Andrews Innovation

Eli Wilson is a singer-songwriter who has quickly gained recognition for his heartfelt music and viral success on multiple platforms. On Spotify alone, his music has amassed OVER 30 MILLION streams. He has built a dedicated fanbase, secured a record label deal, continues to write songs….all while being FULL TIME student. Eli is passionate about his work and seeks to further develop his expertise as a musician, writer, creator, and entrepreneur. Listen to the conversation: Now out on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dyEjy2Ke and Apple: https://lnkd.in/dkKCqbQu

Catch David Asscherick at Hyve 2025—he is one of our featured speakers and will share insights to help you grow your mission-driven business. But that’s not all! You’ll also learn from top industry experts ready to empower you with the tools and knowledge to succeed in your business. Join us March 27-29 at Andrews University! Secure your spot now, and let’s make something BIG happen together! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gD-jfN-Z

?? Got a million-dollar idea? This is your shot. At Hyve International, real people pitch for real money—and YOU could be next. ?? Watch it LIVE and take your shot with a one-minute pitch—open to ANYONE. ?? Your startup. Your pitch. Your chance at $1M. ?? Register now (discount code ANDREWSONLY for AU students and employees): https://lnkd.in/gU9FX5zP #HyveInternational #StartupFunding #PitchToWin #EntrepreneurLife #MillionDollarIdea #AUInnovation #andrewsinnovation #hyve #hyve2025conference

The right insights. The right people. The right strategies. Growth doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in mastermind circles where ideas are challenged, strategies are refined, and opportunities are unlocked. That’s why Andrews Innovation x Hyve is bringing together top business leaders for an Impact Session designed to help you: ? Craft the ultimate customer journey ? Master online marketing & sales ? Leverage AI for business growth ?? Meet the Speakers: ?? Lydia Matiushenko(CEO, CleanMiles) – Strategies for customer success ?? Danny Cruz (CEO, Unlockingrowth LLC) – Scaling marketing & sales ?? Ryan Gersava (Founder, Virtualahan) – AI & business innovation ?? Date: 27th March, 2025 ?? Location: Andrews University ? Sessions: 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 2:15 PM Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or professional looking to scale smarter and sell better, this is your chance to gain actionable insights from industry leaders. Secure your spot today by purchasing the Startup Pass: https://lnkd.in/gU9FX5zP For Andrews students and employees, use discount code ANDREWSONLY to purchase the Student Pass. #hyve2025conference #hyveconference #business #innovation #entrepreneurship #andrewsinnovation #andrewsuniversity #southwestmichigan #sales #marketing #customerexperience #AI #artificialintelligence

New episode out now featuring Avak Khan, first place winner of the 2025 AU Pitch Competition. Listen here on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dDWzZW-Z Apple: https://lnkd.in/dr6WtQup

Open to everyone who registers to attend Hyve, including Andrews students and alumni, the 1-Minute Pitch Challenge will provide 30 startups or non-profits the opportunity to talk about their venture on stage during the Hyve 2025 Conference. To participate: ?? Submit a 30-second video recording of your pitch along with some information about you and your project on the form link shown below. ? Wait for confirmation of being selected as the 30 presenters. ?? More info on the images below. Form link: https://lnkd.in/gmvutRdZ #Hyve #Hyve2025Conference #AndrewsInnovation #entrepreneurship #innovation #AndrewsUniversity #Andrews #studententrepreneurs #1MinutePitch Hyve

Exciting news! Today my partner Evan Keyes and I had the incredible opportunity to compete in the Andrews University Pitch Competition, and we’re thrilled to have placed 4th! A huge thank you to Andrews Innovation, the judges, and fellow competitors for making this such an inspiring experience. The support, feedback, and connections we gained were truly invaluable. This is just the beginning for Hint of Michigan and we’re excited to continue moving forward to the next stage of development!

Proud of all of our student entrepreneurs!

Last week, we brought the energy, the ideas, and the big moves to our annual Innovation Week Pitch Competition—and the competition was fierce. ?? Drumroll please…??Here are the top innovators who walked away with funding and a year of expert coaching: ??Grand Prize ($10,000): Vista Stays Avak Khan ??Second Place ($8,000): MV Research and Development Manoah van der Velde ??Third Place ($6,000):AngelsWings ??Fourth Place ($4,000): Hint of Michigan Alex Butnaru ??Fifth Place ($2,000): KANTO Auto Detailing Lala Harimino RAMAHEFARISON ??Honorable Mentions: Makarios Ministry & Adventist Movies ??People’s Choice Award: Makarios Ministry, winning $1,000 Vanessa Perez Jocabed Ayala Carrera David González Correa But that’s not all, every finalist is receiving 12 months of business coaching (a $2,000 value) to help scale their ventures and turn their ideas into reality. ??Huge congratulations to all the winners and participants. This is just the beginning. Keep building, keep innovating, and keep being world changers.??

?? Drone Competition Final Planning Session – Don’t Miss Out! Join us for a crucial session where we’ll cover the final plans for the upcoming drone competition and answer any questions about your participation. ?? Location: Chan Shun Hall, Room 210 ?? Date: Feb 25 ? Time: 11:30 a.m. At least one team member is required to attend. This is your chance to get all the details, ensure you're competition-ready, and connect with other participants. ?? Bonus: Undergraduate students can earn co-curricular credit for attending. See you there! ??