Jonathan Santos’ Backpack Company Revive Brand Co.
Launched After Inspiration from Business 101
LAS VEGAS, September 24, 2013 – The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) taking place at UNLV tonight features southern Nevada students vying for recognition and connections to take their businesses to the next level of success. College of Southern Nevada (CSN) student Jonathan Santos is among those entrepreneurs competing. He launched Revive Brand Co., featuring backpacks and hats, following inspiration from his Business 101 class, and teacher, professor Kevin Raiford.
“Teaching allows me to ignite a passion for entrepreneuralism amongst my students,” Raiford said. “Three years ago I implemented a business incubator program at CSN, and I am proud to say that Revive is one of 20 successful student start-up businesses.”
Award winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m. in the Stan Fulton Building at UNLV. The student entrepreneur winners for the 2013 GSEA Las Vegas local competition will advance to the GSEA regional competition on Wednesday, Oct. 16, in San Francisco. From there, the top regional and national winners advance to the 2013 GSEA Global Finals in Washington, D.C., Nov. 20-22. At this competition level, students gain the opportunity to engage with world-class entrepreneurs, receive media exposure, win cash, and share in more than $150,000 in donated business services.
Revive Brand Co launched in 2012 when Santos was 19. Team founders include fellow students Cesar Santos, Amanda Love Appling, Medin Gebrezgier, and Mason Barnett. For more information visit, www.revivebrandco.com.
About Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards operates as an international series of competitions for student entrepreneurs who are attending a recognized high school, college or university, who owns a for-profit business, are principally responsible for its operation, and have been operational for a minimum of six consecutive months. Selected applicants compete against their peers by presenting their businesses to a panel of judges. All participating students receive feedback from the judges.
About CSN:
Founded in 1971, the College of Southern Nevada (csn.edu) is the state’s largest and most ethnically diverse higher education institution. CSN offers more than 200 degree and certificate options in more than 130 areas of study, including 30 degree and certificate programs available entirely online. Students create flexible, personalized schedules, including day, evening, and weekend classes taught on three main campuses and multiple locations throughout Southern Nevada. CSN — Your future starts here.