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'''Tilden Smith''' is currently a senior at [[Chapman University]], majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. He will graduate in May 2012 with his B.S. degree. |
'''Tilden Smith''' is currently a senior at [[Chapman University]], majoring in [[Business Administration]] with an emphasis in [[Entrepreneurship]]. He will graduate in May 2012 with his [[B.S. degree]]. |
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Smith co-founded his pet product company, [[International Pet Solutions]], in fall of 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=International Pet Solutions Homepage|url=http://www.internationalpetsolutions.com/contact/us.html|work=IPS}}</ref> Since the inception of IPS, Smith and his business partner created the company's first product, the [[PetLawn]], an indoor outhouse for pets.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethwoyke/2011/08/03/all-star-student-entrepreneurs-tilden-smith/|newspaper=Forbes | first=Elizabeth | last=Woyke|date=2011-08-03}}</ref> In the past year since PetLawn's introduction on the market, The [[PetLawn]] is now on the shelf in over 130 stores throughout the [[United States]] and [[Canada]].<ref>{{cite news|title=All-Star Student Entrepreneurs: Profiting From Pet Potties|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethwoyke/2011/08/03/all-star-student-entrepreneurs-tilden-smith/2/|work=Forbes | first=Elizabeth|last=Woyke|date=2011-08-03}}</ref> |
Smith co-founded his pet product company, [[International Pet Solutions]], in fall of 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=International Pet Solutions Homepage|url=http://www.internationalpetsolutions.com/contact/us.html|work=IPS}}</ref> Since the inception of IPS, Smith and his business partner created the company's first product, the [[PetLawn]], an indoor outhouse for pets.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethwoyke/2011/08/03/all-star-student-entrepreneurs-tilden-smith/|newspaper=Forbes | first=Elizabeth | last=Woyke|date=2011-08-03}}</ref> In the past year since PetLawn's introduction on the market, The [[PetLawn]] is now on the shelf in over 130 stores throughout the [[United States]] and [[Canada]].<ref>{{cite news|title=All-Star Student Entrepreneurs: Profiting From Pet Potties|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethwoyke/2011/08/03/all-star-student-entrepreneurs-tilden-smith/2/|work=Forbes | first=Elizabeth|last=Woyke|date=2011-08-03}}</ref> |
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In August 2011, Smith and his company were featured in ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine's article on Student Entrepreneurs. Tilden was one of 9 students chosen from colleges across the United States.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/special-features/forbes-college-all-stars.html|newspaper=Forbes}}</ref> All 9 entrepreneurs met together in [[Austin, Texas]] prior to the publication of the feature article and participated in a round-table discussion with [[Michael Dell]], CEO and Founder of [[Dell Inc.]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Michael Dell's Dorm Room Start-Up Summit|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelnoer/2011/08/03/michael-dells-dorm-room-start-up-summit/|work=Forbes | date=2011-08-03}}</ref> During Smith's interview with [[Forbes]], he announced that [[International Pet Solutions]] will be introducing new products to the market this fall and updating PetLawn's design.<ref>{{cite news|title=All-Star Student Entrepreneurs: Profiting From Pet Potties|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethwoyke/2011/08/03/all-star-student-entrepreneurs-tilden-smith/3/|work=Forbes | first=Elizabeth|last=Woyke|date=2011-08-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Tilden Smith's Pet Project|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaceM5KMzNo|work=YouTube}}</ref> |
In August 2011, Smith and his company were featured in ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine's article on Student Entrepreneurs. Tilden was one of 9 students chosen from colleges across the United States.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/special-features/forbes-college-all-stars.html|newspaper=Forbes}}</ref> All 9 entrepreneurs met together in [[Austin, Texas]] prior to the publication of the feature article and participated in a round-table discussion with [[Michael Dell]], CEO and Founder of [[Dell Inc.]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Michael Dell's Dorm Room Start-Up Summit|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelnoer/2011/08/03/michael-dells-dorm-room-start-up-summit/|work=Forbes | date=2011-08-03}}</ref> During Smith's interview with [[Forbes]], he announced that [[International Pet Solutions]] will be introducing new products to the market this fall and updating PetLawn's design.<ref>{{cite news|title=All-Star Student Entrepreneurs: Profiting From Pet Potties|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethwoyke/2011/08/03/all-star-student-entrepreneurs-tilden-smith/3/|work=Forbes | first=Elizabeth|last=Woyke|date=2011-08-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Tilden Smith's Pet Project|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaceM5KMzNo|work=YouTube}}</ref> |
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Smith was awarded the title of one of "The Hottest 25 People in Orange County" in the November 2011 issue of [[OC Metro magazine]]. For the past 21 years the editors of OC Metro have selected the "Hottest 25" movers and shakers and most influential people in Orange County.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Hottest 25 People of Orange County |first=Jerry |last=Hicks |url=http://digital.ocmetro.com/publication/?i=87110 |magazine=OCMETRO |date=November 2011 |accessdate= }}</ref> Smith and his company were featured in the December 2011 issue of [[Entrepreneur Magazine]], "Undergrads Clean Up With an 'Indoor Outhouse' Business for Pets".<ref>{{cite news |title=Undergrads Clean Up With an 'Indoor Outhouse' Business for Pets |first=Joel |last=Holland |url=http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/220730 |magazine=Entrepreneur Magazine |date=December 2011 |accessdate= }}</ref> Smith's and his company were also featured in Inc. Magazine in March 2012 and a 2012 winner of Inc. Magazine's "America’s Coolest College Start-Ups 2012". <ref>{{cite news |title=America’s Coolest College Start-Ups 2012 |first=John |last=McDermott |url=http://www.inc.com/coolest-college-start-ups-2012/john-mcdermott/international-pet-solutions-dylan-balsz-tilden-smith.html |magazine=Inc. Magazine |date=December 2011 |accessdate= }}</ref> |
Smith was awarded the title of one of "The Hottest 25 People in [[Orange County]]" in the November 2011 issue of [[OC Metro magazine]]. For the past 21 years the editors of OC Metro have selected the "Hottest 25" movers and shakers and most influential people in Orange County.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Hottest 25 People of Orange County |first=Jerry |last=Hicks |url=http://digital.ocmetro.com/publication/?i=87110 |magazine=OCMETRO |date=November 2011 |accessdate= }}</ref> Smith and his company were featured in the December 2011 issue of [[Entrepreneur Magazine]], "Undergrads Clean Up With an 'Indoor Outhouse' Business for Pets".<ref>{{cite news |title=Undergrads Clean Up With an 'Indoor Outhouse' Business for Pets |first=Joel |last=Holland |url=http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/220730 |magazine=Entrepreneur Magazine |date=December 2011 |accessdate= }}</ref> Smith's and his company were also featured in [[Inc. Magazine]] in March 2012 and a 2012 winner of Inc. Magazine's "America’s Coolest College Start-Ups 2012". <ref>{{cite news |title=America’s Coolest College Start-Ups 2012 |first=John |last=McDermott |url=http://www.inc.com/coolest-college-start-ups-2012/john-mcdermott/international-pet-solutions-dylan-balsz-tilden-smith.html |magazine=Inc. Magazine |date=December 2011 |accessdate= }}</ref> |
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Smith's products are now in neary 200 U.S. stores and have expanded into Canada, Panama and Venezuela.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Great Indoors |first=Joel |last=Holland |url=http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/220730 |magazine=Entrepreneur Magazine |date=December 2011 |accessdate= }}</ref> |
Smith's products are now in neary 200 [[U.S.]] stores and have expanded into [[Canada]], [[Panama]] and [[Venezuela]].<ref>{{cite news |title=The Great Indoors |first=Joel |last=Holland |url=http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/220730 |magazine=Entrepreneur Magazine |date=December 2011 |accessdate= }}</ref> |
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Tilden Smith | |
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| Born | September 28, 1990 |
| Occupation(s) | Co-CEO and co-founder, International Pet Solutions |
Tilden Smith is currently a senior at Chapman University, majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. He will graduate in May 2012 with his B.S. degree.
Smith co-founded his pet product company, International Pet Solutions, in fall of 2009.[1] Since the inception of IPS, Smith and his business partner created the company's first product, the PetLawn, an indoor outhouse for pets.[2] In the past year since PetLawn's introduction on the market, The PetLawn is now on the shelf in over 130 stores throughout the United States and Canada.[3]
Spring 2011 landed Smith and his business partner as first place winners in Chapman University's Argyros School of Business & Economics annual business competition.[4][5] In addition to receiving a 1st place winner plaque, Smith and his business partner received mentoring from an angel investor who gave sage advice on business strategy.[6]
In August 2011, Smith and his company were featured in Forbes magazine's article on Student Entrepreneurs. Tilden was one of 9 students chosen from colleges across the United States.[7] All 9 entrepreneurs met together in Austin, Texas prior to the publication of the feature article and participated in a round-table discussion with Michael Dell, CEO and Founder of Dell Inc..[8] During Smith's interview with Forbes, he announced that International Pet Solutions will be introducing new products to the market this fall and updating PetLawn's design.[9][10]
Smith was awarded the title of one of "The Hottest 25 People in Orange County" in the November 2011 issue of OC Metro magazine. For the past 21 years the editors of OC Metro have selected the "Hottest 25" movers and shakers and most influential people in Orange County.[11] Smith and his company were featured in the December 2011 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, "Undergrads Clean Up With an 'Indoor Outhouse' Business for Pets".[12] Smith's and his company were also featured in Inc. Magazine in March 2012 and a 2012 winner of Inc. Magazine's "America’s Coolest College Start-Ups 2012". [13]
Smith's products are now in neary 200 U.S. stores and have expanded into Canada, Panama and Venezuela.[14]
References
- ^ "International Pet Solutions Homepage". IPS.
- ^ Woyke, Elizabeth (2011-08-03). Forbes http://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethwoyke/2011/08/03/all-star-student-entrepreneurs-tilden-smith/.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Woyke, Elizabeth (2011-08-03). "All-Star Student Entrepreneurs: Profiting From Pet Potties". Forbes.
- ^ "Chapman University Business Plan Competition". Chapman University.
- ^ "The Source". Chapman University.
- ^ Woyke, Elizabeth (2011-08-03). "All-Star Student Entrepreneurs: Profiting From Pet Potties". Forbes.
- ^ Forbes http://www.forbes.com/special-features/forbes-college-all-stars.html.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Michael Dell's Dorm Room Start-Up Summit". Forbes. 2011-08-03.
- ^ Woyke, Elizabeth (2011-08-03). "All-Star Student Entrepreneurs: Profiting From Pet Potties". Forbes.
- ^ "Tilden Smith's Pet Project". YouTube.
- ^ Hicks, Jerry (November 2011). "The Hottest 25 People of Orange County". OCMETRO.
- ^ Holland, Joel (December 2011). "Undergrads Clean Up With an 'Indoor Outhouse' Business for Pets". Entrepreneur Magazine.
- ^ McDermott, John (December 2011). "America's Coolest College Start-Ups 2012". Inc. Magazine.
- ^ Holland, Joel (December 2011). "The Great Indoors". Entrepreneur Magazine.