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Lean Canvas Interactive Workshop

Rush Rhees Library, Studio Room B

What do you think is the biggest problem in the world today? Now, imagine that problem gone. The world is just as how you wanted it to be. How is...

Lean Canvas Interactive Workshop

Rush Rhees Library, Studio Room B

What do you think is the biggest problem in the world today? Now, imagine that problem gone. The world is just as how you wanted it to be. How is...

Funding Your Dreams: Fifth House Residency Workshop

Dewey Hall, Room 1-305

In order to run a successful venture, you need a solid understanding of entrepreneurial finances. Join the Fifth House Ensemble to learn the basics of strategically locating income streams. This...

Funding Your Dreams: Fifth House Residency Workshop

Dewey Hall, Room 1-305

In order to run a successful venture, you need a solid understanding of entrepreneurial finances. Join the Fifth House Ensemble to learn the basics of strategically locating income streams. This...

Anatomy of a Startup: Fifth House Residency Workshop

Gleason Hall, Room 118

Interested in starting your own venture? Attend an interactive workshop led by the Fifth House Ensemble designed to help find your voice and define your mission. This session will explore...

Anatomy of a Startup: Fifth House Residency Workshop

Gleason Hall, Room 118

Interested in starting your own venture? Attend an interactive workshop led by the Fifth House Ensemble designed to help find your voice and define your mission. This session will explore...

Find a Team, Grow an Idea (Ain Workshop I)

Schlegel 207

The 2018 Mark Ain Business Model Workshop Series kicks off with an overview of the competition* and a presentation from Dr. Andrew Scheinman (CEO, Nidus BioSciences and Principal & Owner, Scheinman Law).  The...

Find a Team, Grow an Idea (Ain Workshop I)

Schlegel 207

The 2018 Mark Ain Business Model Workshop Series kicks off with an overview of the competition* and a presentation from Dr. Andrew Scheinman (CEO, Nidus BioSciences and Principal & Owner, Scheinman Law).  The...

Rochester Africa Business Conference

Schlegel Hall

  The Rochester Africa Business Conference will be held on Saturday, March 24th. Hosted by the Simon Africa Business Club and the Pan-African Students' Association at University of Rochester, its inaugural...

Rochester Africa Business Conference

Schlegel Hall

  The Rochester Africa Business Conference will be held on Saturday, March 24th. Hosted by the Simon Africa Business Club and the Pan-African Students' Association at University of Rochester, its inaugural...

Market Intelligence for Customer Discovery (Ain Workshop II)

Schlegel Hall, Room 103

The second workshop of the 2018 Mark Ain Business Model Workshop Series will feature a presentation by Simon professor, Dr. Mitch Lovett. The workshop will be held from 4:00 to 5:15 pm...

Market Intelligence for Customer Discovery (Ain Workshop II)

Schlegel Hall, Room 103

The second workshop of the 2018 Mark Ain Business Model Workshop Series will feature a presentation by Simon professor, Dr. Mitch Lovett. The workshop will be held from 4:00 to 5:15 pm...

Pitch Clinic

Hawkins-Carlson Room

Prep for the upcoming business plan presentations by attending a pitch clinic, co-sponsored by RCL's iZone and the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship. Mark your calendars - more info will be...

Pitch Clinic

Hawkins-Carlson Room

Prep for the upcoming business plan presentations by attending a pitch clinic, co-sponsored by RCL's iZone and the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship. Mark your calendars - more info will be...

SBIR/STTR Symposium

NextCorps Incubator @ Sibley Square

This symposium will be titled "Suceeding at SBIR/STTR Grants and will feature an in depth session on writing successful proposals, understanding key agencies and seed funding for Phase 0 -...

SBIR/STTR Symposium

NextCorps Incubator @ Sibley Square

This symposium will be titled "Suceeding at SBIR/STTR Grants and will feature an in depth session on writing successful proposals, understanding key agencies and seed funding for Phase 0 -...

SBIR/STTR Prep Session

Schlegel 301

In June 2018, NextCorps will be hosting an SBIR Road Tour (learn more here!). This prep session will help attendees learn how to create a Quad Chart, which is a...

SBIR/STTR Prep Session

Schlegel 301

In June 2018, NextCorps will be hosting an SBIR Road Tour (learn more here!). This prep session will help attendees learn how to create a Quad Chart, which is a...

Opposites Attract: Turning a Group of Strangers into a Team

Gleason 244

Join the Ain Center's Kathy Driscoll (Associate Director of Career Management and Community Relations), Meghan Plate (Program Assistant), and student entrepreneur Vlad Cazacu to explore strategies for creating a diverse...

Opposites Attract: Turning a Group of Strangers into a Team

Gleason 244

Join the Ain Center's Kathy Driscoll (Associate Director of Career Management and Community Relations), Meghan Plate (Program Assistant), and student entrepreneur Vlad Cazacu to explore strategies for creating a diverse...

The Voice of a Customer: Shut Up and Listen

iZone: Mezzanine (2nd floor)

Join Ain Center Senior Program Manager Matt Spielmann and student entrepreneur Max Sims to discover the benefits of listening - really listening - to potential clients. What do your future customers want? What can you...

The Voice of a Customer: Shut Up and Listen

iZone: Mezzanine (2nd floor)

Join Ain Center Senior Program Manager Matt Spielmann and student entrepreneur Max Sims to discover the benefits of listening - really listening - to potential clients. What do your future customers want? What can you...

Framing Problems Accurately and Solving Them Creatively Workshop

iZone: Mezzanine (2nd floor)

This one-hour workshop is co-sponsored by the Eastman Institute for Music Leadership, Barbara J. Burger iZone and the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship. Participants in this interactive activity will be introduced to the Cynefin...

Framing Problems Accurately and Solving Them Creatively Workshop

iZone: Mezzanine (2nd floor)

This one-hour workshop is co-sponsored by the Eastman Institute for Music Leadership, Barbara J. Burger iZone and the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship. Participants in this interactive activity will be introduced to the Cynefin...

Voice of a Customer Workshop

iZone: Mezzanine (2nd floor)

Join Ain Center Associate Director Natalie Antal, Senior Program Manager Matt Spielmann, and student entrepreneur Max Sims to discover the benefits of listening – really listening – to potential clients. What do your future customers...

Voice of a Customer Workshop

iZone: Mezzanine (2nd floor)

Join Ain Center Associate Director Natalie Antal, Senior Program Manager Matt Spielmann, and student entrepreneur Max Sims to discover the benefits of listening – really listening – to potential clients. What do your future customers...

The Genius of a Business Plan: Be Different and Be Better

Schlegel 207

Join David Mammano (Founder & CEO of Avanti Entrepreneur Network; Instructor and Advisor for e5 Program) to learn about business plan writing. A well-crafted business plan can help you keep on...

The Genius of a Business Plan: Be Different and Be Better

Schlegel 207

Join David Mammano (Founder & CEO of Avanti Entrepreneur Network; Instructor and Advisor for e5 Program) to learn about business plan writing. A well-crafted business plan can help you keep on...

Money Matters: Funding Your Venture

Gleason 119

Join Jack Greco '06, '08S (Founder and Principal, Cupule Ventures, LLC) to learn about how to fund your venture. Angel investments. Grant money. Bootstrapping. Do you know how to secure financial backing? Explore the avenues of funding to see what will work for you. This workshop is part of the Mark Ain Business Plan...

Money Matters: Funding Your Venture

Gleason 119

Join Jack Greco '06, '08S (Founder and Principal, Cupule Ventures, LLC) to learn about how to fund your venture. Angel investments. Grant money. Bootstrapping. Do you know how to secure financial backing? Explore the avenues of funding to see what will work for you. This workshop is part of the Mark Ain Business Plan...

Startup Storytelling: Become a Master of Pitching

Schlegel 207

Join Kathryn Cartini (CMO of Upstate Venture Connect and CEO of Peacock Media) to learn about how to pitch your venture and tell your story. This workshop is part of the...

Startup Storytelling: Become a Master of Pitching

Schlegel 107

Join Kathryn Cartini (Partner, Chloe Capital; COO, Upstate Venture Connect; Founder, Peacock Media) to learn about how to pitch your venture and tell your story. This workshop is part of the...

Foundry Forum Workshop: Team Formation

TBD

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....

Foundry Forum Workshop: Product/Market Fit

TBD

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...

Foundry Forum Workshop: Voice of Customer

TBD

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 -...

Foundry Forum Workshop: Competition & Market Sizing

TBD

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...

Foundry Forum Workshop: Learning from Failure

TBD

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...