UVA Entrepreneurship Update - OCT 11-17
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 ::
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 want to chat about your idea? Faculty and Staff across UVA are happy to connect for office hours:
Laura Toscano (Social Entrepreneurship) - sign up
Chip Ransler (Galant Center) - sign up
David Touve (Batten Institute) - sign up
:: WHAT'S HAPPENING ::
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MONDAY, October 11
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TUESDAY, October 12
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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
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WEDNESDAY, October 13
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WHAT'S IT WORTH TO YOU: VALUE PROPOSITION
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
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
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THURSDAY, October 14
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FRIDAY, OCT 15
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:: ON THE HORIZON ::
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 - OCT 21
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
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