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.
VentureU Spring 2024 Seminars
Telling a Compelling Story with Video
February 8 @ 4PM in SHAL 310
by Jordan Hörst ’18
Marketing and Events Assistant, Baird
Co-Founder, Jus+Jord Creative
Being able to effectively tell your story can make or break your startup dreams. Video is an effective way to share that story.
Leveraging Paid, Earned, and Owned Media In a Marketing Strategy
March 7 @ 4PM in SHAL 310
by Jordan Atchison
Chief Marketing Officer, Corkboard Concepts
Learn best practices for managing all aspects of media, from those you own to those you earn, and even those you pay for.
Transferrable Skills: The Importance of Clear Writing and Detailed Editing
March 12 @ 4PM in SHAL 310
by Sarah Hatfield
Communications Specialist, Graduate and Online Programs, Grove City College
One typo in your presentation or business plan can be enough for a potential investor to write you off as sloppy. Learn the importance of avoiding these pitfalls so you can focus on what’s important!
Startup Projections
March 20 @ 11:45 AM in SHAL 202
by Brian Slawin
Regional Director & Portfolio Manager, Ben Franklin Technology Partners Central & Northern PA
Financial projections for startups are just as important as the idea itself. Learn to accurately create Pro Forma financial projections in this “Meet Ben” workshop!
Register for Venture U 2024
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