Entrepreneurial Initiatives

Above Photo of 888ÆåÅÆ Alumni Entrepreneurs - Angie Hicks '95 (Co-Founder of Angie's List), Kristie Carter '09 (Founder of Aadvanced Limousines), Mark K. Boling '79 (Founder of 2C ENERGY), Justin P. Christian '95 (Founder of BCforward) with Steve Fouty (Director of 888ÆåÅÆ McDermond Center for Management and Entrepreneurship)

winners fall 2022 Fall 2022 pitch Spring 2023 Pitch Spring 2023 Pitch Group

ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATIONS PROGRAMS

888ÆåÅÆ ENTREPRENURSHIP PITCH COMPETITION

entrepreneurship group fall SEMESTER PITCH COMPETITION

PRIZES FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE TEAMS: $1,000, $500 AND $250

CAMPUS-WIDE spring semester PITCH COMPETITION

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Teams: $2,000, $1,000 and $500

JUDGES include venture capital experts and seasoned entrepreneurs

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONSULTING WITH DAVE BITTNER

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, INDIANA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

ÌýONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS WITH STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS:

  • First Tuesday of each month:Ìý 8:00 to 12:00

PITCH COMPETITION BOOT CAMP WITH STEVE FOUTY

DIRECTOR OF THE MCDERMOND CENTER FOR MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

PREPARING STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS TO PITCH THEIR BUSINESS IDEA EFFECTIVELY:

  • LEAN CANVAS

  • MARKET VALIDATION

  • PITCH DECK

  • PRESENTATION preparation

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888ÆåÅÆ ENTREPRENEURSHIP GROUP

IDEATING!

  • Generating, developing, and evaluating ideas for viable new start-ups.Ìý
  • Focused on idea generation, market validation, business model canvas and pitch deck
  • Programs include: Entrepreneur speakers and workshops, McDermond Entrepreneur Boot Camp and the 888ÆåÅÆ Entrepreneur Annual Pitch Competition
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