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Emma Johnson BU Alum

Boston University alumni business ventures

Daily Free Press Staff June 8, 2022
Three recent graduates share BU's impact on their recent projects, ranging from bracelets to orchestras.
Boston University student Sarah Greisdorf, first from top left, is the founder and CEO of Holdette, a start-up that manufactures women’s clothing with pockets. COURTESY SARAH GREISDORF

TERRIERS IN BIZ: BU senior’s “Holdette” plans to launch women’s suit line

Lily Kepner March 18, 2020
BU senior Sarah Greisdorf revamps her startup "The Collective" under a new name, "Holdette," and prepares for first production of her fashionable, affordable and sustainable line of women's workwear with pockets.
Annie Leonard, the executive director of Greenpeace USA and founder of The Story of Stuff Project, will be the keynote speaker at Innovate@BU’s IDEA Conference on Feb. 15. COURTESY OF GAGE SKIDMORE VIA FLICKR

Meet Annie Leonard: Activist-turned-entrepreneur preparing to share passion, innovation at IDEA Conference 2020

Lily Kepner January 28, 2020
Annie Leonard, executive director of Greenpeace USA, will be the keynote speaker for Innovate@BU's “IDEA Conference 2020: Embrace Your Impact,” and shares her passion for trash and bringing individuals together to better the environment.
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