Venture College
Launching Ventures Beyond the Classroom
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Welcome back, Broncos! With the fall semester underway, we thought it would be a good time to introduce ourselves to our new subscribers, and share a little about what Venture College has to offer.
As part of the College of Innovation + Design, Venture College cultivates and supports entrepreneurship at Boise State University to economically empower the campus community. Our programs build skills and instill an entrepreneurial mindset to pursue new ideas and launch ventures.
Venture College welcomes students from all academic backgrounds, and works with participants who have ideas now, and others who want to launch a venture but need help generating an idea.
Read about our fall programs below, follow us on social for the latest updates, and be sure to checkout our website where you can find helpful resources to launch and grow your venture!
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Fall 2021
Venture College Programs
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Venture College Incubator
September 16 - November 4
An 8-week not-for-credit program designed to help students launch their business idea and gain customer traction. Learn more.
Hacking for Homebuilding
September 27 - October 7
An opportunity to compete for $40,000+ in cash prizes while solving some of the country's most pressing challenges in the home building industry. Two tracks:
Cybersecurity Entrepreneur Challenge, presented by Micron and Boise State University
October 11 - 18
Higher education students across Idaho compete for $30,000+ in cash prizes. Interdisciplinary teams will solve cybersecurity challenges critical to industry growth, while building a venture. Students will work with companies in the Treasure Valley and pitch for cash prizes. Learn more and apply here.
M43 Entrepreneur Course
August 31 - October 7
A program dedicated to Mission43 veterans and military spouses to help those with actionable concepts, experience, and drive run their own businesses. Serves as a great place to start and grow alongside other Idaho veterans and military spouses. Learn more.
Boise Entrepreneur Week
October 18 - 21
Boise Entrepreneur Week is Idaho’s largest community-driven, entrepreneur-focused event. Each year, thousands of people come together to learn, support, and celebrate Idaho’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. Finalists from the Hacking for Homebuilding and Cybersecurity Entrepreneur Challenge will compete for cash prizes during BSW!
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Venture College Alumni Updates
The Kula Connection, LLC
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The Kula Connection, LLC is a plant based, non-dairy alternative food production and wellness company led by Michelle Russell, a graduate of Mission43's Entrepreneur Course.
In its third year, the company is growing in every direction combining movement and food to create community. Kula's line of non-dairy, cashew based probiotic cheeses are sold in stores throughout the Treasure Valley and in Sun Valley.
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Kula is now offering retreats, educational seminars, special events and of course … an ever expanding line of vegan and gluten-free products.
Kula is currently looking for Saturday market, video production, social media, and kitchen help! If interested, please email Michelle at michelle@thekulaconnection.com.
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Wild Hearts Idaho, founded by Boise State and Venture College alumna Maggie Benedetti, has reached an exciting position for growth as an organization. WHI is currently expanding their Board of Directors and establishing volunteer Committees in Development, Programs, and Marketing/Outreach. They are actively recruiting board members and committee members to aid in their strategic vision and increase impact.
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WHI is looking for people who are dedicated to their mission of progressing female leadership for teen girls and breaking down barriers for outdoor adventure. They are looking for applicants who can bring diverse perspectives while working hands-on to propel WHI to increase their impact. Learn more. Applications close on September 3.
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Venture College Community
Upcoming Opportunities
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Tuesday Tea: The Inside Scoop | Road Map from Salaried to Self-Employed
September 7 from 9 - 9:30 am MT
Grab your cup of tea (or coffee) as the Zions Bank Business Resource Center kicks off this discussion on a timely topic and creates a forum to ask your most burning questions before getting on with your day using your newfound knowledge. Learn more and register here.
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2021 Trailmix Pitch Competition
Applications due September 10 by 5 pm MT
Trailhead Boise is excited to share that the application for the fourth annual Trailmix pitch competition is now open! Trailhead is looking for new and innovative food product companies from around the Northwest to compete in a unique pitch competition during Boise Entrepreneur Week, the week of October 18.
The goal is to create awareness for food entrepreneurs and startups, competing for the chance to get onto Albertsons store shelves + receive a cash prize. Apply here.
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7 Models for Social Impact: Change the World Through Business
September 16 from 10 - 11:30 am MT or September 24 from 12 - 1:30 pm MT
Whether you’re an aspiring social entrepreneur, looking to kickstart your career in social impact, or if you’ve ever been curious about how business can help change the world… join B Corp, Oliver Russell, for their upcoming virtual workshop. Together, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss key distinctions between entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs, review the entrepreneurial continuum, and learn more about 7 of today’s most relevant and beneficial business models for social impact.
Cost: $25 for students, $30 for early bird admission (through September 10), $40 for general admission. Register here.
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Koffee Klatch with Perkins Coie - Trademarks and Branding
September 29 at 9 am MT
During this sixth Koffee Klatch Trailhead Boise and Perkins Coie will chat about Trademark and Branding Basics, answering questions like:
• When do I need a Trademark?
• What does it do?
This is intended to be a fun, casual, and interactive setting. Register via Zoom here.
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Perspectives on Engineering Careers
Tuesdays from 3 - 4 pm MT
Industry seminar hosted by Boise State's College of Engineering. Open to Boise State students, faculty, and staff. Located in MCMR 106.
Larry Hancock, Akita Innovations
September 14
Topic: Responsive materials, including fluorescent materials
Tom Ribelli, Avery Dennison
September 21
Topic: Adhesives
Amanda Cimaglia, Azek
September 28
Topic: Sustainability
Joe Oxman, 3M
October 5
Topic: Photochemistry applied to materials
Jim Gratzek, Food Physics
October 12
Topic: Pulsed electric field of food
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Treefort Music Fest
September 22 - 26
Be sure to checkout these Hackfort sessions, and more, at Treefort Music Fest next month!
How to See Through Walls
Friday, September 24, 3:00 - 3:50 pm MT
Boise Centre (Room 100), 850 W Front St Boise, ID 83702
2018 Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge winners and Boise State alums, Lumnieye, will be leading a panel on their innovative startup. Lumineye uses radar technology to detect people through walls. Learn about how they got started and how to grow a tech company in Boise.
Web 3.0--Creating a Curriculum for Our Future with AR & IOT
Friday, September 24, 4:00 - 4:50 pm MT
Boise Centre (Room 100), 850 W Front St Boise, ID 83702
The Games Interactive Media and Mobile program (GIMM) at Boise State University takes a different approach to traditional education and applying technology to our lives. Central to our work is collaboration with communities, local foundations and governments to create positive social impact using serious games, AR/VR and IOT applications. Though working with our community, GIMM is researching what it believes will be the new shape of the Web. Through a selected presentation of current projects we will demonstrate what we think the near future holds for our industry.
Collegiate eSports AMA
Saturday, September 25, 1:00 - 1:50 pm MT
Boise Centre (Room 100), 850 W Front St Boise, ID 83702
Join players, coaches, commentators and directors in a casual Q&A panel about collegiate eSports and how they helped pioneer the scene.
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Venture College on Social Media
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Are you following the Venture College on social media? The best way to stay connected with us is following us on our channels! We will post videos, interviews, photos, and stories to inspire you to continue on your startup journey.
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