“Serendipity” may evoke the image of “dumb luck,” but serendipity in entrepreneurship is a combination of one’s prior knowledge, a purposeful search, and a chance event. The speakers will share how their programs have grown through serendipitous discovery: outlining categories of serendipitous incidents and giving examples of the application of the knowledge and the search activity that lead to success when a seemingly “chance event” occurred. They will also share how individuals and organizations can improve their opportunities for serendipitous growth. Throughout the presentation, feedback and examples will be elicited from the audience. Moderator: Edna Grover-Bisker, Missouri University of Science & Technology Presenters: Kevin Curry, University of Kansas Continuing Education Jeffrey Blessing, Milwaukee School of Engineering Joe Levens, Pittsburg State University