Thinkfest Ideation Workshop 2025 » Veale Entrepreneurs

Created in partnership with John Carroll University entrepreneurship program and steered by Dr. Jeffrey Stamp, this lively, interactive program is designed to inspire high school students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and to recognize, develop and pitch business ideas. Program is one day in length. Educators choose which date to attend.
*The content of this program is similar to what was provided last year. Attendance should be targeted at students who have not participated in this event in prior years. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Areas of Focus:
Entrepreneurial Mindset Strategy, Design thinking, Networking, and Public Speaking

For more than 25 years, Jeffrey Stamp has helped countless business professionals and students awaken their untapped creative abilities and accelerate their “discovery thinking” that adds value to organizations and improves the performance of individuals and teams. Dr. Stamp has long practiced what he preaches. He was the creator of Baked! Lays Potato Chips, for PepsiCo’s snack division, Frito Lay. Having led 7 successful entrepreneurial start-ups, he also served as a Chief Trained Brain and V.P. of technology for the widely recognized Eureka! Ranch, a leading product and service creativity think-tank. Dr. Stamp has been a chaired assistant professor of entrepreneurship at the University of North Dakota and conducted workshops worldwide. In recognition of his nonstop energy, unique teaching style and passion for experiential learning, Dr. Stamp was awarded the prestigious and student-nominated Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Award from the Acton Foundation.

A learning session with Dr. Stamp is like a thrill ride for your brain, with exciting twists and turns that lead you, unexpectedly, to “aha!” moments you can use for a lifetime.

Thanks to the overwhelming support, this program is currently full.

To be put on the waitlist for Thinkfest 2025 or for more information on other programs or field trips, email programs@vealefound.org

  • October 6, 7, or 8
  • 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • John Carroll University
  • Free

What attendees had to say:

“The program is motivating the students to be creative, think out of the box, and help them realize their ideas can come true.” – Educator

“Jeff is an amazing speaker and can really spark creativity!” – Educator

“My favorite part of the program was making new connections and learning how to create successful products.” – Student

“My favorite part was learning about the production of a new product and working with new people.” – Student

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