PeopleGrove Alumni Network
Join the PeopleGrove entrepreneurship alumni group.
Alumni Resources
About Alumni Resources
Alumni are an integral part in the success of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship. As an alumni, we welcome you and invite you to remain an active member of our community.
As a St. Thomas alum, you have special benefits and access to services both on and off campus. Explore this page to take advantage of your alumni benefits as a Tommiepreneur. Whether you are looking to jump start your small business or connect with other alumni, we’re here to help you.
Learn about resources available and how to get connected with your alumni community.
Connect With Us
Access Alumni Resources
Startup Resources
Whatever your idea and where you found inspiration, the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship is here to help you take the next step turning your concept into a company. The Schulze School offers several resources to help St. Thomas alumni start and grow their businesses such as accelerator programs, funding, and mentorship.
Alumni Track in Business Plan Competition
The St. Thomas Business Plan Competition is open to all St. Thomas students and recent alumni with plans for a new company or with a business that’s been incorporated less than 12 months. Enter the competition to win up to $10,000 to build your company!
Family Business Center
The St. Thomas Family Business Center is the leader in family business education, connection and support. This thriving learning community of business families, seasoned advisors, students and researchers equips family businesses with practical tools to balance family, business and ownership needs, with safe environments to explore challenging issues.
Get Involved
More than 100 Schulze School alumni volunteer their time and expertise in a variety of ways in the Schulze School. If you would like to join them, we welcome you! Stay engaged with the Schulze School by becoming a judge or reviewer at one of our events:
- Fowler Online Reviewer & Judge
- FGSIC Online Reviewer & Judge
- Business Plan Competition Online Reviewer & Judge
- e-Fest Online Reviewer & Judge
For an enriching, full-day volunteer opportunity, join us at the Freshman Innovation Immersion as a mentor. At this event, we teach first-year students how to be better creative thinkers and collaborators with a variety of event.
To become a mentor, judge or reviewer, fill out this short form to join our mentorship list.
Hire a Tommiepreneur
Don't just hire a student - hire a Tommiepreneur! Schulze School students bring the kinds of business skills you need on your team, along with the entrepreneurial drive, creativity and adaptability that allow them to quickly contribute to your organization.
Connect to Tommiepreneurs on HandShake. HandShake is the go-to source for jobs, internships, employer connections, peer-to-peer insights, and career fair and event information for St. Thomas.
Stay Connected
Schulze School Alumni Newsletter
Join our Alumni Newsletter mailing list! Get quarterly updates from the Schulze School.
Alumni Highlights
Mohamed Malim '18
As a student at St. Thomas, Mohamed Malim founded Epimonía, a company dedicated to empowering refugees through fashion. With the goal of creating awareness and elevating the global refugee community, Epimonía launched a clothing line that upcycles material from discarded life jackets worn by refugees on the Mediterranean Sea.
Connor Koerbitz '16
As a high schooler, Connor wondered what happened with excess retail products. He researched and spotted an opportunity that started with selling handbags online. Connor took his knack for entrepreneurship to the Schulze School, where he graduated with a degree in just three years. He then decided to test the market again, opening an outlet store - Jax & Henley.