UVU: Entrepreneurship Lecture with Travis Hansen
Sunshine Heroes Foundation with his wife in 2007. He played collegiate basketball for two schools: Utah Valley State College and Brigham Young University, where he earned the Defensive Player of the Year, All- District and All-Conference Honors in basketball while at BYU.
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Orem, Utah – October 14, 2016 — Utah Valley University’s Woodbury School of Business recently welcomed renowned entrepreneur, former professional athlete, and CEO Travis Hansen for an engaging talk in its Entrepreneurship Lecture Series. Hansen shared powerful insights on values-driven entrepreneurship, underscoring how building businesses can be one of the most charitable acts when done with purpose.
During the presentation, Hansen reflected on his journey—from navigating the challenges of launching companies like Tesani Companies and Eddy, to leading the Little Heroes Foundation—and offered practical advice on combining integrity, passion, and community focus in business. Drawing from personal experiences, he emphasized the importance of serving others and scaling ventures that make a positive social impact. tesani.com
“This isn’t just about revenue—it’s about relationships, responsibility, and real-world change,” Hansen told an audience of students and faculty. “Building a business the right way means building something that lasts—and benefits everyone involved.”
The lecture is part of UVU’s ongoing Entrepreneurship Institute initiative, which brings founders, innovators, and industry leaders to campus to inspire and guide the next generation of entrepreneurs.
About UVU Entrepreneurship Lecture Series
Hosted by UVU’s Woodbury School of Business, the Entrepreneurship Lecture Series features award-winning entrepreneurs and executives who spotlight the values, strategies, and leadership needed to start and scale successful ventures.
About Travis Hansen
Travis Hansen is founder and CEO of Tesani Companies and Eddy, a faith-driven investor, and former NBA and international pro basketball star. He also co-founded the philanthropic Little Heroes Foundation, which supports children’s medical and educational needs worldwide.
For further information or media inquiries, please contact:
Contact Name: Chelsey Sperry, Director of Public Relations
Organization: Tesani Companies
Phone Number: (801) 477-1222
Email Address: chelsey@tesani.com
Website: www.tesani.com
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After playing college ball at Utah Valley State College and Brigham Young University, Hansen was drafted No. 37 overall in the NBA draft and joined the Atlanta Hawks. He would go on to play basketball in professional European leagues before he retired in September 2011. Helaunched Tesani Capital in 2013.