The Startup Essentials series offers students knowledge on startup basics as discovered by area entrepreneurs and specialists. Each event includes lunch and a speaker session followed by Q & A. All NC State students are invited to attend.

Startup Essentials: Building a Business in College will feature Shep Bryan. Shep is an award-winning entrepreneur & visionary creating interactive marketing campaigns that connect brands and fans. He is the co-founder of Beaumonde Interactive Marketing & Creative Studio in Raleigh, a company he co-founded after graduating from NC State (Class of 2014). In addition to his work as an entrepreneur, Shep is also an avid songwriter and music producer with over 700 songs under his belt. He is a founding member of the NC State Cypher & Cypher Univercity, and helps host one of the most renowned freestyle rap events in the world. Attendees can expect to learn about Shep’s experience building a business while at NC State and also what trends he sees emerging in the entrepreneurship space.

For questions, email eigaragemanager@ncsu.edu.