Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship

Huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our March eMentor Mini Pitch Night! It was another fantastic turnout, and it's always incredible to see SLU's entrepreneurship community grow with each event. Don't miss our FINAL (and most fun) event of the year—SLU eMentor Trivia Night on April 15! Click below to register—we'll see you there! ???? https://lnkd.in/gYnwUpWC Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University

Join us TOMORROW for Mini Pitch Night, a dynamic event connecting ambitious students with mentors! Students – you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your ideas in 60-second pitches, receive valuable feedback, and network with mentors. Mentors – you’ll have the opportunity to meet SLU’s entrepreneurially curious students and up and coming entrepreneurial leaders. Elevate your experience with Mini Pitches—no slides, just your best elevator pitch! Pitch signup will be first come first serve the night of the event. Engage with like-minded peers and successful entrepreneurs and mentors from the STL community. Food and drinks will be provided. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/g3AC7P_7 Location: DuBourg Hall 4th Floor (409 Sinquefield State Room) 221 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103 Date and time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CT Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University

The dynamic duo we didn’t know we needed! ??? Last week, Hayley Johnston, MSW and the squishy Billiken headed to Austin, Texas, for SXSW EDU—representing Saint Louis University and STL on the national stage. From co-hosting a session with Logan Higuera for higher education entrepreneurship leaders to attending events, competitions, and even meeting fellow Billikens, Hayley made the most of her time in Austin! Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University #Entrepreneurship #SXSWEDU #SLU #Billikens

?? Final Call: Applications Close This Friday! ?? The deadline to apply for the 2025 Saint Louis University New Venture Accelerator is March 14, 2025—don’t miss your chance! This is your opportunity to gain funding, mentorship, and the resources needed to scale your startup. But don’t wait until the last minute—a 2-minute video pitch is required, so plan ahead! ?? Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025 ?? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gYZ5fYgW Take your venture to the next level—apply before it’s too late! Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University #SLUNewVentureAccelerator #Entrepreneurship #StartUpInnovation

What a conference! Last weekend, the University of Missouri-Kansas City hosted the second annual SCALE Conference. Co-presented by the Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship, UMKC's Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Millikin University, the SCALE Conference is designed to help student creatives and artists gain the skills and knowledge they need to launch and manage successful entrepreneurial careers. This year featured two jam-packed days filled with insightful workshops, panels, guest speakers, networking, and more! Topics ranged from marketing yourself as a young artist to budgeting, pricing, legal tips, and beyond. The weekend culminated in a pitch competition, where one of Saint Louis University's very own, Abby Van Vooren, was a winner! We want to thank UMKC for doing such a fantastic job hosting this year’s conference, as well as the incredible team who made it happen: Lewis Sheats, Hayley Johnston, MSW, Andy Heise, Laura Moore, Jessa Wilcoxen, Julienne Shields, Becky Nims, and Megan Larson. We can’t wait for next year’s conference at Millikin University!

Day 2 of SXSW EDU was one for the books. Logan Higuera and I hosted a session with higher education entrepreneurship leaders and it was a wild success. We made so many great connections. And there was a fellow #Billiken in attendance, Tim Angell! The Tuesday keynote speaker Emily Calandrelli was one of the best talks I’ve ever heard. She’s inspiring a whole new generation of female scientists. ???????????????? Saint Louis University Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University #SXSW #STL

Hey look, Ma—we’re published! ???? Excited to share that Annals of Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy 2025 features a chapter on Saint Louis University’s curricular and co-curricular entrepreneurship programming, co-authored by our very own Lewis Sheats, Alex Brinkmeier, MBA, and Hayley Johnston, MSW! Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University New Venture Accelerator alum and SLULaunch President, Kirti Madhu, continues to perfect her pitch and share her company, EMBr, with investors and industry professionals. Kirti recently had the opportunity to pitch at PitchSTL, showcasing her innovative concept that has the potential to revolutionize healthcare and reduce opioid-related fatalities. It's incredible to see her dedication to refining her vision and making a lasting impact in the industry! Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #PitchSTL

???♂?? Swing by Golf and Give! ????♀? Golf and Give is in full swing! Come play the mini golf courses built by SLU student organizations using non-perishable food items—all donated to Billiken Bounty! ?? BSC Wool Ballrooms ?? February 25 | 9 AM - 5 PM ?? February 26 | 9 AM - 3 PM Make sure to check out the Entrepreneurship Ambassadors' hole and vote for your favorite course design! Bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation to support a great cause while showing off your mini golf skills! ???♂? Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University #GolfAndGive #BillikenBounty #SLUEntrepreneurship

Join us at the SLU eMentor Mini Pitch Night, a dynamic event connecting ambitious students with mentors. ? Students – you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your ideas in 60-second pitches, receive valuable feedback, and network with mentors. ? Mentors – you’ll have the opportunity to meet SLU’s entrepreneurially curious students and up and coming entrepreneurial leaders. ? Elevate your experience with Mini Pitches—no slides, just your best elevator pitch! Pitch signup will be first come first serve the night of the event. Engage with like-minded peers and successful entrepreneurs and mentors from the STL community. ? Food and drinks will be provided. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/dx95qunG Location: DuBourg Hall 4th Floor (409 Sinquefield State Room) 221 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103 Date and time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CT Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University