About the Longhorn Startup Program
The Longhorn Startup Program started four years ago to cultivate a culture of innovation among undergraduate students and bring world-class entrepreneurial training to UT Austin. Metcalfe, along with Joshua Baer, co-founder of the Capital Factory in downtown Austin, and Ben Dyer, Cockrell School entrepreneur-in-residence, run the program and provide a for-credit business and entrepreneurship course for students. Longhorn Startup is part of the Cockrell School’s Innovation Center.
Throughout the semester, students create business plans, assemble multidisciplinary teams and launch their companies. They work with veteran entrepreneurs who volunteer as mentors. The Longhorn Startup Program also serves as a resource for UT Austin faculty entrepreneurs. For more information about Longhorn Startup, visit http://longhornstartup.com/.