The Society of Entrepreneurs

It's almost here! ?? Have you made plans to attend our next Big Thing Pitch Competition partnered with Epicenter Memphis? Come join us as we watch 6 startups pitch themselves Shark Tank style to a panel of SOE members for the chance to win $10,000!

Meet 3 of our exciting participants in our upcoming Next Big Thing pitch competition on November 21st! They will all have the chance to pitch their company shark-tank style for the chance at a $10,000 reward. ??2UFuel: 2U Fuel’s mission is to provide a top-tier fuel delivery service that’s aligned with their client’s lives and overall business objectives. 2UFuel delivers reliable, deadline-sensitive, and proactive services for both commercial and retail markets with a heavy emphasis on combining technology with customer service. ??Express Wages: Express Wages provides on-demand pay, also called Earned Wage Access (EWA) or same day pay, so that employees can receive some or all their wages as they earn them (as opposed to a traditional or monthly pay period). ??Limber Robotics: Limber Robotics eliminates physically grueling jobs that offer no career growth and deliver companies a dependable, cost-effective automation solution for material handling. By leveraging a patented robotic manipulation method and a pending robotic balancing patent, Limber robotics is set to revolutionize warehouse logistics.

Thank you to all of our incredible sponsors who are helping make our annual pitch competition come to life! We couldn't do it with out you. Thank you for supporting the new wave of entrepreneurs ?? ?? Paragon Bank & Paragon Financial Solutions ?? City Auto ?? iBank ?? Campfire Collective ?? Stepherson's Superlo Foods

We invite you to join The Society of Entrepreneurs & Epicenter at The Next Big Thing, a $10,000 Pitch Competition featuring seven emerging start-ups

Join us as Charles Ewing will share how to build a legacy through diversification strategies that ensure long-term growth.

Mark your calendars for October 24th! We are excited to host the second Masterclass in partnership with the Small Business Council of the Greater Memphis Chamber. The guest speaker will be SOE member, Charles Ewing, the CEO of Ewing Moving.

Friday is the last day to apply for our Next Big Thing pitch competition! Submit your application for the chance to win $10,000 for your company. SOE members and Epicenter representatives present will score the pitches on aspects such as: business model, market validation, product or service and team. https://lnkd.in/e3C8PQg6

The 6th Annual Next Big Thing pitch competition is happening on November 21, 2024, and you could win $10,000! Applications are open until September 27, so don't miss your chance to showcase your idea. Apply Now! StartUp Application Link: https://lnkd.in/en5x3wDi ScaleUp Application Link: https://lnkd.in/e9SAh4SD A big thank you to the McEniry Family Foundation, our new presenting sponsor, for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in our community!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Masterclass with Susan Stephenson at Independent Bank (i-bank), in partnership with the Greater Memphis Chamber! Cash flows, business loans, banker relationships, and more! Susan is wealth of information and left us with many takeaways. Thank you to our media sponsors: Campfire Collective, V2 Media, and eBiz Solutions, LLC!

The Next Big Thing Application is Open! The Society of Entrepreneurs and Epicenter Memphis are thrilled to host the 6th Annual Next Big Thing pitch competition on Thursday, November 21, 2024! Applications are open until Friday, September 27—this is your chance to compete for a $10,000 first-place prize. Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now! https://ow.ly/HT8q50ThViZ We're also excited to welcome the McEniry Family Foundation as the new presenting sponsor! A huge thanks for their generous support in helping us foster innovation and creativity in our community.