Author: Karen Johnson

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Husky Innovate Business Pitch Competition Is November 20

The annual Husky Innovate Idea Pitch Competition will take place Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 5-7 pm in the M&M Building, Room U115. Hosted by the College of Business and the Office of Innovation and Commercialization, the pitch competition is a platform for students to showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

The event encourages participants to present innovative, creative business or product ideas that address real-world problems and opportunities. Participants will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and cash prizes will be awarded to the top ideas. Supported by expert guidance and feedback, participating students will gain valuable experience in a professional setting, enhance their skills, gain recognition, and make an impact.

The pitch competition is open to all enrolled Michigan Tech undergraduate and graduate students. Participants can compete individually or on teams of up to three members. Each pitch should be a maximum of five minutes and supported by up to five presentation slides. Pitches must adhere to Title IX University guidelines for student conduct.

A mandatory pitch preparation session takes place November 15 from 5:30–7:30 pm in M&M U113. The short seminar will share information about event set-up and design, present pitch idea reviews, and explain the scoring format.

To participate, please register and send pitch slides by Friday, November 17, at 11:59 pm.

Link to more information.

College of Business Graduate Programs Info Session Is Nov. 14

Thinking about a master’s degree? An information session about College of Business graduate programs will take place Thursday, November 14 from 5:30-6:30 pm in AOB 101. The session will share details about coursework, application requirements, and accelerated and online programs. Pizza and drinks will be served.

The following programs will be discussed:

Virtual Women’s Entrepreneurship Panel is November 14

Husky Innovate will host a virtual Women’s Entrepreneurship Panel on Thursday, November 14, from 4-5 pm.

Join successful women entrepreneurs as they share their journeys, challenges, strategies, and life lessons. Gain inspiration. insights, and actionable advice to succeed in business and life.

The panelests include:

Gina Adams: Founder and CEO, Wareologie

Ashley Sloat: President and Director of Patent Strategy, for Aurora Consulting LLC

Alisyn Malek: Serial Entrepreneur

Emily Dodds: Founder, Immaculate Home

Jordan Craven: CEO and Co-Founder, Sizeologic

Lean Start-up Methodology Workshop Is November 6

Interested in learning a unique and effective way to start a business? Husky Innovate will present a Lean Start-up Methodology Workshop on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 5-6 pm in M&M U113.

The workshop is hosted by Jonathan Leinonen, assistant dean and teaching professor in the College of Business, and Lisa Casper, associate director of startup capital programs for Michigan Tech research.

Lean Start Up Workshop flyer

What to Consider When Starting a Business Talk is Oct. 30

Are you considering starting your own business but unsure where to begin? We’re excited to invite you to an insightful session, “What to Consider When Starting a Business” with Jason Mack ’00 (BSME/BM), Michigan Tech alum and VP of Business Development at MTEC Smartzone, where you’ll gain essential knowledge for taking those first steps toward entrepreneurship!

Event Details

  • Date: October 30, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 pm
  • Location: Dow 642

About the Event

Starting a business begins with a simple idea, but turning that idea into a reality requires careful planning and consideration. During this session, Jason Mack will walk you through critical components of launching a business, such as:=

  • Assessing the viability of your idea
  • Structuring and forming your business entity
  • Discerning the legal and financial essentials for your startup

He’ll also discuss the essential qualities successful entrepreneurs often possess, like leadership, team-building, and the value of mentorship. Whether you’re just starting to explore business ideas or preparing for launch, this event is designed to help you navigate the path to success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an experienced entrepreneur and Michigan Tech graduate. Presented by Husky Innovate.

Detroit Entrepreneurs Organization to Host Global Student Entrepreneur Awards

The Detroit Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization will host the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) on January 28th in Troy, Michigan. The event is a 30-minute business pitch competition where students describe the concept and approach behind their functioning business. There is no cost to enter.

Qualification Requirements

  • Have generated at least $500 in revenue or $1000 investment/prior pitch prize
  • Operate a company for at least 6 months
  • Be currently enrolled in a Michigan-based college or university
  • 30 years of age or less
  • Undergraduate or graduate college level

If you have questions and want to discuss in more detail, please call or text Rob Cote (248) 390-7293.

Find more information in the flyers below.

Husky Innovate to Present Women’s Entrepreneurship Panel

Husky Innovate will present a virtual Women’s Entrepreneurship Panel on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 4-5 pm.

Join the Women’s Entrepreneurship Panel virtual meeting.

Join successful woman entrepreneurs as they share their journeys, challenges, strategies, and life lessons. Gain inspiration, insights, and actionable advice to succeed in business and life.

Husky Innovate Women’s Entrepreneurship Panel flyer

Husky Innovate Fall 2024 Events

Husky Innovate will present the following events in October and November. All students are invited to attend.

Thursday, October 24, 4-5 pm: Entrepreneurship Success Stories
Info Table at Van Pelt and Opie Library

Wednesday, October 30, 7-8:30 pm: What to Consider when Starting a Business
In Person in Dow 642

Wednesday, November 6, 5-6 pm: Lean Start-up Methodology Workshop
In Person in M&M U113

Thursday, November 14, 4-5:30 pm: Women’s Entrepreneurship Panel
Join successful woman entrepreneurs as they share their journeys, challenges, strategies, and life lessons. Gain inspiration, insights, and actionable advice to succeed in business and life. Join the panel here.

Wednesday, November 20, 5-7 pm: Business Pitch Competition
In Person in M&M U113

Paul Stinson ’84 to Present Meet and Greet on Talk October 22

Paul Stinson ’84 (BS in Business Administration) will present a College of Business Meet and Greet talk on October 22, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 pm in AOB 201. Following, pizza and soft drinks will be served.

During his talk, Stinson will address topics related to “Implementing Agile Methodology in Product Management, and share valuable insights into how Agile practices can be applied to streamline product management processes.

The talk is presented by the College of Business and the Graduate Student Government Professional Development Team.

Questions? Please email ksapali@mtu.edu or gsg-prodev@mtu.eu.

Rajath Nagaraj ’21 to Present Talk on Project Management in Data Science and AI Innovations in Insurance on Sept. 23

Rajath Nagaraj ’21 MS in Data Science will present a talk by on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 12-1 pm, in MEEM 403. His talk is titled, “Nagaraj will discuss, “Navigating Project Management in Data Science and Exploring Al Innovations in Insurance.”

The talk is presented by the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems’s Center for Artificial Intelligence.

Rajath Nagaraj is a senior data scientist at Liberty Mutual Insurance, working with Al and ML, including LLMs. In this session. Rajath will first dive into the essentials of industry-level project management in data science, exploring best practices for successfully managing complex projects from initiation to execution. The second part will focus on the transformative role of Al in various domains, with a deep dive into how Al is revolutionizing the insurance sector through applications like claims processing, fraud detection, quoting, underwriting, and personalized customer experiences.