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The HKEC team will be letting you know about the best opportunities and events coming up this semester for students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation happenings at UT. Then, we will open up the meeting to informal networking.
All you need is an open mind and an interest in creating, innovating, and scaling big ideas. Come by the Kendra Scott Center at 10 AM. 🤘💛
At 4 p.m. CT, Amanda Golden, Assistant Director of the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center, and Mellie Price, Executive Director of JBTVL and the M.S. in Technology Commercialization will provide an in-depth look at the rich collection of resources UT and Austin have to offer aspiring, emerging, and established founders.
Virtual Trade Show will follow beginning at 5 p.m. CT
This is an event for everyone – whether you have an interesting idea for a business or already have a venture underway.
This event is free and open to the general public.
Learn more: 2021startupecosystem.eventbrite.com
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This event is a collaboration of the HKEC, Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs, Social Innovation Initiative, the Entrepreneurship Minor, and the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute. Hope to see you there!
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This FREE event is a VIRTUAL celebration and conversation for courageous, creative female leaders looking to change the world. The Women’s Summit will focus on bringing industry experts together and exploring how women can excel in their careers, manage their personal life, and empower one another.
Hear from Austin entrepreneur and WEL Institute founder, Kendra Scott CEO, Founder, and UT Austin Professor of Practice; Sheinelle Jones, Co-Host, “3rd Hour of TODAY”; Abigail Cook Stone, Co-Founder & CEO of Otherland; Nastia Liukin, 5-Time Olympic Medalist, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Influencer, and many other powerful women as they offer their wisdom and guidance.
**The First 100 UT Austin students (with current student EID) who register for the Women's Summit will receive a virtual token for a FREE curated gift bag from Kendra Scott celebrating brands such as: EOS | Farra Coffee | Puracy | Blenders & Bowls | Flower Glasses | Benefit | Otherland Candles | Erin Condren | ...and more
The Women’s Summit is tailored to those who identify as women and is open to all.
Event Registration Link: https://ksinstitute.utexas.edu/womens-summit/
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Join the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship, Growth, and Renewal at the University of Texas at Austin to hear from Tim League, Founder and CEO of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Founder of Drafthouse Films and film distributor Neon. Gain insight into how a passion for cinema launched a successful cinema franchise!
Details:
When - Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | 5-7 PM
Where - RRH 1.400 | 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78705
RSVP for access to complementary reception with food and drinks.
Join the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship, Growth, and Renewal at the University of Texas at Austin to hear from Tim League, Founder and CEO of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Founder of Drafthouse Films and film distributor Neon. Gain insight into how a passion for cinema launched a successful cinema franchise!
Details:
When - Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | 5-7 PM
Where - RRH 1.400 | 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78705
RSVP for access to complementary reception with food and drinks.
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09/28/2023
Join us to watch student founders take to the stage for a night of game-changing ideas and winning big 💰 at the Freed Family Pitch Competition Finals 2023!
The Freed Family Pitch Competition (FFPC) is an annual competitive funding opportunity for undergraduate students at The UT Austin. Hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center, FFPC is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for fully immersive learning – and a chance for student teams to walk away with some serious cash.
This competition is all about shaking up the game, pushing boundaries, and never settling. Come see if the next generation of industry leaders have what it takes to break the mold!
RSVP today: https://bit.ly/3RCOXyd
P.S. Keep an eye out for the semi-finalists to be announced soon! 👀
09/26/2023
Now accepting applications for the Forty Acres Founders Program Spring '24 Cohort! 💡🤘📈
Do you want to position yourself and your ideas for maximum success? Vet your business idea with rigorous product-market fit and customer discovery in the Forty Acres Founders Program at McCombs!
The Forty Acres Founders Program is a semester long practicum designed to guide undergraduate and graduate student founders through studying potential customers, improving their product, and establishing product-market fit. Founders leave the program with their product or service positioned for success within the marketplace.
Completing this program will differentiate you from others as an innovator and leader. The program provides you with an entrepreneurial mind-set, skill-set, and opportunity-set. You will think like an entrepreneur, have the tools of an entrepreneur, and receive financial and mentor support to empower your next steps!
Learn more about the program, attend an info session, or submit your application today: https://bit.ly/3td9HlO
09/20/2023
Join us in two weeks for coffee and conversations at Startup Coffee Connect with the Global Sustainability Leadership Institute! ☕️🧡
We’re excited to bring together the Longhorn startup community for a morning of networking, collaboration, and free breakfast tacos! Mark your calendars for 10.3.23 at 10:00am in CBA 3.302.
RSVP today at: https://bit.ly/48d5oXO
09/15/2023
📢 ATTENTION: the Freed Family Pitch Competition application deadline has been EXTENDED to Sunday, 9.17.23 at 11:59pm!
Don't let extended access to this opportunity go to waste, submit your application today to pitch your startup for $60k in cash + prizes!
What We're Looking For:
- Undergraduates from The University of Texas at Austin
- Innovative, achievable, scalable, and fundable ideas
- A persuasive and high-quality pitch
- Diverse teams and innovative products across any industry
Apply Now: https://bit.ly/45VgyyL
Learn more about the competition: https://bit.ly/3L1uGhx
09/15/2023
🚨URGENT!🚨 Freed Family Pitch Competition applications close TONIGHT!
Submit Your Startup Today to Win Big 💰:
- 1st place: $20K
- 2nd place: $10K
- 3rd place: $5K (Two Awards)
- $5,000 in Amazon Web Service Credits (awarded to each team that places in the finals)
What We're Looking For:
- Undergraduates from The University of Texas at Austin
- Innovative, achievable, scalable, and fundable ideas
- A persuasive and high-quality pitch
- Diverse teams and innovative products across any industry
Submit your application before it's too late: https://bit.ly/45VgyyL
Learn more about the competition: https://bit.ly/3L1uGhx
09/13/2023
You can't win if you don't apply! Prove you've got what it takes, apply today to compete in the Freed Family Pitch Competition!
We're looking for big ideas and the passionate students behind them. During the competition, students have the opportunity to hone their business strategy, get professional feedback on their pitches, and form lasting relationships with mentors in the Texas entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Submit Your Startup Today to Win Big 💰!
- 1st place: $20K
- 2nd place: $10K
- 3rd place: $5K (Two Awards)
- $5,000 in Amazon Web Service Credits (awarded to each team that places in the finals)
ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT TO APPLY! Submit your application today: https://bit.ly/45VgyyL
Learn more about the competition: https://bit.ly/3L1uGhx
Get your caffeine fix and network with fellow entrepreneurs at Startup Coffee Connect, hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center and Global Sustainability Leadership Institute!
This relaxed environment provides the perfect opportunity to make meaningful connections and expand your business circle. Don't miss out on 10.3.23 at 10:00am in CBA 3.302!
RSVP today at: https://bit.ly/48d5oXO
09/12/2023
Are you interested in entrepreneurship and innovation?
Do you want to meet other entrepreneurial-minded students?
Are you looking for mentors and resources to help you launch?
If you answered yes to any of these, then come immerse yourself in the ATX startup scene at the 8th annual Intro to the UT/Austin Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow!
Hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center, the Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow offers the opportunity to discover the diverse range of entrepreneurial initiatives and connect with dedicated mentors who are committed to helping young founders succeed.
This is an event for everyone - whether you have an interesting idea for a business or already have a venture underway. Don't miss out on the chance to build your entrepreneurship community!
Join us on 9.25.23 at 4:30pm at the WCP Ballroom! RSVP today: https://bit.ly/3qZxWTQ
8th Annual Intro to the UT/Austin Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow Immerse yourself in the diverse and expert network of resources at UT and in Austin dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and innovators!
08/29/2023
Join us for an exciting day of networking and exploration at the 8th annual Intro to the UT/Austin Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow, hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center! Discover the diverse range of entrepreneurial initiatives and connect with dedicated mentors who are committed to helping young founders succeed!
With 25+ resources tabling at the event, you'll have the opportunity to connect with a wide range of experts. Don't miss out on this community building opportunity, join us on 9.25.23 at 4:30pm at the WCP Ballroom!
Secure your spot and RSVP now: https://bit.ly/3qZxWTQ
8th Annual Intro to the UT/Austin Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow Immerse yourself in the diverse and expert network of resources at UT and in Austin dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and innovators!
Come for the coffee, stay for the connections!
Join us for Startup Coffee Connect, hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center and Texas Venture Labs. Connect with fellow founders and get inspired at this casual networking event for Longhorn entrepreneurs. Did we mention there will be free breakfast tacos?
We'll see you on 9.6.23 at 10:00am in RRH 1.354! RSVP today at: https://bit.ly/3E5faNV
08/22/2023
Calling all UT undergraduate student founders!
The Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center is looking for big ideas and the passionate students behind them to compete in the Freed Family Pitch Competition!
The competition, previously known as DisrupTexas, offers a chance to hone your business strategy and opens the door for professional feedback and lasting relationships with mentors.
Are you ready to break the mold? Apply today to pitch your startup in competition for $60k in cash and prizes! https://bit.ly/45VgyyL
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10/24/2022
Join us on Nov 15th at 5pm for a conversation with AlertMedia founder and fellow Longhorn Brian Cruver! At this fireside chat and live Q&A, we’ll tackle how founders can establish a healthy and safe company culture, create a positive impact through entrepreneurship, and provide effective leadership during times of uncertainty!
RSVP today at the link in bio! 🔗🤟🏽
10/22/2022
We are excited to announce the 2022 DisrupTexas Finalists! 🎉🤟🏽
Tune in next Thursday 10.27.22 at 3pm to see Locket, Disolv Energy, Renew Robotics, and Paradigm Robotics pitch for cash prizes! RSVP link in bio 🔗
Thank you to all founders who applied and competed in the semi-final rounds, DisrupTexas would not be what it is without each of your hard work and dedication to finding solutions to the world’s problems. We are excited to see your successes continue to unfold!
10/14/2022
🚨DEADLINE EXTENDED🚨 The Forty Acres Founders Program Spring 2023 Cohort Application deadline is extended to Sunday 10.16.2022 at midnight!
Apply now at the link in bio! 🔗🤟🏽
10/12/2022
If you’re looking to pitch your ideas to other founders, learn what else is happening in the UT startup scene, or connect with other ambitious minds to join your team, Startup Coffee Connect is the place to be.
Enjoy the casual networking event for all Longhorns with a complimentary coffee bar and breakfast tacos hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center and the UT Entrepreneurship Minor on Nov 3 at 10:00am in GSB 2.130 to join the conversation!
RSVP today at the link in bio! 🔗🤟🏽
10/11/2022
Are you interested in learning how to strategically ramp up your startup through
marketing and customer relationships? Don’t miss the Ignite Startup Workshops, a virtual speaker series! This semester’s series focuses on Strategic Startup Growth with local entrepreneurs from various industries as guest speakers.
RSVP to the workshops today at the link in bio! 🤟🏽🔗
10/07/2022
One night, four startups, $35k in cash and prizes. Get ready to DisrupTexas!
Join the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center on 10/27 at 3PM for the 2022 DisrupTexas Undergrad Pitch Competition Finals to watch student founders who aren't afraid to shake up the game pitch their startups for cash, prizes, and judges’ feedback.
RSVP at the link in our bio! 🔗
10/05/2022
Congratulations to the 2022 DisrupTexas Undergrad Pitch Competition Semi-Finalists! 🎉
Thank you to all the hard-working student founders who submitted applications, the HKEC looks forward to seeing each of you continue to work on your startups! Check out our website for more opportunities to engage with the HKEC.
The Semi-Finals will be a closed event, but the Finals will take place 10.27.22 and is open to the public. Stay tuned for more information on how to attend.
10/03/2022
🚨Calling all UT student founders!🚨
It’s time to startup right with the Forty Acres Founders Program! This semester long program is designed to educate you on the skills needed to vet an idea, confirm product-market fit, and develop a Minimum Viable Product that addresses market needs while providing funding opportunities.
Learn more and apply today at the link in bio! 🔗
09/21/2022
FOUNDER STORIES: UT‘s own David Willson opens up about his experience as a student founder in the ATX startup ecosystem! His company, Cornerstone, is a SaaS startup focused on streamlining project management for residential construction.
Read more about David’s experiences and advice at the link in our bio! 🔗🤟🏽
09/14/2022
Come join Startup Coffee Connect for a casual networking event for all Longhorn entrepreneurs! ☕️🌮
Pitch your ideas to other founders, learn what else is happening in the UT startup scene, connect with other ambitious minds, and enjoy the complimentary coffee bar and breakfast tacos! Hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center and the Office of Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Oct 4 at 10:00am in WCP 2.120.
RSVP Link in bio! 🔗
08/30/2022
Are you interested in entrepreneurship and innovation? Do you want to meet other entrepreneurial-minded students? Are you looking for mentors and resources to help you launch? If you answered yes, then come immerse yourself in the Austin startup scene at the 7th annual UT/Austin Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow!
Network with 25+ UT and Austin based resources on Sept. 19th at 4:30pm in the WCP Ballroom.
RSVP link in bio!
08/24/2022
Do you like free coffee, breakfast tacos, and innovative conversations? ☕️🌮🧠
Come join Startup Coffee Connect for a casual networking event for all Longhorn entrepreneurs! Pitch your ideas to other founders, learn what else is happening in the UT startup scene, and connect with other ambitious minds to join your team.
RSVP link in bio!
08/23/2022
Are you ready to DisrupTexas? We’re looking for undergraduate student founders with game changing ideas to compete in the DisrupTexas Undergrad Pitch Competition! The competition offers a chance to hone your business strategy and opens the door for professional feedback and lasting relationships with mentors. Apply today to pitch your startup in competition for $35k in cash and prizes!
Application deadline is 9.16.2022 at midnight. Link in bio!
08/08/2022
REPOST: The waitlist is finally here! We want to make getting around Austin rays for you, learn more above 👆
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08/04/2022
Spotted! 🔍
Yesterday Forty Acres Founders alumni Amaan Dasani and David Willson pitched at SEAL Decision Day 2022 with fellow FAF alumni there to show support. The UT entrepreneurial community is like no other!
06/13/2022
At the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center, it is our mission to make entrepreneurship accessible to all Longhorns, and we believe diversity and inclusivity are necessary predecessors to accessibility. We are proud allies of all Longhorns exercising their freedom of love and identity and wish a safe and happy pride to everyone!
05/02/2022
A big CONGRATULATIONS to this year's Pitch Competition winners!
Rankings:
1st: aurelje
2nd: ChurchSearch
3rd (tied): Locol & JCN Farms
We are so proud of all the hard work each of the students put in during this semester and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for our founders!
For a recap of the event, click the link in our bio.
11/19/2021
Last night we gathered to discuss a unique group of people in the and community: Veteran Founders.
Thank you to , Shaydi Dejesus, , and Josh Lawton for sharing truths, dispelling myths, and opening our eyes to what veterans can do and are doing in the civilian community- and what allies can do to offer support.
Thanks also to and Texas Venture Labs for helping us to create a space for important discussions like this
11/15/2021
11/10/2021
Register now for the Diversity & Inclusion in Entrepreneurship Summit: Veteran Founders. This event is hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center at the McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin and will feature a panel of veteran founders and innovators, discussing access to startup resources for veterans and how the combination of military experience and an entrepreneurial skillset produces unique opportunities.
Register Today! https://disummit-vets.eventbrite.com
11/03/2021
Scenes from our November Coffee Connect in collab with ! Thank you to all those that braved the weather to meet with fellow innovators and change makers!
10/29/2021
Thank you to Jay Steinfeld for joining us at Entrepreneurship Live last night! He spoke about his four ‘E’s to guide success in founding a business and to grow as a person:
1. Evolve Continuously
2. Experiment Fearlessly
3. Express Yourself
4. Enjoy the Ride
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10/21/2021
Meet the teams competing in Division III of semi-finals!
DIVISION III
creatoraid: Kimberly Nwaneri
Explorastay: Jaideep Patil
Kelped: Joyance Liau
Sensibed Tech: Pavitra Kumar, Srikar Sadhu, and Noah Mathai
Join us on Saturday, 10/23, to see the final teams pitch for funding and feedback!
RSVP in Bio
10/20/2021
Meet the teams competing in Division II of semi-finals!
DIVISION II
WalkThru: Amod Daherkar
Klein Designs: Alexa Klein
Fralikore: Doran Kim
Travel Cube: Autumn Rachui
Join us on Saturday, 10/23, to see the final teams pitch for funding and feedback!
RSVP in Bio
10/19/2021
Meet the teams competing in Division I of semi-finals!
DIVISION I
Psyhke: Mansi Parikh and Vin Chatterjee
CASI Technologies: Ryan Kim, Gan Liu, and Raphael Parsala
The Final Touch: Leanna Grau
Gather: Mateen Kontoravdis
Join us on Saturday, 10/23, to see the final teams pitch for funding and feedback!
RSVP in Bio
10/07/2021
It’s time to meet our October founder, Sujoy Purkayastha computer science and math major and Co-Founder of tuktuk, a carpooling platform founded by Sujoy and fellow UT Austin student, Akif Abidi. tuktuk aims to provide affordable and convenient rides for students to popular Austin hot spots. Sujoy, as a CS major, believed that creating a new new kind of ridesharing platform that operated on high traffic routes would be an impactful service for UT Austin students and other people in the Austin Metro region.
Read Sujoy's story here: bit.ly/FOUNDERSTORIES-Oct2021
Or at the link in bio!
FOUNDER STORIES is a monthly blog highlighting students and alumni working on innovation & entrepreneurship
10/06/2021
Thanks so much to everyone that joined us for our first Coffee Connect back in-person in over 18-months. Special thanks to for teaming up with us!
10/04/2021
Announcing the undergrad teams moving on to the DisrupTexas 2021 Semi-final round!
Join us on Saturday, 10/23 to see these students pitch for funding and feedback!
RSVP in Bio
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