UVA Entrepreneurship Update, DEC 04 - 10, 2022
What follows is a summary of the events and deadlines for the upcoming week across Entrepreneurship@UVA, the wider Charlottesville area, and even beyond.
As always, should you have any questions about Entrepreneurship here at UVA, feel free to check out our website, sign up for the newsletter, or email startup@virginia.edu.
:: WAHOOWA ::
Alexander Olesen and Graham Smith, co-founders of Babylon Micro-Farms, were selected by Forbes for the magazine’s 30 Under 30 list in Social Impact.
Kris Cody, co-founder of PAKA, was featured in Inc Magazine, for ascending the tallest peak in Peru to test the sustainable clothing company’s new winter jacket—made with lofted alpaca wool.
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:: HELP WANTED ::
Darden's Net Impact Club is looking to feature UVA entrepreneurs at their annual Holiday Fair on Thursday, December 9th from 5 pm - 7 pm. If you are interested in participating, please email Juhi Amodwala.
Looking for connections to a co-founder or need help with a project? Email startup@virginia.edu.
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
RETAIL CYBERSECURITY - DEC 06
From Noon until 1:00PM EST, online
Small Businesses are vulnerable and, like consumers, must keep a vigilant eye over their data. Join us to learn the most common threats during the holiday season. MORE INFO
MAKING BETTER DECISIONS WITH GOOGLE ANALYTICS - DEC 13
From 1:00PM until 2:00PM EST, online
Join us as we discuss and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. MORE INFO
ECUP DISCOVERY COMPETITION PREP - JAN 25
Starting at 5:00PM EST, Darden iLab Classroom
Learn how to tell your discovery and de-risking story in a way that let's ECUP screeners/judges see you, as well as last minute tips to tidy up loose ends or find that one bit of info to create a killer fact or slide. RSVP HERE
:: OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ::
CGI U 2023
Application deadline December 16, 2022
The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) is a diverse community of emerging leaders that supports students, alumni, and global innovators in tackling pressing challenges in their communities. MORE INFO
BIG IDEA BOUNCE
Application deadline January 15, 2023
WashU Olin’s 2nd annual BIG IdeaBounce® powered by Poets&Quants is a pitch contest open to all current undergraduate and graduate school students OR any prospect interested in pursuing a graduate business school degree. MORE INFO
TULANE BUSINESS MODEL COMPETITION
Application Deadline January 20, 2022
The Tulane Business Model Competition awards funding to early-stage student ventures that can demonstrate how they are adapting to their customers’ needs. In 2022, the 3 finalists split a cash prize of $125,000. MORE INFO