You often hear about entrepreneurs, but what about intrapreneurs—those people who push innovating thinking inside an established organization? What’s the overlap between entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, and how do the two differ? With the rate of change in today’s world, this kind of forward-thinking isn’t just valuable, it’s indispensable.

Join WashU Olin business pioneer and alum Carl Casale for a dynamic discussion with Doug Villhard, a serial entrepreneur and the school’s resident expert on entrepreneurship. You’ll take away great ideas on how to tap into an entrepreneurial spirit to advance your career—whether you’re helming a startup, firmly entrenched in corporate America or somewhere in between.

Meet our speaker:

CARL CASALE, EMBA 1992

SENIOR AGRICULTURAL PARTNER

OSPRAIE AG SCIENCE

Carl Casale is a purpose-driven executive and respected thought leader in the ag and food industries. His three decades of experience leading globally influential companies across these sectors provide unparalleled insight into the converging forces that will soon fundamentally transform global agricultural systems. Casale’s proven expertise aligning organizations with outcomes and his keen understanding of market dynamics and trends enable him to innovate, execute and create opportunity.

A fourth-generation farmer himself, Casale identifies ag tech investment opportunities that support sustainable food production. In 2018, he helped launch Ospraie Ag Science, the venture arm of Ospraie Management. In this role, he leads successful venture campaigns for select companies that help farmers do more with less environmental impact.

Moderator:

DOUG VILLHARD

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

WASHU OLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL

Doug Villhard is a Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship and the Academic Director for Entrepreneurship at the Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis. He started out his early career at Disney before becoming a serial entrepreneur starting, selling, buying, advising, and investing in companies.

*Leadership Session 1:00-1:30 p.m. CST

Immediately following the presentation, join us for a brief session on values-based leadership with professional certified coach Lara Heberlein, followed by a Q&A with WashU Olin’s Graduate Programs.