I&E Seminar Series
Description
The I&E Seminar Series will introduce the audience to tools and information that can assist them in their entrepreneurial path.
It is open to all students, faculty, and staff of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Not open to the general public. Co-curricular credit is available.
Event List
2024-2025
Date/Time |
Title |
Location |
Description |
| Sep. 9, 11:30 a.m. | Innovation Kick-Off | Chan Shun Hall Garber Auditorium | Learn about and sign up to the various programs and opportunities in Andrews Innovation for this school year. |
| Sep. 11, 7:00 p.m. | Startup Lab Nights | Campus Center Leadership Lab | Open mic and networking with student entrepreneurs in a casual setting. |
| Sep. 23, 11:30 a.m. | Startup Lab Seminars - Lean Canvas Business Model | Chan Shun Hall Garber Auditorium | Learn how to create a business model for your startup or ministry. |
| Sep. 25, 7:00 p.m. |
Startup Lab Nights |
Campus Center Leadership Lab |
Open mic and networking with student entrepreneurs in a casual setting. |
| Sep. 26, 12:00-3:00 p.m. | Industry Lab Summit | HPAC Lobby | |
| Sep. 30, 11:30 a.m. | Drone Workshops - Competition Info Session and Team Formation | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | Info session for any student interested in participating in this year’s drone competition |
| Oct. 7, 11:30 a.m. | Startup Lab Seminars - Customer Discovery | Chan Shun Hall Garber Auditorium | Learn how to discovery and validate the correct group of customers for their startup or ministry. |
| Oct. 9, 7:00 p.m. | Startup Lab Nights | Campus Center Leadership Lab | Open mic and networking with student entrepreneurs in a casual setting. |
| Oct. 17, 2:00 p.m. | Maker Lab Workshops - 3D Printing Basics | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | Learn the basic of 3d printing for any prototyping or creative projects. |
| Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. | Drone Workshops - Basic Components and Autonomous Flying Programming | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | For drone competition participants - learn about the basic components that make up a drone and the software required for autonomous flying programming. |
| Oct. 31, 2:00 p.m. | Maker Lab Workshops - Advanced 3D Printing (Resin and Fiber-Reinforced) | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | Learn how to use other 3d printing systems, including reinforced fibers and an SLA machine. |
| Nov. 4, 11:30 a.m. | Startup Lab Seminars - Compelling Value Proposition and Product-Market Fit | Chan Shun Hall Garber Auditorium | Learn how to develop a value proposition based on customer discovery interviews that is closely align with the market needs. |
| Nov. 6, 6:00 p.m. | Startup Lab Nights | TBD | Open mic and networking with student entrepreneurs in a casual setting. |
| Nov. 7, 2:00 p.m. | Maker Lab Workshops - Electronics Basics | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | Learn the basics of an electronic system and prototype a simple one using a kit. |
| Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m. | Startup Lab Seminars - Creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) | Chan Shun Hall Garber Auditorium | Learn how to validate your solution by prototyping and testing an MVP. |
| Nov. 20, 7:00 p.m. | Startup Lab Nights | Campus Center Leadership Lab | Open mic and networking with student entrepreneurs in a casual setting. |
| Nov. 21, 2:00 p.m. | Maker Lab Workshops - Microprocessors Programming Basics | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | Learn the basics of programming an Arduino or Raspberry Pi microprocessor for controls and robotic systems. |
| Nov. 25: 11:30 a.m. | Drone Workshops - Parts List Final Review | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | For drone competition participants - review and finalize your list of components to order and assemble your drone. |
Recordings of Previous Presentations
Spring 2025
Date/Time |
Title |
Location |
Description |
| Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m. | Pitch Competition Info Session | Learn more about the next steps for every Pitch Competition participant. This session will provide information about when to submit your presentation slides, pitch practice time, and a schedule of presenters for the semi-finals. | |
| Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m. | Drone Check-In 3 | Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium | Discuss your progress assembling the drone and ask about issues you're facing in that process. |
| Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. |
Entrepreneurship Luncheon |
Chan Shun Hall, Whirlpool Room | Meet other student entrepreneurs and enjoy a free meal. This event will offer opportunities to connect with other students and learn more about what they are doing. |
| Feb. 18, 7-8 p.m. |
Online - AU ID Required |
Sonya Funna Evelyn is currently the Vice President for Sustainable Development at ADRA International, a global nonprofit reaching over 20 million individuals, annually. In this role, Sonya leads teams delivering high-impact, poverty reduction programs and provides strategic leadership, visioning and direction setting for a network of over 120 offices worldwide. | |
| Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m. | Drone Check-In 4 | Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium | Discuss your progress assembling the drone and ask about issues you're facing in that process. |
| Mar. 11, 11:30 a.m. | Seminar by Ruben de Jesus, | Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium | Pahtiā Technologies Inc. is a global health technology data company leveraging next generation sequencing and artificial intelligence to increase access to targeted therapies for cancer in under-researched populations. Our ultimate goal is to enhance health equity around the world in the fight against cancer. |
| Apr. 1, 11:30 a.m. | Drone Check-In 5 | Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium | Learn more about the finals plans for the drone competition and ask questions related to your participation. |
Fall 2024
Date/Time |
Title |
Location |
| September 24, 11:30 a.m. |
Pitch Competition Info Session
|
Chan Shun Hall, Gaber Auditorium |
| November 5, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Do you know who’s your ideal customer?
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Chan Shun Hall, Gaber Auditorium |
| November 12, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Is your business model profitable?
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Chan Shun Hall, Gaber Auditorium |
| November 19, 11:30 a.m. | Startup Launch: Who’s your competitor and how can you stay in the race? | Chan Shun Hall, Gaber Auditorium |
Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
| Date/Time | Title |
| January 16, 11:30 a.m. |
Pitch Competition Info Session 1
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| January 30, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Creating a New Business Model
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| February 6, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Customer Segment & Competition
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| February 13, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Registering a Company
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| February 20, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Market Research & Strategy
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| March 12, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Revenue Model & Fundraising
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Fall 2022
Spring 2022
Sponsors
Support for this seminar series comes from the and the College of Professions.
Contact Information
- For questions, please contact the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship: innovate@andrews.edu
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