October 2023 Newsletter
Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts University (DEC)
We help Tufts students and alumni develop an entrepreneurial mindset and skillset
Ideas Competition - applications accepted through Oct 22
The Ideas Competition is a early stage venture pitch contest for entrepreneurial Tufts students to choose a problem worth solving, come up with a great solution, and deliver a 3-minute venture pitch for a chance to win up to $1,000 per team in cash prizes. No experience necessary! Take advantage of DEC resources including Pitch Workshops, Online Learning, and one-on-one Coaching.
How to Deliver the Perfect Pitch
Oct 10th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join this interactive clinic and learn tips for turning your ideas into the perfect pitch! Led by DEC Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Cody Damon and Marcus Johnson-Smith
Fletcher D-Prize Ideation and Pitch to Match (In person/hybrid)
Oct 11, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Join us for a high-energy hybrid Ideation and? Pitch Session for the Fletcher D-Prize! Share your nascent ideas, no matter how early. No experience necessary!
DEC Offers Virtual Information Sessions for Boston Campus?
October 12th and 13th at 12:00pm
Learn how DEC can support you on your entrepreneurial journey. We offer free workshops and online learning as well as coaching. Learn about the upcoming Ideas Competition and tips to succeed.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Update
IDEACON at Boston University Questrom School of Business
October 14
A one-day innovation extravaganza for students and recent grads to connect with fellow movers and shakers and experience entrepreneurship and leadership hands-on. Whether you are interested in technology, business, social impact or arts and culture IDEACON is the perfect place to get inspired. You will also learn strategies to harness that inspiration and turn it into something real.
This workshop is being offered in partnership with Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts
Community Events and Opportunities
Tech Breakfast Club: Boston Edition - Oct 10
Founders, Young VC's and Operators joining for breakfast. Register for Tech Breakfast Club
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TechConnect - Nov 28 to 30
At TechConnect we bring together technologies, innovators, and industry leading innovation seekers to accelerate technology licensing, transfer, and commercialization. Register for TechConnect
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Tufts Young Alumni Events - Multiple November Dates
Tufts University is hosting events for Tufts alumni 1-10 years out in November across 5 cities, NYC, Boston, Seattle, San Francisco and DC.? Connect with your classmates and meet new connections!?Register for Young Alumni Events