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Talent strategy follows pressure: Stable, well-resourced firms tend to grow talent internally, while firms facing volatile workloads are more likely to hire from the outside.

February 6, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation

Stable, well-resourced firms tend to grow talent internally, while firms facing volatile workloads are more likely to hire from the outside. The USF study provides practical insights for human resources leaders, emphasizing that talent strategy should align with both long-term goals and immediate operational pressures.

February 6, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation

Firms flush with resources tend to develop talent internally while younger firms, facing unpredictable workloads, will hire from the outside to fill their talent gap.

February 5, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation

Study finds firms 'build' or 'buy' talent based on resources, demand

A new study from USF’s Muma College of Business explores how companies decide when to develop employees from within — and when to bring in outside experts. The research sheds light on what really drives hiring strategy in today’s competitive labor market.

February 3, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship, Research and InnovationText Story

Student Spotlight: Kautilya Veer builds startup success with support from Nault Center and USF CONNECT

USF’s Hustle and SII programs do more than launch student startups — they challenge young founders to clarify their vision, simplify their message and build something that lasts.

January 6, 2026Entrepreneurship, Spotlights

SYP's wearable sensors attach to the bottom of reusable water bottles. The student-founded startup is building a hydration-tracking platform that blends its wearable bottle technology with real-time analytics.

December 10, 2025Entrepreneurship

From abandoned to accomplished: Angel Torres overcomes an ‘insane’ childhood to walk at graduation

At 40, Torres will graduate with a master's degree in management — the first in his family to earn a college degree and one of the many firsts for the veteran whose life is marked by abandonment, poverty, abuse, and paralysis.

December 9, 2025Business News

A sophomore majoring in entrepreneurship, Connor Lynch died in an e-scooter accident in 2024. His mother, Michelle Lynch, is keeping her son's spirit alive by establishing the Connor Lynch Legacy Scholarship to support entrepreneurial students like Connor.

December 8, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship

Princeton Review ranks USF among top schools for entrepreneurship in 2026

The Princeton Review has released its 2026 rankings of top schools for entrepreneurship studies, with USF’s undergraduate entrepreneurship program making one of the largest jumps on this year’s list.

November 17, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship

‘Shark Tank’ entrepreneur speaks at USF St. Petersburg about startup journey

Becca Brown, CEO of the Tampa Bay Innovation Center and co-founder of Solemates, shared that authenticity is always going to rule supreme when building a business.

November 13, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events

Don’t wait for perfect: A USF student’s advice on pitching big ideas

USF student Jackson Poyner shares practical, confidence-boosting advice for fellow Bulls ready to pitch their ideas.

October 27, 2025Entrepreneurship, Spotlights

From gummy gains to startup success: USF students power up with HUSTLE

What do pre-workout gummies, shoe charms and investor pitch rooms have in common? A select group of USF students found out firsthand through a high-impact program designed to turn bold ideas into real businesses.

October 22, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship