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Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts Newsletter - October 2023

| View in browser October 2023 Newsletter  Ideas Competition - applications accepted through Oct 22 The Ideas Competition is a early stage venture pitch contest for entrepreneurial Tufts students to choose a problem worth solving, come up with a great solution, and deliver a 3-minute venture pitch for a chance to win up to $1,000 per team in cash prizes. No experience necessary! Take advantage of DEC resources including Pitch Workshops, Online Learning, and one-on-one Coaching. Apply for Ideas Competition Attend Live Ideas Competition Finals How to Deliver the Perfect Pitch Oct 10th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm Join this interactive clinic and learn tips for turning your ideas into the perfect pitch! Led by DEC Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Cody Damon and Marcus Johnson-Smith Register for Pitch Clinic Fletcher D-Prize Ideation and Pitch to Match (In person/hybrid) Oct 11, 5:30pm to 7:30pm Join us for a high-energy hybrid Ideation and  Pitch Session for the Fletcher D-Prize! Share your nascent ideas, no matter how early. No experience necessary! Register for DPrize Pitch to Match DEC Offers Virtual Information Sessions for Boston Campus  October 12th and 13th at 12:00pm Learn how DEC can support you on your entrepreneurial journey. We offer free workshops and online learning as well as coaching. Learn about the upcoming Ideas Competition and tips to succeed. Register for Oct 12 Info Session Register for Oct 13 Info Session Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Update IDEACON at Boston University Questrom School of Business October 14 A one-day innovation extravaganza for students and recent grads to connect with fellow movers and shakers and experience entrepreneurship and leadership hands-on. Whether you are interested in technology, business, social impact or arts and culture IDEACON is the perfect place to get inspired. You will also learn strategies to harnass that inspiration and turn it into something real.   This workshop is being offered in partnership with Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts Register for IDEAON Upcoming Events at a Glance Community Events and Opportunities   Tech Breakfast Club: Boston Edition - Oct 10 Founders, Young VC's and Operators joining for breakfast. Register for Tech Breakfast Club   TechConnect - Nov 28 to 30 At TechConnect we bring together technologies, innovators, and industry leading innovation seekers to accelerate technology licensing, transfer, and commercialization. Register for TechConnect   Tufts Young Alumni Events - Multiple November Dates Tufts University is hosting events for Tufts alumni 1-10 years out in November across 5 cities, NYC, Boston, Seattle, San Francisco and DC.  Connect with your classmates and meet new connections! Register for Young Alumni Events   Support the Derby Entrepreneurship Center!   Help us build and grow the next generation of Tufts innovators and entrepreneurs through a tax-deductible donation! DONATE • Derby Entrepreneurship Center Tufts Gordon Institute at Tufts University's School of Engineering, 177 College Ave, 3rd Floor, Medford, MA 02155, 617-627-3110 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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