Seeking advice from a seasoned entrepreneur? Take advantage of the University of Rochester Experts-in-Residence (EIRs) program and meet with EIR Doug Chambers, who serves as VP: Head of Powered By We at WeWork. Doug’s...
The Ain Center welcomes Martin Babinec - Founder of TriNet and Founder/Chairman of Upstate Venture Connect - to deliver the Spring 2019 Ain Center Lecture. Martin will speak about his...
Watch as student teams from colleges and universities in the Finger Lakes Region compete in the annual Finger Lakes Regional Semi-Finalist Presentation Round of the intercollegiate New York Business Plan...
Ideas are like opinions: everybody has at least one. But, how do you decide which concepts are worth pursuing? Join Mark Wilson (Lecturer, Simon Business School) who will introduce brainstorming techniques,...
Ideas are like opinions: everybody has at least one. But, how do you decide which concepts are worth pursuing? Join our speaker (TBA), who will introduce brainstorming techniques, explain idea...
Seeking advice from a seasoned entrepreneur? Take advantage of the University of Rochester Experts-in-Residence (EIRs) program and meet with EIR Thomas Willett, Counsel at Harris Beach PLLC. Tom’s office hours will be held online via...
Seeking advice from a seasoned entrepreneur? Take advantage of the University of Rochester Experts-in-Residence (EIRs) program and meet with EIR Thomas Willett, Counsel at Harris Beach PLLC. Tom’s office hours will be held online via...
Watch student teams from colleges and universities in the Finger Lakes Region compete in the annual Finger Lakes Regional Semi-Finalist Presentation Round of the intercollegiate New York Business Plan Competition....
Seeking advice from a seasoned entrepreneur? Take advantage of the University of Rochester's Experts-in-Residence (EIR) program! Robert Arnold, President and Principal of RHA Results, LLC, will offer advising hours on...
Seeking advice from a seasoned entrepreneur? Take advantage of the University of Rochester's Experts-in-Residence (EIR) program! Robert Arnold, President and Principal of RHA Results, LLC, will offer advising hours on...
Join students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the projects launched by this year’s e5 students! Stop by to learn about the projects current students have pursued throughout 2018-2019 and get...
Looking to broaden your network by interacting with diverse group of entrepreneurs and business leaders who have a strong sense of purpose? Are you interested in understanding the challenges that...
The 2019 NYBPC will feature regional competitions in New York’s 10 Regional Economic Development Council zones – Capital Region, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Finger Lakes, Western New York, Southern...
The 2019 NYBPC will feature regional competitions in New York’s 10 Regional Economic Development Council zones – Capital Region, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Finger Lakes, Western New York, Southern...
The entrepreneurship expo is Meliora Launchpad's end-of-semester event where we bring in entrepreneurship professors, students, staff, and startups for an evening of networking, project showcase, and idea generation. Overall, MLP...
Watch as undergraduate engineering and applied science students compete for cash prizes and present their technical business plans to a panel of technical entrepreneur judges on Thursday, May 2. A reception will follow...
Attend the semi-finalist presentations of the 2018 Mark Ain Business Model Competition on Thursday, May 2! Ten teams will present to a panel of distinguished judges. This event is free and open to...
Attend the semi-finalist presentations of the 2018 Mark Ain Business Model Competition on Thursday, May 2! Ten teams will present to a panel of distinguished judges. This event is free and open to...
Watch as undergraduate engineering and applied science students compete for cash prizes and present their technical business plans to a panel of technical entrepreneur judges on Friday, May 3. A reception...
Just as important as your vision, your team sets the tone for the future of your venture or idea. Tune into this webinar with our speaker Gemma Sole (Co-Founder and...
The thirteenth annual Mark Ain Business Model Competition Finalist Presentations and Judging will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will...
The thirteenth annual Mark Ain Business Model Competition Finalist Presentations and Judging will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will...
Just as important as your vision, your team sets the tone for the future of your idea. Tune into this webinar with Gemma Sole ’09 (Cofounder and COO, Nineteenth Amendment) to...
Listen up! Knowing your consumer or audience is key to your idea’s success. Hear from Mike Riedlinger ’83S (MBA) (Technology and Commercialization Program Manager, NextCorps), who will teach you effective conversation techniques...
Listen up! Customer discovery is fundamental at every stage of your venture or advancing your idea; knowing your consumer and/or audience is key to your success. Hear from Mike Riedlinger...
At the University of Rochester, we utilize the Business Model Canvas (a framework for new and developing ventures used to plan out the various aspects of an enterprise). Ed Bizari...
At the University of Rochester, we utilize the Business Model Canvas to plan out various aspects of an entrepreneurial venture. Edward Bizari (Lecturer, Simon Business School; Margiloff Family Entrepreneurial Fellow, Hobart...
Innovation is hard work and occasionally, things don’t go as planned. Jeannine Shao-Collins ’86 (Co-Founder and CEO, Girl Starter) will explain that failure does not mean the end of your idea; rather,...
Join staff from Dewey Hall for our 1st annual DeweyFest on Friday, August 30 from 12-2 p.m! Stop by Dewey to learn about all of the services and resources available to you in Dewey Hall...
What fun is an idea if you can’t share it with others? Pitching is an exciting and essential part of entrepreneurship and innovation—being able to communicate your concepts clearly and...
Learn about the Master of Science program in Technical Entrepreneurship and Management (TEAM) at a general information session in the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship Conference Room, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall. TEAM...
Learn about the Master of Science program in Technical Entrepreneurship and Management (TEAM) at a general information session in the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship Conference Room, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall....
Join the Ain Center's Kathy Driscoll (Associate Director of Career Management and Community Relations) and Meghan Plate (Program Assistant) for Opposites Attract: Turning a Group of Strangers into a Team....
Stop by the first floor lobby of Carol Simon Hall during Meliora Weekend to learn about the programs offered by the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship, including the student incubator, business...
Ready to celebrate entrepreneurship during Meliora Weekend 2019? Join us for Swarm Starter on Saturday, October 5 for a new competition! This shark tank-style pitch event during Meliora Weekend provides...
More info coming soon! This workshop is part of our Foundry Forum series. Designed to supplement existing entrepreneurship classes and programming, these sessions will explore the fundamentals of starting your...
Learn about the Master of Science program in Technical Entrepreneurship and Management (TEAM) at a general information session in the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship Conference Room, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall. TEAM...
Join Ain Center Senior Program Manager Matt Spielmann for The Voice of a Customer: Shut Up and Listen. This workshop will help you discover the benefits of listening - really listening -...
Learn about the Master of Science program in Technical Entrepreneurship and Management (TEAM) at a general information session in the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship Conference Room, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall....
More info coming soon! This workshop is part of our Foundry Forum series. Designed to supplement existing entrepreneurship classes and programming, these sessions will explore the fundamentals of starting your...
Learn about the Master of Science program in Technical Entrepreneurship and Management (TEAM) at a general information session in the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship Conference Room, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall....
Learn about the Master of Science program in Technical Entrepreneurship and Management (TEAM) at a general information session in the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship Conference Room, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall. TEAM...
Risk is an essential aspect of entrepreneurship. Join Rochester entrepreneur Fred Dewey for Learning from Failure: What to Do When Things Don’t Work. This workshop will help you understand what...
Learn about the Master of Science program in Technical Entrepreneurship and Management (TEAM) at a general information session in the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship Conference Room, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall. TEAM...
Wonder what’s going on in the startup community in Rochester? Interested in a gig or internship at a Rochester-based venture? Chat with a variety of regional startup companies on Friday,...
2020 New York Business Plan Competition: Finger Lakes Regional Contest April 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Student teams from colleges and universities in the Finger Lakes Region will compete in...
Faculty and staff members from any department are welcome to join the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship for a faculty/staff luncheon on Monday, April 20. Lunch will be provided by the...
Attend the semi-finalist presentations of the 2020 Mark Ain Business Model Competition on Thursday, April 30! Ten teams will present to a panel of distinguished judges. This event is free and...
*Date may change.* Watch as undergraduate engineering and applied science students compete for cash prizes and present their technical business plans to a panel of technical entrepreneur judges on Friday, May 1....
The fourteenth annual Mark Ain Business Model Competition Finalist Presentations and Judging will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments...
