Bootcamp Accelerator Startups: Where Are They Now featuring HelperHat

Spring 2025 Webinar Series

The Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship is excited to continue our series “Bootcamp Startups: Where are They Now."

The webinars are open to all students, staff, faculty, and community entrepreneurs in Kentucky. RSVP today!

Date: Feb. 25, 2025 (Tues)

Time: 12:00-1:00pm EST

Guest speaker: Wyatt Hench, CEO & Founder of HelperHat

Webinar Overview: Wyatt Hench is current student at the University of Kentucky, pursuing his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. Wyatt is a Bootcamp graduate and the CEO and Founder of HelperHat. His startup company aims to make organizing tools easy and seamless by wearing the “HelperHat.”  Wyatt has won several awards, pitch competitions, and continues to fundraise for his startup.  Join this webinar on Feb. 25^th to listen to Wyatt’s story, how he started the business, and where he is now after completing Bootcamp. 

For technical assistance, email Jared Magolan: jared.m@uky.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Kentucky's Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship (VACE), in keeping with the Gatton College of Business and Economics Strategic Plan, is to strengthen Kentucky’s economy through entrepreneurship and small business outreach in the Commonwealth. VACE serves students, staff, faculty, and community entrepreneurs with the goal to help launch their startup dreams. The Center seeks guidance from members on the advisory board as well as regional stakeholders to foster entrepreneurial education through webinars, online accelerator programming, and public events. VACE also connects entrepreneurs with mentors, Kentucky Angel Investors, and free access to downloadable books and templates. Check out the latest news, events, accelerator opportunities, and video library resources to get involved.