Student Startup Coaches at The University of Notre Dame

We are thrilled to announce the conclusion of another empowering Pre-Accelerator program at the The IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame. Over the past six weeks, our student entrepreneurs dived into intensive training, mentoring, and collaborative sessions, gearing up for the ultimate showdown on Demo Day. A big shoutout to the seven participating teams for their impressive pitches and for presenting their startups that are genuinely shaping the future of fintech, AI, and EdTech. Congratulations to Joshua Rodgers for winning the $1,000 prize for his tech platform Mili Llama (Techstars '23)! ?? Thank you to our esteemed judges and attendees. Stay tuned for the Spring 2024 Pre-Accelerator! Carson Hruskoci | Puttable Dev Alimchandani & Tanish Goel | Finly Jakub Drwal, Jack Wayman & Andrew Vittiglio | RealBlock Exchange Joseph Fuchs | Pruun Mark Evgenev & Justin Walters | Desync.ai Niamh O'Donnell | Phoenix AI

Entrepreneurial teams at Notre Dame have the unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive, hands-on seminar series led by?John Vrionis, Founder of?Unusual Ventures, and?Germán Estrada Mendoza, Director of University of Notre Dame ESTEEM Graduate Program. This seminar series,?Unusual?Academy, is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills and insights to build successful startups through mentorship and focused workshop sessions. Teams of 2-4 members with bold startup ideas, including a CTO or at least one developer are encouraged to apply by October 31, 2024 using the following link: https://lnkd.in/eKfRtF7y

Got a great idea? Pitch it in 60 seconds at the IDEAs Challenge on Oct 1st, 7-8:30 PM at Innovation Park! ?? $1,000 grand prize + other prizes for top 10 ideas. No prep needed—just bring yourself and a mic! RSVP by Sept 30th. #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #NotreDame RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4ew1vQ9

We’re excited to expand our amazing team of Startup Coaches for the 2024/25 academic year! We’re seeking students from diverse academic backgrounds who share a common passion for entrepreneurship. This is a paid internship opportunity open to both University of Notre Dame undergraduate and graduate students. The most important trait we're looking for is a sincere desire to learn more about entrepreneurship and help your fellow students do the same. If you are interested in applying or have any questions, feel free to email Maya Malackowski or Murphy Smith.

Friday Pitches are back! Calling all University of Notre Dame students to submit their ideas and collaborate with our Startup Coaches to build your business and pitch to the The IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eexTpySa

In line with University of Notre Dame's mission to be a force for good, the Amy Hirsh Guarino Award seeks to spotlight tech startups or nonprofits that address key areas of Catholic Social Teaching: the vulnerable, the planet, or the Church. We encourage all Notre Dame students, alumni, staff, and professors to submit their pitch deck by September 29, 2024! Learn more through the following link: https://bit.ly/3yXJg70

One week is left to apply to the Commercialization Engine Internship at the IDEA Center at Notre Dame! Are you interested in early-stage startups and innovative technologies? Then, this internship is for you. Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge inventions and explore diverse industries. Ready to jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey? The application deadline is September 2, 2024 For details, click the link below: https://bit.ly/4doVswy

?? Exciting News for Race to Revenue and Demo Day! ?? We are thrilled to announce that our 2024 summer cohort of student entrepreneurs at the IDEA Center has collectively earned/raised an incredible $1,727,000! ?? This milestone is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our student entrepreneurs. Each startup has shown remarkable progress and potential over the past few months; we couldn't be prouder of their achievements. A huge thank you to the mentors, speakers, and everyone who has supported our student founders' journeys. Your guidance and encouragement has been invaluable. Here's to the continued success of our cohort and the bright future ahead for entrepreneurs at Notre Dame! #DemoDay #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupSuccess #IDEACenter #Innovation #NotreDame #Startup

We are looking to add to our fantastic team of Startup Coaches for the 2024/25 academic year! We are hoping to build a team of students from all backgrounds with one thing in common: a passion for entrepreneurship. This is a paid internship and students from all academic backgrounds, both undergraduate and graduate, are encouraged apply. The most important trait we're looking for is a sincere desire to learn more about entrepreneurship and help your fellow students do the same. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Maya Malackowski or Murphy Smith to learn more. Please find the application link below: https://lnkd.in/ee2ja_8T

?? Special Edition this Thursday! ?? We're honored to showcase Richard McManus Jr. and Cristina García Abedrabbo, two of our exceptional student startup coaches. Their vast knowledge and inspirational guidance have been invaluable to our community. As we conclude this series, we extend our deepest thanks to all the student entrepreneurs and The IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame staff. Your hard work and creativity have fueled our journey and inspired so many. ???? #FinalEdition #ThankYou #StartupSuccess University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business Notre Dame Computer Science and Engineering