A Unique Entrepreneurial Legacy with Kaisen

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Let’s meet Kaisen, a junior business major from Van, Texas. Kaisen carries on the legacy of the university founder’s blend of entrepreneurship and innovation. As business owners, R.G. and Evelyn LeTourneau believed in the value of real-world experience informed by faith. Students like Kaisen are still pursuing that blend. Tell us all about it, Kaisen.

– Thanks for that intro, Alex. Howdy, everyone. Growing up, I never knew what I truly wanted to do. LeTourneau was one of the only three schools that I applied to. I felt called to be here for both academics and athletics. Shout out, baseball. So I chose to pursue a degree in business. Choosing LeTourneau truly was the best choice. Making the decision to be a part of the school business has completely changed my life and allowed me to build new relationships with my peers, and especially with my mentors. These mentors give us students an open ear to listen to our personal life as well as our educational career. I have learned so much through the hands-on experiences we have here, including starting a real business with my classmates. Our business sells a card game invented by a math professor here that introduces higher math principles in a way that even elementary age kids can understand. These sorts of opportunities have helped me feel more prepared as I get out into the real world. I also love connecting with friends through events put on by YAC, or our YellowJacket Activity Council. They have events like painting nights and pickleball tournaments, which I really love ’cause I’m able to play sports, but it’s also just a great way to unwind on a Friday night. I’m excited for my future as a business owner. I feel fully prepared to lead my company through all the lessons I’ve learned here at LeTourneau, all left by R.G.’s legacy. That’s just a little piece of my story. Back to you, Alex.

– That’s awesome, Kaisen. Wow, starting your own business while in college sounds like an entrepreneur to me. Fun fact, as industrialists and entrepreneurs, R.G. and Evelyn LeTourneau’s company provided 70% of the large earth moving machinery used by the Allied Forces in World War II. Incredible. Thanks for sharing your amazing story, Kaisen, take care.