UVA Entrepreneurship Update, OCT 16 - OCT 22 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 or email startup@virginia.edu.
:: WAHOOWA ::
TechCrunch featured Denim (previously Axle Payments), co-founded by Shawn Vo, and the company’s recent funding round of over $126 million in equity and debt.
The Wall Street Journal featured Amy Griffin, founder and Managing Partner of G9 Ventures, for her work supporting female founders behind companies like Goop, Bumble, and the Wing.
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:: HELP WANTED ::
Looking for connections to a co-founder or need help with a project? Email startup@virginia.edu.
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
WEIRD SCIENCE - OCT 17
From 4:00PM until 5:15PM EST, online
The tools of science aren't just for, well, science. Thinking like a scientist—being hypothesis-driven—can also be the right frame of mind when developing novel products and new companies. RSVP HERE
PITCH PERFECT - OCT 18
From 5:30PM until 6:30PM EST, online
Preparing a submission for the ECUP, or just want to learn more about how to tell your story? Join us for this session on the ingredients of a compelling startup pitch. RSVP HERE
ECUP CONCEPT SUBMISSIONS DUE - OCT 21
The Concept Competition is the first stage in a three part series of annual competitions organized under the UVA Entrepreneurship Cup (ECUP). $20,000 in total prize money will be awarded to student winners as part of the Concept Stage. MORE INFO
TECH ENTREPRENEURS IN ACTION - OCT 27
From 5:00PM until 7:00PM EST, Rice Hall 130
Join a panel of four highly successful UVA Engineering alumni to discuss entrepreneurship and the world of venture capital. MORE INFO AND RSVP HERE
IMPACT INVESTING IN APPALACHIA
Application Deadline November 01, 2022
During JAN term, meet the entrepreneurs and impact investors working together to make our rural communities thriving places to live, work, and start companies. $5,000 in Fellowship support available. MORE INFO
ECUP CONCEPT COMPETITION FINALS
Get ready for the Finals! NOV 10 and 11, across Grounds.
:: OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ::
BAYLOR NEW VENTURE COMPETITION
Application deadline November 01, 2022
The Baylor New Venture competition showcases college student-created, managed and led ventures from across the globe. Top award of $50k in grant and in-kind. MORE INFO