Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE)

From a few garden veggies at the Springfield Farmers Market to a thriving small business, meet 2 Chicks' Farm, LLC! Sisters Madison & Lauren T. are GSE Summer Startup E-lumni with big dreams and even bigger creativity! Their small market stand has now grown into a full line of handmade goods, from jams and jewelry to repurposed art and home decor. They are proof that with a little teamwork and a lot of grit, young entrepreneurs really can GROW something amazing! https://lnkd.in/er83TZdD

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we're sharing our gratitude for the ones who put the E in GSE — our entrepreneurs! Their vision, leadership, and determination represent the future of innovation in Kentucky and beyond. 🚀 To our Es: Keep making an impact. Keep changing the world. We are so proud of you and THANKFUL for everything you bring to the GSE community! 🙏

Are you a Kentucky college student with a stellar startup idea, or a budding business you're already growing? Don’t miss your chance to compete for thousands of dollars in funding at the annual GSE Collegiate Pitch competition! Submit your Intent to Compete by December 5! Before applying, make sure to: 🎤  Review the Rules and Guidelines 🎤  Secure a faculty advisor 🎤  Plan to build your business right here in Kentucky Have questions? Visit https://lnkd.in/erRyQtSn or reach out to info@kentuckygse.com.

Hear all about Summer Startup straight from the students themselves in our new Summer Startup video! The energy and cheers say it all. GSE Summer Startup is a life-changing experience where hard work, big ideas, and unforgettable memories come together! Kickstart YOUR success story! Apply now for Summer Startup 2026 at https://lnkd.in/ghEJNycb.

FFA and GSE not only build confidence in Kentucky high school students—they build future leaders across our state. This #WomensEntrepreneurshipDay, we are proud to spotlight Mallie J., Kentucky FFA Association member and Summer Startup ’25 graduate! As an entrepreneur with a thriving retail business, Mallie knows firsthand how important these organizations have been for her growth: "My FFA advisor told me about GSE. It's a great opportunity that's taught me so many new things. I've networked so much, and it gave me great leadership experience." Mallie J., South Laurel High School The GSE Summer Startup 2026 application is open now! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ghEJNycb. Check out Mallie's store, WildWest Obsessed Leather Co., on Etsy! wildwestobsessed.etsy.com

From logistics to leadership, our Team Leaders supported every step of the Summer Startup entrepreneurial journey—and this #TeamLeaderTuesday, we’re celebrating Phoebe Engefu! As a master’s candidate in Supply Chain Management at the University of Kentucky, Phoebe brought analytical skills, logistics expertise, and data-driven decision-making to the table. She helped her teams build smart, scalable ventures with precision: Sensosock - Addressing diabetes limb amputations with a smart sock that monitors foot health. Fynd - Tackling small business marketing challenges with a video platform marketplace to reach younger demographics and make authentic engagement easy and effective. Vibz - Solving social isolation for rural teenagers by creating more welcoming third spaces. Remedy - Addressing medication mismanagement with a device and application that’s personalized to you and your medication needs. A big THANK YOU to Phoebe and all of our Team Leaders, who helped shape the GSE Summer Startup experience for Kentucky's future entrepreneurs!

Join us on November 19 at 7 p.m. ET for our next Summer Startup 2026 Virtual Info Session! If you're a 9th, 10th, or 11th-grader interested in participating in next year's summer program, this session is for you! We'll discuss key dates to remember, application materials, and what it takes to be an E! Get all your questions answered and discover if Summer Startup is right for you! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gpyBC6SK

FFA and GSE are both passionate about building lifelong entrepreneurial skills in high school students and have the history to prove it! Here is what Cade R., Kentucky FFA Association member and Summer Startup 2025 graduate, had to say about the Summer Startup program: "GSE Summer Startup boosted my confidence in public speaking and has made attending college in the future possible. It’s been life-changing." Cade R., Casey County High School The GSE Summer Startup 2026 application is open now! Apply today, or register for an upcoming Info Session to learn more! kentuckygse.com.

Each week, we're highlighting the incredible Team Leaders who helped make the GSE Summer Startup experience unforgettable. This #TeamLeaderTuesday, we’re celebrating Emerson Tuttle! An English major at the University of Louisville, Emerson is pursuing a professional and public writing track with a minor in classical studies. She brings her love of language and storytelling to everything she does, inspiring her teams to see how communication and creativity go hand in hand while strengthening collaboration and building confidence along the way. The teams she mentored tackled wide-ranging issues: Float - Addressing health and medical-related misinformation on social media with an AI-powered Chrome Extension. Kyronet - Solving the expansion of AI data centers with unutilized land. AutoTag - Helping police departments save money by creating a high-quality tracker for suspect pursuits. Good Gear - Addressing buyer’s regret in sporting goods with an AI-powered customized survey. Another amazing Team Leader takes the spotlight next week!

GSE Summer Startup and Kentucky FFA Association share more than just big ideas—they share a mission: empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators! Both programs give high school students the tools to think creatively, lead boldly, and turn their ideas into action. From the classroom to the startup world, these young entrepreneurs are shaping Kentucky’s future one project at a time. We’re proud to work alongside Kentucky FFA in celebrating students who aren’t afraid to dream big. The GSE Summer Startup application is now open! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/eytMKHYX.