Molly抯 Cupcakes Founder Dori Isufi Visits 蘑菇视频 February 4
Published: January 25, 2026.
蘑菇视频 is bringing inspiration, innovation, and a little sweetness to campus in February with a dynamic, student-centered entrepreneurship experience hosted by the Lewis Innovation Hub, Entrepreneurship Club, and Women in Business Club.
On February 4, students from all majors are invited to attend a special guest speaker event featuring Dori Isufi, founder of the iconic Chicago-based brand Molly抯 Cupcakes.燭aking place during Community Hour from noon � 1:00 p.m. in�SB 171 of�St. Charles Borromeo Center in Romeoville, Isufi will share her entrepreneurial journey and insights into building a purpose-driven, woman-led business from idea to beloved brand.
揟his event is about showing students that entrepreneurship isn抰 limited to one major or one path,� said Avi Tiwari, director of the Lewis Innovation Hub & Stahl Center. 揑t抯 about bold ideas, creative confidence, and giving students a real on-ramp to turn inspiration into action.�
The guest speaker event also serves as a gateway into 蘑菇视频抯 premier innovation experience, the Br. Joel Damian Business Pitch Competition is an annual, university-wide competition open to students across all colleges and disciplines.
Following the talk, students are invited to participate in the Pitch Prep Pizza Palooza Clinic, running from 2:30 � 6:30 p.m. in SB 143. Hosted by the Innovation Hub team alongside the university抯 Entrepreneur-in-Residence- Jay Savsani, the clinic provides hands-on, one-on-one support to help students complete and submit their pitch competition applications, often in under 30 minutes.
Free pizza will be served, and virtual advising sessions燼re also available for students who cannot attend in person.
The final application deadline爁or the Br. Joel Damian Business Pitch Competition is on February 14. Finalists will pitch live to judges, investors, and community leaders at a culminating event in Convocation Hall, competing for cash prizes, mentorship, and Innovation Hub resources.
EVENT DETAILS AT A GLANCE
Guest Speaker: Dori Isufi, Founder of Molly抯 Cupcakes
Date: Wednesday, February 4
Time: noon�1:00 p.m.
Location: St. Charles Borromeo Hall,燫oom SB 171
Open to all students
Cupcakes provided
Pitch Prep Pizza Palooza Clinic
Date: Wednesday, February 4
Time: 2:30�6:30 p.m.
Location: St. Charles Borromeo Hall,燬B 143
Free pizza provided
Virtual advising available
Br. Joel Damian Business Pitch Competition
Final Application Deadline: Saturday, February 14
Apply at: Br. Joel Damian Business Pitch Competition
蘑菇视频 is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, Lewis is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
