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5 Questions with Patrick Breeding

You studied biomedical engineering at UMaine because you were determined to use your career to increase people’s quality of life. What...

March 5, 2020

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5 Questions with Henry Gilbert

You’ve built a product that makes it easier for consumers to get outdoors. How does Back40 differ from other gear rental...

February 6, 2020

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5 Questions with Aron Semle

You founded a company that makes an anklet to detect bed exits and prevent falls for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Why did...

January 3, 2020

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5 Questions with Dylan Veilleux

You founded TreeFreeHeat to bring a renewable heat source, hemp, to market. Why did you choose hemp?  Hemp is a valuable source of...

December 5, 2019

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5 Questions with Josh Devou

This year marks the 3rd anniversary of Thomas College’s Converge & Create. Why did Thomas start this event?  We started...

November 7, 2019

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5 Questions with Matthew Rideout

You’ve built an impressive background in digital marketing and software development. Why did you decide to become an...

October 3, 2019

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5 Questions with Joe Powers

Entrepreneurs hear the advice “don’t fear failure” all the time, but you have actually gone through the experience of...

September 5, 2019

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Starting up young talent in Waterville: New program helps students get businesses off the ground

Students from Colby and Thomas colleges made up the inaugural group of Summer Startup, a Waterville mentoring program for young...

September 2, 2019

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5 Questions with Justin Hafner

You made a huge transition from academic to entrepreneur. What resources were most helpful as you assumed this new role?  Making the...

August 1, 2019

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Class act in Waterville: How Thomas College grooms students for career success

Laurie Lachance, president of Thomas College, has honed the college’s focus on preparing students for work life. “We’re all about...

July 8, 2019

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