The upcoming workshop scheduled for April 15 has been unfortunately cancelled as Edmund Pendleton, the speaker, has been called out of town on business.

Validating your Business Model will be rescheduled for Fall 2016, so be sure to keep checking for event dates. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

As the semester comes to a close, our events are as well. Our last Workshop of the semester will be held in entreSpace on April 25 during free hour.

The biannual Entrepreneurship Panel will also be coming up, as will the Cangialosi Business Competition, both on April 20th.

Again, we apologize for any inconvenience but we hope to see you at one of our other events!

Don't forget that today is the Second Speaker Series of the semester!  Come learn how to polish your image by literally "turning on your creativity"! 

Join us today during free hour in the University Center, room 310, to spend time with Neil Beller, a successful alum who spent time in Hollywood and now runs a production company in Baltimore.

Event Description:

Neil has worked for 30 years in the television production and motion picture industry and has learned a great deal about creativity. From delivering your resume, to making clients remember you, creativity is the key to everything. By sharing stories about his time editing and gripping in Hollywood, California and his decision to start his own television production company in Baltimore, Neil will convey valuable lessons about how to sell yourself properly.

About Neil:

Kit and Kaboodle Productions is an award winning video production team specializing in corporate and industrial videos, television commercial advertising and campaigns, web video production, creative design, copywriting, and marketing strategies. They help great businesses become even greater with targeted strategies, creative design, and of course, powerful video.

Come join us today for a discussion with John Schveibinz and learn how to perfect your pitch! Listen to his first-hand insights on what a winning business pitch sounds like, and how you can give a knockout presentation of your business idea. By the end of this workshop, you'll have all the tools you need to attract Angel investors, Venture capitalists, and anyone else to your business ideas. 

We can't wait to see you today from 12-1:00 pm in entreSpace, ACAD/ THTR room 139!

Event Description

The focus of this workshop is to teach students and faculty how to
translate their viable business ideas into a concise pitch presentation
that investors can understand and rally behind.  Attendees will learn
about the structure, research, design and delivery of an effective
business pitch.  In addition to the presentation, attendees will be
provided with a step-by-step plan and worksheet to take away from the
workshop to help them get started.

About John

John J. Schveibinz is the Founder and Owner of Paxridge Technology, LLC, a technical consulting firm. He is also a mentor with SCORE of Greater Baltimore, an Electrical Engineer, an Angel Investor and a UMBC Alumnus. His focus is on encouraging positive change through technology and innovation. He has experience in business startup, management, M&A, technical management, business development, engineering design, government contracts, education, and business finance & investment. He is a member of the Baltimore Angels, and is the SCORE representative to UMBC. He has counseled and advised numerous UMBC students regarding their business ideas. He has a MSEE from Johns Hopkins University, a MA in Teaching from UMBC, a BSEE from the University of Akron and a Certificate of CoOp Education.

The Digital Harbor Foundation and Betamore are teaming up to assemble the Abilities Hackathon! During the weekend of April 22nd-24th, the Baltimore tech community will come together to help solve problems that those with disabilities face in everyday life. This event truly is about addressing the needs of those with disabilities.

Participants will have an opportunity to participate in the following four tracks:

   - Transportation/Mobility
   - Wearables
   - Leisure/Entertainment
   - Open Software/Hardware

Tickets are $20, which provides a T-Shirt as well as meals throughout the weekend.
Click here to register.

Schedule:

Friday April 22 - 5pm-12am

   - 5:00pm Kickoff
   - 7:00pm Dinner
   - 9:30pm Snack

Saturday April 23 - 9am-12am

   - 9:00am Breakfast
   - 12:00pm Lunch
   - 3:00pm Snack
   - 6:00pm Dinner
   - 9:00pm Snack

Sunday April 24 - 9am- Doors Open

   - 9:00am Breakfast
   - 12:00pm Lunch
   - 1:00pm Projects Due
   - 2pm - Project Presentations
   - 4pm - Judging
   - 5pm - Closing and Winner Announcements

Prizes & Tracks:

1st Place:  $2,500
2nd Place: $2,000
3rd Place:  $1,500

Four Tracks:

Transportation/Mobility: $1000
Wearables:$1000
Leisure/Entertainment: $1000
Open Source Hardware/Software: $500 for each.

For those that place, the individuals/teams will have time to touch up their products and present at a second showcase on May 25th. There will be a $5,000 grand prize winner announced.

Website: http://abilitieshackathon.com/ <http://abilitieshackathon.com/>
Twitter :  https://twitter.com/AbilitiesHack
Facebook :  https://www.facebook.com/abilitieshackathon

Even if you cannot come to the event, please spread the word through Social Media or share this email to those within your network. Follow Abilities Hackathon Twitter and Facebook. Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Any questions? Please contact: abilities.hackathon@gmail.com

Join us Monday March 28th at 12:15 pm in room FA107 to hear a talk by
Jason Tselentis on the Art of Side Projects.

The Art of Side Projects

Whether you call it a side project, gig, or moonlighting, there's never been a better time to take on a second job. But why do so many of us have side projects in addition to, or as a replacement for, our full-time work? Oftentimes, we can't explain why. It
could be a passion project, service project, or any old project, so long as you have a vision and a means to make it happen. Jason Tselentis showcases a range of side projects and some methods for taking them from idea to reality.

About Jason

As associate professor of design at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Jason Tselentis teaches graphic design, typography, web design, and brand identity. He has four books to his credit, regularly writes for HOW and PRINT magazines, and is a contributing editor at PRINT.