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Held from Friday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 4, Startup Launch Weekend is a 54-hour-long event, hosted by Cal Poly Entrepreneurs, where participants experience what it takes to start their own company in a hands-on scenario. 🚀🌟
Click here to apply! 💡 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Save the date for the Elevator Pitch Competition on Oct. 28! Ideas are put to the test in our fastest-paced, highest-energy pitch competition of the year. 🎤⚡
Pitch in 90 seconds for a chance to win cash prizes! ✨
🔗Click here to learn more! eventbrite.com/e/elevator-pi…
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Join us to discover the Hatchery, the on-campus hub for entrepreneurship! 💡 Nestled in the Education Building, the Hatchery gives students the tools to turn ideas into startups. 🚀 Want to learn more or join the Hatchery?
Click to learn more!
cie.calpoly.edu/prepare/hatc…
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It’s time! ⏰ ✨ Apply now for the Elevator Pitch Competition, our highest-energy pitch competition. Applications close Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. Students have 90 seconds to pitch a startup idea for a chance to win cash prizes!
🔗 Click here to apply! cie.calpoly.edu/prepare/elev…
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What keeps Kerrie Kelly coming back to Cal Poly and the CIE year after year? 💚✨ In her latest newsletter, Kelly reflects on her visit to SLO, her time with our Accelerator teams and the energy leading up to Demo Day. ✏️ Click here to read more!
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Want to learn more about our upcoming Elevator Pitch Competition?
Join us in the Hatchery on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. for our first info session. Stop by, ask questions and grab free pizza! 💡🍕
🔗 Click here to learn more!
cie.calpoly.edu/prepare/elev…
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We got to speak with Jake Disraeli, CEO and Co-Founder of Treet, a company that helps brands adopt circular business models by creating their own official resale programs. 📚 As a Cal Poly alumnus, Disraeli has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. 💡✏️
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Ready to pitch? 🎤⚡ Students from all majors have 90 seconds to share an idea for a chance to win cash prizes! ⏰✨ Join our info session Tuesday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Hatchery!
Learn more: cie.calpoly.edu/prepare/elev…
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A new chapter for Cal Poly in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo has begun! 🎉
Together, the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship HotHouse and Mustang Shop are creating a new space for ideas, connections and opportunities to grow.
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Meet Greensight Technologies, one of our Incubator teams, giving used electronics a second life. 📱♻️ With support from the CIE, Greensight continues to grow.
Click here to read their story! ✏️
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What exactly is an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)? 🤔🚀 We sat down with Jim Finwick, leadership coach and EIR at the CIE, to talk about the role of an EIR.
Interested in learning more and applying to the Hatchery? Click here!🌟 cie.calpoly.edu/prepare/hatc…
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It’s officially been over a week since Demo Day, and we’re already missing seeing our Summer Accelerator teams around the HotHouse, working diligently on their startups! Missed the action on Demo Day? Click here to watch! 🎉
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Missed out on Demo Day? 👀
Click here to watch our recap on YouTube and catch up on all the exciting pitches, innovative ideas, and highlights from the event! 🎥✨
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Entrepreneurship at Cal Poly is for everyone, regardless of major or experience level. ✏️
Ready to explore what’s possible? Check out 10 ways to get involved and start building your entrepreneurial journey. 📚💡
Click here to learn more!
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Come stop by the Hatchery, our on-campus resource for all things entrepreneurship! 🚀 We connect students across colleges, helping turn ideas into successful ventures. Our first Hatchery Hop-In is Friday, Aug. 28 during UU Hour! Stop by, grab coffee, and ask us any questions! ☕
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Thank you to Kerrie Kelly, CEO of Kerrie Kelly Studio, for coming in and giving our Accelerator teams a pre-Demo Day pep talk! Sharing your entrepreneurial journey and advice with our teams gave them an extra boost of confidence heading into Demo Day.💡 Thank you again, Kerrie!🚀
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Meet Cal Poly Entrepreneurs, the campus’s largest interdisciplinary business club. Stop by TODAY from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Business Silo, and join us in the Hatchery after at 7 p.m. for an ice cream social!💡
🔗 Click here to get involved! calpolyentrepreneurs.com/
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Welcome back to Mustangs! 🐴 💚
Happy first day of classes! We’re so excited to see all that you’ll learn and achieve this academic year. Here’s to a great year ahead! 💡✨
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Demo Day is officially TWO days away!⏰ Our Accelerator teams have been working nonstop over the past ten weeks, and they can’t wait to pitch their startups! Don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable night. Click here to purchase a ticket! 🎟️ eventbrite.com/e/demo-day-20…
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