2022 Global Entrepreneurship Week
This year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) will take place November 14-18, 2022.
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1. River Pitch Competition
The River Pitch Business Idea Competition was created to help ideas and early-stage businesses further progress. There is no entry fee, and the event is open to both students and community members alike. Register today to have a chance to compete for 10 different $1,000 prizes for your business!
- November 15th, 2022
- 5:00 – 9:00 P.M.
- In-person at the Tuscaloosa River Market
2. Demo Day at The EDGE
Network with local startups and learn about companies that are based here in Tuscaloosa. Entrepreneurs will be showcasing their businesses and workshops will be held all day.
11:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Welcome to Demo Day and the Entrepreneur Showcase
12:00 P.M. – 12:30 P.M. Lunch & Networking
12:30 P.M. -1:30 P.M. Team Presentations (5 minutes present – 5 minutes Q&A)
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- Gavin Baum-Blake with City Detect
- Zach Choffin and Dr. Nathan Jeong with InsoMetrics
- Brian Henderson with Tuska Brew
- Dalton Morris with Reboot Reforestation
- Jet Thevenot with JetStream Social
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1:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Entrepreneur Showcase
4:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Break
4:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Networking & Food /Drinks
5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Panel Discussion: Funding Your Startup and Business Growth
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- William W. Brooke with Harbert Management Corporation
- Mickey Millsap with Red Hawk Advisory
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6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. More Networking & Entrepreneur Showcase
6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Bama IP Commercialization Academy Final Presentations
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- Training Room at The EDGE
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- November 17th, 2022
- 11:00 A.M. – 7:30 P.M.
- In-person at The EDGE
