UVA Entrepreneurship Update, NOV 20 - NOV 26 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 ::
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 ::
Obsessed with travel, tech, and personal finance, Payton is on the lookout for new venture opportunities. If anyone is looking for a co-founder or help booking free flights, feel free to reach out!
Looking for connections to a co-founder or need help with a project? Email startup@virginia.edu.
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
Our hearts go out to the families and friends of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., D’Sean Perry, Mike Hollins and Marlee Morgan.
Please take care, take care of each other, and make the most of your time with friends and family over the Thanksgiving Break.
:: OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ::
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT SUMMIT
Application deadline November 30, 2022
The Global Engagement Summit empowers young change-makers to produce responsible and sustainable solutions to shared global problems. MORE INFO
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
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