Ahmed Adan holds one of his t-shirt designs.

Ahmed Adan

Class of 2024
School/Division Robert P. Stiller School of Business 
Class 2024
Pronouns He/Him/His
Home State Vermont

How did you start your own business?

FUAY LLC is a streetwear brand that I started during my first year of college. After taking Champlain’s Entrepreneurial Mindset course, BUS 110, I felt confident enough in my business plan to make it a reality. We were assigned a project to do a business model canvas and a value proposition canvas, and using the project from class, I started my own business. Champlain also helped me with funding FUAY through the Champlain College Flight Fund.

Have you benefited from the Upside-Down Curriculum ?

Definitely, being able to engage with my passion my first year really set a strong basis at Champlain. Being exposed to industry-level business practices really ignited my passion.

How would you describe your Champlain professors?

Before coming to Champlain, I thought my professors would not make the course work engaging or it would be hard to get to know them. I was definitely wrong. All of my professors are passionate about the topics they teach and care about my success in the classroom. Their passions drive my curiosity and give me a better experience.

All of my professors are passionate about the topics they teach and care about my success in the classroom. Their passions drive my curiosity and give me a better experience.
Ahmed Adan holds one of his t-shirt designs.
Ahmed Adan, Class of 2024

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