Haslam College of Business - Founder Friday – Wesley Pitts with Knoxbots and TerraSYNC

Founder Friday, a speaker series hosted at 121 Tech Hub in dynamic Downtown Knoxville, features fireside chats led by entrepreneur and Haslam lecturer Haseeb “HQ” Qureshi. Each session invites entrepreneurs to share the pivotal moments, mindsets and challenges that have shaped their journeys. Designed to connect students with the startup community beyond the classroom, Founder Friday delivers firsthand stories, practical advice and real-world insights to inspire and support the next generation of entrepreneurs.