BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eli Broad College of Business | Michigan State University - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Eli Broad College of Business | Michigan State University X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://broad.msu.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Eli Broad College of Business | Michigan State University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220406T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210913T190733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T190733Z UID:10003479-1649268000-1649275200@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State: Innovation & Inclusivity DESCRIPTION: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 & innovation hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failures\, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. \nInnovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. ET and are free to the community. Events will be offered in a hybrid-format\, offering attendance options in-person & virtually. Early registration is highly encouraged. \n\n\nAbout our Speaker\nRob Smith\, CEO & Founder\, The Phluid Project / GET Phluid / The Phluid Foundation \nRob Smith\, the CEO & Founder of The Phluid Project\, has created a brand\, combining his retail profession with his passion: a commitment to social justice. \nAfter graduating from Michigan State University\, Rob began a long retail career—spanning over 30 years—orchestrating multi-billion dollar businesses through merchandising\, e-commerce\, marketing\, product development\, and supply chain management. He worked his way through Macy’s for over two decades\, working within four divisions and finishing with his final position as GMM/EVP Macy’s Corporate in product merchandising. \nGaining new experiences\, Rob became GMM/EVP at Victoria’s Secret direct. He was the Children’s Global Chief Product Officer for Nike\, Levi’s Jordan\, Hurley\, and Converse with Haddad Brands. Rob mentors numerous fashion brands and designers\, leads the CSR committee as a member of Steve Madden Ltd’s Board of Directors and raises critical funds for LGBTQIA+ organizations. He’s the former Board Chair for The Hetrick-Martin Institute\, which empowers\, educates\, and advocates on behalf of LGBTQIA+ youth worldwide and has also served on the board of directors for Athlete Ally\, eliminating homophobia and transphobia in sports. \nToday\, Rob leads and manages The Phluid Project\, a leader in gender-free fashion. Phluid\, joining a global movement of freedom\, authenticity\, and self-expression\, leads with values\, a powerful community\, and a fearlessness to challenge the status quo. Phluid thoughtfully expands into new spaces where they can offer insight\, education\, and impact\, including GET Phluid (gender-expansive training) and The Phluid Phoundation\, a nonprofit supporting the most at-risk members of the LGBTQIA+ community (trans women of color and homeless queer youth). \nRob lives in NYC with his husband\, Rod Grozier\, and his dog\, Jackson. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-innovation-inclusivity/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:College-wide Events,Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,Entrepreneurship,Featured Events,Marketing,Supply Chain Management ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220404T120000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210910T163742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T185928Z UID:10003472-1649066400-1649073600@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Entrepreneur-Sip DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about the Burgess Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation along with two student organizations\, Women in Entrepreneurship and the MSU Entrepreneurship Association! Meet us at The Rock on campus right off of Auditorium Road. Why join us? So that you can hear all about the amazing opportunities\, events\, and programs that we offer and to grab a Groovy Donut as well as a warm cup of coffee. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/entrepreneur-sip/2022-04-04/ LOCATION:The Rock\, 514 Farm Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48825 CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220409 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20220330T171720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T191412Z UID:10003208-1649030400-1649462399@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week 2022 DESCRIPTION:From Monday\, April 4 to Friday\, April 8\, 2022\, Michigan State University is proud to announce its fourth annual Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week. Hosted by Michigan State University’s Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in partnership with Women in Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurship Association\, we will feature several of flagship events & happenings to get involved with. \n\nMonday\, April 4\, 2022 — On April 4\, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET at the Rock\, our students\, staff\, and faculty will hand out free coffee and donuts\, promotional items for local East Lansing businesses and will officially kick-off the fourth annual Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week at Michigan State University!\n\nLearn More & Register \n\nTuesday\, April 5\, 2021 — Denise Kay\, PhD\, Environmental Toxicology & Co-Founder\, Inspired Solutions will be joining Women in Entrepreneurship (WE) at 6:00 p.m. on April 5\, 2022 at the Entrepreneurship Lab to discuss innovations in removing pollutants from the environment.\n\nRegister Now \n\nWednesday\, April 6\, 2022 — Tune in to Innovate State: Innovation & Inclusivity ft. Rob Smith\, CEO & Founder\, The Phluid Project / GET Phluid / The Phluid Foundation.\n\nRegister Now \n\nThursday\, April 7\, 2022 — Join us for the 4th Annual Burgess New Venture Challenge (BNVC) from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET on April 7\, 2022 at the Graduate East Lansing\, where fifteen student semifinalists will have the chance to compete for a share of up to $45\,000 in funding!\n\nRegister to Attend  \n\nFriday\, April 8\, 2022 — Applications for the second cohort of Michigan State University’s Pre-Accelerator program\, MOMENTUM and 2DV (Vol. VI): Sustainability are due Friday\, April 8\, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Submit Applications today at MOMENTUM –\n\nSubmit MOMENTUM Application  \nRegister Now \n  \nFor more information & all other entrepreneurial happenings & events hosted by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation\, visit www.eship.msu.edu/calendar/ URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/entrepreneurship-innovation-week-2022/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:College-wide Events,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://broad.msu.edu/app/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurship202620Innovation20Week202022_aa9ad5b1-0eac-4ea7-be0c-6d886e6e5900.png ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220315T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220315T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210913T185408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T185427Z UID:10003478-1647367200-1647374400@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State: Changing the Game for Student Athletes DESCRIPTION: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 & innovation hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failures\, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. Innovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. ET and are free to the community. Events will be offered in a hybrid-format\, offering attendance options in-person & virtually. Early registration is highly encouraged. \n\n\nAbout our Speaker\nAshton Keys\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Athlytic Inc. \nAshton Keys is a Detroit native and an Experience Architecture graduate from Michigan State University. He is an established professional in technology with experience working in UX design\, engineering\, product management\, and growth marketing. He has held two prestigious entrepreneurship fellowships with Invest Detroit Ventures and Venture for America. He has a background in building digital marketplaces\, where he most recently worked as a Product Manager at Rocket Homes\, helping to launch their mobile app experience. Ashton is passionate about sports and technology. While establishing his company\, Athlytic\, Ashton was at the forefront of the NCAA’s name\, image\, and likeness ruling. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-changing-the-game-for-student-athletes/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:College-wide Events,Entrepreneurship,Management,Marketing ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220223T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20220223T220452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T221008Z UID:10003536-1645639200-1645646400@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State: Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:Event Description:\nThe 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 & innovation hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failures\, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. \nInnovate State: Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship is a special edition event featuring four Michigan State University students\, all of whom are deeply rooted in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nInnovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. ET and are free to the community. Events will be offered in a hybrid-format\, offering attendance options in-person & virtually. Early registration is highly encouraged. \nAbout our Speakers:\n\nAvery Tilley is a junior at Michigan State University pursuing dual degrees in Fisheries & Wildlife Management and Molecular Genetics & Genomics with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In 2020\, he founded Branching Out\, Inc.\, a passion project born from his love for agriculture education and sustainability. While still in its growth stage\, Branching Out seeks to become a supplier of fully customizable\, grafted fruit trees yielding organic peaches\, plums\, lemons\, and more\, all from the same tree growing comfortably in your living room. Avery hopes to continue to develop Branching Out into the next most-wanted houseplant and will pursue a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine after graduating from MSU next Spring.\nCharlotte Bachelor is a Junior studying Professional and Public Writing with a Minor in African and African American Studies. Charlotte’s passion for Disability Rights and Accessibility led her to create the Detroit Accessibility Project\, which serves as an innovative solution to the lack of accessibility standards in Downtown Detroit venues.\nChristian Nderu is a sophomore at Michigan State University\, majoring in Experience Architecture. Christian has three years of experience as a Graphic and UI/UX Designer and is incredibly passionate about working on startup projects\, having helped provide many growing companies with their branding\, marketing\, and digital product design needs over the years. Being the Marketing and Communications Director of the MSU Entrepreneurship Association and working for the Burgess Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship\, he is also heavily involved in the entrepreneurship community at MSU. He is currently working on his first startup in the Burgess Discovery program.\nMadison Marsh is a Junior Honors student studying Environmental Economics and Management with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She is a student founder and author who created The Cut MI\, LLC\, which encompasses The Cut Cookbook and multiple social media platforms. Madison is also the Vice President of Women in Entrepreneurship. She is interning for Pretzilla®\, a national bread manufacturer\, designing their new website and social media platform. Marsh also works closely with the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She has had the opportunity to learn from incredible MSU alumni. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-student-innovation-entrepreneurship/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210910T170133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T170133Z UID:10003475-1644584400-1644699600@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:2 DAY VENTURE: Disrupting Public Policy & Government DESCRIPTION:DISCOVER. BUILD. CHALLENGE.\n2 DAY 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. 2DV encourages students of all majors\, skillsets\, & experience levels to embrace the entrepreneurial mindset. For students enrolled in the Minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation\, 2DV qualifies as a required high-impact experience toward the Minor. \nNo Project or Idea? No Problem! \nYou 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 & are able to join their team! \n2 DAY VENTURE is designed for Spartans to create & build a new venture with a team\, not by yourself. \nRegistration Information\nThe Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation utilizes Eventbrite to manage registration for all 2 DAY VENTURE events. To register for the event\, select “Tickets” to submit your application now! For any further questions\, please email Aubrey Haase\, haaseaub@msu.edu. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/2-day-venture-disrupting-public-policy-government/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:College-wide Events,Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210913T184309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T191810Z UID:10003477-1644429600-1644436800@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State: Finding Support & Financing your Ideas as an Entrepreneur DESCRIPTION: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 & innovation hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failures\, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. Innovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. ET and are free to the community. Events will be offered in a hybrid-format\, offering attendance options in-person & virtually. Early registration is highly encouraged. \nAbout our Speakers\nPam Lewis\, Executive Director\, New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan \nPam Lewis is the executive director of the New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan\, a leader in inclusive entrepreneurship for foundations supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems. \nLewis holds an engineering degree from Michigan State University and an MBA from Spring Arbor University. Named one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Michigan by Crain’s Detroit Business\, she is a board member of Philanthropy for Civic Engagement and advisor to the George Mason University Innovation Team. Lewis is a Nonresident Senior Fellow with Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program. \nAmy Smith\, SVP Global PMO\, Techstars \nAmy Smith is an experienced product leader and operator who has spent most of her career building product-market fit and operational efficiencies in scaling late-stage startups. Her product background is rooted in B2B enterprise and SaaS software development and service implementation optimization. In addition\, she has led organization-wide change management programs to align resources and processes for long-term growth. \nIn her work\, Amy has been responsible for strategy development\, portfolio management\, building and implementing operating models\, managing positive P&L performance and top-line growth across product portfolios. She holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology from the College of Education at Michigan State University. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-finding-support-financing-your-ideas-as-an-entrepreneur/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220129T210000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210910T165714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T165714Z UID:10003474-1643374800-1643490000@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:2 DAY VENTURE: Innovation in Arts & Humanities DESCRIPTION:DISCOVER. BUILD. CHALLENGE.\n2 DAY 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.\n2DV encourages students of all majors\, skillsets\, & experience levels to embrace the entrepreneurial mindset. For students enrolled in the Minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation\, 2DV qualifies as a required high-impact experience toward the Minor. \nNo Project or Idea? No Problem! \nYou 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 & are able to join their team! \n2 DAY VENTURE is designed for Spartans to create & build a new venture with a team\, not by yourself. \nRegistration Information\nThe Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation utilizes Eventbrite to manage registration for all 2 DAY VENTURE events. To register for the event\, select “Tickets” to submit your application now! For any further questions\, please email Aubrey Haase\, haaseaub@msu.edu. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/2-day-venture-innovation-in-arts-humanities/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:College-wide Events,Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210910T164531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T164540Z UID:10003473-1643133600-1643140800@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State: Defining the World of Digital Health DESCRIPTION: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 & innovation hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failures\, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. \nInnovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. ET and are free to the community. Events will be offered in a hybrid-format\, offering attendance options in-person & virtually. Early registration is highly encouraged. \nAbout our Speaker\nDr. Dhaval G. Bhanusali\, MD FAAD\, Health Digital Ventures \nDr. Bhanusali is a Dermatologist and digital health entrepreneur. He has founded companies like HairStim labs\, Aire Health\, and Skin Medicinals (used by over 6000 Dermatologists)\, formulated and co-founded numerous skincare products and companies (including Amazon’s first exclusive line)\, and is a practicing Dermatologist in New York City. He’s a Spartan Distinguished Alumni\, an NMQF 40 under 40\, an AAD Patient Hero of the Year\, and you can find him featured across countless media outlets. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-defining-the-world-of-digital-health/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:College-wide Events,Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210910T163742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T185928Z UID:10003471-1641981600-1641988800@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Entrepreneur-Sip DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about the Burgess Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation along with two student organizations\, Women in Entrepreneurship and the MSU Entrepreneurship Association! Meet us at The Rock on campus right off of Auditorium Road. Why join us? So that you can hear all about the amazing opportunities\, events\, and programs that we offer and to grab a Groovy Donut as well as a warm cup of coffee. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/entrepreneur-sip/2022-01-12/ LOCATION:The Rock\, 514 Farm Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48825 CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210910T160341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T191119Z UID:10003470-1638381600-1638388800@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State: Financial Wellness DESCRIPTION: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. These are stories of success\, stories of failures\, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. Innovate State kicks off at 6 p.m. ET and are free to the community. Events will be offered in a hybrid format\, offering attendance options in-person & virtually. Early registration is highly encouraged. \nAbout our Speaker\nRochelle Nawrocki Gorey\, Co-Founder & CEO\, SpringFour \nRochelle Gorey leads SpringFour\, a Certified B\, social impact fintech company that helps the financial services industry limit risk by empowering improved payment performance and increased customer engagement. Trusted by BMO Harris Bank\,Capital One\, Wells Fargo\, Discover\, M&T Bank\, LendUp\, Oportun and more\, SpringFour’s solutions provide financial resources to millions of consumers. \nRochelle’s more than 25 years of experience in public policy and government relations led her to the fintech industry. SpringFour has won numerous awards\, including: the 2015 Promontory Financial Group’s Empowerment Award for Financial Innovation; 2017 Top Venture for the Points of Light Civic Accelerator Program\, winner of the BMO Harris/1871 Fintech Partnership Program and named a finalist for the BAI Global Innovation Award in 2017 & 2019; finalist for the 2018 FinXTech/Bank Director’s Most Innovative Solution of the Year and Women Tech Founders Social Impact Founder of the Year Award; 2019 finalist for LendIt’s Partnership of the Year Award and named a Startup to Watch in 2021 by Chicago Inno. SpringFour is featured in Forbes\, American Banker\, Business Insider\, Global Banking & Finance Review and more. \nRochelle resides in Chicago with her husband and two daughters and enjoys traveling\, biking\, and Michigan sunsets. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-financial-wellness/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:College-wide Events,Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210910T155919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T155919Z UID:10003469-1637326800-1637442000@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:2 DAY VENTURE: EdTech DESCRIPTION:DISCOVER. BUILD. CHALLENGE.\n2 DAY 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.\n2DV encourages students of all majors\, skillsets\, & experience levels to embrace the entrepreneurial mindset. For students enrolled in the Minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation\, 2DV qualifies as a required high-impact experience toward the Minor. \nNo Project or Idea? No Problem! \nYou 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 & are able to join their team! \n2 DAY VENTURE is designed for Spartans to create & build a new venture with a team\, not by yourself. \nRegistration Information\nThe Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation utilizes Eventbrite to manage registration for all 2 DAY VENTURE events. To register for the event\, select “Tickets” to submit your application now! For any further questions\, please email Aubrey Haase\, haaseaub@msu.edu. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/2-day-venture-edtech/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210910T154951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T154951Z UID:10003468-1637172000-1637179200@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State: Technology & Emerging Trends DESCRIPTION: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. These are stories of success\, stories of failures\, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. Innovate State kicks off at 6 p.m. ET and are free to the community. Events will be offered in a hybrid format\, offering attendance options in-person & virtually. Early registration is highly encouraged. \nAbout our Speaker\nChris Golec\, Serial Software Entrepreneur\, Advisor & Investor \nAfter graduating from Michigan State University in 1987\, Chris Golec went on to start multiple software companies in Silicon Valley valued at more than $2 billion. Most recently\, he founded and led Demandbase as CEO\, pioneering the Account Based Marketing category (“ABM”) over the past 15 years. This feat earned him Top CEO and Marketing Technology executive awards from multiple leading industry organizations. In 2016\, Glassdoor named his company in their Top 10 Places to Work in the United States out of 500\,000 companies. Today\, Chris actively advises several software startups in the B2B sector and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-technology-emerging-trends/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210910T150836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T150905Z UID:10003467-1635962400-1635969600@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State: The Future of Food DESCRIPTION: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. These are stories of success\, stories of failures\, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. Innovate State kicks off at 6 p.m. ET and are free to the community. Events will be offered in a hybrid format\, offering attendance options in-person & virtually. Early registration is highly encouraged. \nAbout our Speakers\nBrian Lai\, Co-Founder\, The Only Bean \nBrian is a first-generation Asian American who embraced an entrepreneurial spirit at an early age while helping his parents run their restaurant. He started his first business when he was 14 and after graduating from MSU with a Bachelor’s in Marketing\, he spent his early career in sales and marketing. In 2015\, he got his master’s degree at Hult International Business School in Shanghai and Dubai. In 2015\, he started an ecommerce business while traveling and in 2018\, co-founded The Only Bean. \nKristine Yang\, Founder\, The Only Bean \nKristine Yang grew up in Battle Creek\, Michigan\, where she was surrounded by a family of food scientists. After graduating from Michigan State\, she spent her early years in retail and international business while obtaining her MBA. Her business experience and curiosity for innovative food products led her to create The Only Bean\, a plant-based food company using beans to develop innovative food products that are sustainable\, healthy\, and delicious. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-the-future-of-food/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events,Marketing ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211020T193000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210910T145906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T161548Z UID:10003466-1634752800-1634758200@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State: Turning Passion Into Profit DESCRIPTION: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. These are stories of success\, stories of failures\, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them.Innovate State kicks off at 6 p.m. ET and are free to the community. Events will be offered in a hybrid format\, offering attendance options in-person & virtually. Early registration is highly encouraged. \nAbout our Speaker\nJaime Schmidt\, Founder & Investor\, Schmidt’s Naturals & Color Capital \nJaime Schmidt is an entrepreneur and the founder of Schmidt’s Naturals\, a brand of natural personal care products that she started in her kitchen in Portland\, Oregon in 2010. Jaime is known for modernizing natural personal care products\, including the customer-favorite deodorant\, and bringing them to the mainstream market. Under her leadership\, Schmidt’s grew into a household name lining the shelves of retailers including Target\, Costco\, Whole Foods\, Walmart and CVS across 30 countries. In 2017\, Schmidt’s Naturals partnered with CPG giant Unilever\, with Jaime continuing as the brand’s founder. \nJaime is the co-founder of Color Capital\, an investment portfolio that specializes in the consumer product industry\, retail and e-commerce\, brand positioning\, and M&A. She is the author of “Supermaker: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms\,” a personalized guide on how to put your business on the map\, turning your passion into profit. Later this year\, Jaime will serve as a mentor on Going Public\, a new original series debuting on Entrepreneur Media that allows viewers to invest in IPOs. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-turning-passion-into-profit/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:College-wide Events,Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211008T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210908T205556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T165512Z UID:10003464-1633698000-1633726800@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:2 DAY VENTURE: Health Innovation DESCRIPTION:DISCOVER. BUILD. CHALLENGE.\n2 DAY 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.\n2DV encourages students of all majors\, skillsets\, & experience levels to embrace the entrepreneurial mindset. For students enrolled in the Minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation\, 2DV qualifies as a required high-impact experience toward the Minor. \nNo Project or Idea? No Problem! \nYou 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 & are able to join their team! \n2 DAY VENTURE is designed for Spartans to create & build a new venture with a team\, not by yourself. \nRegistration Information\nThe Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation utilizes Eventbrite to manage registration for all 2 DAY VENTURE events. To register for the event\, select “Tickets” to submit your application now! For any further questions\, please email Aubrey Haase\, haaseaub@msu.edu. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/2-day-venture-health-innovation/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:College-wide Events,Entrepreneurship ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211006T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210908T204026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T150117Z UID:10003463-1633543200-1633550400@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State: Two Strikes to Success DESCRIPTION: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 & innovation hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failures\, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them.\nInnovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. ET and are free to the community. Events will be offered in a hybrid-format\, offering attendance options in-person & virtually. Early registration is highly encouraged. \nAbout our Speaker\nJeff Church\, CEO & Co-Founder\, Rowdy Energy \nJeff Church\, a reputable beverage entrepreneur\, is CEO & co-founder of Rowdy Energy Drinks\, the “better-for-you” energy drink containing electrolytes and nootropics\, which he launched with two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch in 2020. He previously founded Suja Juice\, which he scaled to $150 million in revenue and $25 million in EBITDA in eight years. Suja Juice was determined by Inc. 500 to be the 2016 fastest-growing food and beverage brand in the United States in 2016. Jeff became the president of his first business at the age of 27. Over the last 25 years\, Church has held the role of CEO of seven different companies\, where he led all aspects of acquiring and/or starting each uniquely disruptive business\, all while fully managing investment capital raises. Jeff was named Ernest & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in San Diego in 2016\, Bevnet Magazine’s Person of the Year in 2015\, and is a New York Times Best-Selling Co-Author for “The Suja Juice Solution.” Church is recognized in national news outlets\, including Wall Street Journal and Forbes\, as a leading beverage expert. \nAlso\, Jeff is a graduate of the Eli Broad College of Business at MSU (’83\, Accounting)\, and completed his MBA at Harvard University in 1988. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-two-strikes-to-success/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:Accounting,College-wide Events,Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210921T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210903T160412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T160412Z UID:10003143-1632204000-1632254400@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State: Beyond the Field DESCRIPTION: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 & innovation hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failures\, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. \nInnovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. ET and are free to the community. Events will be offered in a hybrid-format\, offering attendance options in-person & virtually. Early registration is highly encouraged. \nAbout our Speaker\nTodd Duckett\, CEO & Co-Founder of Duckett Enterprises \nTodd Duckett is the CEO of Duckett Enterprises\, the founder of New World Flood\, co-owner of Duckett Brothers Facilities Management\, and co-founder of The Black Success Network & Career Training Camp. He is from Kalamazoo\, MI. \nTodd is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was a First Round draft pick by the Atlanta Falcons and also played for the Washington Redskins\, Detroit Lions\, and Seattle Seahawks. He played college football at Michigan State University\, where he studied Communications. Today\, simply known as Todd\, or “The Reignmaker\,” he has transformed into a dedicated father of four amazing children\, a loving husband\, an entrepreneur\, philanthropist\, motivational speaker\, and transition coach. Todd is building a living legacy that will continue to provide opportunities for education and volunteerism for children and adults. \nIn 2011\, Duckett Enterprises was born with the mission to build businesses that would have a true and positive impact on the community\, focused on giving back. In addition to establishing New World Flood and The Black Success Network in 2011\, other organizations founded by Todd include The Printing King and District Eleven. As a dynamic speaker\, Todd presents to thousands of teens and adults each year about defining their identity vs role and how to transform through a transition. \nFor any further questions\, please email Aubrey Haase\, haaseaub@msu.edu URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-beyond-the-field/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:College-wide Events,Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210918T210000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210908T202824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T184532Z UID:10003462-1631883600-1631998800@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:2 Day Venture: The Future of Media DESCRIPTION:DISCOVER. BUILD. CHALLENGE.\n2 DAY 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.\n2DV encourages students of all majors\, skillsets\, & experience levels to embrace the entrepreneurial mindset. For students enrolled in the Minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation\, 2DV qualifies as a required high-impact experience toward the Minor. \nNo Project or Idea? No Problem! \nYou 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 & are able to join their team! \n2 DAY VENTURE is designed for Spartans to create & build a new venture with a team\, not by yourself. \nRegistration Information\nThe Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation utilizes Eventbrite to manage registration for all 2 DAY VENTURE events. To register for the event\, select “Tickets” to submit your application now! For any further questions\, please email Aubrey Haase\, haaseaub@msu.edu. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/2-day-venture-the-future-of-media/ LOCATION:Entrepreneurship Lab\, 651 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210909T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210521T170929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T175701Z UID:10003355-1631210400-1631214000@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:The Hatching 2021 DESCRIPTION:The Hatching\, hosted by LEAP (Lansing Economic Area Partnership)\, is a Pitch Competition open to entrepreneurs who reside in Clinton\, Eaton\, Ingham and Shiawassee counties. The Hatching is part of a community-wide effort to support local entrepreneurs and make the Lansing region a great place to start a business. This event helps move new business ideas from concept to reality\, and provides winners with funding\, legal support\, market research and more. \nLEAP invites all startups working on a product or service with a potential for positive local or global impact on physical\, economic and social challenges to apply. Each winner will receive $2\,000 and will get the opportunity to connect to a network of local resource providers and individuals dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs succeed. \nThe event will be livestreamed on LEAP’s Facebook page. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/the-hatching-2021/2021-09-09/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210610T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210610T190000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210521T170929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T175701Z UID:10003354-1623344400-1623351600@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:The Hatching 2021 DESCRIPTION:The Hatching\, hosted by LEAP (Lansing Economic Area Partnership)\, is a Pitch Competition open to entrepreneurs who reside in Clinton\, Eaton\, Ingham and Shiawassee counties. The Hatching is part of a community-wide effort to support local entrepreneurs and make the Lansing region a great place to start a business. This event helps move new business ideas from concept to reality\, and provides winners with funding\, legal support\, market research and more. \nLEAP invites all startups working on a product or service with a potential for positive local or global impact on physical\, economic and social challenges to apply. Each winner will receive $2\,000 and will get the opportunity to connect to a network of local resource providers and individuals dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs succeed. \nThe event will be livestreamed on LEAP’s Facebook page. URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/the-hatching-2021/2021-06-10/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210413T191500 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20200917T170254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T201322Z UID:10003199-1618336800-1618341300@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State\, with Jasmene Bowdry DESCRIPTION:Innovate State is a collaboration between the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the MSU Innovation Center. \nHosted in the Gaynor Entrepreneurship Lab\, Innovate State welcomes successful Spartan alumni back to campus for a fireside chat. Guests share their perspectives on everything from launching start-ups to experiencing success and failure to building dynamic and nurturing work cultures. \n \n  \nAbout The Speaker\nJasmene Bowdry is a creatively driven retail strategist and fashion entrepreneur with over 12\nyears of fashion and retail experience. In 2016 she launched SHIFT StyleHouse\, a contemporary clothing boutique for the modern renaissance woman. Joining her love of business and passion for fashion\, in 2018\, Jasmene launched The Boutique Teacher\, LLC\, where her mission is to provide aspiring and existing boutique owners with proven retail strategies to grow and scale their online businesses. Bowdry & her brand\, SHIFT StyleHouse\, have been featured in The Market at Macy’s\, Bravo TV\, xoNECOLE.com\, Sheen Magazine\, and Sister Circle TV. She’s a proud Michigan State Alumna and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. \n  \nAbout Innovate State\nEvery year\, Innovate State invites Spartan entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and disruptors to join our community for a fireside chat. In these 60-minute interviews\, guests share their perspectives on everything from business to family life; the hard knocks of the hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failure\, and stories of uncommon will. \nInnovate State is proudly brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in collaboration with the MSU Alumni Office\, MSU Foundation\, & MSU Innovation Center. Innovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. and are free to the community. Events will be held via Zoom. Early registration is highly encouraged. \nPlease join us\, virtually\, for Innovate State\, with Jasmene Bowdry\, on Tue.\, April 13th at 6 p.m. (Eastern Time). URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-with-jasmene-bowdry/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210401T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210401T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20210223T181124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T181422Z UID:10003320-1617296400-1617307200@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:3rd Annual Burgess New Venture Challenge DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually for the 3rd Annual Burgess New Venture Challenge (BNVC) on April 1\, 2021\, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 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. \n\nFor nearly two centuries\, Spartans have ventured to feed a hungry world\, fight cancer\, invent new technologies\, and kindle the imaginations of learners around the globe. We empowered our Spartan venturers to harness the power of the entrepreneurial mindset\, work together\, and leverage their team’s strengths to create a winning startup. \nOn Thursday\, April 1\, fifteen student semifinalists will\, virtually\, have the chance to compete for a share of up to $40\,000 in funding. Register now for the opportunity to meet and network with our student venturers\, fellow entrepreneurs\, investors\, and innovators across the Spartan nation. \nEvent Agenda\n5:00 – 7:00 p.m. — Student Showcase \n7:00 – 8:00 p.m. — Live Pitch Event \n8:00 p.m. — Awards URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/3rd-annual-burgess-new-venture-challenge/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:College-wide Events,Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210331T191500 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20200917T165930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T183956Z UID:10003197-1617213600-1617218100@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State\, with Bob Fish DESCRIPTION:Innovate State is a collaboration between the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the MSU Innovation Center. \nHosted in the Gaynor Entrepreneurship Lab\, Innovate State welcomes successful Spartan alumni back to campus for a fireside chat. Guests share their perspectives on everything from launching start-ups to experiencing success and failure to building dynamic and nurturing work cultures. \n \n  \nAbout The Speaker\nReceiving his degree from Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business\, Bob Fish has been Chairman of the Board of the Michigan Restaurant Association\, Chair of the Small Business Association of Michigan\, and was a Founding Board member of MiQuest\, a Michigan entrepreneurial incubator. With all of this under his belt\, on March 15\, 1995\, Bob Fish and Michael McFall founded BIGGBY® COFFEE with a single store in East Lansing\, Michigan. One year later\, and on the cusp of opening a second location\, the two entrepreneurs\, on a handshake and $4\,000\, decided to franchise the concept. BIGGBY® COFFEE’s cultural values of Make Friends\, Have Fun\, Be Yourself\, and Share Great Coffee help coffee-lovers and the coffee-curious alike benefit from a less pretentious and fun approach to the standard gourmet cafe paradigm. Today\, there are 239 locations in nine states. Bob enjoys walking\, mainly around Saugatuck\, MI. \n  \nAbout Innovate State\nEvery year\, Innovate State features Spartan entrepreneur\, innovators\, and disruptors to join our community for a fireside chat. In these 60-minute interviews\, guests share their perspectives on everything from business to family life; the hard knocks of the hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failure\, and stories of uncommon will. \nInnovate State is proudly brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center and MSU Alumni Office. Innovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. and are free to the community. Events will be held via Zoom. Early registration is highly encouraged. \nPlease join us\, virtually\, for Innovate State\, with Bob Fish\, on Wed.\, March 31st at 6 p.m. (Eastern Time). URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-with-bob-fish/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210224T191500 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20200917T165342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T184109Z UID:10003195-1614189600-1614194100@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State\, with Colby Cartledge DESCRIPTION:Innovate State is a collaboration between the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the MSU Innovation Center. \nHosted in the Gaynor Entrepreneurship Lab\, Innovate State welcomes successful Spartan alumni back to campus for a fireside chat. Guests share their perspectives on everything from launching start-ups to experiencing success and failure to building dynamic and nurturing work cultures. \n \n  \nAbout The Speaker\nColby Cartledge currently works for Target as a Lead Business Designer on the New Ventures + Accelerators Team\, where she helps derisk speculative opportunities for the organization. Colby received her B.A. in Supply Chain Management and Management of Information Systems at the University of Texas at Austin in 2011 and her M.S. in Management\, Strategy\, and Leadership from Michigan State University in 2016. She currently resides in Minneapolis\, MN with her wife and many pets. Outside of work\, she enjoys rowing and modern quilting. \n  \nAbout Innovate State\nEvery year\, Innovate State invites Spartan entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and disruptors to join our community for a fireside chat. In these 60-minute interviews\, guests share their perspectives on everything from business to family life; the hard knocks of the hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failure\, and stories of uncommon will. \nInnovate State is proudly brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center and MSU Alumni Office. Innovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. (ET) and are free to the community. Events will be held via Zoom. Early registration is highly encouraged. \nPlease join us\, virtually\, for Innovate State\, with Colby Cartledge\, on Wed.\, February 24th at 6 p.m. (Eastern Time). URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-colby-cartledge/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210210T191500 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20200917T164742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T194713Z UID:10003194-1612980000-1612984500@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State\, with Robin Kinnie DESCRIPTION:Innovate State is a collaboration between the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the MSU Innovation Center. \nHosted in the Gaynor Entrepreneurship Lab\, Innovate State welcomes successful Spartan alumni back to campus for a fireside chat. Guests share their perspectives on everything from launching start-ups to experiencing success and failure to building dynamic and nurturing work cultures. \n \n  \nAbout The Speaker\nRobin Kinnie is a wife\, mom of 3\, an experienced podcast producer\, author\, entrepreneur and #womanowned advocate. Driven by community\, she takes pride in creating access for underrepresented groups within the podcast industry. As the President of Motor City Woman and Audio Engineers of Detroit\, her goal is to amplify the voices of women. She concentrates on increasing the number of women in broadcasting\, podcasting and audio engineering. An expert in the industry\, she recently contributed regularly to Podcast Business Journal. In addition to her primary interests\, Robin has been recognized by numerous entities including the Association of Women in Communications for her extraordinary commitment to changing the way women are represented in the media. \n  \nAbout Innovate State\nEvery year\, Innovate State features Spartan entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and disruptors to join our community for a fireside chat. In these 60-minute interviews\, guests share their perspectives on everything from business to family life; the hard knocks of the hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failure\, and stories of uncommon will. \nInnovate State is proudly brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center and MSU Alumni Office. Innovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. and are free to the community. Events will be held via Zoom. Early registration is highly encouraged. \nPlease join us\, virtually\, for Innovate State\, with Robin Kinnie\, on Wed.\, February 10th at 6 p.m. (Eastern Time). URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-with-robin-kinnie/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210126T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210126T191500 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20200917T163909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T170549Z UID:10003193-1611684000-1611688500@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State\, with Julian Posada DESCRIPTION:Innovate State is a collaboration between the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the MSU Innovation Center. \nHosted in the Gaynor Entrepreneurship Lab\, Innovate State welcomes successful Spartan alumni back to campus for a fireside chat. Guests share their perspectives on everything from launching start-ups to experiencing success and failure to building dynamic and nurturing work cultures. \n \n  \nAbout The Speaker\nJulian\, a serial entrepreneur professional with over 20 years of experience creating and executing strategies to maximize enterprise value in both the private and social impact sectors. Currently\, the Founder and President of LiftUp enterprises\, a for-profit holding company that focuses on both economic and social outcomes\, that accelerates the stability and mobility of individuals in low-income communities. Prior to this\, he was the President and CEO of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club. He was responsible for the day-to-day operations serving as the top Fire business executive leading the strategic planning and overall management of the club. Posada has served on numerous non-profit boards over his career. Currently\, he sits on the boards of the WTTW Public Television\, Chicago Public Media (WBEZ)\, Forefront\, Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC)\, and The Otho S. A. Sprague Memorial Institute. Julian earned an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a B.S. from Michigan State University. \n  \nAbout Innovate State\nEvery year\, Innovate State features Spartan entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and disruptors to join our community for a fireside chat. In these 60-minute interviews\, guests share their perspectives on everything from business to family life; the hard knocks of the hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failure\, and stories of uncommon will. \nInnovate State is proudly brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center and MSU Alumni Office. Innovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. and are free to the community. Events will be held via Zoom. Early registration is highly encouraged. \n \nPlease join us\, virtually\, for Innovate State\, with Julian Posada\, on Tue.\, January 26th at 6 p.m. (Eastern Time). URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-with-julian-posada/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201123T193000 DTSTAMP:20260528T093935 CREATED:20201113T220233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T185251Z UID:10003218-1606154400-1606159800@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Center for Venture Capital\, Private Equity & Entrepreneurial Finance Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:{Open to MSU Community} \nPlease join us virtually for our second installment of the CVCPEEF Speaker Series. The panelists for this event will discuss the Financial Services Industry and how it is operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specific topics to include; Sourcing\, Risk Management\, Entrepreneurship\, and Innovation. \nPanelists: \nMerritt Lutz (MSU BA\, MA ’67) – CEO\, FINRISK Technologies \nGaurav Saini (MSU MBA ’98) – Chief Procurement Officer\, Manulife/John Hancock URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/full-time-mba-center-for-venture-capital-private-equity-entrepreneurial-finance-speaker-series-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:College-wide Events,Entrepreneurship,Finance,Full-Time MBA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201102T191500 DTSTAMP:20260528T093936 CREATED:20200917T163437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T151124Z UID:10003192-1604340000-1604344500@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State\, with Curtis Daniel III DESCRIPTION:Innovate State is a collaboration between the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the MSU Innovation Center. \nHosted in the Gaynor Entrepreneurship Lab\, Innovate State welcomes successful Spartan alumni back to campus for a fireside chat. Guests share their perspectives on everything from launching start-ups to experiencing success and failure to building dynamic and nurturing work cultures. \n \n  \nAbout The Speaker\nAs the CEO / Co-founder of Patchwerk Recording Studios\, Curtis Daniel III is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the multi-million-dollar facility. One such venture\, “The Werkstation\,” which is a recording station in the middle of The Mall of Georgia\, was launched in February of 2014. While under his watch\, Patchwerk has been the home to more than a dozen Grammy-nominated audio engineers\, as well as over 100 gold and platinum plaques. Patchwerk has also been the creative & driving force behind several educational programs and music events\, such as Music University\, Weekend Workshops\, I Do Music\, and R&B Live. \nCurtis received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University. He is the majority owner of 5ten15twenty (a group fundraiser site for well-known artists & producers)\, sole owner of The Talent Incubators\, and a minority owner of Atlanta’s Streetz 94.5 FM radio station. \n  \nAbout Innovate State\nEvery year\, Innovate State invites Spartan entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and disruptors to join our community for a fireside chat. In these 60-minute interviews\, guests share their perspectives on everything from business to family life; the hard knocks of the hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failure\, and stories of uncommon will. \nInnovate State is proudly brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in collaboration with the MSU Alumni Office\, MSU Innovation Center\, & MSU Foundation. Innovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. (ET) and are free to the community. Events will be held via Zoom. Early registration is highly encouraged. \n  \nPlease join us\, virtually\, for Innovate State\, with Curtis Daniel III\, on Tue.\, November 3rd at 6 p.m. (Eastern Time). URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-with-curtis-daniel-iii/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201021T191500 DTSTAMP:20260528T093936 CREATED:20200917T162611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T170648Z UID:10003191-1603303200-1603307700@broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Innovate State\, with Melissa Mackey DESCRIPTION:Innovate State is a collaboration between the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the MSU Innovation Center. \nHosted in the Gaynor Entrepreneurship Lab\, Innovate State welcomes successful Spartan alumni back to campus for a fireside chat. Guests share their perspectives on everything from launching start-ups to experiencing success and failure to building dynamic and nurturing work cultures. \n \n  \nAbout The Speaker\nMelissa Mackey\, or\, “Mack”\, has been driving strategic growth\, innovation\, and positive brand perception for leading startups\, corporations\, nonprofits\, and agencies for over 15 years. She is an entrepreneur. She also happens to have been a passionate intrapreneur within several Fortune 500 companies. She’s a venture capitalist\, a coach to entrepreneurs\, a digital marketing executive\, and a tech-enthusiast. \nToday\, Mack is the founder & CEO of LU Management\, a firm specializing in helping professional athletes and their families accelerate their success in pursuing their entrepreneurial endeavors and securing venture capital investment. \nMack is a graduate of Michigan State University and has a Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategies diploma from Harvard University’s Division of Continuing Education. She serves on the Michigan State University Foundation’s Advisory Board. \n  \nAbout Innovate State\nEvery year\, Innovate State invites Spartan entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and disruptors to join our community for a fireside chat. In these 60-minute interviews\, guests share their perspectives on everything from business to family life; the hard knocks of the hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success\, stories of failure\, and stories of uncommon will. \nInnovate State is proudly brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in collaboration with the MSU Alumni Office\, MSU Innovation Center\, & MSU Foundation. Innovate State kicks-off at 6 p.m. (ET) and are free to the community. Events will be held via Zoom. Early registration is highly encouraged. \n  \nPlease join us\, virtually\, for Innovate State\, with Melissa Mackey\, on Wed.\, Oct. 21st\, at 6 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). URL:https://broad.msu.edu/event/innovate-state-with-melissa-mackey/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship &%3B Innovation":MAILTO:eship@msu.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR