pictured above: Ony Mgbeahurike, Danielle Wilsey and II Luscri, Skandalaris Center managing director.