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SUMMARY:Value Proposition Workshop with Amit Kothari
DESCRIPTION:What is the secret sauce of your venture? In this workshop on value propositions\, participants will learn how to identify what makes their startup truly compelling and communicate that value clearly to the people who matter most. The session will be led by Amit Kothari\, a tech founder\, longtime CEO\, and AI coach who brings a practical\, real-world perspective to building ventures that solve meaningful problems. \n\n\n\nAmit founded Tallyfy\, an AI-native workflow automation platform\, and has spent more than a decade as a CEO helping companies improve how they work. He has raised $3.6M\, works with organizations ranging from manufacturing to professional services\, and coaches CEOs on applying AI in ways that fit their actual workflows. He also teaches AI to MBA students at Oneday and mentors startups at the Skandalaris Center as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence\, bringing both founder experience and a strong teaching background to this session. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/10/08/2026-07-29-value-proposition/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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SUMMARY:Public Health IdeaBounce®
DESCRIPTION:Big ideas can build healthier communities.\n\n\n\nHave an idea that could improve health and well-being? Public Health IdeaBounce® is an opportunity to share it\, receive feedback and connect with people who want to help turn promising concepts into action. \n\n\n\nWe welcome ideas addressing public health challenges at any scale—from improving individual access to care to creating healthier neighborhoods\, systems and communities. Topics may include health equity\, mental health\, nutrition\, environmental health\, maternal health\, health technology\, disease prevention\, community wellness and more. \n\n\n\nIdeas can be early-stage\, and no business plan\, prototype or established team is required. You simply need a problem you care about and an idea worth exploring. \n\n\n\nPitch an Idea\n\n\n\nPresent your public health idea to a supportive audience of students\, faculty\, staff\, entrepreneurs\, health professionals and community members. Participants will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nPractice communicating their idea\n\n\n\nReceive helpful feedback\n\n\n\nMeet potential collaborators and mentors\n\n\n\nBuild connections across public health and entrepreneurship\n\n\n\nCompete for recognition and possible funding or prizes\n\n\n\n\nAttend and Join the Conversation\n\n\n\nYou do not need to pitch to participate. Come hear new ideas\, offer feedback and connect with people working to create healthier\, more equitable communities. \n\n\n\nPublic Health IdeaBounce® is open to WashU students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni and members of the broader community. Whether you bring an idea\, professional expertise or curiosity\, your perspective can help move an idea forward. \n\n\n\nWhat Could You Pitch?\n\n\n\nYour idea might address: \n\n\n\n\nAccess to healthcare and essential services\n\n\n\nMental and behavioral health\n\n\n\nHealth equity and social determinants of health\n\n\n\nNutrition\, food access and physical activity\n\n\n\nMaternal\, infant or family health\n\n\n\nEnvironmental and community health\n\n\n\nDisease prevention and health education\n\n\n\nDigital health\, medical technology or health data\n\n\n\nEmergency preparedness and community resilience\n\n\n\n\nThese are only starting points. If your idea can improve health or strengthen communities\, we want to hear it. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/10/19/2026-09-15-public-health-ideabounce/
LOCATION:Simon Hall 112\, Olin Business School\, Forsyth Boulevard\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Financial Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you building a startup but unsure where to start with the numbers? This Financials 101 workshop will introduce entrepreneurs to the fundamentals of startup finance in a practical\, easy-to-understand way. Learn how to read key financial statements\, understand revenue and expenses\, calculate burn rate and runway\, and get familiar with essential financial concepts every founder should know. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen your financial foundation\, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to make smarter financial decisions for your startup. \n\n\n\n\n\nDylan Goodbary and Jeremy Farris of Regions Bank will lead this workshop\, bringing extensive experience in banking\, accounting\, and financial guidance. Dylan\, a banker with the Delmar branch in University City\, draws on his accounting background and years of banking experience to help clients navigate financial decisions and connect with valuable resources. He is passionate about supporting both his clients and the local community. \n\n\n\nJeremy serves as a Branch Manager for Regions Bank\, where he leads a team focused on providing exceptional financial guidance and customer service. Through his community involvement\, Jeremy enjoys connecting people with resources\, building partnerships\, and supporting initiatives that create opportunities for growth. \n\n\n\nTogether\, Dylan and Jeremy will provide practical insights into the financial fundamentals every entrepreneur should understand when building and growing a startup. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/10/29/2026-09-11-financial-workshop/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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SUMMARY:Parent and Family Weekend Ice Cream & Innovation Expo
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Parent & Family Weekend with ice cream\, entrepreneurship and some of the exciting ideas taking shape at WashU! \n\n\n\nStop by the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship to meet student founders\, explore innovative ventures and learn how WashU students are turning their ideas into action. Enjoy ice cream while connecting with students and members of the Skandalaris community in a casual\, family-friendly setting. \n\n\n\nWhether your student is already involved in entrepreneurship or you’re simply curious about what WashU innovators are building\, everyone is welcome to drop in\, explore and be inspired. \n\n\n\nRSVP
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LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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SUMMARY:Pitch Workshop with Garrett Miller
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to communicate your venture with clarity\, confidence\, and purpose. In this hands-on workshop\, founders will learn how to build and deliver a compelling pitch that captures attention\, clearly explains the problem and solution\, identifies the target customer\, communicates the venture’s value proposition\, and demonstrates why the opportunity matters. \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore the key elements of an effective pitch\, practice communicating their venture in a concise and compelling way\, and receive feedback to strengthen their story and delivery. The workshop will also help founders understand how to tailor their pitch for different audiences\, including customers\, mentors\, judges\, and potential investors. \n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/11/05/2026-10-02-auto-draft-3/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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