Schulze Innovation Scholarship Awardees

Cohort 6

Liam Honl-Toledo

My name is Liam Honl and I'm from Portland, Oregon. Since middle school, I have been selling a variety of items, ranging from knick-knacks to snacks. However, it was not until the summer before my sophomore year that I began my first “real” business, which ignited my passion for entrepreneurship Given the opportunity to use free leftover wood from my father’s arborist business, I started selling firewood. With the assistance of my friends and a wood splitter I sold half cords and cords of wood to neighbors and customers from NextDoor and Craigslist During this experience, I encountered different obstacles that I surpassed and allowed me to improve the business's efficiency and profitability. In my junior year of high school, in my class Student Store, I created a business plan for my firewood selling endeavor Throughout this process, I was able to draft a full-scale version of my business and identified what actual expenses, direct costs and profit margins would look like in the Portland market. I am very grateful for the opportunity to be a Schulze Innovation Scholar and am looking forward to being part of St Thomas's entrepreneurial community.

Logan Hoppe

My name is Logan Hoppe and I am from Hutchinson, Minnesota

My entrepreneurial adventure began during my sophomore year of high school when I started my own business, called Logan Auto Detailing. I taught myself how to detail vehicles by doing extensive research and viewing many YouTube videos. For the convenience of my clients, I decided to offer mobile detailing services where I travel to their residences or places of work. When I designed a website and made my business presence on social media, I was able to advertise effectively. By donating my detailing services as a silent auction item for Relay for Life, I gave back to my community which is important to me Having created and implemented my own business plan, I’ve learned that passion and a strong work ethic are paramount to success. I am very grateful and honored to be a Schulze innovation Scholar at the University of St Thomas I am excited to spend the next four years alongside innovative entrepreneurs in a highly respected entrepreneurship program.