Come one, come all!
This Thursday, November 12th, the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting its final event of the semester! Come hear the UMBC Idea Competition finalists present their ideas in front of a panel of entrepreneurial alums, and listen to find out who they announce as winners! This is a very cool competition to experience- you definitely won’t want to miss out!
Be sure to log on through the link below at 7pm sharp so you won’t miss any of the action!
https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=mc6976d6a11741083b16f9a4c02bee446
Date: TODAY
Time: 12 - 1pm
Location: This Speaker Series will be held virtually. To access go to:https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m1879e3dfbdbe8fe39fb0f9c52524040c
Ever wonder what entrepreneurial students do after they leave UMBC? Well, many of them go on to start their own business! Come listen to 3 alums from very different backgrounds and businesses talk about their entrepreneurial path. They’ll also talk about the challenges they’ve faced during this crazy time and how they are addressing them. Don’t miss it...you’ll learn a lot and really enjoy meeting them!
Come join us for an Entrepreneurship Discussion Panel TODAY from 12 - 1 -- Held Virtually. UMBC Alumni John Rattray ‘15 , Lois Sarfo-Mensah ‘15 , and Brittany Wight ‘08 will be there to discuss their entrepreneurial journeys upon graduating UMBC. Come join us for this one of a kind experience, and the chance to ask any questions you may have about the entrepreneurial world!
Check out the flyer below for more info:
https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/files/2020/08/ENT-Panel-Flyer-Fall20.pdf
Date: November 9, 2020
Time: 12 - 1pm
Location: This Speaker Series will be held virtually. To access go to:https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m1879e3dfbdbe8fe39fb0f9c52524040c
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Ever wonder what entrepreneurial students do after they leave UMBC? Well, many of them go on to start their own business! Come listen to 3 alums from very different backgrounds and businesses talk about their entrepreneurial path. They’ll also talk about the challenges they’ve faced during this crazy time and how they are addressing them. Don’t miss it...you’ll learn a lot and really enjoy meeting them!
Come join us for an Entrepreneurship Discussion Panel November 9, 2020 from 12 - 1 -- Held Virtually. UMBC Alumni John Rattray ‘15 , Lois Sarfo-Mensah ‘15 , and Brittany Wight ‘08 will be there to discuss their entrepreneurial journeys upon graduating UMBC. Come join us for this one of a kind experience, and the chance to ask any questions you may have about the entrepreneurial world!
Check out the flyer below for more info:
https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/files/2020/08/ENT-Panel-Flyer-Fall20.pdf
The Alex. Brown Center will be postponing the “Fundraising for Early Stage Startups” workshop until the Spring of 2021. We understand that this is a busy time of the semester for everyone, and we want everyone to be able to take advantage of this important workshop. We will still be offering the Entrepreneurship Panel November 9th from noon to 1pm, and the Final Idea Competition November 12th from 7-8:30pm- stay tuned for more info!
Calling all Retriever Entrepreneurs!
The Innovators of Progress Scholarship Program is back, and better than ever! This program is provided by Markus Proctor, a generous UMBC alumni entrepreneur, and it is a competitive opportunity that allows students to experience entrepreneurship with funding until graduation. For 20201, they are looking to admit ambitious, high- achieving students who want to make a difference in their communities and fields. Selected students will be provided $500 in tuition assistance and $1,000 in seed capital every semester they remain active in the program.
Applications must be submitted to the selection committee no later than January 17 via their website:
https://innovatorsofprogress.org.
Be sure to check out this awesome opportunity!
Date: October 26, 2020
Time: 12 - 1pm
Location: This workshop will be held virtually. To access go to:
https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m5e444d6fb2cb9786031345e9f2891334
Come meet real-life entrepreneur, Pava LaPere! By the young age of 23 she founded and became CEO of her own company, started the first innovation accelerator program at Johns Hopkins, and founded Innov8dMD for student entrepreneurs across the state of Maryland. Pava leads a very busy and successful life, and she will take time out of her crazy schedule to share information about all the opportunities and resources available to entrepreneurs in Maryland! Be sure to log on, don’t miss this chance to hear about all the help available to you!!!
Learning about your surroundings as an entrepreneur is extremely important if you want your company to stick out from your competitors and be successful. The Baltimore region has many incredible resources to help you launch your idea. Come join us for an interesting workshop with entrepreneur Pava LePere on TOMORROW from 12 - 1 -- Held Virtually.
In this session, we will take a look at Marland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and examine the different resources available for entrepreneurs beyond the UMBC community. After taking a broad look at the state’s innovation community, Pava will go over how to find resources that meet the needs of your venture and the best practices for crafting a competitive application.
A little bit about Pava LePere:
Pava LaPere is an entrepreneur focused on building a more equitable and
accessible entrepreneurial ecosystem. After founding a nonprofit to set up
the innovation community at Johns Hopkins, including the first official
university Accelerator programs, Pava started Innov8MD in order to support
student entrepreneurs across the state, regardless of their background. In
her day job, Pava is the CEO & Founder of EcoMap Technologies, a
Baltimore-based company that uses AI to help entrepreneurs find resources
for their startups, small businesses and nonprofits within their local
Communities.
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Attention all students:
Are you struggling to choose what courses you should take in Spring 2021? Are you worried your course load is too heavy or too light? We have your solution!
University of Maryland is offering a 2- credit course online this Spring to UMBC students! The name of the class is IDEA 430: Creating the Venture. This class is taught by National Entrepreneur Educator of the year and 6 year co-director Georgetown University
incubator, Marc Steren. It will be offered Fridays 11am- 12:30pm, and students will have the chance to compete for a $7,000 cash prize.
If you are interested in this opportunity, UMBC students will receive credit, however, you first need approval from your academic advisor. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity!
Date: October 26, 2020
Time: 12 - 1pm
Location: This workshop will be held virtually. To access go to:Description:
https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m5e444d6fb2cb9786031345e9f2891334
Come meet real-life entrepreneur, Pava LaPere! By the young age of 23 she founded and became CEO of her own company, started the first innovation accelerator program at Johns Hopkins, and founded Innov8dMD for student entrepreneurs across the state of Maryland. Pava leads a very busy and successful life, and she will take time out of her crazy schedule to share information about all the opportunities and resources available to entrepreneurs in Maryland! Be sure to log on, don’t miss this chance to hear about all the help available to you!!!
Learning about your surroundings as an entrepreneur is extremely important if you want your company to stick out from your competitors and be successful. The Baltimore region has many incredible resources to help you launch your idea. Come join us for an interesting workshop with entrepreneur Pava LePere on October 26th from 12 - 1 -- Held Virtually.
In this session, we will take a look at Marland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and examine the different resources available for entrepreneurs beyond the UMBC community. After taking a broad look at the state’s innovation community, Pava will go over how to find resources that meet the needs of your venture and the best practices for crafting a competitive application.
A little bit about Pava LePere:
Pava LaPere is an entrepreneur focused on building a more equitable and
accessible entrepreneurial ecosystem. After founding a nonprofit to set up
the innovation community at Johns Hopkins, including the first official
university Accelerator programs, Pava started Innov8MD in order to support
student entrepreneurs across the state, regardless of their background. In
her day job, Pava is the CEO & Founder of EcoMap Technologies, a
Baltimore-based company that uses AI to help entrepreneurs find resources
for their startups, small businesses and nonprofits within their local
communities.
Date: TODAY October 21 - 12 - 1pm
Location: This workshop will be held virtually. To access go to: https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m9af45a5ee9d234c35d105bfcaa5ff2c1
Come see a live demonstration of what Bumblebee Spaces does! Bumblebee Spaces creates furniture that is literally stored in the ceiling. At this Speaker Series, not only will we learn about Sankrashan’s entrepreneurial journey, but we will see a live demonstration of how this furniture works! It’s VERY cool….and so is Sankarshan! Tune in...you’ll be glad you did!
A little bit about Sankarshan Murthy:
Sankarshan is the Co- Founder and current CEO of Bumblebee Spaces. As a founder, Sankarshan took on the mission of using the advances in product development and technology to make homes efficient. Bumblebee uses advanced robotics and AI to productize “space”, creating an opportunity to make homes radically more efficient, smart and sustainable. In the talk, he will talk about his entrepreneurial journey and focus on the mission. He will share some of the common themes that have helped him develop a sense of looking around the corner when it comes to building products and markets. Please come join us for this Speaker Series TODAY October 21, 2020 from 12 - 1 -- Held Virtually!
Check out the flyer below for more info:
https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/files/2020/08/Sankarshan-Murthy-Speaker-Series-Flyer-Fa20.pdf
Date: October 21 - 12 - 1pm
Location: This workshop will be held virtually. To access go to: https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m9af45a5ee9d234c35d105bfcaa5ff2c1
Come see a live demonstration of what Bumblebee Spaces does! Bumblebee Spaces creates furniture that is literally stored in the ceiling. At this Speaker Series, not only will we learn about Sankrashan’s entrepreneurial journey, but we will see a live demonstration of how this furniture works! It’s VERY cool….and so is Sankarshan! Tune in...you’ll be glad you did!
A little bit about Sankarshan Murthy:
Sankarshan is the Co- Founder and current CEO of Bumblebee Spaces. As a founder, Sankarshan took on the mission of using the advances in product development and technology to make homes efficient. Bumblebee uses advanced robotics and AI to productize “space”, creating an opportunity to make homes radically more efficient, smart and sustainable. In the talk, he will talk about his entrepreneurial journey and focus on the mission. He will share some of the common themes that have helped him develop a sense of looking around the corner when it comes to building products and markets. Please come join us for this Speaker Series on October 21, 2020 from 12 - 1 -- Held Virtually!
Check out the flyer below for more info:
https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/files/2020/08/Sankarshan-Murthy-Speaker-Series-Flyer-Fa20.pdf
