Events
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From Dorm Room to 2,000 Locations: Building a Mission-Driven Startup That Scales with Luke Saunders
FeaturedBauer Hall, Room 160 1 Snow Way Dr, St. Louis, MO, St. Louis, MissouriBefore launching Farmer’s Fridge in 2013, Luke was already an entrepreneur at WashU. As a student, he was a Student Enterprise Program (StEP) owner, running Bears’ Bikes, where he learned firsthand what it means to truly own a business – from operations and finances to customers and accountability. Today, Farmer’s Fridge operates in more than…
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2026 Pitch Madness
Skandalaris Center, Mallinckrodt 128 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128, St. Louis, MO 63105Pitch Madness is a live, bracket-style pitch competition that encapsulates the excitement of March! Participants will compete in teams of two. Teams receive two random words and two minutes to create a startup idea and pitch it. Judges decide who advances through the bracket until one team cuts down the net as Pitch Madness Champion. No slides. No preparation. No…
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Legal Foundations for Starting a Business
Skandalaris Center, Mallinckrodt 128 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128, St. Louis, MO 63105Join attorneys from Husch Blackwell, including Myers Dill, for an informative session on the legal foundations of starting a business. This workshop will cover key legal considerations for entrepreneurs, including the different types of business entities available, how to choose the right structure for your venture, and the advantages of each. The discussion will also…
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Financial Roadmap Workshop
Skandalaris Center, Mallinckrodt 128 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128, St. Louis, MO 63105Are you building a startup but feeling overwhelmed by financial matters? This workshop is designed to equip entrepreneurs with essential financial knowledge. Learn how to understand and manage cap tables, calculate burn rate, and estimate runway to ensure sustainable growth and strategic planning for startups. Led by Buddy Foster, Senior Associate at Muditā Venture Partners, this workshop…
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+AI Perspectives Week
Join a week of conversations about the role of AI in the academic mission of WashU and the opportunities it creates for student success, teaching, and new approaches to research. Co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost, the Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator, and the Center for Teaching and Learning.
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Skandalaris Center IdeaBounce®
Seigle L006, Seigle Hall Fraternity Way, St. Louis, MO, United StatesJoin us for an IdeaBounce®! This is a chance to pitch your business idea, get feedback from local entrepreneurial leaders, and make connections. Come collaborate in a supportive learning environment and make connections with local students and industry leaders. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top ideas. Sign up to pitch or to cheer…
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Pitch Workshop
Skandalaris Center, Mallinckrodt 128 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128, St. Louis, MO 63105Join us at the Skandalaris Center for our Pitch Workshop led by Bill Holt. Learn how to craft and deliver a compelling pitch that captures attention and drives results. This interactive workshop will help you refine your message, connect with your audience, and present with confidence. Bill Holt is a seasoned business leader and presenter…
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Venture Start Up Capital Options
Skandalaris Center, Mallinckrodt 128 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128, St. Louis, MO 63105What to expect and how to prepare when considering institutional funding. When considering institutional funding for your education, it’s important to understand the different options available and how to prepare for them effectively. In this session, Danny Sigman will discuss options such as establishing a line of credit and the right kind of credit card, as…
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Designing Action with Applied Compassion with Trudy Watt
MDes Studio (Steinberg 202) One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, United StatesJoin us for a workshop with Trudy Watt, AIA, a Kay Vaughan Innovation Fellow at the School of Human Ecology and Academic Director of MS Design + Innovation at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. How can we sustain creativity, collaboration, and courage while working on the world’s most complex technological and social challenges? Designing Action with…
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