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Pitch Prep Event #1- "Finding Your Idea"
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From workshops and networking events to pitch competitions and student opportunities, there’s always something happening in the world of entrepreneurship. Check back often to see what’s coming up and find your next opportunity to connect, learn, and build.
Weekly Drop-Ins and Events
There’s always something happening at the Center for Entrepreneurship. From drop-in support and student meetups to workshops, guest speakers, networking opportunities, and hands-on experiences, our weekly events are designed to help you explore entrepreneurship, connect with others, and turn ideas into action.
Whether you’re just curious about entrepreneurship or already working on your next big idea, there’s a place for you here. Check out our upcoming events and find an opportunity to get involved.
Student Entrepreneur Mastermind Group
Build your network. Grow your ideas. Learn from people who are doing it.
The Student Entrepreneur Mastermind Group brings entrepreneurial-minded students together for weekly sessions designed to help you learn, connect, and grow. Whether you’re already building a business, exploring an idea, or simply interested in entrepreneurship, this is a space to meet like-minded students and expand your perspective.
Student Entrepreneur Mastermind Group will be held on Thursdays at 12:30pm
| Date | Topic | RSVP Link |
| October 1 | Meet a Local Entrepreneur: Ryan Hunter, a serial entrepreneur in the cannabis and holistic healing industry | |
| October 8 | How to Start Your Business; Small, Scrappy, and With Almost No Money At All | |
| October 15 | Meet a Local Entrepreneur: Steve Gulick, a local landscaping entrepreneur | |
| October 22 | How to Run a Fashion Business | |
| October 29 | Buying a Business that Pays for Itself | |
| November 5 | Pricing your Product or Service |
Each session offers opportunities to network with fellow students, hear from industry professionals, exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn from real-world experiences. You’ll gain insights you can take beyond the classroom while building relationships with people who can help you along the way.
You don’t have to have a business or startup to participate. Come curious, bring your ideas, and be ready to connect.
What you can expect:
- Weekly opportunities to connect with entrepreneurial-minded students
- Talks and insights from entrepreneurs and industry professionals
- Opportunities to share ideas and get feedback
- Connections to resources, mentors, and the broader entrepreneurial community
- A supportive environment to explore your interests and grow your confidence
Ideation Station
Have an idea? Let’s talk about it.
You don’t need a business plan, a pitch deck, or even a fully formed idea to get started. Ideation Stations are casual, drop-in opportunities to connect one-on-one with Center for Entrepreneurship faculty and talk through what’s on your mind.
Weekly Ideation Station Schedule:
| Day | Time | Professor |
| Monday | 9:00AM – 9:30AM | Becky Prater |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM – 12:00PM | Neil Pollard |
| Wednesday | 3:30PM – 4:00PM | Adam Melnick |
| Thursday | 8:45AM – 9:25AM | Adam Melnick |
Can’t make it? Sign-up and one of our professors will reach out to you.
Bring your business idea, big question, challenge, or “what if?” and get personalized feedback, guidance, and resources to help you take your next step. Whether you’re thinking about starting a business, developing an idea, exploring entrepreneurship, or simply curious about where to begin, our faculty are here to help.
What can you bring to an Ideation Station?
- A business idea you want to explore
- A challenge you’re trying to solve
- Questions about starting or growing a business
- An idea for a product, service, or venture
- A pitch you want feedback on
- Questions about entrepreneurship resources and opportunities
- Or simply a curiosity about entrepreneurship and where to start
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For additional information, please contact Adam Melnick, J.D., MEM, ACUE, Kemper Family Foundation Endowed ChairÂ
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Administration Building 230
Phone Number: 303.605.7208