For Smoothie King and the Walk on Franchise College of Business Entrepreneurship

Louisiana Tech University student Shawn Cangelosi will begin the College of Business Entrepreneurship Lecture on Thursday, October 13, at 4 pm in Davis Hall (College of Business 101). This free event is open to the public.

Cangelosi is a two-time graduate of the College of Business, earning an MBA in Computer Information Systems in 2000 and an MBA in 2002. He owns several Smoothie King locations and recently became a franchisee of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux.

“I’m sure our students will be inspired by Sean’s entrepreneurial journey here in Ruston,” said Dr. Chris Martin, Dean of the College of Business. “This series is important because it focuses on one of our college’s core academic themes: entrepreneurship. I am grateful to Sean for sharing his insights to further build upon what our students learn in the classroom.

With a focus on the college’s core academic themes of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, educational programs such as the Entrepreneurship Lecture Series are designed to complement and extend what students learn in the classroom. Topics cover core business issues such as ethics, corporate responsibility, leadership, globalization, strategic planning, entrepreneurship, technology, innovation and diversity.

Cangelosi will also meet with members of the College’s Entrepreneurship Living Learning community to answer questions, offer advice, and encourage them to follow their own entrepreneurial journeys.

Now in its third year, Entrepreneurship LLC offers first-year students from across the majors the opportunity to live, learn and participate in entrepreneurship-focused activities. In addition to mentoring from visiting entrepreneurs and C-level speakers, LLC members participate in joint courses and live in the same residence hall to build community and further foster the team’s collective entrepreneurial spirit.

For more information on this lecture, contact Mary Susan Britt, Executive Director of College of Business Development, at marysusan@latechalumni.org or 318.257.3741.