Popular Business-Law Series Kicks Off With Discussion of College Athletes’ Rights Movement
UConn Today – The School of Business’ popular Equity Now Speaker Series resumes this fall with a discussion about the relatively new opportunity for college athletes to profit from the use of their name, image and likeness.
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Conflict and Commerce: A Journey to Support Founders in Ukraine
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Bright, Young Business Leaders: ‘Stay Open, Stay Curious, Explore’
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Data Shows UConn Alums Rank Among High Earners in Accounting, Finance, Law
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May 30, 2023
U.S. News Ranks UConn Undergrad Business Program in the Top 50 Nationwide
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Veterans-Turned-Entrepreneurs Demonstrate Initiative, Courage, Dedication
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UConn Today
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Nine Named To Fulbright US Student Program For 2023-24
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UConn Today
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Business Career Expo 2023 Draws Hundreds of Students, Reps from Top Corporations
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Tenacious 2
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Upcoming Events
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9/27
Real Stories of Raising Startup Funding
Real Stories of Raising Startup Funding
Wednesday, September 27th, 2023
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Join us for an exciting event where experienced founders will share their insights on the many funding options for startups. This panel discussion aims to help aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of funding, providing valuable advice and strategies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from successful founders who have been through the funding process themselves. Gain actionable insights, network with like-minded individuals, and take your startup to the next level. Register now to secure your spot!
Panelists:
Ryan Gresh – Founder, The Feel Good Lab
Hayley Segar – Founder, onewith
Reid Waldman – Founder, VeradermicsThis event is free and open to the public. Please register HERE.
This event is brought to you by UConn’s Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Launc[H]artford as part of Hartford Innovation Week.
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9/27
Angel Investing: Evaluating Early-Stage Startups
Angel Investing: Evaluating Early-Stage Startups
Wednesday, September 27th, 2023
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
For investors, this is one of the most important skills to develop. Most of the pitches that you hear sound great, but will the team really be able to use your money to make money?
And for founders, it’s equally important to understand how potential investors are sizing-up your team and your venture.
In this session, Craig Mullett will share some criteria that he has developed for evaluating early-stage companies through his experience as an Angel Investor. He’ll also share a framework for using those criteria to efficiently evaluate the investment opportunity associated with early-stage companies both during and AFTER the initial pitch.
A panel of active Angel Investors will also share their experiences in evaluating, and investing in early-stage startups.
Please join us for an informative and engaging evening with peers from Hartford’s growing innovation community.
Agenda:
5:30 - 6:00 pm - Arrival & Networking
6:00 - 6:10pm - Welcome & Introductions
6:10-6:30 pm - Evaluating Early-Stage Startups - Craig Mullett, President, Branison Group
6:30-7:15pm - Panel: Investing in Early Stage Companies
7:15 - 8:00pm - Cocktails & Networking
This event is free and open to the public. Please register HERE
This event is brought to you by UConn’s Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Launc[H]artford, as part of Hartford Innovation Week.
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10/4
School of Business Alumni Gathering: Eastern CT
School of Business Alumni Gathering: Eastern CT
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
WeHa Brewing, West Hartford, CT
Calling All Eastern Connecticut Huskies Join UConn Business School alums for a night of camaraderie and a tap room takeover at WeHa Brewery in West Hartford. Recruit fellow alums to join you and meet some new folks! Registration includes complimentary beer, wine, & light food. During registration you’ll have the opportunity to share a little about yourself with other attendees and connect on LinkedIn prior to the event. All registrants who share info and/or offer to connect are eligible to win exclusive UConn School of Business items! Must be in attendance to win.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
WeHa Brewing & Roasting 141 Shield St. | West Hartford, CT
Free Parking |
Alumni: Free Students: $10 Students must pre-register. No walk-ins.
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10/17
Wolff New Venture Competition
Wolff New Venture Competition
Tuesday, October 17th, 2023
05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Wolff New Venture Competition features live pitches by the top startups coming out of UConn, and gives away over $50,000 in non-dilutive funding to the startups each year.
The legwork for the Wolff New Venture Competition begins in the spring, where 10 startups are hand selected by an independent panel to participate in the CCEI Summer Fellowship Program. Here, CCEI works to strengthen the support for the university’s top entrepreneurial teams and take them beyond business concepts and towards market readiness.
After this eight week accelerator, the teams present their final pitches and the top startups are selected to compete in the Wolff New Venture Competition; chosen on a basis of venture viability and value added to the market.
At the event, a panel of venture experts then decides which teams are worthy of the $50,000+ in awards funding.
The doors will open for the event at 5:30pm with beverages and appetizers. The program will begin promptly at 6pm.
RSVP Here
2023 Wolff New Venture Finalists:
Andros
Ammonia synthesis reactors that are cheaper, safer, and more energy efficient than the traditional reactor. Laron Burrows, PhD Candidate, Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering; George Bollas PhD, Faculty, Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering; Jacob Crow, Undergraduate Student, Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering
Feel Your Best Self
Offering caregivers fun, easy-to-use products to help kids build emotion-focused coping skills to calm themselves, catch their feelings, and connect with others. Sandy Chafouleas PhD, Faculty, Educational Psychology, Neag School of Education; Emily Wicks, Staff, Ballard Institute of Puppetry, School of Fine Arts
Mud Rat
The world’s first eco-friendly surfboard core. Amelia Martin, Graduate Student, Plant Science, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Particle N
A cost-effective way to use precious metals in catalysts and similar mechanisms. Al Kasani, PhD Candidate, Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering; Reiner Reichenberger, Undergraduate Student, Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering; Michael Dunn, Undergraduate Student, Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering
PUURE
An intimate apparel brand creating underwear made of organic and nontoxic materials that promote feminine wellness. Christina Phillips, Graduate Student, Business Administration, School of Business
Swipestorm
Swipestorm offers digital solutions for restaurant management, specifically tailored to quick-service restaurants. Their software suite replaces paper-based systems and generic software, and provides valuable insights for owners and managers. Nathan Catapano, Undergraduate Student, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The Wolff New Venture Competition is coordinated by the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) at UConn. CCEI was founded in 2007, and is a focal point for entrepreneurial activity within the University. CCEI supports student, faculty, staff, and alumni entrepreneurs across all academic departments, schools, and colleges. For more info: ccei.uconn.edu
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10/19
School of Business Alumni Gathering: Fairfield County
School of Business Alumni Gathering: Fairfield County
Thursday, October 19th, 2023
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Third Place by Half Full Brewery
Calling All Fairfield County & NYC Huskies Join UConn Business School alums for a night of camaraderie at Third Place by Half Full Brewery in Stamford. Recruit fellow alums to join you and meet some new folks! Registration includes complimentary beer, wine, & light food. During registration you’ll have the opportunity to share a little about yourself with other attendees and connect on LinkedIn prior to the event. All registrants who share info and/or offer to connect are eligible to win exclusive UConn School of Business items! Must be in attendance to win.
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Third Place by Hall Full Brewery 575 Pacific St. | Stamford, CT
Alumni: Free Students: $10 Students must pre-register. No walk-ins.
To register visit: https://na.eventscloud.com/755706
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