Robins Entrepreneur Series

At the Robins School of Business, we believe the best way to learn about entrepreneurship is by hearing directly from those who live it every day. The Robins Entrepreneur Series brings accomplished founders, innovators, and business leaders to campus to share their journeys—highlighting the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned along the way. Students gain valuable insights, ask questions, and make connections that inspire the next generation of entrepreneurial thinkers.

2025-26 Speakers

All events take place in the Robins School's EY iLab (room 123) from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

September 5, 2025 - David Deal, Principal Creative Director, Deal Design

September 12, 2025 - Tom Loker, Founder & Chairman, Individual Centricity Corp, and Brian Ilg, Chief Sales Officer, Babl AI

September 19, 2025 - Joe Sanchez, Director of Partnerships - North America, Techstars

October 3, 2025 - Steven Buchko, Co-founder & CEO, Steve AI, and Jamie Mattioli, Founder & Financial Advisor, River City Financial

October 17, 2025 - Elsie Harper-Anderson, Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University

October 24, 2025 - Carl Knoblock, District Director, Small Business Administration

October 31, 2025 - Chadwick Blythe, Founder & CEO, PlanTechHub

November 7, 2025 - Joe Benevento, CEO, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation

November 14, 2025 - Tim Black, CEO, Blueswipe