I&E Seminar Series
Description
The I&E Seminar Series will introduce the audience to tools and information that can assist them in their entrepreneurial path.
It is open to all students, faculty, and staff of Andrews University. Not open to the general public. Co-curricular credit is available.
Event List
2024-2025
Date/Time |
Title |
Location |
Description |
| Sep. 9, 11:30 a.m. | Innovation Kick-Off | Chan Shun Hall Garber Auditorium | Learn about and sign up to the various programs and opportunities in Andrews Innovation for this school year. |
| Sep. 11, 7:00 p.m. | Startup Lab Nights | Campus Center Leadership Lab | Open mic and networking with student entrepreneurs in a casual setting. |
| Sep. 23, 11:30 a.m. | Startup Lab Seminars - Lean Canvas Business Model | Chan Shun Hall Garber Auditorium | Learn how to create a business model for your startup or ministry. |
| Sep. 25, 7:00 p.m. |
Startup Lab Nights |
Campus Center Leadership Lab |
Open mic and networking with student entrepreneurs in a casual setting. |
| Sep. 26, 12:00-3:00 p.m. | Industry Lab Summit | HPAC Lobby | |
| Sep. 30, 11:30 a.m. | Drone Workshops - Competition Info Session and Team Formation | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | Info session for any student interested in participating in this year’s drone competition |
| Oct. 7, 11:30 a.m. | Startup Lab Seminars - Customer Discovery | Chan Shun Hall Garber Auditorium | Learn how to discovery and validate the correct group of customers for their startup or ministry. |
| Oct. 9, 7:00 p.m. | Startup Lab Nights | Campus Center Leadership Lab | Open mic and networking with student entrepreneurs in a casual setting. |
| Oct. 17, 2:00 p.m. | Maker Lab Workshops - 3D Printing Basics | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | Learn the basic of 3d printing for any prototyping or creative projects. |
| Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. | Drone Workshops - Basic Components and Autonomous Flying Programming | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | For drone competition participants - learn about the basic components that make up a drone and the software required for autonomous flying programming. |
| Oct. 31, 2:00 p.m. | Maker Lab Workshops - Advanced 3D Printing (Resin and Fiber-Reinforced) | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | Learn how to use other 3d printing systems, including reinforced fibers and an SLA machine. |
| Nov. 4, 11:30 a.m. | Startup Lab Seminars - Compelling Value Proposition and Product-Market Fit | Chan Shun Hall Garber Auditorium | Learn how to develop a value proposition based on customer discovery interviews that is closely align with the market needs. |
| Nov. 6, 6:00 p.m. | Startup Lab Nights | TBD | Open mic and networking with student entrepreneurs in a casual setting. |
| Nov. 7, 2:00 p.m. | Maker Lab Workshops - Electronics Basics | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | Learn the basics of an electronic system and prototype a simple one using a kit. |
| Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m. | Startup Lab Seminars - Creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) | Chan Shun Hall Garber Auditorium | Learn how to validate your solution by prototyping and testing an MVP. |
| Nov. 20, 7:00 p.m. | Startup Lab Nights | Campus Center Leadership Lab | Open mic and networking with student entrepreneurs in a casual setting. |
| Nov. 21, 2:00 p.m. | Maker Lab Workshops - Microprocessors Programming Basics | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | Learn the basics of programming an Arduino or Raspberry Pi microprocessor for controls and robotic systems. |
| Nov. 25: 11:30 a.m. | Drone Workshops - Parts List Final Review | Maker Lab (ADC 115) | For drone competition participants - review and finalize your list of components to order and assemble your drone. |
Recordings of Previous Presentations
Spring 2025
Date/Time |
Title |
Location |
Description |
| Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m. | Pitch Competition Info Session | ZOOM LINK | Learn more about the next steps for every Pitch Competition participant. This session will provide information about when to submit your presentation slides, pitch practice time, and a schedule of presenters for the semi-finals. |
| Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m. | Drone Check-In 3 | Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium | Discuss your progress assembling the drone and ask about issues you're facing in that process. |
| Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. |
Entrepreneurship Luncheon RVSP HERE |
Chan Shun Hall, Whirlpool Room | Meet other student entrepreneurs and enjoy a free meal. This event will offer opportunities to connect with other students and learn more about what they are doing. |
| Feb. 18, 7-8 p.m. |
Online JOIN HERE - AU ID Required |
Sonya Funna Evelyn is currently the Vice President for Sustainable Development at ADRA International, a global nonprofit reaching over 20 million individuals, annually. In this role, Sonya leads teams delivering high-impact, poverty reduction programs and provides strategic leadership, visioning and direction setting for a network of over 120 offices worldwide. | |
| Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m. | Drone Check-In 4 | Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium | Discuss your progress assembling the drone and ask about issues you're facing in that process. |
| Mar. 11, 11:30 a.m. | Seminar by Ruben de Jesus, Pahtiā Technologies | Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium | Pahtiā Technologies Inc. is a global health technology data company leveraging next generation sequencing and artificial intelligence to increase access to targeted therapies for cancer in under-researched populations. Our ultimate goal is to enhance health equity around the world in the fight against cancer. |
| Apr. 1, 11:30 a.m. | Drone Check-In 5 | Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium | Learn more about the finals plans for the drone competition and ask questions related to your participation. |
Fall 2024
Date/Time |
Title |
Location |
| September 24, 11:30 a.m. |
Pitch Competition Info Session |
Chan Shun Hall, Gaber Auditorium |
| November 5, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Do you know who’s your ideal customer? |
Chan Shun Hall, Gaber Auditorium |
| November 12, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Is your business model profitable? |
Chan Shun Hall, Gaber Auditorium |
| November 19, 11:30 a.m. | Startup Launch: Who’s your competitor and how can you stay in the race? | Chan Shun Hall, Gaber Auditorium |
Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
| Date/Time | Title |
| January 16, 11:30 a.m. |
Pitch Competition Info Session 1 |
| January 30, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Creating a New Business Model |
| February 6, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Customer Segment & Competition |
| February 13, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Registering a Company |
| February 20, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Market Research & Strategy |
| March 12, 11:30 a.m. |
Startup Launch: Revenue Model & Fundraising |
Fall 2022
September 6 - Business Model Canvas - Matias Soto
September 20 - Entrepreneurship in Biology - Fu-Chih Hsu
September 27 - 7th Day Films (Faith in Film) - Tyler Kern
October 4 - Rapid Prototyping 101 - Wayne Buckhanan
October 18 - Organic Fiber-Based Products - Jeremy Dybdahl
November 1 - Photography Entrepreneurship - Joshua Rotich
November 15 - 3D Printing 101 - Wayne Buckhanan
Spring 2022
January 18 - Entrepreneurship and Blockchain - SIMBA Chain (Tommy Cooksey)
February 1 - Meet the Small Business Development Center - ISBDC (Alan Steele)
February 8 - Raising Money for Startups - Elevate Ventures (Nicholas Kuhn)
February 15 - Business Banking & Your Idea - Honor Credit Union (Austin Weber)
February 22 - How to Get a Business Expert Mentor - SCORE (Steve Salisbury and Michele Mollard)
Sponsors
Support for this seminar series comes from the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the College of Professions.
Contact Information
- For questions, please contact the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship: innovate@andrews.edu
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