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Prepare For and Practice Your Pitch workshop provides preview of big ideas
The group behind the idea for HemoCycle, an idea that aims to be a cost-effective alternative to blood transfusions during surgery, prepares their idea for presentation. Creating a product that would...
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Ideas are stirring at The Six Week Startup Workshop
During the second session of The Six Week Startup, attendees evaluated customer input and discussed future steps. Turning an idea into an enterprise takes time, focus, direction and determination. At...
View ArticleWon in One 2018: where ideas shone bright
Despite postponement due to winter weather conditions, a crowd of approximately 60 spectators and 15 competitors gathered on Jan. 25 at the Rawle Enterprise Center for Won in One 2018. The attendants...
View ArticleFirst Founder’s Forum aims to energize and encourage entrepreneurs
Founding an enterprise comes with a unique set of challenges and demands for entrepreneurs. The journey of keeping a new venture running and growing calls for both support and dedication. On Feb. 1, a...
View ArticleI-20 Top Twenty to promote regional ventures and networking
Innovation and ideas are at the core of entrepreneurial thinking, and on May 1, Louisiana Tech’s University Hall will be transformed into a setting where these concepts can be explored and shared at...
View ArticleI-20 Top Twenty 2018: an evening of innovation
A tool that helps nurses get their shifts done. Improvements to healthcare made possible through nanoscale research and design. A social network-style app aimed at educating individuals about personal...
View ArticleWhat inspires you?
At the heart of entrepreneurship lies not only a curious mind, but individuals looking to solve problems and help others. At the recent I-20 Top Twenty event at Louisiana Tech University, critical...
View ArticleStart up your summer with top reads for entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs, who are often juggling many different tasks in the fast-paced world of starting a venture, it can be hard to take a break. Entrepreneurs need to utilize their time wisely—and often...
View ArticleFounder’s Forum focused on connecting new businesses
When creating a new business, all entrepreneurs face their own moments of difficulty they must overcome throughout their journey. However, they may also encounter some challenges that are common for...
View ArticleThe Formula for Instagram Success
During the Using Instagram to Sell workshop, we discussed how using Instagram can be beneficial for a business. This social media site not only expresses your venture in a more visual way, but also...
View ArticleKauffman FastTrac Program
In Thursday’s FastTrac for Founders class, we discussed the importance of genuinely connecting with other inventive minds to form both friendships and partnerships. Talking through ideas with other...
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This past Thursday, our FastTrac for Founders class had the opportunity to interview two distinguished LA Tech alumni, Evan Puckett and Anthony Tchakounte. Both men have launched and operated their own...
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In this past Thursday’s FastTrac for Founders session, the class discussed the supply chain and how world news and events can affect the manufacturing and distribution processes of businesses both...
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Louisiana Tech’s FastTrac for Founders class had an engaging meeting discussing the impact of financial statements and the associated calculations and thought processes involved in creating and running...
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In this past Thursday’s class, our FastTrac group talked in detail about building an organization and team and the importance of cohesiveness within an association. Facilitator Ryan Chappell spoke...
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During our online FastTrac session today, we discussed the importance of creating an environment where employees are developed to share pride and enthusiasm about their endeavors, working together to...
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This past Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting a guest panel of experienced entrepreneurs and businesspeople to interact online with our FastTrac class. Our panelists included Susan Hoffmann, who...
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During our online FastTrac session last Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting Cleve Stevens, a speech instructor at Louisiana Tech University with years of experience in sales and marketing of...
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In this past Thursday’s FastTrac class, participants pitched their ideas to experienced entrepreneurs who then presented valuable feedback appropriate to each person’s individualized ideas and pitches....
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This Thursday was our last FastTrac for Founders meeting. Participants joined facilitator Ryan Chappell and TBDC director Kathy Wyatt to update the group on action items concerning individual ventures....
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