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Don't miss the CSL Forum NEXT WEEK!
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CSL Forum 2022: Technology for Innovation's Sake
Date: Wednesday, November 16-17, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Location: Tepper Quad, 4765 Forbes Avenue
Simmons Auditorium, 1st Floor
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A common critique, “Oh, that is just technology for innovation’s sake” has unfortunately been applicable to an increasing number of projects. However, there have also been technology initiatives that have unlocked massive value for customers and ultimately transformed enterprises.
Join us for another exciting CSL Forum and find out how technology can and must play the role of a key enabler of transformative innovation. See the event flyer.
Contact Sean Mawhinney at smawhinn@andrew.cmu.edu with questions.
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How an Analytics Company with Pittsburgh Roots is 'Changing the Game' with Sports Data
When it comes to the ongoing analytics boom happening across professional sports, Pittsburgh is where CMU alumnus Doug Fearing began a fascinating career that has led to the creation of Zelus Analytics, an internationally-distributed, fully-remote sports analytics company.
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Pittsburgh Technology Council Selects Near Earth Autonomy for Tech 50 AL/ML/Robotics Company of the Year
The Pittsburgh Technology Council celebrated its annual Tech 50 Awards on Nov. 9, 2022, with nearly 600 attendees to honor the fastest-growing and most innovative technology companies, tech-intensive service providers and CEOs in the Pittsburgh region. Near Earth Autonomy, founded by Tepper School of Business alumnus Barry Rabkin, was the winner of Tech 50's AL/ML/Robotics company of the year. The company's technology allows aircrafts to autonomously take off, fly and land safely, with or without GPS.
Several Carnegie Mellon University companies were also among the finalists in various categories.
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Astrobotic CEO John Thornton Named To This Year's
TIME 100 Next
Each year, TIME publishes the TIME100 Next, a list that recognizes one hundred rising stars from across industries and around the world. John Thornton, CEO of Astrobotic, has been named to this year's Innovators list.
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Qatar Campus Student Named CMU 2024 Innovation Scholar
Asad Abdurazzakov, a sophomore in business administration at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, was named a 2024 Innovation Scholar by the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship last Spring. Asad is the second Qatar campus student to join the program.
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| Calling All Current CMU Student Entrepreneurs!
Compete for $60K Investment at the 2023 McGinnis
Venture Competition
*Students who start applications by December 1 are eligible for a coach!
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| The CMU Swartz Center is excited to announce that registration for the 2023 McGinnis Venture Competition will open on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
The McGinnis Venture Competition is a platform exclusively for Carnegie Mellon University’s global community of student entrepreneurs, bringing together the best and brightest to compete for $60K in investments. All participants receive coaching, valuable feedback and an opportunity to raise capital. The multi-round competition begins with two virtual rounds and will culminate in a final live-round celebration on March 21, 2023. Read the requirements and guidelines here.
Students who register and start their application by December 1, 2022 will be guaranteed an assigned coach for the competition.
Attend A Virtual Info Session
Come learn about the 2023 McGinnis Venture Competition, find out important deadlines and details and hear from past winners about their experiences. Advanced registration is required. Zoom information will be sent to all registered attendees the day before the event.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | EST
Register
A second info session will be held in January.
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| CMU Graduate Students!
Applications for the CSL Project Course are Open
Applications are now being accepted for the Corporate Startup Lab Project Course, a twelve-unit, semester-long course that pairs graduate student teams with corporate partners. There are at least
two sections:
• The first section meets on Tuesday evenings at 6:30-9:30 PM; EST
• The second section meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at the Tepper School, with four teams that will be dedicated to Optum.
Past sponsors have included Bosch, Optum, Philips Respironics, Giant Eagle and numo (PNC's fintech accelerator). The final cohort companies will be finalized in the coming weeks. Each of these companies will have a new product or service that they are looking to explore with a student team this Spring. There are no "classroom projects."
Interviews will be conducted with the student applicant and two instructors. Email questions to
Hallie Johnson, Program Manager.
Early applications are strongly encouraged!
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November 14- 17, 2022
Celebrate the entrepreneurial and innovative culture at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh during Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Schedule:
Monday, November 14 - Steel City Startups
Tuesday, November 15 - Building and Leveraging Your Professional Team
Wednesday, November 16 - Kuzneski Innovation Cup Finalist Showcase
Thursday, November 17 - PDMA Pittsburgh Pitch Competition
Find out more and see the full event schedule.
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The CMU Swartz Center presents: Family Business Leadership Speaker Series
Join the CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship for its Family Business Leadership Speaker Series talk featuring Giant Eagle, Inc. Chair and CEO Laura Shapira Karet and Chairman Emeritus David Shapira. This will be an intimate conversation about the growth and success of one of Western Pennsylvania's largest family-owned businesses.
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| Pwc and Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC are holding office hours in person at the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship for any interested CMU graduate, undergraduate or alumni interested in entrepreneurship or 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 12-5PM | ET
December 7, 2022
January 4, 2023
February 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
April 5, 2023
May 3, 2023
June 7, 2023
Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC - Legal Services Office Hours
When: Every Thursday between 12-4pm | 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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 11/15
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Agile Product Development (Sean Ammirati)
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START SMART LAW: Building and Leveraging Your Professional Team (Kit Needham, CMU Swartz Center
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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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SWARTZ CENTER PATRONS
The following companies help directly support our programming and entrepreneurs.
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| PATRON SPOTLIGHT
Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble (P&G) serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks® and Whisper®.
The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries with thirteen research and development centers worldwide. Since 1837, P&G’s success is rooted in research and development and strong external partnerships with academia, entrepreneurs and startups. P&G would like to continue this legacy by partnering with you to bring your ideas to life. Find out more.
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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 ventures.
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FIND OUT WHAT OUR PARTNERS ARE DOING
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Carnegie Mellon University Swartz Center For Entrepreneurship
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