UMass Amherst | Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship

Are you an underrepresented founder searching for funding, mentorship, and a community that supports your growth? Building For Equity is here for YOU. Just ask Alisha Mouton, founder of Golden Adorns Living and a proud BFE alum! ?? 6-week accelerator ?? Pitch competition with up to $20K in funding ?? A sisterhood of entrepreneurs dedicated to success If you’re serious about scaling your business, it’s time to apply! ?? https://lnkd.in/g7zF3vAC #BuildingForEquity #FundingForFounders #WomenEntrepreneurs #SisterhoodInBusiness

Mark your calendars for March 5th! We're thrilled to host Brigid O'Brien and Chris Sims, who are giving us insights on Venture Funding 101. Our Executive Director, Gregory Thomas, will be guiding the conversation. Can't wait to see you at Bartlett Hall room 302, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm! #GuestSpeakers #VentureFunding101 ?????? #innovation #entrepreneurship #e_hustleumass #money #entrepreneur #success #business

Huge thanks to Benjamin Friedman - startup expert and author of “Scale: Reach Your Peak” - for coming to UMass and sharing his insights on resilience in the entrepreneurial journey. Building something great takes time, patience, and perseverance, and his advice was a powerful reminder of what it takes to go the distance. Grateful for the wisdom and inspiration! ?? #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #UMassEntrepreneurship #Innovation #UMassHustle #BerthiaumeCenterforEntrepreneurship

A huge thank you to all the incredible business owners, Mychal “Myke” Connolly, Sr., Mychal Connolly Jr., Katrina Banks PT, DPT, CCI,CSRS, LSVT -BIG, PWR-C, NCS, Sina Holloman, Brenton Jenkins, who joined us at our bootcamp yesterday! ?? Your stories, insights, and wisdom were truly inspiring, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your journeys. Your impact goes beyond business—you’re paving the way for future Black entrepreneurs and changemakers. #BlackBusinessExcellence #Entrepreneurship #Community #ThankYou #BusinessWisdom

?? **BOOTCAMP TODAY!** ?? Join us at **5:30 PM in Bartlett Hall 301** for an empowering session on **Building Success as a Black Business Owner**! ?? Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, gain valuable insights, and take your business to the next level. Our Panelists: - Myke Connolly, Stand Out Truck?CEO - Mychal Connolly Jr, Realistic CEO Podcast, Host - Katrina J Banks, Neurologic Optimal Wellness Physical Therapy LLC, CEO - Sina Holloman, HomeCare Hands, CEO - Brenton Jenkins, Vision Entertainment, Co-Founder ?? Today | 5:30 PM ?? Bartlett Hall 301 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and grow! See you there! ???? #UMassEntrepreneurship #BlackBusinessExcellence #BerthiaumeBootcamp

Exciting guest speakers are joining us at the Bootcamp! See you the next two Wednesdays at Bartlett 301 for insightful conversations and fresh perspectives on entrepreneurship. Don’t miss it! #UMassEntrepreneurship #UMassInnovation #Innovation #GuestSpeakers #BerthiaumeBootcamp #StartupInsiders

Meet other entrepreneurial students at the Cross-University Innovation Mixer! Hosted at the Harvard Innovation Lab on 2/13, this is a great opportunity to build meaningful connections with innovative and entrepreneurial students from local universities. The event is open to all backgrounds and interests — tech, arts, social impact, and more. Learn more and RSVP by scanning the QR code! #UMassHustle #UMassInnovation #UMassEntrepreneurship #HarvardInnovationLabs #Networking

?? Applications Now Open: The Innovation Challenge – Preliminary Round Are you ready to pitch your startup in the premier spring pitching event at UMass? This is your chance to impress esteemed judges, showcase your business plan, and compete for a spot in IC: The Final—where up to $65,000 in equity-free funding is up for grabs! ???? ?? What to Expect: ? Submit a Business Model Canvas & Executive Summary (Prototypes encouraged) ? 4-minute pitch + 8-minute Q&A ? Winners move on to the Final on April 24 Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your pitch and take your venture to the next level. Apply today! #UMassInnovation #UMassEntrepreneurship #InnovationChallenge #Entrepreneurship #UMassHustle #BerthiaumeCenterforEntrepreneurship

Happy first day of classes! Are you ready to swap holiday mode for syllabus shock? ?? #UMassHustle #BerthiaumeCenterforEntrepreneurship #FirstDayofClasses #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #UMassEntrepreneurship

Check out a day in the life of an entrepreneur! Dive into the hustle, passion, and journey of entrepreneurship with us! #DayInTheLife #EntrepreneurLife #Innovation #Hustle #UMass #umasshustle #umassentrepreneurship