Walker College of Business Entrepreneur Summit
Friday, November 6
Held each fall, the Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit brings over 40 alumni and area entrepreneurs to the college to share with students their personal experiences in starting a new business. Students also have the opportunity to compete in a contest to "Pitch an idea in 90 Seconds" to a panel of entrepreneur judges.
The 2009 Entrepreneur Summit will be held Friday, November 6, at Raley Hall. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are all invited to attend."
To RSVP to attend the summit, click here.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS [PDF]
*Please note: Presenters must be current or former business/non profit owners.
Pitch Your Idea
The Center for Entrepreneurship annually accepts entries into its “Pitch Your Idea in 90 Seconds” contest, an event which gives $1,000 to the first place winner, $500 to second place, and $250 to third. It is being sponsored by 3tailer and Magic Cycles and held during the Entrepreneur Summit.
A review team whittles the entries down to 20, all of whom will then be invited to pitch their ideas in person before the judges.
2008 Summit
On Friday, October 24, 2008, classrooms were overfilled and the halls were buzzing with activity as more than 500 students, entrepreneurs and community members participated in the 7th Annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit. More ...
Keynote Speaker
Matthew Szulik, chairman of Red Hat and the 2008 Ernst and Young National Entrepreneur of the Year, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming 8th Annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit. His speech is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m in Valborg Theatre.
Szulik has served as chairman of Red Hat’s Board of Directors since 2002 and also formerly served as president and CEO of the company until late 2007.
The public is welcome to his speech. You can RSVP to attend the summit online.
