UVA Entrepreneurship Update - OCT 04 - 08
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 website or email: startup@virginia.edu.
:: WAHOOWA ::
Techcrunch reported that fintech startup, Alloy, co-founded by Charles Hearn and Tommy Nicholas, recently raised $100 million to further grow it identity operating system for banks and fintechs. OMG
Got News? Let us know
:: HELP WANTED ::
Rayna is looking for a digital marketing strategist to grow and engage customers through email and social media. Check out their website, Instagram and follow up with Megan (email) for details.
Troy (email) is looking for a few people to help me with a podcast and would love to connect with anyone who might be interested in startups, working with founders, or even starting something of their own one day.
Looking for connections to a co-founder or need help with a project? Email startup@virginia.edu.
:: OFFICE HOURS ::
Preparing an ECUP submission, have some questions about UVA resources, or just have a great idea and would like some feedback? Faculty and Staff across UVA are happy to connect for office hours:
Laura Toscano (Social Entrepreneurship) - sign up
Chip Ransler (Galant Center) - sign up
Alex Zorychta (Engineering) - email
David Touve (Batten Institute) - sign up
:: WHAT'S HAPPENING ::
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MONDAY, October 04
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MARKETING MONDAY: USING SQUARESPACE
From 12PM until 1PM EST
This CV SBDC workshop highlights the advantages of building your website on Squarespace and everything you need to know to build your website! MORE INFO
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TUESDAY, October 05
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A GUIDE FOR RETAIL RENEWAL
From 10AM until 11:30AM EST
Marc Willson, retail expert with the Virginia SBDC, presents A Guide to Retail Renewal to help small businesses flourish in a new world. MORE INFO
USE YOUTUBE TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
From 1PM until 2PM EST
Are you thinking of creating a YouTube Channel? Are you currently using YouTube for your business? Not sure how to get started or how to build your channel? This CV SBDC webinar is for you. MORE INFO
PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
From 3:30PM until 4:30PM EST (online)
Today's discussion will center upon the challenge of defining and understanding not only (a) the underlying "problem" any idea/invention is trying to address, but also (b) the people who or entities that experience this problem—and why. MORE INFO
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WEDNESDAY, October 06
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CV SBDC WORKSHOP: COOPETITION TEAM EVENTACULAR
From 9AM until 10:30AM EST
Marc Willson, retail expert with the Virginia SBDC, presents Coopetition TEAM Eventacular to help small businesses flourish in a new world. MORE INFO
THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. : MARKET SIZING
From 4:30PM until 5:30PM EST (online)
When pitching a novel product or service to potential investors, stakeholders, or ECUP judges, founders often include an estimate of the size of the market—the number of potential customers and the value of this target. Join us for a discussion of sizing the market. RSVP HERE
HOW TO GET STARTUP IDEAS
From 6:30PM until 7:45PM EST
Want to apply to the Entrepreneurship Cup Concept competition but you don’t have an idea or don’t even know where to start? Sign up to come to this session, where we will train you with creative problem solving techniques to see opportunities wherever you look. RSVP HERE
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THURSDAY, October 07
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Start Something Awesome!
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FRIDAY, OCT 08
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Keep Working on that Awesome Thing!
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
STARTING YOUR BUSINESS WITH CVSBDC - OCT 12
From 10AM until 12PM EST
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information? This workshop is for you! MORE INFO
WHAT'S IT WORTH TO YOU: VALUE PROPOSITION - OCT 13
From 4:30PM until 5:30PM EST (online)
Unfortunately, your big idea may not be that big if no one wants it? Instead, understand what people want and why—the pains and gains. Join us for this workshop on understanding the value you provide to potential customers or constituencies. RSVP HERE
FINDING A CO-FOUNDER - OCT 13
From 6:30PM until 8:30PM EST
Looking for a teammate for the ECup Concept competition and maybe a co-founder for a startup? This session will deep dive into strategies you can use to find them, and we will do some “speed-dating” for you to get to know others in the session who might be interested in working with you. RSVP HERE
CHARLOTTESVILLE ENTREPRENEURS AND ESPRESSO - OCT 19
From 8AM until 10AM EST
Get inspired Meet fellow entrepreneurs Share lessons learned c-e2 is a casual gathering of learning for entrepreneurs at all stages of venture creation. MORE INFO
DEVELOPING A GOOD CONCEPT AND BEYOND - OCT 20
From 6:30PM until 7:45PM EST
A startup concept is more than just an idea; ideas are nothing without execution. In this session, learn the process and strategies that will make you most likely to turn your good idea into a great startup. RSVP HERE
TIPS FOR A GOOD ECUP SUBMISSION
From 6:00 until 7:00PM EST
How do you write your written submission so it has the highest likelihood of catching the judges’ eyes? Bring your concept or a draft of your written submission and learn from various UVA recent alumni who won in the concept competition and are now successful entrepreneurs. RSVP HERE
E-CUP CONCEPT COMPETITION DUE OCT 22
AT 12PM EST (HIGH NOON)
The Concept Competition is the first stage in a three part series of annual competitions organized under the UVA Entrepreneurship Cup. $25,000 in total prize money will be awarded as part of the Concept Stage. MORE INFO
STARTUP STUDIO OCT 22
AT 12PM EST (HIGH NOON)
Registration is open for Startup Studio’s day-long business bootcamp from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the Graduate Hotel in Charlottesville. MORE INFO. Use Code: StartStudio2021
UNDERSTANDING HOW LAWSUITS WORK OCT 28
From 1PM UNTIL 3PM
What really happens when you get sued? What kind of evidence is useful and what actions could hurt your company? What is discovery and why is E-Discovery so important? This CV SBDC session will answer these questions and cover how your company can create procedures today to avoid potential discovery problems. MORE INFO
SOUTHEAST ETA CONFERENCE OCT 29-30
This conference is designed to educate, encourage and equip current and recent MBA students and mid-career professionals in the Southeast US to pursue the acquisition and operation of a small or mid-sized business. MORE INFO
GIRLS HOO CODE HACKATHON - NOV 05-07
Girls Hoo Hack is a virtual 48-hour hackathon hosted by Girls Who Code at UVA. Coders of all levels of experience have the opportunity to work together and code action-oriented projects MORE INFO
DATAPALOOZA 2021 - NOV 19
Datapalooza represents a core value of the UVA School of Data Science - fostering collaboration and engagement in data science research, education and industry communities at the University of Virginia, in Charlottesville and the Commonwealth, across the U.S., and around the world. MORE INFO
:: OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ::
PITCH VIRGINIA
Are you a high-growth, student or main street company? Apply now for a chance to win $15,000 in prizes and connect with other entrepreneurs and mentors. MORE INFO
BAYLOR NEW VENTURE COMPETITION
OPEN SEPT 01 until NOV 01
The competition provides participants with industry-specific mentorship, access to accomplished experts, and a chance to compete for over $250,000 in cash prizes and vital resources. MORE INFO
GLOBAL STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS APPLICATIONS OPEN
OPEN SEPT 01 until NOV 01
The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business while attending college or university. MORE INFO
NEW VENTURE CHAMPIONSHIP APPLICATION DUE NOV 01
This business plan and elevator pitch competition showcases collegiate student created, managed and led ventures from across the globe, with a chance to compete for over $250,000 in cash prizes and vital resources. MORE INFO
HATCH PITCH SUMMIT 2021
SEPTEMBER 2021
Hatch Pitch is the competition for startups using information technology to make life better. MORE INFO
CYBER PITCH 2021
OCTOBER 2021
Cyber Pitch is the Hatch Pitch competition for startups with digital solutions to cybersecurity, privacy, and safety. MORE INFO
RICE BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION OPENS NOVEMBER 2021
The 2022 Rice Business Plan Competition—the world’s largest and richest student startup competition—will be hosted in Houston at the Jones Graduate School of Business on April 7-8, 2022. 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. MORE INFO
U.PITCH
A prestigious national elevator pitch competition where top collegiate founders showcase business ideas to accomplished entrepreneurs and investors. U.Pitch 2021 will be 100% virtual. SIGNUP TO GET UPDATES