iHub Managing Director Corbin Church Teaches UVU Students How to Build Their Own Dreams

iHub managing director and entrepreneur Corbin Church joined Utah Valley University’s Halladay Executive Lecture Series to share lessons on intentional thinking, the power of networking, and why building your own dream is the defining act of entrepreneurship.

   

Utah Valley University welcomed Corbin Church, managing director of iHub and recently retired adjunct professor at Brigham Young University, as a guest speaker for the Reed and Christine Halladay Executive Lecture Series. 

A grid-style collage with three images. From left to right: Guest speaker iHub’s Corbin Church walks across the stage while delivering his lecture to an audience of students seated in Vallejo Auditorium. Behind Corbin Church, a large presentation screen displays the words, “Immerse Yourself” in white text against a blue and black background; Corbin Church gestures with his hands while delivering a lecture in front of an audience of UVU students, staff, and faculty; Corbin Church shares a friendly fist bump with a UVU student onstage in Vallejo Auditorium during the Reed and Christine Halladay Executive Lecture Series at UVU Orem campus.

Corbin began by sharing his personal story as an entrepreneur. He explained that throughout his career, no one has written him a paycheck other than himself. By reflecting on his own experiences, he established the perspective behind the advice he offered students and demonstrated the opportunities that can come from building one’s own path. 

"Give Yourself Time to Think"

A central focus of Corbin’s lecture was the importance of giving yourself time to think, ideate, and solve problems. He encouraged students to sit with their thoughts, identify challenges worth solving, and use those insights to develop ideas for potential businesses. He emphasized that meaningful entrepreneurial ideas often begin with the willingness to think deeply about needs and opportunities. 

An audience of UVU students seated in Vallejo Auditorium listen to guest speaker Corbin Church, iHub Managing Director, during the Reed and Christine Halladay Executive Lecture Series at UVU Orem campus.

“If You Don’t Build Your Dream, Someone Else Will” 

Corbin reminded students, “If you don’t build your dream, someone else will.” He encouraged everyone in the audience to recognize that, regardless of where they begin, they can become the leader of their own dream. His interactive discussion with students reinforced the idea that entrepreneurship is accessible to those who are willing to take initiative and pursue their goals. 

Guest speaker iHub’s Corbin Church shares a handshake with a UVU student onstage at Vallejo Auditorium while a group of students observe in the background; Corbin Church gestures with his hands while delivering a lecture in front of an audience of UVU students, staff, and faculty; With his back turned to the camera, Corbin Church waves at a group of students seated in the audience in Vallejo Auditorium during the Reed and Christine Halladay Executive Lecture Series at UVU Orem campus.

Networking 101: "Connect With as Many People as Possible" 

Networking was another major theme of the lecture. Corbin emphasized that entrepreneurs can never know too many people and encouraged students — especially while in college — to connect and speak with as many individuals as possible. Building relationships, he explained, can lead to valuable ideas, opportunities, mentorship, and support. 

Vision, Persistence, and Action: A Formula of Entrepreneurship

Corbin concluded by encouraging students to set clear goals and follow through with motivation and purpose. He explained that this combination of vision, persistence, and action is what defines an entrepreneur. 

Visiting guest speaker iHub’s Corbin Church poses with UVU students, staff, and faculty in front of a projection screen onstage at Vallejo Auditorium displaying the "iHub” logo at the Reed and Christine Halladay Executive Lecture Series.

The Woodbury School of Business thanks Corbin Church for sharing his entrepreneurial experience and insight with UVU students. His message reinforced the importance of intentional thinking, meaningful connections, and the confidence to build one’s own dream. 

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Watch Corbin Church's full lecture below. 

 
 
 

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