Suffolk University Center for Entrepreneurship

Congratulations to Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School Entrepreneurship & Innovation Professor Bari Bendell on the publication of her latest research article, "Tourist crossing: Examining the intersection of wildlife tourism attractions & animal welfare in Costa Rica," in the Journal of Ecotourism ?? Wildlife tourism attractions (WTAs) are key actors in promoting ecotourism and animal welfare. This field note focuses on the Toucan Rescue Ranch (TRR), a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation nonprofit organization based in central Costa Rica, and its efforts to promote animal welfare through education and outreach. TRR's key ecotourism challenges and achievements – particularly around wildlife protections and coalition building are explored. The article concludes with reflections on the future opportunities facing ecotourism regarding animal welfare regionally, as well as the tourism industry more broadly. https://lnkd.in/d2nQNcAn #tourism #wildlife #ecotourism

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Suffolk University IP Pitch Competition! ?? Student entrepreneurs showed off their creations for our esteemed panel of judges, as well as for fellow students, faculty, and staff. ?? 1st place: Krikor Norsigian for Ara, a graphic novel (Suffolk University Law School) ?? 2nd place: Edward Miao, for Novus Start, supercapacitor car jump starter (Suffolk University Law School) ?? 3rd place: Cinssy Starlin + Bella Jean Starlin, for Heirloom, buy/sell platform for university students (Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School) ?? Audience Choice: Kely Maloney + Caison Stiles + Megan Defaz + Bella Ramirez – for Keytar Bear, documentary film of the Boston street busker (Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School) Many thanks to our attorney judges, Thomas Sullivan, John Spangenberger, Alexander Adam, and Emily Williams ?? and our sponsors Lando & Anastasi, LLP, Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C., and Fetch.

Getting ready for the Suffolk IP Pitch Competition tonight. Check out this adorable gift box business card from TheH42.com ?? Good luck to all our competitors and to The H42 founders Kim Shandalov and Aleksandra Kudriavtseva

TONIGHT ?? Join us for the Suffolk University IP Pitch Competition, November 19th, 6-8pm. Students ?? with cool new intellectual property (#IP) will compete for $4k in prizes + pro bono services from alumni and the Suffolk University Law School IP and Entrepreneurship Clinic. All are welcome to join in the fun and vote for your favorite for the Audience Choice Award ?? Suffolk 2024 IP Pitch Competition Nov 19, 2024, 6-8pm Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School 120 Tremont St., Keches Room, 1st Floor Boston Many thanks to our sponsors, Lando & Anastasi, LLP, Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C., and Fetch. Hats off to our faculty team: Professors Chaim Letwin, Thomas Sullivan, Darrell Mottley, and Shari L.S. Worthington, PhD.

For the next few Friday Faculty Features, we'll be introducing this year's new faculty members. First up: Dr. Tamara Stenn. https://lnkd.in/gAQSPCSG

Clean Energy Internships are available for #students at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center! Current college students and recent graduates can participate in MassCEC’s award-winning Clean Energy Internship Program. Paid internships at clean energy companies are offered year-round and are the quickest and easiest way to get your foot in the door of this rapidly growing industry. Get more information on Eligibility, Program Schedule, or How to Participate in the sections below, or skip to the online Workforce Portal now at https://lnkd.in/ex9RuFXj #internships

Wow! The #Cleantech Panel was one the best sessions yet at Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School. The evening brought together #innovators, #investors, and #entrepreneurs from around the globe to talk about how to launch more sustainable businesses. ?? florrent's bio-based supercapacitor delivers a significant increase in energy density, unlocking markets previously dominated by traditional energy storage technologies. ? Active Surfaces delivers solar for ANY surface -- ultra-light solar modules that are thinner than a human hair. ?? Cyprus Seeds accelerator nurtures groundbreaking academic research teams born in public and private universities, Centers of Excellence, and research institutions in Cyprus, to take their innovative research to market. ?? Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is a clean energy leader and a global hub for #climatetech innovation. Many thanks to our speakers: ? Kenneth J Mooney, Investor, Launchpad Venture Group; Chain Reaction Boston,?& Adjunct Professor, Suffolk University ? Shiv Bhakta ??, Founder of Active Surfaces ? Joe Hastry, MSA CPA, Founder of florrent ? Leslie Nash, Program Director, Tech-to-Market, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center ? Maria Markidou Georgiadou, Managing Director, Cyprus Seeds ? George M Georgiou, Professor and Director of the FOSS Research Centre for Sustainable Energy, University of Cyprus Hats off to our team that put this all together ?? Professors I. Kim Wang, Shari L.S. Worthington, PhD, Kenneth J Mooney, Suffolk alum Holly Nguyen, and the Suffolk University - Center For Innovation And Change Leadership and Suffolk University Center for Entrepreneurship. As always, thank you to our dedicated GAs: Madison Johnson, Aphisara (Belle) Patanakarun, and Andoreni Erazo.

Are you a competitive #student interested in a $12,000 prize pool? Join the BEANTOWN SHOWDOWN business case and hackathon on November 23-24, 2024. ?? Register at https://lnkd.in/e2bYvuHN by 11:59 PM on 11/17. Applicants sign up individually ?? This event is for non-technical and technical students to develop solutions and solve business problems with blockchain, an emerging technology disrupting finance, healthcare, and government. ?? This is a great opportunity to learn how emerging tech can solve real-world business problems! ?? No previous experience is required - just a desire to innovate, learn, and connect. Sponsored by Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Ripple, Aon, Brown Brothers Harriman, Deloitte, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Digital Assets, and FTI Consulting. Hosted by the Boston Blockchain Association (BBA) and Boston University Blockchain, the Showdown is a community effort by a constellation of government, university, and corporate sponsors that are upskilling students to solve pressing real-world problems through hands-on experience with emerging technology and connecting university populations and industry leaders. The prize pool is $12,000 divided between the hackathon and business case competitions: ?? Technology Hackathon: A 36-hour innovation competition where teams will collaborate to solve real-world problems, build blockchain solutions, and present their innovations to technical judges. ?? Business Case Competition: Teams will analyze a #blockchain business case, craft a strategy, and present their solution to corporate partners. Winning teams for each track will receive: ?? First place: $3,000 ?? Second place: $1,800 ?? Third place: $1,200 ?? Register at https://lnkd.in/e2bYvuHN by 11:59 PM on 11/17.

TOMORROW NIGHT! This panel discussion brings together #cleantech innovators, #investors, and #entrepreneurs from around the globe. Join us on November 14, 2024 for a fascinating discussion, speaker reception, and networking at Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School. Speakers include: ? Kenneth J Mooney, Investor, Launchpad Venture Group; Chain Reaction Boston,?& Adjunct Professor, Suffolk University ? Joe Hastry, MSA CPA, Founder of florrent ? Shiv Bhakta ??, Founder of Active Surfaces ? Leslie Nash, Program Director, Tech-to-Market, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center ? Maria Markidou Georgiadou, Managing Director, Cyprus Seeds ? George M Georgiou, Professor and Director of the FOSS Research Centre for Sustainable Energy, University of Cyprus Register today using the QR code below... Cleantech and its Nexus with Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship November 14, 2024, 6:00-8:00pm Suffolk University 1 Court St., 2nd Floor Boston, MA Many thanks to our team: Professors I. Kim Wang, Shari L.S. Worthington, PhD, Kenneth J Mooney, Suffolk alum Holly Nguyen, and the Suffolk University - Center For Innovation And Change Leadership.

Working on a new business idea? Looking for team members? Want to connect with other female #founders? Foundess in Boston, hosted by Stanford University, Harvard University, Tufts University, and University of Michigan students, is hosting an exclusive **fireside chat** and **demo night** for women in startups on November 18, 2024. Join to showcase what you've been working on during a fun night of community and conversations! Find more info and register here by Nov 16th. Seats are LIMITED. Apply at https://lnkd.in/eZ9TkuPH