Venture Summit: Beyond Business
Fri., Sept. 27, 2024 | 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM | Edward J. Minskoff Pavilion
Venture Summit is an annual gathering of Spartan leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators dedicated to discussing important topics and advancing entrepreneurship education at Michigan State University.
Venture Summit brings Spartan entrepreneurs and innovators together to meet, learn and share ideas. This year, we're focusing on the dynamic intersectionality of entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation. We're celebrating the visionary minds transforming industries and creating impactful change. Our theme, "Beyond Business," takes us into the multifaceted world where entrepreneurship meets creativity, challenging the conventional boundaries of business. By emphasizing the importance of integrating creative thinking and innovative approaches into entrepreneurial endeavors, we aim to highlight the transformative power of thinking beyond traditional business models, encouraging participants to envision new possibilities and equipping participants with the mindset and tools necessary to create ventures that resonate on a deeper, more meaningful level.
Hosted by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Edward J. Minskoff Pavilion, we hope you join us in going beyond business together.
Venture Summit brings Spartan entrepreneurs and innovators together to meet, learn and share ideas. This year, we're focusing on the dynamic intersectionality of entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation. We're celebrating the visionary minds transforming industries and creating impactful change. Our theme, "Beyond Business," takes us into the multifaceted world where entrepreneurship meets creativity, challenging the conventional boundaries of business. By emphasizing the importance of integrating creative thinking and innovative approaches into entrepreneurial endeavors, we aim to highlight the transformative power of thinking beyond traditional business models, encouraging participants to envision new possibilities and equipping participants with the mindset and tools necessary to create ventures that resonate on a deeper, more meaningful level.
Hosted by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Edward J. Minskoff Pavilion, we hope you join us in going beyond business together.
SPEAKERS
Alina Morse
CEO, ZolliCandy
E.Scott Morris
Chair of Footwear and Creative Associate, Pensole Lewis College
SCHEDULE
11:30 AM -
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
Welcome
To set the stage for a day of innovation and entrepreneurship, attendees will connect with Spartan leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators in the Multi-Purpose Room (M019) for lunch and hear from Alina Morse, CEO of ZolliCandy.
π Multi Purpose Room (M019)
π Multi Purpose Room (M019)
12:30 PM -
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
Introduction to Entrepreneurial Support and Education
Learn how aspiring Spartan entrepreneurs and innovators can leverage the educational resources and support available at Michigan State University to understand the power of entrepreneurial education with the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Minor and Venture Creation programs.
π Multi Purpose Room (M019)
π Multi Purpose Room (M019)
1:00 PM -
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
Made at Michigan State: Reaching Customers as a Creative
Discover how Spartan creatives are growing their businesses with Student-Made Michigan State. This session will highlight four MSU student entrepreneurs, Yuktha Pulavarthi, Jillian Whitley, Ella Lynch and Katyra Waller, highlighting how these creators have integrated innovative strategies into their business models to drive success.
π Multi Purpose Room (M019)
π Multi Purpose Room (M019)
1:30 PM -
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
The Spartan 300: Supporting the Next Generation of Spartan Entrepreneurs
Spartans are bold and stand together, this session will highlight MSUβs newest initiative, in collaboration with the MSU Research Foundation, to help MSU students and grow MSUβs campus-wide nationally ranked entrepreneurship education program featuring Pete Martin, Chris Sell and Sean Fochtman.
π Multi Purpose Room (M019)
π Multi Purpose Room (M019)
2:00 PM -
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
Student Showcase
In this session, attendees will meet and network with a variety of MSU student entrepreneurs as they feature their innovative ideas and creative businesses.
π Entrepreneurship Lab (M025)
π Entrepreneurship Lab (M025)
4:15 PM -
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Keynote Speaker: E.Scott Morris
E.Scott Morris, the Chair of Footwear and Creative Associate at Pensole Lewis College will dive into the multifaceted world where entrepreneurship meets creativity, challenging the conventional boundaries of business and share his inspiration, motivation and wealth of 30+ years in the industry working for Nike, Under Armor, and Anta Sports, shaping iconic footwear and driving innovation. Powered by the Richard Fordyce Endowed Speaker Series.
π Multi Purpose Room (M019)
π Multi Purpose Room (M019)
5:00 PM -
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Ceremony and Reception
To conclude the evening, the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation will recognize the outstanding entrepreneurial achievements of the 2023-24 scholarship recipients, followed by a networking reception.
π Multi Purpose Room (M019)
π Multi Purpose Room (M019)
LOCATION
Michigan State University - Edward J. Minskoff Pavilion
651 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, USA
651 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, USA
PARKING
Parking for Venture Summit is available at Ramp #1 (Shaw Lane) and Ramp #3 (Wharton Parking Ramp).
QUESTIONS?
Fο»Ώor further questions, contact Aubrey Haase, [email protected].