Freed Family Pitch Competition

Four University of Texas at Austin undergraduate student startups competed in the Freed Family Pitch Competition Finals on October 26, 2023. They presented their ventures to judges for a $60,000 prize pool. The event showcases early-stage entrepreneurship from the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center.

May 2024Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center (Medium)News article

UT Austin alumnus William 'Billy' Freed and his family donate **$1 million** to the **Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center** at the McCombs School of Business. The funding aims to strengthen the university’s startup ecosystem and support aspiring entrepreneurs. Freed, a 1981 graduate, leads the contribution as part of his commitment to fostering innovation at UT Austin.

Aug 2023Texas McCombs News (Medium)News article

Alumnus William 'Billy' Freed and his family donate **$1 million** to The University of Texas at Austin’s **Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center** to support startup initiatives. The funding aims to strengthen the university’s venture ecosystem and foster entrepreneurship within the McCombs School of Business. Freed, a 1981 graduate, leads the contribution as part of his commitment to UT’s innovation programs.

Apr 2023Texas McCombs NewsNews article

Sixteen undergraduate teams competed in DisrupTexas, an annual pitch competition hosted by the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas McCombs School of Business. The event follows a 'Shark Tank'-style format, showcasing student-led startups and innovative business ideas. DisrupTexas aims to foster entrepreneurship among university students through competitive pitching.

Nov 2020Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center (Medium)News article