From Spark to New Venture
From Spark to New Venture is a student-driven podcast from the University of Mary Washington (UMW), where undergraduates share the stories of entrepreneurs and their journeys from idea to venture. Each episode uncovers the sparks of inspiration, the challenges they faced, and the mindsets that helped them overcome obstacles in their journey. The goal of this podcast is to inspire students to learn entrepreneurial mindsets and bring them into everyday lives, taking action and learning from every step along the way.
From Spark to New Venture
Walt Disney--Founders Unfiltered
Our podcast goes into the story of Walt Disney, a true visionary and entrepreneur who turned imagination into one of the world’s greatest legacies that we all know and use today. The episode talks about his journey from a small-town childhood and early business failures to creating Mickey Mouse, Snow White, and Disneyland. Throughout the podcast we looked into Walt facing betrayal, bankruptcy, and doubt, but he always pushed forward with resilience and creativity. His risks, from building the first animated film to opening a groundbreaking theme park all redefined entertainment. This episode highlights his lessons on perseverance, vision, and innovation that did a great job reminding us that even small ideas can grow into something huge.