Join Joe DiNunzio, executive director of the UC Davis Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, for an introduction to the most important skill any innovator or entrepreneur needs: the ability to build a network around their ideas. Later in the workshop, Vicky Lee, a partner with DLA Piper's technology and sourcing group, will address the concept […]
Join us for a pitch event and celebration of student entrepreneurship. Hear early-stage ideas from students who are pushing creativity, inspiration and entrepreneurship forward. Participants from the 2022 Blackstone LaunchPad Ideas Competition will pitch their early-stage ideas and receive feedback from business leaders on how to develop their ideas and take next steps. We will […]
Are you ready to move your business idea from concept to reality? Join Graduate School of Management Professor Andrew Hargadon to learn how to clearly articulate the problem you are solving, your proposed solution and its value proposition. We’ll also discuss how to develop a foundation for thinking about moving your venture forward—and how to […]
Join Ken Andersen and learn how to define your business in a concise and well-written executive summary. Ken is a continuing lecturer in the University Writing Program, where he teaches a variety of upper-division courses and serves as the assistant director for business writing.
The UC Davis Little Bang! Pitch + Poster Competition is an entry-level event—no business experience is necessary. Define your business idea and communicate it on a poster and through a 90-second pitch. Open to all students in all disciplines, undergraduate through Ph.D., the competition is a great way to launch your entrepreneurial journey. The competition […]
The UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition and Little Bang! Pitch + Poster Competition can help you launch or advance your entrepreneurial journey. Join this mentoring session to gain valuable feedback to strengthen your pitch. February 13, 6-8 p.m. over Zoom | Apply by February 9, 11:59 p.m. - Come prepared with your 90-second to […]
Zoom in and learn how the Entrepreneurial Quest Undergraduate Internship Program (EQUIP) can help you build leadership skills, find an internship experience that matches your goals, and prepares you for a career in any field. EQUIP is designed for undergraduates from any background, including the humanities and social sciences. During the info session, we'll go […]
Join Ben Finkelor, executive director of the UC Davis Energy and Efficiency Institute, to learn how to identify your market segment and customers and evaluate whether (and how much) they value your product, service or business solution. You’ll develop questions to ask a potential customer to better understand their needs—and experience a real-time customer call […]
The UC Davis Little Bang! Pitch + Poster Competition is an entry-level event for students in all disciplines, undergraduate through Ph.D. Come view the posters, hear the pitches, learn who wins a $1,000 prize for their innovation—and vote for the $500 People's Choice Awards. Want to compete? Register by noon on Feb. 8. Details about […]
Current UC Davis undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and professional education students are eligible to apply for a 2023 Blackstone LaunchPad Fellowship, which offers eight weeks of virtual workshops and networking, and a $5,000 prize to all fellows who complete the program. The online program runs May 18-July 13. If interested, apply by the early deadline, […]
What do potential investors want to see? Jim Kelly, assistant dean for finance and administration at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, will show you how to forecast and present your financials in a way that effectively demonstrates your understanding of the market and the value of your venture.
Marianne Skoczek, marketing and communications director at the UC Davis Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, will discuss how to communicate effectively with the public, the media and your potential customers.