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Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM | ET
CMU Simmons A (Auditorium),Tepper School of Business,
4765 Forbes Avenue
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Boom Breaks Ground on Supersonic Jet Factory
in North Carolina
Boom Supersonic, a Colorado aviation startup trying to resurrect supersonic passenger jets, broke ground on its manufacturing facility in Greensboro Thursday — a significant step in the company's ambitious plans in North Carolina. Boom Supersonic is founded by CMU alumnus and CEO Blake Scholl.
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Tripp, Equa Health Partner to Offer Clinically-Backed VR Mindfulness Training
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TRIPP, which uses immersive technology and psychedelic imagery to boost mental wellness, has announced a pre-seed investment and partnership with Equa Health, a mindfulness training app spun out of Carnegie Mellon University.
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|  | Adam Simone (right) and Adam Hahn (left), co-founders of Leaf Shave
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Leaf Shave Announces Release of Leaf Dermaplaner
Leaf Shave, co-founded by Adam Simone (MS, Biotechnology and Management 2011) is pleased to announce the release of the Leaf Dermaplaner—the world's first zero-waste, at-home dermaplaning system, designed for effective exfoliation for skincare and beauty routines.
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Carnegie Mellon University Celebrates the Life and Legacy
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Carnegie Mellon's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion has curated a full month of programming with a variety of in-person and virtual events. All events are free and open to the public.
Find out more and register.
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Announcing Jisell E-Wallet for Gift Cards
Jisell, co-founded by CMU Silicon Valley MSTV alumna, Swartz Fellow and VentureBridge '2022 participant Alexandra Cusell, wants you to ditch those plastic gift cards, and send personalized, augmented reality gifting experiences in 2023. If you have plastic gift cards cluttering your drawers, simply scan them into Jisell’s e-wallet. Find out more and visit Jisell at the Apple store here.
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Graduate Entrepreneurship Club Startup Spotlight: Picasso
PicassoMD is improving the patient experience by connecting PCPs with specialists while the patient is still in the office. Learn more about the company and its plans for the future here.
If you are a founder of a startup and would like to be featured in future spotlights, complete the
form here.
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| Cleantech Open Northeast Pittsburgh Kickoff Party
Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Time: 5:30 PM | ET
Location: Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Tepper Quad, 3rd Floor
Come join Cleantech Open Northeast for an evening of food, drink, celebration and opportunity at the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University. This event is co-hosted by CMU's Swartz Center and the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation.
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VentureBridge Tech and Recruiting Talk: Innovations in AI/Robotics, Engineering and Software at CMU Alumni Startup Companies
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Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM | EST
Location: CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Tepper Quad, 3rd Floor
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VentureBridge Summer Accelerator Info Sessions
February 15 and March 15, 2023
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Join a virtual info session to learn more about the VentureBridge Summer Accelerator.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Register
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Register
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CSL Fireside Chat Speaker Series
Date: Monday, February 20, 2023
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM | EST
Location: Swartz Center, Tepper Quad, 3rd Floor
The Corporate Startup Lab (CSL) is proud to continue its popular Fireside Chat series with Kevin Acklin, President of Business Operations at the Pittsburgh Penguins. Previously Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel with the Penguins, Kevin oversees all business operations of the club and its affiliates, reporting directly to ownership at Fenway Sports Group.
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Robotics Factory Meet and Greet
Date: February 21, 2023
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM | EST
Location: Swartz Center, Tepper Quad, 3rd Floor
Join the CMU Swartz Center for an in-person information session to learn about Innovation Works' new Robotics Factory Accelerate Program launching in 2023.
The Robotics Factory-Accelerate program is a new accelerator for robotics and advanced technology. The program will run from June 2023 through January 2024, and will accept up to six pre-seed startups.
Similar to Innovation Works’ three existing accelerators (software, hardware, life sciences), the Robotics Factory-Accelerate program will propel startups to the next level of success through mentorship, customized programming, manufacturing support, network resources and up to $100K in funding.
Apply to the Accelerator by March 31, 2023.
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Patron Office Hours at the Swartz Center
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| Pwc and Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC are holding office hours in person at the CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship for any interested CMU graduate, undergraduate or alumni interested in entrepreneurship or connecting with members of the Swartz Center network.
Upcoming 'In Person' Office Hours
Location: Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Tepper Quad, 3rd Floor,
Suite 3700
PwC Office Hours - Trust and Consulting Solutions
When: The following Wednesdays at 12-5 PM | ET
March 1, 2023
April 5, 2023
May 3, 2023
June 7, 2023
Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC - Legal Services Office Hours
When: Every Thursday between 1-4 PM | ET
Walk-ins accepted. Registration NOT required!
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CONNECTS/START SMART LAW Seminars
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| See the full Fall 2022 schedule here.
Can't make a CONNECTS? Watch on our YouTube channel.
All CONNECTS events will be hosted in-person at the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Tepper Quad, 3rd Level. A virtual option will also be available.
Advanced registration is required. Zoom information will be sent to all registered attendees the day before the event. Please note that the sessions will be recorded.
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The mission of 99 Tartans is to partner with the highest potential, early-stage CMU alumni companies and accelerate their success through access to capital and networks. Please visit and find out more.
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CMU ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUBS
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The CMU Tech & Entrepreneurship group connects the CMU community, alumni and students, to build an entrepreneurial culture and provide resources for the community to succeed. There are multiple region-based chapters within the group. Find out more and join the CMU T&E blog,
The CMU Tech Entrepreneur!
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The following companies help directly support our programming and entrepreneurs.
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| PATRON SPOTLIGHT
Cowen
Cowen Inc. (“Cowen” or the “Company”) is a diversified financial services firm that operates through two business segments: a broker dealer and an investment management division. The Company’s broker dealer division offers investment banking services, equity research, sales and trading, prime brokerage, global clearing and commission management services. Cowen’s investment management division builds on Cowen’s core insights by developing differentiated, actively managed investment strategies that seek to meet the dynamic needs of its clients.
Founded in 1918, the firm is headquartered in New York and has offices worldwide. Learn more at Cowen.com.
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HOW TO WORK OUT OF THE SWARTZ CENTER
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Swartz Center Education and Resources
No matter what phase of the entrepreneurship cycle you're in, there are programs and resources at the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship that will take your idea to the next level. Find out more.
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Project Olympus Incubator Program
Want more help with finding product/market fit, developing your business model, making connections and attracting funding? Project Olympus will team you up with a business coach to develop a personalized ‘roadmap. Find out more.
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COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES/RESOURCES
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McGinnis Venture Competition
The McGinnis Venture Competition, a platform exclusively for Carnegie Mellon University's community of student entrepreneurs, brings together Carnegie Mellon's best and brightest student entrepreneurs to compete for $60K in investments. All participants receive crucial interaction with alumni entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, an opportunity to raise capital and valuable feedback about their ventures.
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