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SUMMARY:Legal Foundations for Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will also explore important aspects of intellectual property\, including when and how to file patents and how to protect your ideas as your business grows. Whether you are just beginning to develop a concept or preparing to launch a venture\, this session will provide practical guidance to help you navigate the legal side of entrepreneurship. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/03/18/legal-foundations-for-starting-a-business/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T173000
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SUMMARY:2026 Pitch Madness
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Madness is a live\, bracket-style pitch competition that encapsulates the excitement of March! \n\n\n\nParticipants 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. \n\n\n\nNo slides. No preparation. No prior idea required. \n\n\n\nPitch Madness is a great opportunity to sharpen your pitching skills\, meet creative peers from across campus\, and create a business for our IdeaBounce® on March 23rd. \n\n\n\nOpen to students from all WashU schools. Only 16 competitor spots available (first-come\, first-served). You can sign up individually or as a team. If registering as a team\, both members must sign up individually and leave a note of your desired teammate. Additional sign-ups will be added to the waitlist. \n\n\n\nNot pitching? Come watch\, cheer\, and fill out a bracket for a chance to win a Skandalaris Center prize package. Register Here.
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/03/18/2026-pitch-madness/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
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SUMMARY:From Dorm Room to 2\,000 Locations: Building a Mission-Driven Startup That Scales with Luke Saunders
DESCRIPTION:Before 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. \n\n\n\nToday\, Farmer’s Fridge operates in more than 2\,000 locations nationwide and has served millions of fresh\, healthy meals\, including in communities with limited food access. In this talk\, Luke will share how early\, hands-on entrepreneurship shaped his path\, what it takes to scale a mission-driven company\, and the lessons he wishes he had known as a student founder. \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/03/17/2026-03-02-auto-draft/
LOCATION:Bauer Hall\, Room 160\, 1 Snow Way Dr\, St. Louis\, MO\, St. Louis\, Missouri
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ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T171339Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Skandalaris Venture Competition Semifinals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Skandalaris Venture Competition Semifinals! \n\n\n\nThe Skandalaris Venture Competition (SVC) provides expert mentorship to WashU ventures and startups\, helping them prepare to commercialize their ideas\, launch successfully\, and pitch to investors. After a day of private presentations to our panel of judges\, the excitement continues at 5:00 p.m. in Crowder Courtyard for the public semifinals. \n\n\n\nAt the end of the evening\, we’ll reveal which teams will advance to the finals in November. Don’t miss this opportunity to support WashU innovators and be part of the journey from idea to impact! \n\n\n\nRSVP Here!
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/03/04/2026-02-20-auto-draft/
LOCATION:Crowder Courtyard\, Anheuser-Busch Hall\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T173000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20260302T220009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T220225Z
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SUMMARY:A&S Research Innovation Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Expect quick & creative presentations from faculty along with refreshments and great conversation. After hearing from the finalists\, the audience will vote to award three $1000 prizes.  \n\n\n\n\n\n4:00-5:00pm: Hear from our faculty innovators as they present their research and cast your vote for the top presentations \n\n\n\n5:00-5:30pm: Grab a bite\, meet the faculty behind the research\, and keep the conversation going around the latest research innovations \n\n\n\nThe Arts & Sciences Research Innovation Showcase is hosted in partnership with the Office of the Provost and the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/03/03/2026-03-02-auto-draft-2/
LOCATION:Clark-Fox Forum\, Hillman Hall\, 6350 Forsyth Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T175309Z
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SUMMARY:WashU + Mayfield AI Garage Partnership Announcement
DESCRIPTION:The Mayfield AI Garage is a joint effort between Mayfield\, Silicon Valley’s premiere VC in the AI space\, WashU’s Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship\, and WashU’s McKelvey School of Engineering. \nThe WashU AI Garage is designed to support student-led teams exploring early-stage artificial intelligence ideas\, offering a pathway from concept to venture. Winning teams will be hosted at the Skandalaris Center during Summer 2026\, where they will receive mentorship\, workspace\, credits\, and access to WashU’s broader innovation ecosystem. \nThe announcement follows a Fireside Chat in Whittaker Hall\, where students from across the university will witness a chat on AI horizons at WashU between II Luscri\, Assistant Vice Provost of Innovation and Entrepreneurship\, Marc Bernstein\, CEO & Founder of Balto\, and Irving Hsu\, Principal at Mayfield. \nRSVP HERE for Tuesday\, February 24 @ Whitaker Hall’s Auditorium.
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/02/24/mayfield-washu-partnership-announcement/
LOCATION:Whitaker Atrium in Whitaker Hall\, Danforth Campus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20260219T150451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T151757Z
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SUMMARY:Inside Insurtech: Building and Funding the Future of Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Max Brenner (BSBA ’19)\, co-founder of withCoverage\, a late-stage Insurtech startup\, and Buddy Foster (MBA ’24) from Mudita Venture Partners\, as we explore the fast-growing world of Insurtech. \n\n\n\nThe session will begin with a short overview of how insurance is evolving\, where startups are finding opportunities\, and what makes this industry unique. Next\, we’ll discuss how founders build companies in complex industries and how investors evaluate risk\, growth\, and long-term potential. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re interested in startups\, investing\, technology\, or just exploring different career paths\, this session will provide practical insight into how companies get built and funded. \n\n\n\nRSVP here.
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/02/20/2026-02-19-auto-draft/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251216T190436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153048Z
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SUMMARY:The Nuts and Bolts of a Sales and MarComm Strategy
DESCRIPTION:You have a great idea\, a vision\, now\, how do you transfer this concept into the data-driven strategy to take it to market? We’ll review the core practical elements of a marketing and sales strategy\, and how to begin fleshing that out to create a compelling message and methodology that will attract interest and compel buyers. \nJoel Emery is a revenue operations leader who helps organizations eliminate friction by aligning marketing\, sales\, data\, and operations. He builds scalable systems for growth\, spanning target market definition\, lead generation\, hiring\, and decision ready reporting\, and has driven results from early traction to multi-million-dollar revenue growth across 24 companies. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/02/19/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-a-sales-and-marcomm-strategy/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251202T214640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T183924Z
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SUMMARY:IdeaBounce®: AI Ideas and More!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an IdeaBounce®: AI Ideas and More! This is a chance to pitch your business idea\, get feedback from local technology leaders\, and make connections. Come collaborate in a supportive learning environment and make connections with local students and industry leaders.\n\nCash prizes for the top ideas will be awarded. Sign up to pitch or to cheer on your favorite ideas – all are welcome!\nRegister today and reserve your spot!
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/02/18/skandalaris-center-ideabounce-13/
LOCATION:Whitaker Hall Atrium
ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152948Z
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SUMMARY:Value Proposition Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Skandalaris Center for our Value Proposition Workshop led by Christian Johnson! During this interactive session\, learn how to effectively communicate your value proposition\, targeting your initial customer profile. This workshop will include an interactive component so that you can implement the learnings for your idea or startup. \n \nChristian Johnson is the founder of Metis Analytics\, a company building next-generation agentic systems and AI platforms. A former police officer turned software developer\, Christian has a deep passion for understanding the where and why behind human and machine behavior. \nHis work spans from AI model training to multi-agent orchestration frameworks\, with applications in public safety\, geospatial intelligence\, and business automation. Through Founders Lounge\, he also fosters a global community of entrepreneurs\, helping founders build and scale ventures in an AI-first world. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/02/12/value-proposition-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20260203T204701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T220817Z
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SUMMARY:Joe Steensma Installation – E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor
DESCRIPTION:Provost Mark D. WestDean Sandro Galea\, and II Luscri \ncordially invite you to the installation of \nJoseph Steensma \nas the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor  \n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/02/11/joe-steensma-installation-in-school-of-public-health/
LOCATION:Holmes Lounge\, Ridgley Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20260126T172537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T183958Z
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SUMMARY:Fox Friday: Skandalaris Center Ideabounce®
DESCRIPTION:Design isn’t adjacent to entrepreneurial work. It’s central to it. The Skandalaris Center will be hosting an Ideabounce x Fox Friday on January 30th\, workshopping entrepreneurial and business ideas with students across WashU. The goal of the session will be evolving our understanding of how to creatively pitch and prototype within the fast-paced world of start-up businesses.\n\nSign up here: Skandalaris Event Registration
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/01/30/fox-friday-skandalaris-center-ideabounce/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20260126T172954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T172954Z
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SUMMARY:Launchpad Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Skandalaris Launchpad is a 10-week immersive startup development program aimed at serving the WashU student and alumni community. Our program consists of two cohorts —Incubator and Accelerator — designed to provide resources\, programming\, and support to startups to reach their next milestone. \nThe deadline to apply is February 6 at 5:00 p.m. CST. Check out our Launchpad page to learn more and submit your application. \n 
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/01/27/launchpad-info-session/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251216T172540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T172540Z
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SUMMARY:From Idea to Insight: Customer Discovery for Startups
DESCRIPTION:With the rise of generative AI models\, it’s never been easier to start building. But how do you know what to build? And how do you know if what you built solves a problem in a better way? That’s the realm of applied research in the form of customer discovery. It can help you better understand people and their problems. That\, in turn\, increases your odds of creating solutions with market-fit and sustainable business models. Join us for this interactive workshop led by designer\, educator\, and entrepreneur Kate Edgar Owen. \n \nAs a user experience design leader with over 15 years of experience Kate’s specialty is getting products and services from intent to market fit in the product development life-cycle and building teams\, roadmaps\, and traction to scale. \nKate brings a depth of experience in product design strategy\, ethnographic research\, and business innovation across non-profits\, government institutions\, startups\, and Fortune 500 companies— spanning the likes of Nike\, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation\, Microsoft\, and The Ministry of Health of Palau. \nA St. Louis native\, Kate’s work has since spanned Latin America\, Micronesia\, East & West Africa\, and Asia. She has held workshops at premier design conferences in London\, Lisbon\, San Francisco\, and Nairobi\, and led creative teams in receiving the Círculo Creativo and Totem awards in Mexico. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/01/22/from-idea-to-insight-customer-discovery-for-startups/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251202T213300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T213300Z
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SUMMARY:Leading the Handoff: Preparing Your Business for New Leadership
DESCRIPTION:This workshop helps current StEP business owners prepare their ventures for a smooth and healthy leadership transition. Drawing on expertise from the Bauer Leaders Academy\, the session will focus on how to ready a business for new owners\, document essential knowledge\, build systems that survive turnover\, and create rituals and norms that support continuity. Students will also explore the mindset shift required when stepping out of a leadership role\, including how to let go with intention while staying appropriately supportive of the incoming team. \nIdeal for current StEP owners but open to any student interested in leadership development\, organizational stewardship\, or understanding what effective transitions look like in practice. \n  \nRSVP here!
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/01/21/leading-the-handoff-preparing-your-business-for-new-leadership/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T184500
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251205T215832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215832Z
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SUMMARY:Assembly Series with Sam Goodwin: Winning Through Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Sam Goodwin: Winning Through Uncertainty\n  \nUncertainty isn’t just inevitable – it’s a hidden opportunity waiting to be unlocked. In a world where disruption is the new normal\, Winning Through Uncertainty equips leaders and organizations with the tools to adapt\, innovate\, and thrive under pressure. Sam provides a transformative shift in mindset\, empowering teams to face complexity with clarity\, confidence\, and bold action. When the unknown arises\, Sam shows you how to win. \nSam Goodwin is a world traveler\, entrepreneur and former Division I athlete whose extraordinary life experiences have made him the voice of resilience\, leadership\, and thriving in uncertainty. Sam credits the mental toughness\, critical thinking\, and resilience he developed through athletics as key to surviving his most harrowing experience: being taken hostage and wrongfully imprisoned in Syria. During months of captivity\, he endured solitary confinement\, blindfolded interrogations\, and a sham trial—yet emerged with a renewed perspective and powerful framework for Winning Through Uncertainty. \nSam’s life is a testament to growth through adversity. Between 2010 and 2019 he traveled to all 193 UN sovereign countries sharing stories of positivity from overlooked and misunderstood places. His career has spanned playing and coaching hockey in India\, North Korea\, and Turkmenistan and leading humanitarian efforts across Asia\, Africa\, and Latin America. Sam also launched a tech startup and NGO in Singapore\, focusing on stakeholder engagement and non-profit partnerships. With a Master’s in International Affairs from WashU and a passion for inspiring others\, Sam delivers captivating keynotes that turn uncertainty into opportunity. His story equips leaders with practical tools to cultivate resilience\, embrace challenges\, and lead with purpose in the face of the unknown. \nLearn more and RSVP here.
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/01/21/assembly-series-with-sam-goodwin-winning-through-uncertainty/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251218T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T173244Z
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SUMMARY:Whopathon
DESCRIPTION:Launch a real digital business\, organization\, or community in a weekend! \nJoin us at the Skandalaris Center for Whopathon\, a build-and-launch hackathon where you’ll create and publish a live digital business on Whop\, a marketplace that acts as your technical co-founder and distribution engine. No coding. No prior experience required. \n  \nWhy Whopathon? \nIn 48 hours\, you’ll design\, set up\, and launch a digital business\, a hub for your student organization\, or a free online community. By the end of the event\, your Whop will be live on a marketplace with access to millions of users\, so you’re not just building\, you’re launching. \nYou’ll leave with a real product\, real users\, and real traction\, not just a pitch deck. \nWhether you’re exploring entrepreneurship or ready to ship something now\, Whopathon is your chance to build fast\, learn by doing\, and launch something that actually exists. \n  \nRSVP here.
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/01/16/whopathon/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251218T143627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T024318Z
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SUMMARY:The Incubator Unbound: Scales of Life
DESCRIPTION:Life thrives across scales\, from the microbiome to the world’s forests\, throughout urban cityscapes\, and perhaps even on exoplanets light years away. Bring your openness and curiosity for a conversation that rethinks the big questions of our time. \n\n\n\nThe Incubator for Transdisciplinary Futures (The Incubator) is a signature initiative of the Arts & Sciences Strategic Plan and was created to catalyze and support bold collaborations that will foster the future of scholarly inquiry. \n\n\n\nReview panels and register
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/01/16/the-incubator-unbound-scales-of-life/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251222T153933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T154147Z
UID:24855-1768512600-1768514400@skandalaris.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Plugin Showcase
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URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/01/15/2025-12-22-auto-draft/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251220T025315Z
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UID:24844-1767621600-1767632400@skandalaris.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:The Great Something or Nothing
DESCRIPTION:Dolores porro laboriosam et vitae. Numquam est maiores molestias hic accusamus omnis placeat. Vero et ea sed eaque et. Distinctio expedita consectetur saepe vero. Dolorum voluptatem fugit iure inventore harum. Expedita qui in et. \n\n\n\nVoluptas soluta consequuntur corporis tempora perspiciatis ratione. Quia velit at vel ullam. A accusantium ut cum pariatur mollitia omnis suscipit. \n\n\n\nNobis asperiores maxime corrupti sunt eligendi. Et quia tempora nisi provident provident ullam sequi. Quia minus placeat magnam dignissimos et consequatur fuga. Ullam reprehenderit rerum voluptatum perferendis tempora consequatur porro ut. Aut perspiciatis quos reiciendis porro. Voluptas eos magni omnis corrupti quo aperiam. \n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/01/05/the-great-something-or-nothing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251218T143627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T130941Z
UID:22896-1767286800-1767295800@skandalaris.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:A&S Teaching Innovation Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Do you want a first look at the creative approaches that could change the way courses are taught in Arts & Sciences? The Teaching Innovation Showcase is an opportunity to hear from innovative A&S faculty who are transforming the classroom learning experience. \n\n\n\nExpect quick & creative presentations from faculty along with refreshments and great conversation. After hearing from the finalists\, the audience will vote to award a $1000 prize in each of the three categories below: \n\n\n\n\nIncorporating technologies to enrich learning experience and outcomes\n\n\n\nIntegrating experiential elements that facilitate new skills development\n\n\n\nCourse\, project\, assignment\, or activity design relating to Literacies for Life and Career or to cross-departmental/transdisciplinary opportunities\n\n\n\n\nRegister by November 3! \n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/01/01/2025-12-29-as-teaching-innovation-showcase/
LOCATION:Clark-Fox Forum\, Hillman Hall\, 6350 Forsyth Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T103000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251218T143627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T143627Z
UID:22936-1767259800-1767263400@skandalaris.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Designing Action with Applied Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Workshop with Trudy Watt\, AIA NOMA\, Kay Vaughan Innovation Fellow at the School of Human Ecology and Academic Director of the MS Design + Innovation (MD+I) Program\, University of Wisconsin – Madison \n\n\n\nHow can we sustain creativity\, collaboration\, and courage when working on the world’s hardest problems? Designing Action with Applied Compassion introduces evidence-based practices that strengthen awareness\, empathy\, and presence in creative and professional life. This session invites participants to explore compassion not just as a feeling—but as a trainable process of noticing\, relating\, and responding skillfully to large and small challenges. \n\n\n\nThrough short lecture\, guided practice\, and reflection\, we’ll examine the differences between empathy and compassion\, learn accessible tools for grounding attention\, and experiment with ways that compassionate awareness can shape design\, teamwork\, and leadership. \n\n\n\nNo prior experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to slow down\, notice\, and connect. \n\n\n\nRSVP Now
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/01/01/designing-action-with-applied-compassion/
LOCATION:MDes Studio (Steinberg 202)\, One Brookings Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251218T143627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T143627Z
UID:22856-1766163600-1766169000@skandalaris.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2025 WashU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Fall 2025 WashU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards and celebrate the participants of the Fall 2025 Skandalaris Venture Competition! \nSVC provides expert mentorship to WashU ventures and startups\, preparing them to commercialize their ideas\, launch their businesses\, and pitch to investors.\n\nDuring this event\, you’ll hear from the Skandalaris Center and the finalist teams as they share their ideas and experiences. The evening will conclude with the announcement of the Fall 2025 SVC winners during the awards ceremony.\nRegister here!
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2025/12/19/fall-2025-skandalaris-innovation-entrepreneurship-awards/
LOCATION:Crowder Courtyard\, Anheuser-Busch Hall\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20250925T192414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T192414Z
UID:22780-1764606600-1764613800@skandalaris.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Endgame of Entrepreneurship Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Umrath Lounge to see the Endgame of Entrepreneurship project teams showcase their business ideas and prototypes. Come support your fellow students and engage with their innovative new ideas! \nThe Endgame project winners will be announced towards the end of the event at 6:15pm. Stick around for networking\, snacks\, and congratulating the teams on an awesome semester! \nClick here to register!\n 
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2025/12/01/endgame-of-entrepreneurship-expo-5/
LOCATION:Umrath Lounge in Umrath Hall\, Danforth Campus\, Umrath Hall\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251008T191314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T191314Z
UID:27555-1763571600-1763577000@skandalaris.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2025 WashU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Fall 2025 WashU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards and celebrate the participants of the Fall 2025 Skandalaris Venture Competition! \nSVC provides expert mentorship to WashU ventures and startups\, preparing them to commercialize their ideas\, launch their businesses\, and pitch to investors. \nDuring this event\, you’ll hear from the Skandalaris Center and the finalist teams as they share their ideas and experiences. The evening will conclude with the announcement of the Fall 2025 SVC winners during the awards ceremony. \nRegister here!
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2025/11/19/fall-2025-skandalaris-innovation-entrepreneurship-awards-2/
LOCATION:Crowder Courtyard\, Anheuser-Busch Hall\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251014T194739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T194739Z
UID:27556-1763485200-1763494200@skandalaris.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:A&S Teaching Innovation Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Do you want a first look at the creative approaches that could change the way courses are taught in Arts & Sciences? The Teaching Innovation Showcase is an opportunity to hear from innovative A&S faculty who are transforming the classroom learning experience. \nExpect quick & creative presentations from faculty along with refreshments and great conversation. After hearing from the finalists\, the audience will vote to award a $1000 prize in each of the three categories below: \n\nIncorporating technologies to enrich learning experience and outcomes\nIntegrating experiential elements that facilitate new skills development\nCourse\, project\, assignment\, or activity design relating to Literacies for Life and Career or to cross-departmental/transdisciplinary opportunities\n\nRegister here by November 3!
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2025/11/18/as-teaching-innovation-showcase/
LOCATION:Clark-Fox Forum\, Hillman Hall\, 6350 Forsyth Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251113T180239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T180239Z
UID:23002-1763463600-1763467200@skandalaris.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Engage in Trade: Export Planning with the SBDC
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re just beginning to explore international markets or looking to strengthen your current export efforts\, this hands-on webinar will guide you through the essential components of becoming “export ready.” Speaker Leslie Fischer will walk through a robust export readiness assessment and sample feedback session to identify gaps\, provide targeted resources\, and leverage the Missouri Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) powerful online tools. You’ll learn how to build a profitable\, sustainable export strategy tailored to your business goals. \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2025/11/18/engage-in-trade-export-planning-with-the-sbdc/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251031T181822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T181822Z
UID:22948-1763137800-1763145000@skandalaris.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:The Winner's Circle Collegiate Panel & Biz Resources
DESCRIPTION:The Winner’s Circle hosted by the CIE\, is an event designed to empower college students in St. Louis who aspire to excel in business and entrepreneurship. The event will showcase the stories and experiences of students who have successfully navigated the entrepreneurial landscape by winning pitch competitions\, securing significant grant funding\, and placing in business competitions.  \nThis event will take place during St. Louis Startup Week and will serve as a platform for aspiring collegiate entrepreneurs to learn best practices in applying for entrepreneurship poster sessions\, grants\, and other business competitions. Attendees will also gain insight into resources that can aid them in their entrepreneurial journeys.  \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2025/11/14/the-winners-circle-collegiate-panel-biz-resources/
LOCATION:HSSU Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship\, 3203 Olive Street\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20251031T181043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T181043Z
UID:22945-1763053200-1763058600@skandalaris.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:LLC Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about what it takes to have an LLC? \nJoin us for an informative session led by WashU Law School’s Entrepreneurship Clinic students. Learn about the benefits of the LLC structure for early-stage companies and potential future challenges. \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur or just curious about the LLC form\, this bootcamp is designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions for your business. \nRSVP here!
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2025/11/13/llc-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233628
CREATED:20250826T160443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T160443Z
UID:22604-1763046000-1763049600@skandalaris.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:OTM Office Hours: IdeaBounce®
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on an innovation you think should be spun out into a startup? What resources are available to help? How can you become involved in the innovation ecosystem in St. Louis? \nJoin the Office of Technology Management for “OTM Office Hours”\, a program series covering the latest topics in tech transfer and innovation. \nThis special program office hours will feature an IdeaBounce® — where the Venture Fellows and others will present a pitch in the IdeaBounce® format. \nRegister here!
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2025/11/13/otm-office-hours-ideabounce/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
ORGANIZER;CN="Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:sc@wustl.edu
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