Entrepreneurship Experience in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the real world of entrepreneurship — where ideas meet execution, and challenges build character. During this immersive experience, you'll work directly with the founders of a successful startup to learn what it truly takes to bootstrap a business, raise capital, and scale over a decade. Explore why most startups fail — and more importantly, how to beat the odds.
You’ll engage in hands-on strategy sessions, collaborate with fellow collegiate brothers, and uncover your unique leadership style in a dynamic and supportive environment.
What to Expect:
- Strategic, operational, and tactical business planning
- Value-driven sales and customer development training
- Real-world leadership exercises and decision-making scenarios
- Mentorship from founders with 80+ years of combined entrepreneurial experience
- All while soaking up the sun in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona
Logistics
September 4-6, 2025
(Applications due January 2, 2026)
10 spots available
Applicant profile:
We’re looking for driven, curious, and creative minds with a deep interest in entrepreneurship and innovation. Ideal candidates are passionate about building something from the ground up, eager to challenge conventional thinking, and unafraid of taking risks to make a meaningful impact. If you’ve got the hustle, vision, and desire to bring big ideas to life—we want to hear from you.
Meet the Host
Devin Cooley (Alpha Rho/Washington 2010)
President & Co-Founder, NVIRIQ Inc.
Devin Cooley is the President, COO, and co-founder of NVIRIQ Inc., a renewable cooling technology company redefining how the world thinks about commercial air conditioning. Since launching the business in 2014 with his father, a fellow Theta Chi alumnus, Devin has led NVIRIQ from concept to global presence—overseeing everything from product development and logistics to manufacturing and international sales.
After earning his degree in Political Science with a concentration in International Political Economy from the University of Washington, Devin relocated to Arizona to pursue a career in sustainable energy. Under his leadership, NVIRIQ has expanded its operations with manufacturing in Colombia and India, and installations in more than 10 countries across North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.
Devin is passionate about innovation, impact, and mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs.