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- 1. TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A BUSINESS NOW. Johnson & Wales University
- 2. Have a business idea that you’d like to make a reality? Then reach your potential ahead of schedule. Get involved at the Larry Friedman International Center for Entrepreneurship (“e-Center”) — and learn to become a successful entrepreneur, regardless of your major. With the help of the e-Center, you’ll transform your idea into a viable commercial or social enterprise while you’re still a student. Make it happen today, at JWU. THE FUTURE ISN’T SOMETHING YOU WAIT FOR. IT’S SOMETHING YOU CREATE.
- 3. The e-Center is your laboratory and incubator as you explore entrepreneurship, develop innovative ideas, and experience the challenges and rewards of starting a new venture. You’ll benefit from the e-Center’s many offerings: • professional coaching and mentoring • co-working space • business resource center • presentation technology • business plan software • private and semi-private incubator offices • Wi-Fi • whiteboards • storage lockers • conference rooms • office supplies EXPLORE YOUR OWN PRIVATE INCUBATOR. 1
- 4. Early Stage Exploration If you just have an idea or want information on what it takes to launch a business, build a prototype of a new product or technology, or get involved in one or more of the e-Center’s activities, you’re welcome. It’s easy to set up an appointment with one of our staff or mentors — just to talk. Coaching and Mentoring As a student entrepreneur, you’ll receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring from local business leaders and JWU alumni from across the country. Many are happy to share their experiences and help you succeed. To date, our alumni have spent hundreds of hours coaching and mentoring students at the e-Center. • successful JWU alumni who share their entrepreneurial journeys • attorneys who provide information on the types of business entities you can form and how to protect your ideas and your business • marketing experts who can show you how to reach potential customers or users • CPAs who can talk with you about the importance of understanding the financial side of starting a business WE MENTOR SUCCESS. Get the support you need to develop your idea and business plan. e-Bootcamp Every term, the e-Center offers a four-hour entrepreneurial orientation/bootcamp where you can learn from
- 5. Guest Speaker Series Each year, our lineup of entrepreneurs and business speakers is extraordinary. Some speaking events are formal and attended by hundreds of students, while others are small, more intimate sessions focused on specific topics of interest for entrepreneurs. Special Ad Hoc Events Occasionally the e-Center hosts special events featuring presentations and panel discussions with successful entrepreneurs in a particular discipline, profession or market, such as baking and pastry arts, technology or fashion. e-Center Internship Earn academic credits toward your degree by interning at the e-Center to work on your own business. That’s right, you can earn 4.5, 9.0 or 13.5 credits while you build your own business. Most students who are earning academic credit at the e-Center are also Venture Accelerator entrepreneurs. • a customized 11-week progression • ongoing coaching • marketing and accounting support • social media support • access to a variety of JWU and community resources to help you develop your idea or business plan faster and more effectively in a creative and supportive environment Venture Accelerator The Venture Accelerator is a structured 11-week offering for qualified students. Each term, students or student teams apply to participate and may receive credit, depending on their status and availability of internship credits. If you’re accepted into this highly competitive program, you’ll receive By reaching certain milestones, you may also be eligible for seed funding to help you with early stage start-up costs.
- 6. READY TO LAUNCH? Hone your entrepreneurial abilities and reach your goals faster at any of these exciting events. Fearless Demo Day As a student entrepreneur, usually during the spring term, you can participate in a tradeshow-like event where you can display or demo your product to potential investors and the greater JWU and local community. You can apply to exhibit or just walk through the exhibit hall to see what your fellow students have to offer. JWU’s Annual Sharkfest Contest At JWU’s Sharkfest, Wildcat entrepreneurs pitch their ideas for new businesses, innovative products or new technologies. They compete live on-stage for cash awards, in-kind business services and bragging rights as a Sharkfest winner. The competition is open to any JWU student and you can apply online or attend one of our Sharkfest auditions normally held during the fall or winter term. Venture Launch Parties We like to celebrate when a Wildcat entrepreneur launches a business venture, so when a student is ready to launch, we’re there to help spread the word by hosting a fun event at the e-Center. Students, alumni and members of the community are invited to attend.
- 7. GET FUNDS FOR YOUR IDEA. Got a plan that has what it takes? Then secure capital funding by applying to the Wildcat Venture Fund. You can get seed money for your early stage venture through the Wildcat Venture Fund, made possible by the generosity of local business leaders, alumni and supporters. The fund’s advisory panel will review your business plan and may award loans or grants up to $5,000 based on the viability of your venture and your readiness as a student entrepreneur. As a JWU student, Jenna Barone ’14 started Just Believe Clothing, an apparel company with a positive message. Her current job as executive assistant to the president of fashion design company Rachel Roy, is helping her revamp her brand and make inroads into the industry. “The e-Center is the greatest program,” she says. “It’s a safe place to test your business. It helps you determine if you truly can and want to run you own business — and helps you realize that you have what it takes. This has really set me up for the real world.” As a senior, Matt Tortora ’15 placed second at Sharkfest 2015 and launched his culinary technology, “What’s Good.” Driven by his own frustration with the difficulty in sourcing locally grown produce, Tortora’s virtual marketplace allows chefs to easily order local produce or seafood directly from the purveyors — including farmers and lobster boat captains. After competing in Sharkfest and launching his venture, Tortora has secured $725,000 of start-up funding.