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September 25, 2020

The James R. Swartz Entrepreneurial Leadership Series presents:

Kalpesh Kapadia, CEO and Co-founder, Deserve Cards

Five Lessions From My Entrepreneurial Journey So Far

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Time: 5:30 pm; EST (Virtual)

Registrants will receive a Zoom link the day before the event.

IN THE NEWS

Ekto VR Debuts Robotic Boots for VR Experiences

Pittsburgh-based Ekto VR, founded by CMU alumnus and CEO Brad Factor, which has worked in stealth mode for the past four years, has debuted its first commercial product—robotic boots for use in virtual reality settings. Ekto VR was a participant in the Swartz Center's summer VentureBridge program. Read more.

JJ Xu Announces the Launch of TalkMeUp 2.0.
Watch the video.

Farm To Flame Energy Wins $5K in CET University Accelerator Demo Day (Kwaku Jyamfi, founder) Watch the pitch

Nesra Yannier, founder of NoRilla, mentioned in Remake Learning Article

CONNECTS/START SMART LAW Seminars

9/29
CONNECTS: Show Me The Money: Monetizing IP Via Licenses (Matt Kirmayer/Daphne Higgs, Perkins Coie

9/30
CONNECTS: Overcoming Fear & Building a Women-Friendly Startup Community (Dr. Lynn C. Yanyo)

10/1
CONNECTS: Lean Startups (Dave Mawhinney, CMU Swartz Center)

10/1
START SMART LAW: How To Structure Your Capital Raise (David Lehman)

See the full Fall 2020 schedule here.
Can't make a CONNECTS seminar? Watch it on our YouTube channel.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Vitro Innovation Grand Challenge

The Vitro Innovation Grand Challenge is a university-wide competition at Carnegie Mellon University open to all students and alumni to generate innovative ideas for its premier glass production company.

Vitro is presenting five individual prompts available for submission. The company is looking for ideas that have the potential to become successfully implemented into its growing diverse industries portfolio that includes architectural, automotive and cosmetics glass products. Top ideas will be awarded portions of a $9K prize.

Register for the Vitro Challenge by Friday, October 2.

CMU ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUBS

CMU TECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

CMU Tech & Entrepreneurship focuses on connecting the community, building an entrepreneurial culture, and providing resources for our community to succeed. There are multiple region based chapters within the group. Find out more and see upcoming events.

SWARTZ CENTER SPOTLIGHT

A Message From the CMU Swartz Center

The CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship acknowledges the horrific and tragic killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the many other Black and African-American men and women who have lost their lives due to systemic racism that unfortunately exists in our society.

We are in support and reaffirm Carnegie Mellon University’s commitment to working to dismantle systemic racism and continue to welcome and treat equally all students, alumni, staff, faculty and visitors who either work out of our space, visit or partner with us. We will do our part to ensure a better tomorrow for all.

HOW TO WORK OUT OF THE SWARTZ CENTER

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.

Project Olympus Incubator Program

The Swartz Center's Project Olympus incubator program bridges the gap between cutting-edge university research and economy-promoting commercialization for the benefit of our communities. Find out more.

Sign up for Expert Office Hours.

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES/RESOURCES

Office Hours

Chatham University Center for Women's Entrepreneurship

AlphaLab; AlphaLab Gear; Innovation Works: Sign up for office hours.

Jobs/Resources

Join the CMU Entrepreneurship Slack

Optum Startup Studio Space for CMU Startups

Internship opportunities (unpaid) with Glimmer 411:
• The Curl 411 Editorial Intern
• Developer Intern
• Principal Engineer

Venture For America Program Community Director

Chatham's CWE FREE online counseling to assist with COVID-19 loan programs

Apply for CMU's Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Club I-Fund

Pittsburgh startup community newsletter

Apply for jobs with Pittsburgh startups

Events

INTERSECT@CMU Conference: September 10-13, 18, 25 & October 2

9/26
ProductCamp Pittsburgh

9/29
Pitt Virtual Big Idea Kickoff

9/29-9/30
CMU Scott Institute for Energy Innovation: VentureWell Energy Hackathon

9/30
PGH Fintech: It's in our DNA: A History of Pittsburgh Fintech with Christine Ferguson

9/30 - 10/1
Ascent Virtual SAAS Conference

10/1
Distinguished Lecture by ICF Internationals Ann Choate

10/8
Virtual Winery Tour - The Entrepreneurial Journey of Bart O'Brien

10/14
2020 CFA Society Diversity and Inclusion Conference

10/21
CMU Spark Virtual Career Fair: Startups and Emerging Compaines 2020

10/28/10/29
3 Rivers Venture Fair

10/29
She Creates 2020 Virtual Event

Check out more events on the Swartz Center calendar

Application Deadlines

9/15 (open through 12/1)
IBuild: Innovation in Buildings Graduate Research Fellowship

9/27
New York Barclays Accelerator powered by Techstars

9/30
Unshackled Ventures Roundtable Fall 2020

10/1
Hult International Business School Prize Competition (undergraduate students)

10/6
Alexa Fund: Women Founders Represent - Call to Pitch

10/7
VentureWell E-Team Grant Program

10/12
Halcyon Spring 2021 Incubator Fellowship Program

10/16
Duquesne University New Venture Challenge

10/30
DataTribe Startup Competition Challenge

11/1
Baylor New Venture Competition

11/2
Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) Winter 2021 Program

Ongoing
SBIR/STTR Federal Application Deadlines

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

The Corporate Startup Lab (CSL) is a CMU Swartz Center intiative focused on researching and promoting the mission of transformative innovation within established corporations. CSL’s offerings include student courses, private roundtables, executive education, research, tools, and an annual forum. Find out more.