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Tuesday Mar. 21
About our Speaker Simon Yu, Co-Founder & CEO, Classjoy Simon Yu is the Co-Founder & CEO of Classjoy – a classroom celebration app that’s reimagining how 1.8 billion students connect with their parents daily, starting with the school day. Classjoy empowers everyday teacher heroes with a super simple yet rewarding & engaging place to safely capture &…
Friday Mar. 31 - Apr. 1
No Project or Idea? No Problem! You don’t have to have a venture idea or project to participate in 2DV! There will be an opportunity prior to the event for you to choose which venture idea or project you like the most, & decide which teams you would like to join! 2 DAY VENTURE is…
Monday Apr. 10
Join us for ESIP at The Rock  from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET for free Groovy Donuts & Blue Owl Coffee to kick-off the 2023 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week at Michigan State University
Monday Apr. 10
Each year, the MSU Innovation Celebration honors Michigan State University researchers who reported an invention, licensed a technology or were awarded patents during the academic year. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in technology transfer and commercialization, corporate engagement, and sponsored research.
Tuesday Apr. 11
The Founders Chat: Joe Germanotta & Dan Romanelli will take place on Tues., April 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. ET via Zoom, as part of the fifth annual Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week at Michigan State University, co-hosted by Women in Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Association & the MBA Entrepreneurship Association. Early registration is highly encouraged. About our…
Wednesday Apr. 12
About our Speaker Ankur Warikoo, Serial Entrepreneur, Content Creator, Bestselling Author Ankur Warikoo is an Internet Entrepreneur based out of India and is one of India’s top content creators. He is also a bestselling author and conducts courses online as an educator. In his spare time, Warikoo loves to mentor entrepreneurs and act as an angel-investor. Presently,…
Thursday Apr. 13
Join us in-person for the fifth annual Burgess New Venture Challenge on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Graduate East Lansing! The Burgess New Venture Challenge, hosted by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University, is the premier pitch competition for student venturers. For nearly two centuries, Spartans have…
Wednesday May. 24
Online
Although it is generally acknowledged that people are the single most important component of an organization’s success, leaders often struggle with how to best manage their workforce. This is particularly true when many leadership and management approaches are rooted in an “old school” leadership philosophy. In this interactive presentation, Eli Broad Professor of Management Dr.…
Thursday Sep. 14
The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks…
Friday Sep. 15 - Sep. 16
The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation invites Spartan entrepreneurs, investors, makers, and shakers—alums and students alike—to converge on campus for Venture Summit: From Grand River to Grand Futures. The Summit is a two-day gathering to usher in the future of creation, collaboration, innovation, and, most importantly, a celebration of our alums, students, and programs across…
Wednesday Sep. 27
About Our Speaker Tamira Chapman, President and CEO, Storehouse In A Box LLC Tamira Chapman, an inspiring attorney, and distinguished entrepreneur, has made her mark in both corporate and business landscapes. As the innovative founder of Storehouse, she has built a trio of booming e-commerce businesses, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, capturing the…
Wednesday Nov. 1
The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks of…
Friday Nov. 10 - Nov. 11
2DAY VENTURE (2DV) is a hands-on learning experience designed exclusively for Spartans at Michigan State University, regardless of home college, major, or background. Each event offers unbeatable entrepreneurial education resources & the freedom to explore turning a project or idea into reality—all packed into 36 hours. What’s Included in Your Experience? ? Access to individual…
Wednesday Nov. 15
The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks of…
Wednesday Nov. 29
The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks of…
Wednesday Jan. 10
On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, join the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation for free coffee from Foster Coffee and donuts from Groovy Donuts during ESIP at the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility.
Wednesday Feb. 7
The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks of the entrepreneurship…
Thursday Feb. 15
The 2024 Startup Career Fair, powered by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Russell Palmer Career Management Center at the Eli Broad College of Business, on Thursday, February 15, 2024, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the Entrepreneurship Lab (M025) of the Edward J. Minksoff Pavilion. The 2024 Startup Career Fair is open…
Friday Feb. 16
2DAY VENTURE (2DV) is a hands-on learning experience designed exclusively for Spartans at Michigan State University, regardless of home college, major, or background. Each event offers unbeatable entrepreneurial education resources & the freedom to explore turning a project or idea into reality—all packed into 36 hours. What’s Included in Your Experience? 🚀 Access to individual…
Wednesday Feb. 21
The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks of the entrepreneurship…
Wednesday Mar. 6
The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks of the entrepreneurship…
Friday Mar. 22 - Mar. 23
2DAY VENTURE (2DV) is a hands-on learning experience designed exclusively for Spartans at Michigan State University, regardless of home college, major, or background. Each event offers unbeatable entrepreneurial education resources & the freedom to explore turning a project or idea into reality—all packed into 36 hours. What’s Included in Your Experience? 🚀 Access to individual…
Monday Apr. 1
On Monday, April 1, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, join the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation to kick of the sixth annual Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week for free coffee from Foster Coffee and donuts from Groovy Donuts during ESIP at the College of Law – East Lawn, across from the Broad College…
Monday Apr. 1
oin the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the Center for Ethical and Socially Responsible Leadership (CESRL) for Lunch & Learn: Ethics in Entrepreneurship with Molly Reeser, Founder & Executive Director at Camp Casey on Mon., April 1, 2024, at 11:30 AM in the Multipurpose Room (M019). Lunch will be provided. About Molly Reeser,…
Wednesday Apr. 3
The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks of the entrepreneurship…
Thursday Apr. 4
As part of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week, the Burgess New Venture Challenge, hosted by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, is the premier pitch competition for student venturers at Michigan State University. On Thursday, April 4, 2024, fifteen student semifinalists will have the chance to compete for a share of $50,000 in funding.For nearly…