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TalkMeUp Adds Technology That Analyzes Video Call Audience Reactions and Engagement
TalkMeUp, founded by Tepper School of Business alumna JJ Xu, has added Live Meeting Analysis to its award-winning platform, expanding its feature set and impact on individual and organizational communication effectiveness. TalkMeUp is an AI based software company focused on corporate communication training.
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Howie Choset Wins 2023 PIPLA Inventor of the Year Award
Carnegie Mellon's Howie Choset, the Kavcic-Moura Professor of Computer Science, is the recipient of the 2023 PIPLA (Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association) Inventor of the Year Award. Choset founded HEBI Robotics in 2014 to help bring his “Modular Robotic Units” to the world. PIPLA’s mission is to support Intellectual Property professionals in the greater Pittsburgh area and beyond. Read full bio (pdf).
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AFWERX Awards Contract to Near Earth Autonomy
The US Air Force's AFWERX has chosen CMU spinout
Near Earth Autonomy, led by CMU Ph.D. and CEO Sanjiv Singh, to collaborate on a reliability standard for autonomous aerial transport as part of the Autonomy Prime program. AFWERX Deputy Director and Tepper School of Business alumnus
Phil Hahn recently worked out of the Swartz Center and has participated in many of its programs.
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ToyzSTEAM Turning Kids Into Superheroes Through
Video Games
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CBS News host Heather Abraham sits down with Toyz Electronics founders Damola and Wole Idowu, a father and son duo inspiring kids to learn STEAM subjects through video game superheroes.
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The Swartz Center Hosts Networking Lunch for the New Cohort of Innovation Scholars
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The CMU Swartz Center hosted a final Proseminar networking lunch on Friday, April 30, 2023, to celebrate the new cohort of undergraduate Innovation Scholars and to wrap up the spring semester. Students from the current and last year cohorts of Innovation Scholars and graduate James R. Swartz Entrepreneurial Fellows also attended the celebration. Each of the new Innovation Scholars, including the two Qatar students who attended virtually, introduced themselves and shared their entrepreneurial aspirations.
The Proseminars will resume at the start of the fall semester.
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|  | Ram Potham, SCS student, introducing himself during the meet & greet
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Apply for the Customer Discovery Kickstart Program
The Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship’s Project Olympus Incubator announces the Customer Discovery Kickstart program, designed for early-stage startups to explore the feasibility of their business ideas. The second cohort will begin on June 14, 2023. This program helps startup founders to determine product-market fit by connecting them with potential customers and industry stakeholders. CMU students, staff and alumni are eligible to apply.
Apply for the June 14 - July 12 cohort by May 31, 2023.
Info Sessions
Attend an information session to find out more about the program and how to apply:
May 16; 2pm ET - Register
May 18; 10am ET - Register
Send questions to Melanie Simko, Program Manager.
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CONNECTS/START SMART LAW SEMINARS
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| See the full Spring 2023 schedule here.
Can't make a CONNECTS? Watch on our YouTube channel.
The CONNECTS seminars have ended for the Spring semester and will resume at the start of the Fall semester in September.
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| Immigration Strategies for International
Student Entrepreneurs
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| Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Time: Noon – 1:00 PM | ET
Zoom webinar
Presenters: David Kalson and Drew Behnke, Dentons
Starting a business can be intimidating for international students because of their intertwined immigration status. While students with an F-1 Visa can legally start businesses and work on a startup team, they must be mindful of the steps required to preserve their student visa status and the business and immigration planning considerations for future visa status. Join Dentons for a webinar designed to help international students follow their dream of starting their business in the U.S. with an overview of all things visa and immigration-related.
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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. 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 to help the community 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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| Pwc and Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC are holding in person office hours at the CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Tepper Quad, 4765 Forbes Avenue, 3rd Floor. The office hours are for any interested CMU graduate, undergraduate or alumni interested in entrepreneurship or connecting with members of the Swartz Center network.
Walk-ins accepted. Registration NOT required!
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| Trust & Consulting Solutions
When: Weekly on Wednesdays
12-5 PM | ET: Upcoming dates: May 3, 2023, June 7, 2023
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Legal Services Weekly Office Hours
Sign up for weekly office hours.
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| PATRON SPOTLIGHT
TD Securities
TD Securities offers a wide range of capital market products and services to corporate, government and institutional clients who choose the company for its innovation, execution and experience.
With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, TD Securities helps its clients meet their needs today and to prepare for tomorrow. TD Securities services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions.
In 2023, TD Securities acquired Cowen Inc., offering its clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing its strong, diversified investment bank. TD Securities is growth-oriented, people-focused and community-minded. As a team, the company works to deliver value to its clients everyday.
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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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The Innovation Scholars program fosters innovation and entrepreneurship and seeks to increase the number of successful startup companies initiated by or involving Carnegie Mellon University’s undergraduate students.
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FIND OUT WHAT OUR PARTNERS ARE DOING
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Have startup news or opportunities to share? Have questions about the Swartz Center Weekly Bulletin? Send news, opportunities or questions to Sonya Ford, Program Manager.
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Carnegie Mellon University Swartz Center For Entrepreneurship
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