Known as “America’s Seed Fund,” the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs provide competitive access to R&D funds to stimulate technological innovation by small businesses in the U.S. The program can help startups and existing small businesses, interested in or performing research, by providing access to nondilutive grants funds […]
A good elevator pitch can be the difference between landing your next opportunity or falling short of the competition. But the reality is, people want to have meaningful conversations without the forced sales pitch. In this event, we’ll explore what an elevator pitch is, how to craft one, provide good and bad examples, and dive […]
The vocal (tone, volume) and visual (self) elements of pitching your startup to investors or at an event are often overlooked when you’re preparing to share your startup – it’s a great story, and that’s enough, right? Of course the slides and material matter, but it’s not the only component people will notice about your […]
Sharing insight on: – The entrepreneurial journey – Discovering your passion and purpose – Building the right team – Accelerating growth through delegation – Owning your niche – Innovation in a moving society Host of Starting Small – Cameron Nagle, Senior at Bethel University Speakers: – Joe Foster, Founder of Reebok – Stacy Madison, Founder […]
Are you a Hoosier college student with a startup based in Indiana, or do you know someone who is? Crossroads Collegiate Pitch Competition is where student startups get noticed by potential investors, mentors, talent, and more! Last year students from across the state of Indiana applied, and Indiana Wesleyan’s Andre Harakas took home the $ […]
An innovation festival. Here in the South Bend – Elkhart. Come. Dive in. This April, a whole new kind of innovation festival hits the South Bend – Elkhart region that lets you LEARN, PLAY, MEET, and COMPETE. Geared towards EVERYONE – whether you’re already a successful entrepreneur, a new student, or simply live for local […]
An innovation festival. Here in the South Bend – Elkhart. Come. Dive in. This April, a whole new kind of innovation festival hits the South Bend – Elkhart region that lets you LEARN, PLAY, MEET, and COMPETE. Geared towards EVERYONE – whether you’re already a successful entrepreneur, a new student, or simply live for local […]
One of the greatest pains for startup founders is attracting and retaining talented team members. It is challenging for startups to compete with the compensation packages potential talent are currently receiving or could get from other companies; yet founders need good talent to build, grow, and scale. In this interactive session with FullStack and MBCB […]
A fundamental part of building a startup includes identifying the total addressable market size and the revenue potential that has for your business. This allows an entrepreneur to create a viable business plan and is vital to know when approaching investors. Yet, it can be difficult to understand where your startup fits in the market […]
What is one of the biggest red flags for an investor? Hearing an entrepreneur/startup say they don’t have competition. Every startup has competition, regardless of product, service, and/or industry. While acknowledging competition is the first step, startups must also find a way to stick out from the crowd – and simply declaring your startup is […]
The Startup Effect was created by the students of Startup Moxie Elkhart County to bring attention to young entrepreneurs in the county. It is a business casual event including a buffet-style dinner. This programming showcases the many talents and experiences of the students of Startup Moxie. It will consist of a networking hour at 5:30, […]
The Startup Effect was created by the students of Startup Moxie Elkhart County to bring attention to young entrepreneurs in the county. It is a business casual event including a buffet-style dinner. This programming showcases the many talents and experiences of the students of Startup Moxie. It will consist of a networking hour at 5:30, […]