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TODAY: The Entrepreneur Panel of NC State`s Black Research Symposium starts at 5:30 pm in the Hunt Library. See you there! @kingphill_
Calling all current NC State students and recent alumni founders. ONE WEEK left to apply for the Andrews Launch Accelerator. This program provides entrepreneurs with funding, resources, and guidance to take their startup to the next level.
Any team with a member that is an NC State student or alumni (within 5 years) is eligible.
Applications are due by March 31st. Click the link in bio.
The Silicon Valley trip is an eye-opening experiential learning opportunity that inspires students to launch new ventures and build their professional network. This trip is primarily donor-funded, and with your support, students will continue to experience an entrepreneurial ecosystem at a pivotal moment in their education. Every gift helps us foster innovation and entrepreneurship, from Raleigh to Silicon Valley.
Use the link in our bio to make a gift today.
#givingpack is giving forward
Our Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship program embodies the university’s commitment to Think and Do and raises the bar to challenge our students, stakeholders and ourselves to Think and Do Good.
A gift today will support social impact project micro-investments, venture coaching, development of mini skill labs, and bringing social entrepreneurs to campus for speaking and networking events.
Link in the bio.
@ncstate #GivingPack
"I chose NC State because of their Arts Studies major and Arts Entrepreneurship program, two programs that aligned well with my interests to continue in the arts through a history and entrepreneurship route. Now, I can proudly say that I understand the arts as an artist, art historian, and arts entrepreneur."
Sabrina Hurtado made her time at NC State count. She served as a content intern for @artsncstate, was involved with NC State`s @caldwellfellows program and was the graduation speaker for the @ncstate_ids!
Find out what else she was involved in and where she is working now at the link in our bio. You can also check out her photography business @sabrivisuals
#ncstate #artsentrepreneurship #artsentrepreneur
With NC State`s Black Research Symposium, Innovation and Entrepreneurship is hosting a panel of four entrepreneurs in various industries and stages of their career. The panel is on March 24 at 5:30 PM at the Hunt Library in room IEI 4104.
The panelists:
Larry Long Jr. is the Founder and CEO (that’s Chief Energy Officer) of LLJR Enterprises, which focuses on sales motivation, inspiration, and most importantly, transformation through speaking, coaching & training programs. He is the host of the weekly Live show, ‘Midweek Midday Motivational Minute’ and Author of ‘JOLT!’.
Nakyrah Radney is an @ncstatedesign alum, who is using her college experience and artistic background to pursue her passions in entrepreneurship and content creation among various pursuits including her custom sneaker painting venture, Kyrah’s Customs.
Travis McKay was a 2022 NC State eGames winner and recent engineering researcher-turned-entrepreneur. Travis is the co-founder of a medical device company striving to make pre-hospital care easier for EMS providers.
Phillip “King Phill” Loken describes himself as a “Black Southern Culture Documentarian.” His photography employs a range of approaches including fine-art, documentary, and character-studies, with the unifying thread being a desire to present bold and meaningful portraits of Black lives in the South from an insider’s perspective.
Click the link in our bio to register for the symposium.
@ncstateoied @kyrahskustoms @kyrah.98 @longjr7
@kingphill_
Entrepreneurship Ambassadors are a part of a 12-student cohort and learn about all the amazing entrepreneurship opportunities NC State has to offer by participating in events, getting access to exclusive speakers and networking opportunities, getting trained on how to use equipment at the prototyping lab and working closely with NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship staff.
Their primary responsibility is to be the student voice of NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship, assist us in spreading the word about entrepreneurship across campus, and provide feedback on how we can improve our student programs. Not to mention, ambassadors are invited to special events and receive complimentary swag!
Interested in being a part of this cohort? Apply now with the link in bio. 🐺
#ncstate #thinkanddo #entrepreneurship #innovation #entambassador #ambassador #exploreentrepreneurship #studententrepreneur #entrpreneurshipcommunity
Our annual trip to #siliconvalley is underway. NC State #undergraduate and #graduate students are meeting with visionary entrepreneurs, leading executives and successful #ncstatealumni at cutting-edge startups and established companies.
We believe in experiential learning. We thank our many hosts for making that possible.
@citrine_informatics @teslamotors @nordicinnovationhouseca
Join us for a Startup Job Fair in partnership with @RaleighFounded on Tuesday, April 11. Connect with entrepreneurs and employers from a variety of sectors.
RSVP through the link in our bio.
“The ag entrepreneurship program has given me a new perspective and taught me how to analyze and fill gaps in the marketplace, and run market research.” Sarah Grace Stone is a senior majoring in agricultural business management and minoring in agricultural entrepreneurship, animal science and economics. Thanks to the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, her dream of running her own small business is now a reality. Read more about Sarah`s journey with entrepreneurship at NC State at the link in our bio.
Andrews Launch Accelerator application prep is available through launch sessions designed to help ventures validate and communicate their value to key programs, stakeholders and customers. Read more by scanning the QR code. Check the link in our bio. @ncstateeclinic
Whether it’s by making a gift or spreading the word, we can all help support the Wolfpack on @ncstate Day of Giving. Support the entrepreneurial experience at NC State by #givingpack
Be part of NC State’s largest student entrepreneurship competition, eGames, and help us rename it. It’s time to let your creativity shine! Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to submit your creative ideas! Submissions are due by March 31st. #entrepreneurship #startup #ncstate
@ncsu_blue_economy kicked off their "Creating Solutions for the Global Blue Economy" workshop today in Morehead City, NC. Participants will brainstorm solutions to grand challenges in sustainability and economics, network with industry experts and learn about innovation and entrepreneurship in the #blueeconomy space. @ncstate is committed to conserving our marine and freshwater environments while using them in a sustainable ways to develop economic growth and produce resources such as energy and food. Innovation and entrepreneurship will make that possible. @ncstate_cmast @ncseagrant @kenaninstitute #thinkanddo
Dream big and become an innovative problem solver to tackle the grand challenges in our world. We’re giving college students the chance to learn and make a difference with our new program opportunity - exploring the university’s commitment to Think and Do Good. Apply today to start your journey! Applications close March 12. #entrpreneurship #sustainability #students
@ncstatepoole undergrad students Dan Webb (Marketing ’23), Emma Collins (Marketing ’24), Ben Poovey (Finance ’24), and Federica Lenti (Finance ‘23) participated in the Heavener International Case Competition at @ufinnovate. Check out the link in our bio to find out how previous experiences with NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship prepared the students to analyze a complex business case and develop a marketing plan to pitch to the boardroom discussion of four judges.
The Andrews Launch Accelerator has opened applications for its 2023 cohort!
The Andrews Launch Accelerator develops high-growth individuals and sparks their entrepreneurial passions. This year`s cohort will learn how to build value through real-world experiences. The ALA offers support like:
Up to $10,000 in Amazon Web Services
Pro bono business services (legal and accounting) to support structure and formation
Access to banking relationships
Access to angel investment and venture capitalist networks
Mentorship
Talent Acquisition/recruiting services
Access to NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship spaces
Apply at the link in our bio by March 31.
Marshall Brain, director of the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program and a lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was recognized with the John S. Risley Entrepreneur of the Year award for his work to help engineering students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and learn about launching new ventures.
Read more about Marshall at the link in our bio.
@ncstateece
The NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship Student Ambassadors are hosting an entrepreneurial meetup with speakers March 1st from 5-7pm! Register through the link in our bio.
The application for next year`s Social Innovation Fellows cohort is open now through March 12th! The Social Innovation Fellows is an award-winning co-curricular program open to undergraduate and graduate students from every college at NC State. Fellows commit to one year of working on teams of peers with mentors, entrepreneurial experts, and local and international social enterprises. Fellows receive up to $1500 in funding for further engagement in social innovation/social entrepreneurship activities in addition to content, opportunities and resources to learn and practice solving complex social problems. @ncstatesif
Learn more at the link in our bio.
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NC State made both the undergraduate and graduate lists of top 10 entrepreneurship education programs in the country. All of the schools on The Princeton Review lists have remarkable distinctions with respect to their programs and the success their graduates and faculty have attained as entrepreneurs.
