Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation - University of Rochester

Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation - University of Rochester

高等教育

Rochester,NY 472 位关注者

Generating and transforming ideas into enterprises that create economic or social value.

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At the University of Rochester, we focus on a broad definition of entrepreneurship: the generation and transformation of ideas into enterprises that create value—and that value can be economic or social. More than a discrete set of business skills or practices, entrepreneurship is a calling that can be pursued in many realms of experience and achievement. A core value of American culture, entrepreneurship uniquely combines the visionary and the pragmatic. It requires both individual initiative and knowledge and, through awareness of markets, attention to the needs of others. Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking, an approach to problems, an attribute of mind, and even a trait of character. It is a science and an art; entrepreneurship is a primary way in which a free society grows and improves not only its economy, but its cultural and social life as well. The Center for Entrepreneurship was launched by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation grant awarded to the University in 2003. It was renamed the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship in 2015 in recognition of Mark S. Ain ’67S (MBA) and his wife Carolyn Ain for their visionary leadership and support of entrepreneurial students University-wide.

网站
https://www.rochester.edu/aincenter/
所属行业
高等教育
规模
2-10 人
总部
Rochester,NY
类型
教育机构
创立
2006
领域
Entrepreneurship、Networking、Start-ups和Mentorship

地点

  • 主要

    252 Elmwood Avenue

    1-211

    US,NY,Rochester,14627

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  • In today's digital age, a professional headshot is more than just a photograph; it's a crucial element of your personal brand. The Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation understands the importance of a strong online presence, which is why we're excited to offer our Professional Headshot Event. Event Dates: April 9th: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM April 11th: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Ain Center Availability is limited, and pre-registration is required. To reserve your spot, please go to bit.ly/headshot24 We're here to support your journey towards professional excellence. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your personal brand with a professional headshot. Looking forward to seeing you there! #ProfessionalHeadshot #PersonalBranding #CareerDevelopment #AinCenterForEntrepreneurship #ProfessionalGrowth

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  • ?? We are pleased to introduce, the Startup Sprint Workshop Series instructors: ?? ???????????????? ?????????? ‘?????? (????) is a graduate student at the Simon Business School, working toward an MS in Business Analytics. She earned her undergraduate degree with a major in Business Analytics and a minor in Computer Science from UR last year. She works as a program assistant for the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, supporting student entrepreneurs and founders as they develop their startups. She is also the founder of the LatAm Venture Capital Podcast, which highlights LatinX entrepreneurs and venture capital players. ?? ?????????????? ???????????? ‘???? (??????) is pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry, and is the CFO and co-founder of RHM Innovations Inc., a durable medical equipment company that seeks to assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs). Last year, RHM won the grand prize at both the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) and the Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition. Burris is also the Vice President of Finance for the student group SMD Entrepreneurs, who host a variety of entrepreneurial events both on and off UR’s campus. Fernanda just instructed the first workshop in our Startup Sprint series on Competitive Landscape Analysis, and will be supporting Brandon in instructing the next three workshops on –– Business Plan Writing, Financials, and Pitching. ?? If you are interested in registering for any or all of these workshops, go to bit.ly/registerAIN.

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  • Deadline is this Friday! Are you planning to compete?

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    PRESS RELEASE: Deadlines are approaching for students from colleges across the state to compete statewide for cash prizes! The New York Business Plan Competition, powered by the Upstate Capital Association of New York, announced the start of the 2024 competition. The competition promotes entrepreneurial opportunities for college students from across the state who pitch their business plans to seasoned investors. They also receive the opportunity to engage with mentors and judges from the business community. SUNY Albany will host the NYBPC Finals this year on April 25, 2024. The NYBPC Finals event connects students with business professionals, provides experiential learning opportunities through competitions, connects entrepreneurs with resources at the Entrepreneurship Expo, and awards up to $100,000 in cash prizes to help seed new ventures. READ MORE >> https://lnkd.in/ecapBwQS

    Press Release: 2024 New York Business Plan Competition Announced — New York Business Plan Competition

    Press Release: 2024 New York Business Plan Competition Announced — New York Business Plan Competition

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  • We are so happy that Tamuda Chimhanda Co-Founder of PenPal, a startup that has previously won in our business competitions, has been awarded first place at the local GSEA Student Entrepreneurs Awards and will be moving to the Nationals!

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    ?? Introducing Tamuda Chimhanda, the champion from EO Western New York, ready to shine at the 2023-24 GSEA US Nationals! ?? Tamuda, a student at the University of Rochester, is also the mastermind behind Penpal Inc, a game-changing business solution! ?? Penpal offers NFC business cards and an innovative networking platform to streamline professional connections. ?? With an AI digital clone feature, Penpal ensures seamless communication anytime, anywhere. Join us in wishing Tamuda the best of luck on his entrepreneurial journey! ?? #EO #GSEA #StudentEntrepreneur #GSEAUSNationals #Entrepreneur #YoungEntrepreneur

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  • ?? Ready to launch your startup journey? ? ?? Applying to a business plan competition? ? ?? Maybe you are just curious how to take your idea to the next level. ? No matter the reason... Join us for S?????? S?????, a series of hands-on workshops designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential skills and knowledge needed to compete in today's business landscape. * ?????????? ?????????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????????? 1 ?????????????????? ????????????. ? Workshops will cover the following topics: ? Competitive Landscape Analysis (2/15) ? Business Plan Writing(2/29) ? Financial Modeling (3/7) ? Pitching Your Idea (3/21) ? Fundraising Methods (4/17) ? You do ?????? need to attend every workshop - pick and choose which topics are right for you! Register for any or all of these at bit.ly/registerAIN. And please reach out to the Ain Center with questions ([email protected]) ? ?????????? ???? ???????? ???????? ?????????????? ???????????? ???????? ??????????????? ???????? ???? ???? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ?????????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????????????????????????????? ??????????????! ??

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  • Dive into the AI Universe with "Block by Block: Unlock the Power of AI" Workshop Series! ?? ?? What's in the Pipeline: Workshop #1 – Explore New AI Tools! ?? Date: Wed, Feb 7th ?? Time: 6-7:30 PM ?? Location: CSB 209 / Zoom (Hybrid Event) Discover cool AI tools, including ChatGPT! Learn about the latest and what's up next. Stay ahead in the AI game! ???? ?? Zoom link coming soon. Instructors: Masum and Esteban ??? ?? Save Dates for More Workshops! ?? Workshop #2 – AI Ethics, Privacy, Security ?? Date: Wed, Feb 21st ?? Time: 6-7:30 PM ?? Location: Wegmans Hall 1400 / Zoom (Hybrid Event) Talk AI ethics and privacy. Join the responsible tech chat! ????? Instructors: Masum and Esteban ???? Workshop #3 – AI for Business ?? Date: Wed, Mar 20th ?? Time: 6-7:30 PM ?? Location: CSB 209 (In-person Only) Boost your biz with AI tools. Up your game! ???? Instructors: Masum and Esteban ???? Workshop #4 – AI for Marketing & Social Media ?? Date: Wed, Apr 10th ?? Time: 6-7:30 PM ?? Location: CSB 209 (In-person Only) Get savvy with AI in marketing and social media. Change your game! ???? Instructors: Masum and Esteban ???? Unleash the Power Block by Block - Reserve Your Spot Today! https://bit.ly/registerAIN

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  • The UR Next Gen Challenge is an exhilarating one-day competition that brings together students and industry experts in a dynamic collaboration to address a real-world technical issue facing a local company. The event serves as a unique platform for students to showcase their problem-solving abilities, network with professionals, and gain valuable insights into business operations. With industry experts evaluating their solutions, the UR Next Gen Challenge is an immersive experience that not only tests the participants' skills but also cultivates other technical skills essential for success. Prize money will be awarded! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g_xMfFjX

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  • A nice feature on one of our rockstar entrepreneurship faculty members! Mike Riedlinger's wealth of experience and insight brings incredible value to the University of Rochester community!

    Mike Riedlinger brings valuable insight to his role as an I-Corps instructor. The founder or co-founder of several successful startups, Mike is also the Managing Director of Scale For ClimateTech, the Executive Director of Technology Commercialization at NextCorps, and an entrepreneurship lecturer for the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation - University of Rochester. He reflects on his extensive experience here:?? ? Q: What motivated you to become an I-Corps instructor?? A: My motivation comes from my own experiences — lows as well as highs — from my entrepreneurial journeys. I-Corps provides a great framework for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn about the breadth of connections needed for commercializing technologies, which took me many years to understand. Seeing a student’s energy shift when the moment of discovery hits them is my reward in being an I-Corps instructor. ? Q: What one piece of advice do you have for new entrepreneurs?? A: Starting a new venture takes an enormous amount of work that requires a dedicated team to share the load and work through the torrents of issues that face any startup. Prioritize solving vexing problems that have real significance to customers and be open to learning from the situations that will arise. Whenever possible, talk with others that have a lot of experience that is relevant to your startup. Having a mentor that can help guide you and your time will make a world of difference.? ? Apply for an I-Corps regional course to explore commercialization with the help of experienced mentors like Mike: https://lnkd.in/gnXHPnyN???

    • Graphic: NSF I-Corps Hub Interior Northeast Instructor Spotlight: Mike Riedlinger. Managing Director of Scale, For ClimateTech.
  • Researchers — are you interested in exploring commercialization of your?innovation in optics, photonics, laser, or quantum technology? From January 8 to February 9, the Interior Northeast I-Corps Hub (IN I-Corps)?is hosting a free I-Corps Regional Course tailored to optics innovators. The course starts with virtual entrepreneurship training, then transitions to an in-person format at the?SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics Photonics West?conference in San Francisco, CA, before concluding virtually. At the conference, course participants will receive additional coaching from experienced entrepreneurs and interview potential customers to hone their product-market fit. Travel funding is available for accepted teams. Interested? Contact?[email protected]?with any questions, and apply by Wednesday, Dec. 13:?https://lnkd.in/gTQ4hKiZ

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