
Venture U is a Spring seminar series that focuses on hot topics in business. The sessions include focus areas of interest such as legal, accounting, marketing and branding, etc. Venture U seminars are open to students of all majors.
Venture U 2021 Seminars

Researching Your New Venture
February 4 @ 4PM
by Kim Marks
Librarian Kim Marks shares library resources and research strategies to identify target markets and research the competition for your startup.


Perception is Everything: Designing your Brand Identity
February 18 @ 4PM
by Ariella Carter ’18 + Maddie (Williams) Wilson ’18
Learn the ins and outs of creating a distinct brand for your company.

How PowerPoint Won Me Thousands Of Dollars
March 4 @ 4PM
by Jordan Hörst ’18
Join Jordan Hörst in exploring how to create a killer presentation that stands out and is memorable.

The Power of the Pitch—How to Craft Your Story
March 18 @ 4PM
by Chadwyck Cobb ’14
Learn how to tell a great story in the marketing and branding of your venture.

Startup Projections
April 15 @ 4PM
by Professor Ken Smith ’84
Join Prof. Ken Smith as he demystifies financial projections for startups.
Register for Venture U 2021
You’ll receive an email the day of the event with a link to the seminar!