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The ISU Pappajohn Center presents ENTREBOLD!
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ENTREBOLD: MARCH EDITION

We believe that in the world of entrepreneurship, you have to think boldly.  This is the Age of Entrepreneurship – start something today, and let’s work together.  Gone are the days of going it alone.  Entrepreneurs thrive best where they have communities to draw upon.  The ENTREBOLD newsletter is for you – to be inspired, to discover, take action, scale, and grow.
$100,000 in Cash Awards for Iowa Entrepreneurs
John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition is open!
The contest is intended to encourage and promote entrepreneurial activity and create greater awareness of the resources available to entrepreneurs in Iowa. We encourage innovative, new ventures to participate. 

The 2021 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition is co-hosted by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers and the Iowa Economic Development Authority. 
The deadline to apply is May 17.  Learn more and apply here!
We are hiring!  Program Specialist ll

ISU Startup Factory + Iowa Go-To-Market (G2M) Programs
We are recruiting a program specialist who loves startups, Iowa State and working with a fun and energetic team!  Full-time position available supporting ISU Startup Factory and our partner program, Iowa Go-To-Market Accelerator.
 
> Opportunity closes on April 3. Apply today, click here!

Start Something: Side Hustle Series all March and April!

Develop a skillset and start to do freelance work.  Find value in the niche worlds of collectibles, fashion labels, and obscure objects.  Create a side income and build financial abundance.

Learn more about the crazy and fun world of side hustles in this series of short courses to help kick-start your next hustle.

The events are free and hosted via Zoom. Registration is required below!

Zoom Webinars:
Build an Info-Business that Rings the Cashier While You Sleep - March 24 @12-1:00 p.m.
How to Sell and Get Noticed on Etsy - March 31 @12-1:00 p.m.
Reselling: From Thrift Shop Flipping to Drop Shipping - April 7 @12-1:00 p.m.
It's Complicated: Technical Freelance and Consulting 101 - April 14 @12-1:00 p.m.
Real Estate Investing: What You Need to Know Now - April 21 @12-1:00 p.m.
Register + learn more here!
Did you miss a side hustle webinar?

Watch the following recordings via the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship's YouTube channel here!

> How to Make Money with Photography

> Start Your Own Marketing Business
Join 1 Million Cups Ames in-person or on Facebook Live!
Sharon Stewart from Lockwood Cafe + Rama Ramaswami, Kitchen Takeover Chef

When: March 24, 8-9:00 a.m.
Where: ISU Research Park, Core Facility Atrium, 1805 Collaboration Place
Join online via 1MCups Ames Facebook

For more information, follow 1MC Ames Facebook or Startup Ames Meetup. 
Techstars Startup Weekend is April 23-25 (Virtual)
Learn how to think, work and build like a startup. In 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster -- and, maybe even start that business.
 
> The virtual event is free.  Learn more and register today!

What we're reading + watching this month...

  1. Field Work Podcast (Podcast by ISU entrepreneur, Mitchell Hora)
  2. Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know (Book by the Adam Grant) 
  3. Designing the Hybrid Office (Article by Harvard Business Review)
In the News...
  1. A beautiful big idea (LAS News)
  2. Tom Swartwood, Entrepreneurship Fellow and Professor (Innovator's Podcast)
  3. (Ames Tribune)
  4. I-CORPS proves a training ground for success, from industry to startup (Office of VP for Research)
  5. Statewide John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Competition once again to award $100,000 (Clay & Milk)
  6. 3D Health Solutions wins Biotech Showcase, takes home $100,000 (Clay & Milk)
Upcoming Deadlines for Students:

 > Compete for $5000 in the statewide Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition!  This competition is open to all college students in Iowa with an interest in starting their own business. 
Deadline to apply is April 4!  Apply here.
Innovate 1858 Vendor Pitch Session: March 24

Innovate 1858, the student-operated retail store at the Student Innovation Center, will be holding its next Vendor Pitch Session on Wednesday, March 24. The purpose of these pitch sessions is to identify new merchandise to feature and sell through Innovate 1858. Being a vendor for Innovate 1858 provides student makers and entrepreneurs with opportunities to launch and elevate their brand and sell products in the store and online. 
Download the flyer for more information!

Follow us for all things entrepreneurship!

And be sure to check out our website, www.isupjcenter.org to learn more.
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