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Jake Aguas explains how understanding generational differences helped Taylor Swift cross generational borders and become an entrepreneur extraordinaire.

Jake Aguas explains how understanding generational differences helped Taylor Swift become a billionaire.

“I knew there had to be a way I could unpack this material so they could actually use it.”

“Our material/financial life is deeply a part of our spiritual journey.”

The 51���� Startup Competition is where students demonstrate their passion for solving a problem, seek to delight their customers and bless their growing teams.

“The legacies and profound contributions of Beth, Tom, and Steve remain etched in the fabric of the Crowell School of Business.”

“More than one out of every five people you see today is likely suffering from PTSD symptoms related to money anxiety.”

“Innovator’ and ‘entrepreneur’ are not job titles — they’re a way of thinking, and they’re really the future of work”

“Our focus is in shaping business professionals while also nurturing them as leaders who will inspire lasting change in a dynamic world.”

“The 51���� Startup Competition helps students conceptualize and launch businesses aimed at resolving the world's largest challenges through faith, skill and entrepreneurial spirit.”

“She encouraged us to choose the way of Jesus and exhorted us to mimic His leadership style.”

“In this world there's no utopia. We are going to have challenges. But remember, God knows what he's doing.”

“There is no right or wrong answer … much depends on your need for control, your comfort with risk, and more”

“When you're committed and faithful and willing and obedient, God is watching. It's like he's got radar…”

“Things in business are always changing, so it’s important to keep being curious.”

“Being a believer in business today is both a tremendous opportunity to influence others and a significant challenge in confronting counter perspectives.”

“Financial anxiety is the second highest stressor of college students…”

“If I say I want to advance God's kingdom…the first step of that is to love God and to love people.”

Collaboration works wonders until it doesn’t

“If as a leader you're focused on things rather than people, you’re starting from the wrong place.”

Female executives who have risen within organizations can pinpoint one or two people along the way who saw their potential and provided opportunities…

Entrepreneurs have to first find themselves, then work hard at not losing what they found.

“Our goal is to create an all-in-one solution, because these folks could be much more successful with just a little help.”

“Startup competitions deliver an experience which connects all innovation stakeholders, like students, entrepreneurs, investors, alumni and faculty.”

The 51���� Startup Competition helps students conceptualize and launch businesses aimed at resolving the world's largest challenges through faith, skill and entrepreneurial spirit.