Our third (short) week of CEO was filled with team days - time spent working on important business and continuing to learn more about each other. These young entrepreneurs are working on acquiring name badges, learning all about Craig Lindvahl's life lessons together, and flipping $1 into $100.

In the midst of this work, we also had a lesson in project management. Teams of 3-4 students "made" pizza slices, thought through all the aspects of a lemonade stand, and ultimately learned some strategies to work smarter.

This was the first in a virtual series made possible by Doug Villhard. Doug is a Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship and the Academic Director for Entrepreneurship at the Olin Business School of Washington University in St. Louis. He is also a friend to the CEO Program at large, giving his time and feedback to help hundreds of young entrepreneurs craft their 30-second pitches every year.

Stay tuned for more, as we wrap up the first month of CEO for the Class of 2026!


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