UVA Entrepreneurship Update - APRIL 19-25
What follows is a summary of the events and deadlines across Entrepreneurship@UVA and the wider Charlottesville area. As always, should you have any questions about Entrepreneurship here at UVA, feel free to check out our websiteor email: startup@virginia.edu.
:: WAHOOWA ::
Got News? Let us know
:: HELP WANTED ::
Looking for connections to a co-founder or need help with a project? Email startup@virginia.edu.
:: WHAT'S HAPPENING ::
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Monday, April 19
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THE ROLE OF FOUNDATIONS AND NONPROFITS IN THE GREEN REVOLUTION
From 7PM until 8PM EDT
Join us for another ESG series event with Zach Knight, CEO and Co-Founder of Blue Forest, and Andrea Barrios, Innovative Finance/Impact Investing Portfolio Manager at The Rockefeller Foundation, to discuss Corporate Governance via Shareholder Engagement in 2021. MORE INFO
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Tuesday, April 20
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CHARLOTTESVILLE ENTPRENEURS AND ESPRESSO
From 8AM until 10AM EDT
The schedule will include a pitch from an early staged company and lesson learned from an expert entrepreneur. MORE INFO
QUICKBOOKS ONLINE TIPS & TRICKS
From 10AM until 11AM EDT
This course demonstrates helpful tips and tricks for CURRENT USERS of QuickBooks Online (includes the Essentials, Plus, or Advanced plans). You will come away from this class armed with helpful new techniques for every day practical uses of the platform! MORE INFO
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Wednesday, April 21
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IT'S WEDNESDAY!
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Thursday, April 22
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THE BENEFITS OF SWAM CERTIFICATION
From 10AM until 11:30AM EDT
Are you interested in, or already SWaM certified (Small, Woman, and/or Minority-owned business certified) but not fully clear about the benefits offered by this certification? Join us for this informative workshop and learn more about the advantages of being certified and how to capitalize on this business designation. MORE INFO
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Friday, April 23
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HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
STARTING UP: CONVERSATIONS WITH ALUMNAE ENTREPRENEURS- APRIL 27
From 1PM until 2PM EDT
Join UVA alumnae entrepreneurs Susan Tynan (Framebridge), Kristina Loftus (Rhoback), and Dayna Greyson (Construct Capital) as they reflect on their experiences as female founders, their drive to innovate, and the influence of the University on their lives and careers beyond Grounds. MORE INFO
SE@UVA BOOK SERIES: ROSS BAIRD - APRIL 28
From 4PM until 5PM EDT
Join us for a book series event with Ross Baird to hear about his book, “The Innovation Blind Spot: Why We Back the Wrong Ideas—and What to Do About It.” The first 50 people to register will receive a free copy of the book! MORE INFO
PITCH PREVIEW - APRIL 29
From 12PM until 3PM EDT
CAN and VSBDC are offering three pitch practice opportunities in 2021, with accredited angel investors in attendance. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback from these angel investors. MORE INFO
START YOUR OWN BUSINESS - APRIL 29
From 1PM until 3PM EDT
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information?
This workshop is for you! MORE INFO
VIRTUAL GALANT CHALLENGE - APRIL 29
From 1PM until 3PM EDT
The Galant Challenge will take place virtually on April 29. The Galant Challenge is a premier UVA startup event connecting UVA-affiliated seed- and early-stage ventures with potential investors. MORE INFO
STARTUP STUDIO: DEMYSTIFYING PR - APRIL 30
From 4PM until 5PM EDT
This session is intended to be a deep dive into improving your marketability as an artist, without being overwhelming. Don’t miss this chance to ramp up your online presence with expert advice! MORE INFO
:: OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ::
MILKIN-PENN GSE BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION - DUE APRIL 20
Through its dynamic ecosystem, the Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition (EBPC) celebrates meaningful innovations that address persistent and emerging problems in education. MORE INFO
VENTUREWELL OPEN 2021 IS LIVE! REGISTER NOW
OPEN 2021 will feature a dynamic mix of leading-edge content on the most pressing topics in I&E education. MORE INFO
SORENSON IMPACE SUMMIT - MAY 25 - 27
Keynotes, leadership roundtables and impact sessions focused on driving actionable solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing people and communities. MORE INFO
DEBUT CHALLENGE
Applications open in January 2021 and close June 1, 2021
DEBUT challenges teams of students in undergraduate biomedical education to solve real-world problems in healthcare. Prizes of up to $20,000 will be awarded. MORE INFO
CODELAUNCH ATLANTA
Applications open May 1 and close June 17, 2021
CodeLaunch provides seed services that are invaluable to early-stage startups. Sponsors and partners help guide winning startup ventures down the path of success while minimizing their financial risk. MORE INFO
STARTUP OF THE YEAR SUMMIT
NOVEMBER 15-17, 2021
Startup of the Year Summit is a competition and event for entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leads to connect and support startups. Register for updates! MORE INFO