College of Business Advising

Category: Husky Innovate

Virtual Women’s Entrepreneurship Panel is November 14

Published
By

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

Leave a Comment Continue Reading →

Lean Start-up Methodology Workshop Is November 6

Published
By

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
Continue Reading →

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

Published
By

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.

Continue Reading →

Husky Innovate Fall 2024 Events

Published
By

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

Continue Reading →

Idea Pitch Competition – Registration Now Open

Published
By

Do you have an innovative idea that could disrupt the norm and redefine “business as usual”? If so, we invite you to showcase your innovation at the upcoming Fall 2023 Idea Pitch Competition. Register here

Date and Time: October 11, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Location: Great Lakes Research Center, Room 202

At the Idea Pitch Competition, you will have a platform to present your groundbreaking idea in an engaging community setting. Each contestant will have THREE MINUTES to captivate the audience and judges with their visionary ideas. Judges will vote to select top pitches and award cash prizes to the top contestants:

  • First place: $200
  • Second place: $100
  • Third place: $50
  • Honorable mention: $25 
  • Audience favorite: $25

Pitch Deck Submissions Due: October 9, 2023 (Send to huskyinnovate@mtu.edu)

Live Pitch Event: October 11, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Continue Reading →