Big Idea Week: What’s Your Why Panel
Monday, October 7th, 10-11am, JMC 560
Led by our Entrepreneurs in Residence, this panel will encourage you to take a step back and rediscover your WHY.
Events
Big Idea Week Keynote Speaker: Candace Nelson
Tuesday, October 8th, 5-6pm, JMC 1st Floor Theater
Candace Nelson is a wildly successful entrepreneur known for co-founding Sprinkles, the world’s first cupcake bakery and ATM, and most recently, Pizzana, a fast-growing chain of award-winning Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias. She also is known for her role as a shark in the hit TV show Shark Tank and a best-selling author!
Big Idea Week: Faculty Founders Coffee Talk
Wednesday, October 9th, 10-11am, JMC 570 (Hackathon Room)
Grab a cup of coffee and listen to Belmont Faculty members that are also business founders! Faculty members include:
Matthew Wilson – Boosey Wilson Group – Instructor of Entrepreneurship, Massey College of Business
Jeremy Fyke – Two Heads Hot Sauce – Associate Professor, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Andie Day – Mary Claret Studio – Assistant Professor of Fashion, O’More College of Architecture & Design
Stephen Powell – Powell Architecture + Building Studio LLC – Adjunct Instructor, O’More College of Architecture & Design
Big Idea Week: Pitch Night
Thursday, October 10th, 5-6pm, 5th Floor Jack C. Massey Center
Come pitch your idea to fellow entrepreneurs! A space to informally pitch your ventures and network with like-minded people. You might even meet your next co-founder!
Big Idea Week: Store Celebration Day
Friday, October 11, 11am-5pm, Where the Well Things Are & House Of
Celebrate the end of Big Idea Week at the student-run stores! Enjoy 20% off all purchases at both House Of and Where the Well Things Are!
BrainTrustLIVE 2024
Thursday, October 17 · 10am – 6:30pm, Saint Elle (1420 3rd Avenue S. Nashville, TN 37210)
The Cone Center has 8 FREE tickets to BrainTrustLIVE 2024! A female-only conference designed to bring women business owners, and those who champion them, together to build new relationships, inspire personal and professional growth, and learn from successful women in business.
This ticket includes: Conference Access, Lunch, Action Workbook, Snacks and Drinks. Sign up for your free ticket HERE!
Tickets are first come, first serve! Please note this is an off-campus event! You don’t have to stay the entire conference.
Launchpad Week #1: Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification
Wednesday, October 16, 10-11am, JMC 408
Learn how to conduct market analysis to identify a gap or unmet need in the market, delivering research that outlines findings and the potential opportunity.
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Launchpad Week #2: Business Model Innovation
Wednesday, October 23, 10-11am, JMC 408
Learn to create a detailed business model canvas for a startup idea that addresses the identified opportunity, focusing on value propositions, customer segments, and revenue streams
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Business Pitch Competition
Monday, November 4th, 10-11am, Hackathon Room
Come watch as Belmont students pitch their business ideas for the chance to win cash prizes! Application will be shared as event nears.
Launchpad Week #3: Product-Market Fit and MVP Development
Wednesday, November 13, 10-11am, JMC 408
Learn to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) concept, including a prototype or wireframe, along with a validation plan to test product-market fit
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Launchpad Week #4: Pitching and Strategic Planning
Wednesday, November 20, 10-11am, JMC 408
Learn to craft and deliver a pitch presentation for their startup idea, including a strategic plan for growth and scalability.
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Entrepreneur Coffee Talk: Annika Baylis
Wednesday, September 11th, 10-11am, 5th Floor Jack C. Massey Center
Annika Baylis is a seasoned entrepreneur driven by a passion for small business success. With a degree in entrepreneurship, she has navigated diverse ventures—from an event planning organization in middle school, managing spray tan studios in high school to corporate project management during college, she is committed to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, offering expertise in business strategy and a contagious enthusiasm for turning dreams into reality. Her journey culminated in founding Prickly Pear Coffee Co., starting with a modest coffee cart and expanding to two thriving brick-and-mortar locations in Nashville, Tennessee.
LLC & Tax Workshop with EIR Drew Lamb
Wednesday, September 25th 10-11am, JMC 408
EIR Drew Lamb will be teaching how to register for an LLC & get your business taxes in order!
Hispanic Owned Businesses: The Impact in Nashville’s Business Ecosystem and Beyond
Monday, September 30th 10-11am, JMC 560
Latinos in the United States start businesses a disproportionate rate when compared with the rest of the US population. In fact, one out of every three businesses started last year, was started by a Latino entrepreneur. From construction to transportation and logistics, to other services, the impact that Hispanic owned businesses have in the economy is significant.
As part of the programming happening during Hispanic Heritage Month, this event will explore the contributions and impact that Hispanic businesses make in the Nashville community. Guests will Latino entrepreneurs making their mark in Nashville who will share their stories and perspectives. The panel will be led by Dr. Jose Gonzalez, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship.