Host: Makenzie Torres

Produced by: Makenzie Torres and Oscar Gordillo

Guest: Dan Lauer

About the Guest: Dan is a highly experienced and accomplished entrepreneur who can give students advise on how to develop their innovative ideas into a product or business. As a St. Louis native, he is the CEO and Founder of Lauer Toys and the creator of the baby doll Waterbabies. His product has achieved great success by being the second best selling baby doll, with over 24 million units sold.

About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Accelerator: The UMSL Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Accelerator is a first-of-its kind program that puts underrepresented entrepreneurs at the center of a purpose-driven, university-led accelerator that begins with a non-dilutive $50,000 capital injection. This accelerator would not be possible without the anonymous support of friends and the public commitment of Ameren Corporation, Edward Jones, and Express Scripts.

Check the new DEI Accelerator at: https://www.umsl.edu/accelerate/dei.html

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel UMSL Business - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEQIPK7IuRA&feature=youtu.be