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University entrepreneurship celebrated at annual Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers Conference

University entrepreneurship celebrated at annual Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers Conference

The 2020 Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers conference brought together the largest number of attendees in the annual event’s 24-year history to award 17 university entrepreneurship programs top honors. The annual conference has become the premier gathering of the world’s leading minds in university-based entrepreneurship. This year’s conference was virtual for the first time. Click to read the event coverage.

Main Street Press Releases, Main Street Seed Fund, News Releases, Unit News

Georgia State’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute Wins Award for Excellence

Georgia State’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute Wins Award for Excellence

The Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) has announced that the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (ENI) at Georgia State University has won the 2020 Award for Excellence in Specialty Entrepreneurship Education. The award was presented virtually at the GCEC annual conference on October 30.

News Releases, Our Students and Alumni, Startup

From Passion Project to Profit

From Passion Project to Profit

Georgia State has played a major role in sculpting both myself and my business. I would’ve never thought to market LashPlay to nonprofits or women who are suffering from hair loss. Being a part of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies has changed my mindset. Read more of the story.

Events

Failure “Can Be” Part of the Process

Failure “Can Be” Part of the Process

On September 22, 2020, ENI held the Failed It, Learned It livestream where attendees were able to hear firsthand stories of failure from three Atlanta entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurs shared how they took their experiences and crafted them into opportunities to improve.

Main Street Seed Fund, Our Students and Alumni

MSESF Fund 2020 Graduate Wins a 6-Month Well Deserved Membership at Atlanta Tech Village

MSESF Fund 2020 Graduate Wins a 6-Month Well Deserved Membership at Atlanta Tech Village

On June 4th, It Takes A Village Pre-Accelerator Program hosted Cohort 5 Graduation and Demo Day. This cohort is special because they had a “new normal” aspect of their experience. In response to COVID-19, the program was virtual for three months. Although the pre-accelerator was conducted remotely, participants worked hard to finalize their innovative products and pitches.

Events

Livestream Event: How to Leverage Social Media in a Time of Chaos with Ashley France

Livestream Event: How to Leverage Social Media in a Time of Chaos with Ashley France

Adaptability is an essential skill for every business owner to have. Guest Speaker Ashley France finds it crucial that entrepreneurs pivot to sustain themselves through and post Coronavirus. During this livestream, she educates students on how to utilize the resources available to them to preserve their companies through the pandemic.

Our Students and Alumni

Two Georgia State Entrepreneurs Entered the TYE-U Final Round for a Chance to Win up to $20,000

Two Georgia State Entrepreneurs Entered the TYE-U Final Round for a Chance to Win up to $20,000

The competition is split into two sections: a qualifying round and a final round. Out of the 22 businesses competing, three Georgia State students and alumni businesses Aurign, EcoDrop, and Oshun Pay placed within the top nine pitches at the TYE-U competition and accelerated to the Final Round. Due to stay-at-home orders, the final round was hosted virtually on April 18th.

Main Street Press Releases, News Releases

10 Main Street Seed Fund Businesses Accepted into WeWork Labs Atlanta’s Entrepreneur Support Program Alumni Package

10 Main Street Seed Fund Businesses Accepted into WeWork Labs Atlanta’s Entrepreneur Support Program Alumni Package

Ten Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund alumni have been accepted into WeWork Labs Atlanta’s initiative. These entrepreneurs will now have access to three months of accountability through weekly standups, a dedicated mentor, and exclusive invitations to WeWork Labs and Lab partner events.