Happy Spring!

We hope you have been enjoying the longer days and warm sunshine. As we launch into the new season, the C4E is excited for what all it has in store in the coming months. We look forward to you continuing to join us and getting involved with our community. In this newsletter, learn about upcoming events at Vanderbilt, get a recap of the 2022 Vanderbilt Entrperuenurship Conference, and explore articles that will provide entrepreneurial insights.

Vanderbilt Happenings:

48 Hour Launch with the Wond'ry

Friday-Saturday, March 26-27

Innovate. Create. Launch. We invite you to join Vanderbilt University’s largest student innovation competition: 48 Hour Launch! Set to take place March 26th and 27th (with a fun kickoff on the night of the 25th) at the Wond’ry, this yearly event put on by the Vanderbilt Innovation & Entrepreneurship Society (VINES) empowers students like you to turn their business ideas into reality within just one, action-packed weekend. Read more & Register Here

C4E Firestarter Pitch Competition

Wednesday, March 30th

Join us at the March Firestarter Pitch Competition to pitch your business to a panel of judges and the chance to win $500 towards your venture. The Vanderbilt C4E Firestarter Pitches provide a stress-free environment for students to pitch their business concepts – plus receive invaluable 1:1 feedback from investor and entrepreneurial judges. Learn More

Interested in being a judge? Email stacie.pawlicki@vanderbilt.edu

Vanderbilt's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem - Past, Present, and Future

Tuesday, April 12th

The Houston Chapter invites Vanderbilt alumni, parents, and friends to take a front-row seat for a special evening learning about Vanderbilt's dynamic and innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Hosted by Steven Madden, BS'91, the evening will include a discussion by the Vanderbilt Center for Entrepreneurship about the history and vision of the Center for building a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem for students and alumni. Current students will be flying to Houston to present their emerging startup concepts.

2022 VEC Video Recap:

It has been just over a month since the 2022 Vanderbilt Entrepreneurship Conference! The Vanderbilt Center for Entrepreneurship (C4E) is still reminiscing and reflecting on the success of this day. We want to continue to thank the incredible speakers, partners, and attendees for making this conference possible and coming together to support the entrepreneurial community.

Watch the recap video below to get a glimpse of this memorable event!

Good Reads

Venture Nashville: Owen MBS Student, Christal Hector presses on toward TuneHatch beta, launch, capital raise

Forbes: 5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Do To Be More Successful

Inc.: Meet the 923 Fastest-Growing U.S. Companies from Coast to Coast

Nashville Post: Military logistics professional launches 3D printing startup

Tennessean: Time to plank: Marcus Whitney's five 'musts' to becoming a successful entrepreneur

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