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# ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship

## Posts

- [CYstarters Spotlight: Isaac White](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/07/cystarters-spotlight-isaac-white/) - Isaac White is Helping Pet Parents Feed with Confidence As a meat science major at the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Isaac White knows exactly what goes into the food we eat. Now, he’s making sure pets get the same level of care. Isaac is the founder of Bark and Grille,
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Megan Rose](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/07/cystarters-spotlight-megan-rose/) - How Megan Rose is Building Community, One Cup at a Time Junior entrepreneurship major Megan Rose is brewing more than coffee at Iowa State University. She’s building Meg’s Coffee House, a mobile coffee trailer that combines handcrafted drinks with the sense of community she grew up experiencing in Boone, Iowa. Growing up in Boone, Iowa
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Kade Wilson](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/07/cystarters-spotlight-kade-wilson/) - From Court to Code: Kade Wilson Builds NextUp Two of Kade Wilson’s biggest passions are sports and space. As an aerospace engineering student with the College of Engineering at Iowa State University, he pursues one in the classroom. As founder of NextUp—a skill-based matchmaking app that connects pickup basketball players—he pursues the other through entrepreneurship.
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Quinn Mitchell](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/07/13145/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 16-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2026 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Berry Schnetter](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/07/cystarters-spotlight-berry-schnetter/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 16-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2026 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship and business
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Annie Wiges](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/07/cystarters-spotlight-annie-wiges/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 16-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2026 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship and business startup.
- [How Isaac Kenyon is Creating a Secure Future for Music Collaboration](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/07/how-isaac-kenyon-is-creating-a-secure-future-for-music-collaboration/) - A 16-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2026 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Hunter Smith](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/07/how-hunter-smith-is-growing-premier-surfaces-of-iowa-one-project-at-a-time/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 16-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2026 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Charlie Bennett](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/07/charlie-bennett-giving-athletes-answers-with-clarion-labs/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 16-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2026 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions
- [Designing Innovation: How Ling Zhang Built a Patented Apparel Startup ](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/07/designing-innovation-how-ling-zhang-built-a-patented-apparel-startup/) - Designing Innovation: How Ling Zhang Built a Patented Apparel Startup When Ling Zhang set out to redesign the nursing bra, she was solving a problem she experienced herself. Today, her company, Muqin, holds two patents and is generating revenue, proving how Iowa State innovators can turn research into real-world impact. Muqin, which means “mother” in Mandarin
- [Iowa Go-To-Market Accelerator Selects Three Diverse Startups for Summer 2026 Cohort ](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/07/iowa-go-to-market-accelerator-selects-three-diverse-startups-for-summer-2026-cohort/) - Iowa Go-To-Market Accelerator Selects Three Diverse Startups for Summer 2026 Cohort [07/06/2026]-- Ames, Iowa-- The Iowa Go-To-Market (G2M) accelerator—a partnership between the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, BioConnect Iowa and VentureNet Iowa—is happy to announce its Summer 2026 cohort! The G2M accelerator supports technology-driven startups as they strengthen their business models and accelerate towards commercialization. Through hands-on mentorship, tailored strategic guidance and access to an
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Jacob Barglof](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/07/cystarters-spotlight-jacob-barglof/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 16-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2026 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship and
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Allyson Reinert](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/06/cystarters-spotlight-allyson-reinert/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 16-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2026 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship
- [Meet The 2026 CYstarters (Cohort 11)](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/04/cystarters-cohort-11/) - CYstarters has provided $1,124,500 in funding to 135 ventures involving 173 students since its launch in 2016. Over 75% of those students are still operating today with the businesses they launched through CYstarters or in new ventures. This year, the program proudly welcomes Cohort 11, a group of 17 driven students from diverse majors across Iowa
- [Recapping the 2026 College by College Pitch Off Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/03/recapping-the-2026-college-by-college-pitch-off-competition/) - 2026 College by College Pitch Off This year’s College-by-College Pitch-Off competition wrapped up with its finale event on March 2. After seven great days of pitches from students across all of Iowa State University’s colleges, 32 ideas were selected for the final round, where presenting individuals or teams had a chance to win up to
- [Winners announced in the 26th Annual John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/04/winners-announced-in-the-26th-annual-john-pappajohn-student-entrepreneurial-venture-competition/) - Winners announced in the 26th Annual John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition [4/17/2026] -- The 2026 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held on Friday, April 10, at the University of Iowa Pappajohn Education and Events Center in Des Moines. The final presentation round consisted of 19 students from 7 institutions presenting 15 business
- [Rise Energy Selected for DARPA Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/03/rise-energy-selected-for-darpa-embedded-entrepreneur-initiative/) - Distribution Statement "A" (Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited) Rise Energy Selected for DARPA Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative, Secures $340,000 to Commercialize Autothermal Pyrolysis Technology Ames, Iowa (March 23, 2026) — Rise Energy has been selected for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative (EEI), securing $340,000 in non-dilutive funding to accelerate the commercialization of
- [CyBIZ Lab Student Spotlight: Ana Downing](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/03/cybiz-lab-student-spotlight-ana-downing/) - The Business behind Science and Technology: How Ana Downing Applies Academics to CyBIZ Lab Work What does chemistry, carbon capture, and organic metallic catalysis have to do with business consulting and market research? Senior in Chemistry (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Ana Downing, has been exploring the intersection of science and business at CyBIZ
- [CyBIZ Lab Alumni Spotlight: Izzat Azmi](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/03/cybiz-lab-alumni-spotlight-izzat-azmi/) - From Student Analyst to Industry Professional: Izzat Azmi’s CyBIZ Lab Journey Izzat Azmi brought his knowledge and experience to over 30 projects during his time at CyBIZ Lab, a number well above the typical student. From working as an analyst to a senior analyst, Izzat shared how he developed adaptability and leadership skills at CyBIZ
- [A Faster Way to Solve Big Business Challenges: The CyBIZ Lab Case Competition Format](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/03/a-faster-way-to-solve-big-business-challenges-the-cybiz-lab-case-competition-format/) - A Faster Way to Solve Big Business Challenges: The CyBIZ Lab Case Competition Format For years, companies have partnered with CyBIZ Lab for semester-long consulting projects which are immersive, 3–4 month engagements that deliver one highly refined solution. But what if your company needs multiple ideas fast? CyBIZ Lab’s case competition format offers a shorter-term, high-impact alternative. Instead of one team working over
- [Turning Data Into Shelf Space: A Student Project with Merck Animal Health](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/03/turning-data-into-shelf-space-a-student-project-with-merck-animal-health/) - Turning Data Into Shelf Space: A Student Project with Merck Animal Health Merck Animal Health has spent more than 130 years advancing healthcare through medicines, vaccines, and cutting-edge research for both humans and animals. Today, the company continues to compete in a crowded production animal health market alongside major brands such as Zoetis and Elanco. For Territory
- [Iowa State Pappajohn Center Wins National USASBE Award for Innovative College-by-College Pitch Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/02/iowa-state-pappajohn-center-wins-national-usasbe-award-for-innovative-college-by-college-pitch-competition/) - Ames, Iowa – [2/24/2026] - The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship was awarded the Excellence in Co-Curricular Innovation honor at the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) 2026 conference, held February 18–21 in Salt Lake City. The award recognizes outstanding, innovative co-curricular programming in entrepreneurship education nationwide. USASBE Awards Chair
- [Iowa State University Startup Factory Announces Cohort 19 Entrepreneurs](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/02/iowa-state-university-announces-cohort-19-entrepreneurs/) - Iowa State University Startup Factory Announces Cohort 19 Entrepreneurs Ames, Iowa – [2/19/2026] – What happens when cutting-edge research leaves the lab and enters the marketplace? The Iowa State University Startup Factory has spent the last decade answering that question. Since launching in 2016, the program has supported 165 startups across 18 cohorts, helping founders
- [From Ideas to Income: First Side Hustle Challenge Awards $9,000 to Student Entrepreneurs](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2026/02/from-ideas-to-income-first-side-hustle-challenge-awards-9000-to-student-entrepreneurs/) - From Ideas to Income: First Side Hustle Challenge Awards $9,000 to Student Entrepreneurs A side hustle is any way students turn skills, interests, or creativity into income. Alongside their primary focus as students, side hustles provide a way to practice entrepreneurial skills! Over 100 Iowa State students registered for the first-ever Side Hustle Challenge, which
- [Ama AI: Personalized Support for Every Learner](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/12/ama-ai-personalized-support-for-every-learner/) - AI in IA: A multi-part series that focuses on the increase in the number of startups coming through the ISU Startup Continuum whose core technology is enabled by AI. Like the broader tech ecosystem, founders in Iowa are identifying problems and leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to solve them. From early idea incubation in the ISU
- [Introducing ISU Startup Factory Cohort 18](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/09/introducing-isu-startup-factory-cohort-18/) - Introducing ISU Startup Factory Cohort 18 The Iowa State University Startup Factory celebrates nearly a decade of impact in fostering high-tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Since its inception in 2016, the program has supported 156 companies across 17 cohorts, raising over $107 million in outside funding and achieving five successful exits. As it continues to shape
- [Iowa Go-To-Market Accelerator Selects Three Iowa Startups for Fall 2025 Cohort](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/11/iowa-go-to-market-accelerator-selects-three-iowa-startups-for-fall-2025-cohort/) - Iowa Go-To-Market Accelerator Selects Three Iowa Startups for Fall 2025 Cohort The Iowa Go-To-Market (G2M) accelerator—a partnership between the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, BioConnect Iowa, and VentureNet Iowa—is happy to announce its Fall 2025 cohort! The G2M accelerator supports technology-driven startups as they strengthen their business models and accelerate toward commercialization. Through hands-on mentorship,
- [Wrapping Up the 2025 Food Insecurity Challenge](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/11/wrapping-up-the-2025-food-insecurity-challenge/) - Wrapping Up the 2025 Food Insecurity Challenge Food insecurity affects 2.3 billion people globally and 385,000 people in the state of Iowa alone. These alarming statistics illustrate the critical need for innovative solutions to the problem of food insecurity, inspiring over 100 Iowa State University students from all six undergraduate colleges to collaborate on tackling
- [Cam Reiman Wins Iowa Global Student Entrepreneur Awards](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/11/cam-reiman-wins-iowa-global-student-entrepreneur-awards/) - Cam Reiman Wins Iowa Global Student Entrepreneur Awards We’re excited to celebrate Cam Reiman, founder of Spock's Sanctuary, for taking 1st place at the Iowa Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA)—earning a $30,300 prize package of cash and in-kind professional services! The competition, hosted by EO Iowa, brings together top student entrepreneurs from across the state to pitch their innovative ventures. Last week,
- [Iowa State ranked No. 9 in the nation in latest entrepreneurship rankings](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/11/iowa-state-ranked-no-9-in-the-nation-in-latest-entrepreneurship-rankings/) - Iowa State ranked No. 9 in the nation in latest entrepreneurship rankings (Article originally posted on ISU News Service: https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/iowa-state-ranked-no-9-nation-latest-entrepreneurship-rankings) AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University has climbed five spots to rank in the top 10 of The Princeton Review's 20th annual ranking of undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies for the first time in school history. Iowa State's No.
- [Iowa State Student Entrepreneur Boluwarin Ojo Wins 1st Place at Global Pitch Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/11/iowa-state-student-entrepreneur-boluwarin-ojo-wins-1st-place-at-global-pitch-competition/) - Iowa State Student Entrepreneur Boluwarin Ojo Wins 1st Place at Global Pitch Competition AMES, Iowa — On Saturday, November 1, former CYstarters participant and College of Design student Boluwarin (Bolu) Ojo took 1st place at the 42nd Annual Global CEO Conference and Pitch Competition, hosted by the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization in Tampa Bay, Florida. The
- [2025 Fall Startup Pitch Recap](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/10/2025-fall-startup-pitch-recap/) - On Tuesday, October 14, the excitement was palpable as 30 ambitious, cross-disciplinary Iowa State University students took the stage for the Fall Startup Pitch Competition Finale—the culmination of five days of preliminary rounds that saw 129 students share their business ideas and existing ventures. The event has quickly become one of the largest and most
- [Iowa State University Makes it to Top 50 on Fast Company and Inc.’s 2025 Ignition Schools List of Educational Institutions Making an Impact on Business and Society](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/10/iowa-state-university-makes-it-to-top-50-on-fast-company-and-inc-s-2025-ignition-schools-list-of-educational-institutions-making-an-impact-on-business-and-society/) - Iowa State University Makes it to Top 50 on Fast Company and Inc.’s 2025 Ignition Schools List of Educational Institutions Making an Impact on Business and Society The annual list honors educational institutions making a significant impact through entrepreneurship and innovation Ames, Iowa, October 13, 2025 – Iowa State University is proud to announce its
- [Judi Eyles Receives Prestigious GCEC Legacy Award](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/10/judi-eyles-receives-prestigious-gcec-legacy-award/) - Judi Eyles Receives Prestigious GCEC Legacy Award Calgary, Alberta, Canada (October 6, 2025) — On Saturday, October 4, Judi Eyles, director of the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, received the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) Legacy Award, honoring her nearly 30 years of visionary leadership in entrepreneurship education and her lasting impact
- [Winners announced in the 20th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/08/winners-announced-in-the-20th-annual-john-pappajohn-iowa-entrepreneurial-venture-competition/) - Winners announced in the 20th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition The 20th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition wrapped up on Friday, August 22. Out of more than 35 submissions, 12 teams advanced to the final presentation round (five of those teams being Iowa State startups), with winners announced during a luncheon
- [Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute 2025 Recap](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/08/okoboji-entrepreneurial-institute-2025-recap/) - Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute 2025 Recap On August 10th, a group of nine Iowa State University students traveled to Okoboji and joined 22 others from across the state to participate in the 19th Annual Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute (OEI). The event brought together students from various institutions, including Buena Vista University, Dordt University, Iowa Lakes Community
- [Legible AI Partners with CyBIZ Lab to Map National Expansion](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/08/legible-ai-bringing-clarity-to-state-legislatures/) - Legible AI Partners with CyBIZ Lab to Map National Expansion Founded by longtime friends Zack Krawiec and Kasey Clary, Legible AI is transforming how lobbyists, government affairs teams, and associations track and respond to legislation. What started as a direct-to-consumer news app quickly evolved into a powerful policy intelligence platform, now serving the majority of
- [CyBIZ Lab Alumni Update: Josh Gartin](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/08/cybiz-lab-alumni-update-josh-gartin/) - How Josh Gartin Built a Career in Accounting Through Hand-On Consulting When Josh Gartin looks back on his college years, one opportunity stands out as pivotal: his time with CyBIZ Lab. What started as a unique mid-semester job opportunity turned into two years of hands-on consulting experience that prepared him for a career in accounting.
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Ryan Ryherd](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/08/cystarters-spotlight-ryan-ryherd/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Madelyn Lindholm](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/07/cystarters-spotlight-madelyn-lindholm/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Thabang Pila & Ethan Hunt](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/08/cystarters-spotlight-thabang-pila-ethan-hunt/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Jacob Duba](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/08/cystarters-spotlight-jacob-duba/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Madison Green](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/08/cystarters-spotlight-madison-green/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Colin Witt](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/07/cystarters-spotlight-colin-witt/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship
- [CYstarters Spotlights: Ella Janssen](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/07/cystarters-spotlights-ella-janssen/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship
- [Celebrating a Decade of CYstarters](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/07/celebrating-a-decade-of-cystarters/) - Celebrating a Decade of CYstarters Ten summers ago, the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship at Iowa State University launched a bold experiment: what if, instead of just awarding $500 during a standard pitch competition to students with big ideas, the university gave them the time, funding, and support to actually pursue their ideas? The answer to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Nic Mackaman](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/07/cystarters-spotlight-nic-mackaman/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Anders Otness](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/07/cystarters-spotlight-anders-otness/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Kailey Stevens](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/07/cystarters-spotlight-kailey-stevens/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on entrepreneurship
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Sam Morrow](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/07/cystarters-spotlight-sam-morrow/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Jesse Williams](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/06/cystarters-spotlight-jesse-williams/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Boluwarin Ojo](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/07/cystarters-spotlight-boluwarin-ojo/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Nathan Van Thomme](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/07/cystarters-spotlight-nathan-van-thomme/) - CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2025 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational sessions on
- [ISU Startup Factory Demo Day Recap (Cohort 17)](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/05/isu-startup-factory-demo-day-recap-cohort-17/) - On Tuesday night, we celebrated the incredible founders of ISU Startup Factory Cohort 17 and the progress they’ve made over the past 18 weeks! A packed room of community members, local entrepreneurs, ISU faculty & staff, family, and Startup Factory alumni came together to support our 10 companies as they pitched their businesses, shared their
- [CyBIZ Lab Summertime Gigs](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/05/cybiz-lab-summertime-gigs/) - School might be out for the summer, but our CyBIZ students are taking no days off! From internships to full-time gigs, many of our CyBIZ Lab team members are spending their summer gaining real-world experience and making big moves in their careers. Curious what everyone’s up to? Check it out below! O'Neal Daniels Major Masters
- [Three Startups Selected for Spring 2025 Iowa G2M Program](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/04/three-startups-selected-for-spring-2025-iowa-g2m-program/) - The Iowa Go-To-Market (G2M) accelerator, a joint effort from the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, BioConnect Iowa, and VentureNet Iowa, is pleased to welcome its Spring 2025 cohort. This round features three forward-thinking startups ready to take their next steps toward revenue generation and investment readiness. Designed to help Iowa-based tech startups refine their business
- [Meet the 2025 CYstarters (Cohort 10)](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/04/meet-the-2025-cystarters-cohort-10/) - CYstarters, since launching in 2016, has helped 151 students and graduates start 121 companies, with over 80% of those businesses still thriving or contributing to the startup ecosystem. This year, the program proudly welcomes Cohort 10, a group of 16 driven students from diverse majors across Iowa State University. Each of these entrepreneurs brings a
- [ISU Startup Factory: Food for Thought - Issue 2](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/04/isu-startup-factory-food-for-thought-issue-2/) - Translating Science into Business By: Donna Ramaeker-Zahn (ISU Startup Factory Entrepreneur-In-Residence) Scientists are uniquely suited for entrepreneurship. However, there are several roadblocks. Fortunately, with a rich history of ground-breaking research that improves lives, ISU has developed a companion focus on entrepreneurship that helps with this transition. Building a scalable business as a scientist takes a
- [CyBIZ Lab Student Spotlight: Andrew Holtz](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/03/cybiz-lab-student-spotlight-andrew-holtz/) - Seizing Opportunities: How Andrew Holtz is Maximizing His Time in CyBIZ Lab When you meet Andrew Holtz, one thing is immediately clear—he’s a go-getter. A senior studying finance at Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business, Andrew doesn’t just wait for opportunities; he actively seeks them out, formulates a plan, and executes with precision. That
- [A Legacy of Vision, Support, and Commitment: Celebrating Dean David Spalding's Impact on CyBIZ Lab](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/04/a-legacy-of-vision-support-and-commitment-celebrating-dean-david-spaldings-impact-on-cybiz-lab/) - A Legacy of Vision, Support, and Commitment: Celebrating Dean David Spalding's Impact on CyBIZ Lab As Dean David Spalding prepares to retire after an outstanding tenure as Iowa State University’s longest-serving dean of the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business, we reflect on his immense contributions to the Ivy College of Business, particularly his
- [A New Era in Prosthetics: The Dual Y Nexxus Harness](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/04/11613/) - A New Era in Prosthetics: The Dual Y Nexxus Harness For Iowa State University researchers Dr. Rachel Eike and PhD candidate Bahar Hashemian Esfahani, the journey to redefining prosthetic harness design began with a simple classroom challenge. Now, thanks to their innovative Dual Y Nexxus harness and collaboration with CyBIZ Lab, they’re on the path
- [CyBIZ Lab Hosts Strategy Showdown Case Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/03/cybiz-lab-hosts-strategy-showdown-case-competition/) - CyBIZ Lab Students Bring Fresh Strategies to Fort Fun In February, CyBIZ Lab hosted its second in-house case competition, the Strategy Showdown, bringing students together for a unique challenge: crafting a strategic marketing plan for Fort Fun, a family entertainment center in Fort Collins, Colorado. Fort Fun has been a community staple since 2001, but
- [CyBIZ Lab Alumni Update: Micah Walker](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/03/11590/) - From CyBIZ Lab to Venture Capital: Catching up with Micah Walker Micah Walker has always had an entrepreneurial mindset. From an early fascination with footwear to launching his own business through the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center’s CYstarters program, he knew he wanted to create something of his own. But it was his experience at
- [Wrapping Up the 2025 College-by-College Pitch Off](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/03/wrapping-up-the-2025-college-by-college-pitch-off/) - Under the bright lights of the Student Innovation Center’s Launch Pad, anticipation was in the air as student entrepreneurs stepped forward, one by one, to deliver their pitches. Armed with nothing but a 90-second window and a vision for the future, they captivated judges with bold ideas and confident responses. By the end of the
- [Iowa State University Startup Factory Announces Cohort 17](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/01/iowa-state-university-startup-factory-announces-cohort-17/) - Iowa State University Startup Factory Announces Cohort 17 Entrepreneurs Ames, Iowa – [1/29/2025] – The Iowa State University Startup Factory celebrates nearly a decade of impact in fostering high-tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Since its inception in 2016, the program has supported 146 companies across 16 cohorts, raising over $97 million in outside funding and achieving
- [ISU Startup Factory: Food for Thought](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/02/isu-startup-factory-food-for-thought/) - Raising from the Right Funders at the Right Time By: Andrew Kirpalani (ISU Startup Factory Entrepreneur-In-Residence) Fundraising is hard. Misunderstanding which funders are right for your business makes it even harder. I've done this myself and 0/10 do not recommend. Funders have different goals. You must understand them and de-risk your company. Here's what that
- [ISU Startup Factory Alumni Spotlight: Hala Deng](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/01/isu-startup-factory-alumni-spotlight-hala-deng/) - Hala Deng: Transforming Healthcare Communication with MedTrans Hala Deng (‘24), a first-generation college graduate from Iowa State University (major, biology), is an innovative entrepreneur transforming healthcare interpretation with her business, MedTrans. Drawing from her personal experiences as a non-native English speaker, Hala aims to bridge language barriers that prevent quality patient care. Hala dipped her
- [Iowa Go-To-Market Announces Fall 2024 Cohort](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/01/iowa-go-to-market-announces-fall-2024-cohort/) - Iowa Go-To-Market Announces Fall 2024 Cohort The Iowa Go-To-Market (G2M) program, a collaborative initiative by the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, BioConnect Iowa, and VentureNet Iowa, is excited to announce its Fall 2024 cohort, featuring two innovative startups preparing to accelerate their commercialization efforts and secure equity investment or generate initial revenue. This intensive program
- [Bringing Poe to Life: How CyBIZ Lab Contributed to Todd Ortberg’s Rock Musical Debut](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025/01/bringing-poe-to-life-how-cybiz-lab-contributed-to-todd-ortbergs-rock-musical-debut/) - Bringing Poe to Life: How CyBIZ Lab Contributed to Todd Ortberg’s Rock Musical Debut Todd Ortberg, a seasoned Minneapolis musician, entrepreneur, and Iowa State University professor teaching new venture financing, embarked on a bold new venture: seamlessly weaving together two of his greatest, and seemingly disconnected passions, the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe and
- [CyBIZ Lab Student Alumni Update: Thomas Kinley](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/11/cybiz-lab-student-alumni-update-thomas-kinley/) - In 2017, Thomas Kinley became the youngest consultant at the time in CyBIZ Lab history when he was just a sophomore at Iowa State University. Having joined the program in only its third year of existence, Thomas is excited to return eight years later as an alumnus to give back to the program that was
- [CyBIZ Lab Student Spotlight: Catherine Aaronson](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/12/cybiz-lab-student-spotlight-catherine-aaronson/) - A Balancing Act: How Vet Med Student Catherine Aaronson Thrives as a CyBIZ Lab Consultant While Pursuing a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine Originally from Kansas, having received her undergraduate degree from the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma, Catherine Aaronson is a third-year Veterinary Medicine student at Iowa State University with big dreams of opening her
- [Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and Ivy College of Business Recognized with GCEC Award for Exceptional Contributions in Entrepreneurship Research](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/11/pappajohn-center-for-entrepreneurship-and-ivy-college-of-business-recognized-with-gcec-award-for-exceptional-contributions-in-entrepreneurship-research/) - AMES, Iowa – November 19, 2024 – The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and the Ivy College of Business were honored with a prestigious award at the 2024 Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) Conference, held at Babson College in Boston, Massachusetts. Having received 106 submissions across leading institutions worldwide for the six
- [Iowa State Students Tackle Hunger with Bold Ideas](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/11/iowa-state-students-tackle-hunger-with-bold-ideas/) - 2024 Food Insecurity Challenge: Iowa State Students Tackle Hunger with Bold Ideas Food insecurity affects more than 925 million people globally and 300,000 people in the state of Iowa alone. These alarming statistics illustrate the critical need for innovative solutions to the problem of food insecurity, inspiring over 100 Iowa State University students from all
- [2024 CYstarters Gift Guide](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/11/2024-cystarter-gift-guide/) - We love our CYstarters, and even after they become alumni of the program, we are always looking for ways to continue to support them in their ventures. This year, we've created a CYstarters gift guide that showcases products and services being offered by alumni of all 9 cohorts of the CYstarters summer accelerator program! Each
- [CYstarters Alumni, Grant Veenstra and Zane Lenz, Awarded $2,500 by Story County Community Foundation to Boost Business](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/11/cystarters-alumni-grant-veenstra-and-zane-lenz-awarded-2500-by-story-county-community-foundation-to-boost-business/) - CYstarters Alumni, Grant Veenstra and Zane Lenz, Awarded $2,500 by Story County Community Foundation to Boost Business AMES, Iowa — November 6, 2024 — Two Iowa State University students have been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Story County Community Foundation to advance their business, Frozen Gains. Zane Lenz, a Computer Engineering student in the
- [SheTalks 2024](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/10/shetalks-2024/) - The 2024 SheTalks event was nothing short of inspiring, as students, faculty, and community members gathered to celebrate the incredible stories of seven dynamic women from across Iowa State University and the Ames community. The event, hosted in a unique Pecha Kucha-style format, kept the energy high with each speaker presenting 20 slides in just
- [2024 Fall Startup Pitch Competition Recap](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/10/2024-fall-startup-pitch-competition-recap/) - Entrepreneurship is thriving at Iowa State University! On Tuesday, October 15, after five days of preliminary pitches, 30 ambitious, cross-disciplinary students took the stage for the Fall Startup Pitch Competition Finale. These student entrepreneurs brought incredible business ideas to the table in a culmination of one of the biggest pitch competitions the ISU Pappajohn Center
- [CyBIZ Lab Harvesting Innovation Case Competition Produces Winning Strategies for ISU Patented Technologies](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/09/cybiz-lab-harvesting-innovation-case-competition-produces-winning-strategies-for-isu-patented-technologies/) - CyBIZ Lab Harvesting Innovation Case Competition Produces Winning Strategies for ISU Patented Technologies Ames, IA – The first-ever CyBIZ Lab Harvesting Innovation Case Competition, sponsored by the Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations (EDIR) and the Office of Innovation Commercialization (OIC), concluded generating numerous innovative ideas and fostering strong partnerships across campus.
- [Danny O’Halloran Named New Entrepreneur-In-Residence for ISU Startup Factory](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/09/danny-ohalloran-named-new-entrepreneur-in-residence-for-isu-startup-factory/) - Danny O’Halloran Named New Entrepreneur-In-Residence for ISU Startup Factory Des Moines, IA – The ISU Startup Factory is excited to announce Danny O’Halloran, a Des Moines native, as the new Entrepreneur-In-Residence. In his new role, Danny will serve as a key member of the teaching team, facilitating industry connections and providing valuable mentorship to cohort
- [Winners announced in the 19th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/08/winners-announced-in-the-19th-annual-john-pappajohn-iowa-entrepreneurial-venture-competition/) - Winners announced in the 19th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition The 19th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition concluded on Thursday, August 22. From more than 30 submissions, 10 teams advanced to the final presentation round, where the winners were announced at a luncheon at Iowa State University in Ames. The ceremony
- [Iowa State University Startup Factory Announces Cohort 16](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/08/iowa-state-university-startup-factory-announces-cohort-16/) - The Iowa State University Startup Factory is thrilled to announce the selection of 12 innovative startups for Cohort 16. This new cohort brings a diverse array of technologies and entrepreneurial ventures to the table, emerging from across Iowa, with two of the startups choosing to remain in "stealth mode" as they develop their groundbreaking ideas.
- [Closing Out a Successful Summer with CYstarters Cohort 9](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/08/closing-out-a-successful-summer-with-cystarters-cohort-9/) - Closing Out a Successful Summer with CYstarters Cohort 9 Ames, IA, August 1, 2024 – Eleven weeks of education, mentorship, and fun have come to a close with CYstarters cohort 9 members receiving alumni status. The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 9th annual CYstarters Demo Day on Tuesday, July 30, where 16 students who
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Kai Huntoon](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/07/cystarters-spotlight-kai-huntoon/) - https://youtu.be/WvEFRJ9xxGs?si=d1FLaB1REcLUCNqS By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Tate Zalasky](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/07/cystarters-spotlight-tate-zalasky/) - https://youtu.be/RKD6iMd3wbU By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Spenser Leise](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/07/cystarters-spotlight-spenser-leise/) - https://youtu.be/8FNhujuTFe8 By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Zane Lenz and Grant Veenstra](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/07/cystarters-spotlight-zane-lenz-and-grant-veenstra/) - https://youtu.be/5G9E9hb96Qc?si=WAdt599h7NzdWxlw By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Andrew Walton](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/07/cystarters-spotlight-andrew-walton/) - https://youtu.be/FwBUMv0bKAs?si=SBf5hdTwtWR9JVgC By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Samuel Gentz and Jacob Schulmeister](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/07/cystarters-spotlight-samuel-gentz-and-jacob-schulmeister/) - https://youtu.be/YfXMm7pn2Cw?si=Vy7FyepClboZ9Qyr By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Shayla Timm](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/07/cystarters-spotlight-shayla-timm/) - https://youtu.be/uBYOzPo4GCs?si=6c3AUyPnxEK7SCe2 By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Kaden Bowie](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/07/cystarters-spotlight-kaden-bowie/) - https://youtu.be/laLHQQusclw?si=4E2GLuTKGbVFq0uM By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Alana Corwin](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/06/cystarters-spotlight-alana-corwin/) - https://youtu.be/iKOd_5rzQHA?si=S0JC5tTOQtav1psz By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Chloe Mettenbrink](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/06/cystarters-spotlight-chloe-mettenbrink/) - https://youtu.be/5IhAags59Bo?si=v_xIBCBJvazz0Z-Y By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources
- [Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Awarded Runner-Up in the ACEEU Triple E Awards](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/06/iowa-state-university-pappajohn-center-for-entrepreneurship-awarded-runner-up-in-the-aceeu-triple-e-awards/) - Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Awarded Runner-Up in the ACEEU Triple E Awards Ames, Iowa, (6/24/2024) – The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship has been recognized as runner-up in the prestigious ACEEU Triple E Awards in the category of America's Most Impactful Initiative of the Year. The award was presented at the
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Jonathan Duron](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/06/cystarters-spotlight-jonathan-duron/) - https://youtu.be/27WdjLc9_G4?si=XfUNRs8xde7cxBAb By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Ellie Lashier](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/06/cystarters-spotlight-ellie-lashier/) - By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Ella Schulte](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/06/cystarters-spotlight-ella-schulte/) - By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Dani Rothman](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/06/cystarters-spotlight-dani-rothman/) - By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 14-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2024 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to resources such
- [EntreBOLD: July Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/06/entrebold-july-edition-7/) - ISU Startup Factory Demo Day Showcases Remarkable Growth in Innovative Ventures On Wednesday, May 22, the ISU Startup Factory celebrated Demo Day! This event concluded the 18-week-long incubator program and featured business pitches from eight promising startup companies, along with two companies from the Iowa Go-To-Market Accelerator program. The companies showcased on Demo Day demonstrated
- [Shivvers Manufacturing Acquires Haber Technologies (Startup Factory & CYstarters Alumni) to Form Shivvers Technology & Innovation Group (STIG)](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/06/shivvers-manufacturing-acquires-haber-technologies-startup-factory-cystarters-alumni-to-form-shivvers-technology-innovation-group-stig/) - Shivvers Manufacturing Acquires Haber Technologies (Startup Factory & CYstarters Alumni) to Form Shivvers Technology & Innovation Group (STIG) The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is proud to celebrate the incredible achievement of Haber Technologies, which has been acquired by Shivvers Manufacturing. This partnership has led to the formation of the Shivvers Technology & Innovation Group
- [MEET THE 2024 CYSTARTERS COHORT (COHORT 9)](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/04/meet-the-2024-cystarters-cohort-cohort-9/) - Since its inception in 2016, CYstarters has helped over 141 students and graduates kickstart 111 businesses, with an impressive 70% of these ventures still thriving today. The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is excited to introduce the members of CYstarters cohort 9! The newest cohort is made up of 16 talented student entrepreneurs from diverse academic
- [ISU Startup Factory Demo Day Showcases Remarkable Growth in Innovative Ventures ](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/05/isu-startup-factory-demo-day-showcases-remarkable-growth-in-innovative-ventures/) - ISU Startup Factory Demo Day Showcases Remarkable Growth in Innovative Ventures May 29, 2024 - Ames, Iowa – The ISU Research Park Core Facility was buzzing with excitement on Wednesday, May 22, as the ISU Startup Factory celebrated its Demo Day. This event concluded the 18-week-long incubator program and featured business pitches from eight promising
- [Three Startup Factory Alumni Companies Awarded Funds Through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/05/three-startup-factory-alumni-companies-awarded-funds-through-the-iowa-economic-development-authority-ieda/) - AMES, Iowa - On Friday, May 17, three Startup Factory alumni companies were awarded funds through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)! The award recipients are as follows: Bovi-Jet, (Startup Factory Cohort 14), based in Granger, makes devices for cattle producers to aid in animal health, according to the announcement. The product aims to reduce
- [Winners announced in the 24th Annual John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/04/winners-announced-in-the-24th-annual-john-pappajohn-student-entrepreneurial-venture-competition/) - Winners announced in the 24th Annual John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition The 2024 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held on Monday, April 22, at the University of Iowa Pappajohn Education and Events Center in Des Moines. The final presentation round consisted of 17 students presenting 15 business ideas to a panel of
- [Iowa State University Startup Factory Announces Cohort Fifteen](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/01/iowa-state-university-startup-factory-announces-cohort-fifteen/) - Iowa State University Startup Factory Announces Cohort Fifteen AMES, Iowa (January 24, 2024) – The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is proud to announce the participants selected for the ISU Startup Factory’s fifteenth cohort. Cohort 15 consists of 17 members running 10 business ventures, either individually or in teams. The cohort showcases a
- [Cam Reiman Named Winner of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/02/cam-reiman-named-winner-of-the-global-student-entrepreneur-awards-competition/) - The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Celebrates Cam Reiman, Founder of Spock's Sanctuary, as Winner of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards AMES, IA – February 1, 2024 – The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is proud to announce the outstanding achievement of Cam Reiman, founder of Spock's Sanctuary, who secured
- [EntreBOLD: September Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/09/entrebold-september-edition-6/)
- [EntreBOLD: November Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/11/entrebold-november-edition-7/)
- [EntreBOLD: December Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/12/entrebold-december-edition-6/)
- [The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Wins Model University Accelerator/Incubator Award for CYstarters](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/01/the-pappajohn-center-for-entrepreneurship-wins-model-university-accelerator-incubator-award-for-cystarters/) - Iowa State University’s Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Wins Model University Accelerator/Incubator Award for CYstarters at USASBE 2024 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Awards AMES, January 18, 2024 – The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship proudly announces its recognition as the recipient of the Model University Accelerator/Incubator Award at the prestigious 2024 Excellence in Entrepreneurship
- [Now Accepting Applications for CYstarters Cohort 9](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/01/now-accepting-applications-for-cystarters-cohort-9/) - Now Accepting Applications for CYstarters Cohort 9 – A Summer Accelerator Program hosted by the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship [AMES, January 17, 2024] – The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the ninth cohort of CYstarters, an intensive 11-week summer accelerator program tailored
- [Sign up for the 2024 College-By-College Pitch Off!](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2024/01/sign-up-for-the-2024-college-by-college-pitch-off/) - The College-by-College Pitch Off Returns to Iowa State University, Offering Over $30,000 in Cash Prizes [AMES, January 17, 2024] - The excitement is building as the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship prepares to host the College-by-College Pitch Off for the seventh year in a row. This unique competition invites students from all seven colleges at Iowa
- [ISU Startup Factory Celebrates Success of Cohort 14 at Demo Day](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/12/isu-startup-factory-celebrates-success-of-cohort-14-at-demo-day/) - ISU Startup Factory Celebrates Success of Cohort 14 at Demo Day ISU Startup Factory, the startup incubator established in 2016, is thrilled to celebrate the achievements of Cohort 14. Made up of 17 members who are developing 10 groundbreaking business ventures, Cohort 14 showcased their innovations at Demo Day on December 5 at the Iowa
- [2023 Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market, An Instant Success!](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/12/2023-jingle-mingle-holiday-market-an-instant-success/) - The Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market, Hosted by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center, Delivers an Unforgettable Evening, Showcasing Student Entrepreneurship and Holiday Cheer AMES, IA – In an incredible debut, the first Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market, hosted under the captivating big top on central campus, created an atmosphere full of holiday cheer as the
- [2023 Food Insecurity Challenge Recap](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/11/2023-food-insecurity-challenge/) - Iowa State University student teams unveil solutions to local and global food insecurity More than 925 million people across the globe suffer from chronic hunger, and more than 1.5 billion live every day in poverty. These powerful statistics drove over 100 Iowa State University students to team up and tackle the global problem of food
- [Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Comprehensive Competition Results: 2022 - 2023](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/09/pappajohn-center-for-entrepreneurship-comprehensive-competition-results-2022-2023/) - The enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and innovation at Iowa State University has grown rapidly in recent years, and that’s been confirmed by the overwhelming participation in our competitions! Food Insecurity Challenge The Pappajohn Center, in collaboration with the Ivy College of Business and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, hosted the Food Insecurity Challenge The
- [Iowa State University Student Awarded Second Place in the 40th Annual CEO Global Pitch Competition in Tampa](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/11/iowa-state-university-student-awarded-second-place-at-40th-annual-ceo-global-conference-and-pitch-competition-in-tampa/) - Iowa State University Student Awarded Second Place in the 40th Annual CEO Global Pitch Competition in Tampa AMES, Iowa (November 15, 2023) – The entrepreneurial excellence of Iowa State University students was evident at the 40th annual Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) global conference and pitch competition in Tampa, Florida, from November 2-4. ISU Pappajohn Center
- [Celebrating 10 Years of CyBIZ Lab](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/11/celebrating-10-years-of-cybiz-lab/) - A note from CyBIZ Lab Program Director, Alex Andrade, and CyBIZ Lab Program Manager, Blake McClure: For a decade, CyBIZ Lab has provided data-driven market-tested solutions to our partners. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we look back with gratitude and forward with excitement. Now a flagship program of the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for
- [What’s Cooking in MKT 454: Andrew Nguyen, Founder of Chingu BBQ](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/10/whats-cooking-in-mkt-454-andrew-nguyen-founder-of-chingu-bbq/) - What’s Cooking in MKT 454 Priyanka Jayashankar is cooking up something exciting in her MKT 454 entrepreneurial marketing course at Iowa State University. Moving away from the standard teaching structure of daily lectures, Priyanka is always looking for new ways of providing a hands-on perspective to marketing and supporting student entrepreneurs within her course. Andrew
- [Women Entrepreneurship Week Spotlight: Yen Verhoeven | Qi Learnin](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/10/women-entrepreneurship-week-spotlight-yen-verhoeven-qi-learnin/) - In a world where education is evolving faster than ever, one passionate and motivated female entrepreneur has made it her mission to change the way we learn. Dr. Yen Verhoeven, president and founder of Qi Learning Research Group, is on a journey to empower educators, families, and community members to revolutionize the education landscape. “I
- [ISU Pappajohn Center receives recognition at the 2023 GCEC awards](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/10/isu-pappajohn-center-receives-recognition-at-the-2023-gcec-awards/) - ISU Pappajohn Center is recognized for exceptional entrepreneurship programming across disciplines at the 2023 GCEC awards. AMES, Iowa (October 19, 2023) –The Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) recognized the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship as highly commended in the category of Exceptional Activities in Entrepreneurship Across Disciplines at the annual conference in
- [Women Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Stephanie Bias | Camp Aramoni](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/10/women-who-create-stephanie-bias-camp-aramoni/) - Meet Stephanie Bias, a 2020 graduate from Iowa State University who is finding success in the realm of…glamping. Glamping, or glamorous camping, is the perfect mix of adventure and comfort. It allows you to spend time in the great outdoors while still enjoying the many luxuries of home. Stephanie took a walk down memory lane,
- [CyBIZ Lab Partner Spotlight: CRINC Inc.](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/10/cybiz-lab-partner-spotlight-crinc-inc/) - Meet Doug Webb, president of CRINC, a transportation and logistics company that has been supporting beverage distributors in the state of Iowa for over 30 years. For the last eight years, CRINC has partnered with CyBIZ Lab, an Iowa State University student consulting program, to identify solutions to industry challenges and provide an external perspective
- [Women Entrepreneurship Week Spotlight: Ling Zhang | Redefining the Nursing Bra](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/10/women-entrepreneurship-week-spotlight-ling-zhang-redefining-the-nursing-bra/) - Ling Zhang, mother of two and full-time faculty at Iowa State University, is revolutionizing the world of nursing bras and inspiring female entrepreneurs along the way. Ling, spent her college years at the Institute of Fashion Technology, pursuing an undergraduate degree in fashion design. Her discipline led her to the vibrant fashion industry in New
- [Parametric Studio Inc. Awarded a Competitive Phase II SBIR Grant](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/10/parametric-studio-inc-awarded-a-competitive-phase-ii-sbir-grant/) - Parametric Studio Inc. Awarded a Competitive Phase II SBIR Grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop Game-based STEM Project-based Learning Tools for High School and Undergraduate Students Ames, IA, 10/11/2023 -- Parametric Studio is on a mission to bring real-world STEM projects, tools, and career-oriented experiences to high school and undergraduate students
- [CyBIZ Lab Alumni Spotlight: Matt Tjaden](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/10/cybiz-lab-alumni-spotlight-matt-tjaden/) - Meet Matt Tjaden, an Iowa State University graduate from the class of 2019 with a degree in Finance. Matt fondly reflected on his academic journey that was upgraded when he joined CyBIZ Lab during his sophomore year. Little did he know that this experience would prepare him for a future in finance and consulting. CyBIZ
- [Fall Startup Pitch Competition 2023 Recap](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/10/fall-startup-pitch-competition-2023-recap/) - The atmosphere in the room was electric as students, members of the community, and ISU staff occupied the rows of seats within the Student Innovation Center on campus. A quiet buzz of anticipation filled the air as three judges and an audience of students and competitors eagerly awaited the business pitches from 18 interdisciplinary Iowa
- [RSVP: Food Insecurity Challenge - October 23, 2023](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/10/rsvp-food-insecurity-challenge-october-23-2023/) - Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Ivy College of Business, and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Unite for Food Insecurity Challenge The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the Ivy College of Business and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, presents the second annual Food Insecurity Challenge; a community-wide event aimed
- [Smart Start Workshop | October 14, 2023](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/09/smart-start-workshop-october-14-2023/) - Registration now open for the Smart Start Workshop | October 14 at the ISU Research Park AMES, Iowa (September 18, 2023) – On October 14, 2023, the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Chamber of Commerce will host the fall Smart Start Workshop: a comprehensive workshop focused on the
- [ISU Startup Factory selects Andrew Kirpalani as the new Entrepreneur-in-Residence](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/09/isu-startup-factory-selects-andrew-kirpalani-as-the-new-entrepreneur-in-residence/) - The ISU Startup Factory selects local entrepreneur Andrew Kirpalani as the new Entrepreneur-in-Residence AMES, Iowa (September 12, 2023) –ISU Startup Factory named ISU alum Andrew Kirpalani as the newest Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the Ames-based incubator program. Kirpalani will serve as a member of the teaching team to facilitate industry connections and provide mentorship for cohort members.
- [RSVP: Women Who Create Conference & SheTalks - October 18, 2023](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/09/rsvp-women-who-create-conference-shetalks-october-18-2023/) - ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship hosts Women Who Create and SheTalks events to celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Week AMES, Iowa (September 27, 2023) – Iowa State University and the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship will celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Week (October 16 – 20) by hosting two community-wide events celebrating female entrepreneurs across Iowa. Women Entrepreneurship Week brings
- [SoilSerdem, ISU Startup Factory Cohort 9 member, receives $1 million NSF Phase II SBIR award](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/09/soilserdem-isu-startup-factory-cohort-9-member-receives-1-million-nsf-phase-ii-sbir-award/) - By: Lindsey Murray SoilSerdem receives $1 million NSF Phase II SBIR award to continue the development of high-quality soil mapping technology for agronomists and farmers across the nation. AMES, Iowa (September 12, 2023) – Last month, through BioConnect Iowa’s America’s Seed Fund Outreach Program, SoilSerdem won a $1M National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR (Small Business
- [Presenting the seventh annual ISU Innovation Prize: September 15 – September 16, 2023](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/08/presenting-the-seventh-annual-isu-innovation-prize-september-15-september-16-2023/) - The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship presents the seventh annual ISU Innovation Prize, hosted September 15 – September 16, 2023: One weekend, three bold challenges, an abundance of rewards On September 15 and 16, 2023, the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and the Start Something College of Agriculture and Life Sciences program will host the seventh annual
- [Winners announced in the 18th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/08/winners-announced-in-the-18th-annual-john-pappajohn-iowa-entrepreneurial-venture-competition/) - Written by Lindsey Murray, Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship AMES, Iowa (August 28, 2023) - The 18th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition came to a close on Friday, August 25. From a pool of more than 50 submissions, thirteen teams advanced to the final presentation round. The competition winners were announced at a luncheon
- [IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY STARTUP FACTORY ANNOUNCES FOURTEENTH COHORT](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/08/iowa-state-university-startup-factory-announces-fourteenth-cohort/) - IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY STARTUP FACTORY ANNOUNCES FOURTEENTH COHORT AMES, Iowa (August 23, 2023) – On August 1, 2023, the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship proudly announced the members selected for the fourteenth Startup Factory cohort. Cohort 14 currently consists of 19 members running 10 business ventures, either individually or in teams. Startup Factory
- [EntreBOLD: August Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/08/entrebold-august-edition-7/) - CYstarters Demo Day recap, Startup Factory's 14th cohort announcement, and MORE all in this edition of EntreBOLD.
- [CYstarters Spotlight: True Force Technologies](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/08/cystarters-spotlight-true-force-technologies/) - August 16, 2023 | CYstarters Spotlight: True Force Technologies By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: FLY Designs](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/08/cystarters-spotlight-fly-designs/) - August 14, 2023 | CYstarters Spotlight: FLY Designs By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Ensemble](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/08/cystarters-spotlight-ensemble/) - August 10, 2023 | CYstarters Spotlight: Ensemble By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Cohort 8 Demo Day Recap](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/08/cystarters-cohort-8-demo-day-recap/) - After 11 weeks packed full of education and mentorship, the CYstarters accelerator program came to a close at Demo Day on Tuesday, August 1.
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Perfect Plantista](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/08/cystarters-spotlight-perfect-plantista/) - By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Bovi-Jet](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/cystarters-spotlight-bovi-jet/) - By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Dancing with Miss Maddy](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/cystarters-spotlight-dancing-with-miss-maddy/) - By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Kickback](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/cystarters-spotlight-kickback/) - By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [SAVE THE DATE: CYstarters Demo Day](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/save-the-date-cystarters-demo-day/) - SAVE THE DATE: CYstarters Demo Day The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship invites all ISU faculty, staff, students, and community members to attend the 8th annual CYstarters Demo Day! Register today for the event on August 1 from 3:00pm-6:30pm in the ISU Research Park CORE Facility Atrium. Over the past 11 weeks, 19 student entrepreneurs have
- [Meet the 2023 CYstarters Cohort](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/04/meet-the-2023-cystarters-cohort/) - By Samantha Dilocker, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship To date, CYstarters has helped over 120 Iowa State University students and graduates start nearly 100 businesses since the program began in 2016. The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is thrilled to introduce the 20 student entrepreneurs that make up the 15 new student-developed businesses that were selected to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Friest Designs](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/cystarters-spotlight-friest-designs/) - July 24, 2023 | By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: C'est La Crepe](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/cystarters-spotlight-cest-la-crepe/) - July 14, 2023 | CYstarters Spotlight: C’est La Crepe By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Chain Wrestling](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/cystarters-spotlight-chain-wrestling/) - July 21, 2023 | By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Plant Nannies](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/cystarters-spotlight-plant-nannies/) - July 19, 2023 | By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Chingu BBQ](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/cystarters-spotlight-chingu-bbq/) - July 18, 2023 | By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Akyn](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/cystarters-spotlight-akyn/) - July 12, 2023 | By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Raah Clothing Company](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/cystarters-spotlight-raah-clothing-company/) - By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Tom Collins Soap Co.](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/cystarters-spotlight-tom-collins-soap-co/) - July 11, 2023 | By Lindsey Murray | ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters Spotlight: A 15-part series highlighting student entrepreneurs pursuing their business ventures as part of the CYstarters 2023 summer cohort. Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to prioritize the development of their own startup or business idea. Each individual receives $6,500 and access to
- [Iowa State maintains strong entrepreneurship ranking](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/11/iowa-state-maintains-strong-entrepreneurship-ranking/)
- [Iowa State University named Entrepreneurial University of the Year](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/iowa-state-university-named-entrepreneurial-university-of-the-year/) - AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University continues to build its global reputation for excellence in entrepreneurship. Iowa State was awarded Entrepreneurial University of the Year for the Americas — a 33-country region — in an international competition in Barcelona, Spain. The award ceremony was held on June 27. The award, presented by the Accreditation Council
- [EntreBOLD: July Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/07/entrebold-july-edition-6/) - Iowa State University wins Entrepreneurial University of the Year, two new team members join the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship team, CYstarters Demo Day approaches, and so. much. more. all in this edition of EntreBOLD!
- [EntreBOLD: May Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/05/entrebold-may-edition-6/) - Remembering John Pappajohn, CYstarters Cohort 8 announcement, Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference, and MORE all in this edition of EntreBOLD!
- [Meet the 2022 CYstarters Cohort](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/meet-the-2022-cystarters-cohort/) - By Samantha Dilocker, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship To date, CYstarters has helped 100 Iowa State University students and graduates start nearly 80 businesses since the program began in 2016. The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is thrilled to introduce the 17 student entrepreneurs that make up the 14 new student-developed businesses that were selected to participate
- [EntreBOLD: April Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/04/entrebold-april-edition-7/) - Awards, Start Something Passive Income Series, Forever True Day, and MORE in this edition of EntreBOLD!
- [EntreBOLD: March Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/03/entrebold-march-edition-6/) - College-by-College Pitch Off Finale winners announced, information on upcoming Iowa G2M panel sessions, and a save the date for the second annual Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference, all in this edition of EntreBOLD!
- [EntreBOLD: February Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/02/entrebold-february-edition-5/) - Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Director Judi Eyles visits Malaysia, Startup Factory announces 13th cohort, Jassma'ray Johnson of Simply Sámone wins 2023 GSEA Iowa Award, and so much more in the February edition of EntreBOLD!
- [EntreBOLD: January Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023/01/entrebold-january-edition-5/) - Iowa State student entrepreneurs advance to the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards Finals, a farewell to Tom Swartwood, and the start of a new semester. All in this edition of EntreBOLD!
- [2022 CYstarters Gift Guide](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/12/2022-cystarters-gift-guide/) - Our CYstarters alumni are doing and making SUCH. COOL. THINGS. They even make great holiday gifts! Enjoy our 2022 CYstarters Gift Guide. Support our former CYstarters and give some awesome gifts this holiday season! Irlbeck Welding USA Travel Maps — $235 Give the adventurer in your family one of Irlbeck Welding's USA travel maps this
- [Start Something Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Ivy College of Business host inaugural Food Insecurity Challenge](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/11/2022-food-insecurity-challenge/) - The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Ivy College of Business Start Something programs co-hosted the first Food Insecurity Challenge, which invited students of all disciplines to devise a solution to combat food insecurity in Iowa. The Food Insecurity Challenge began on Tuesday, November 1, with an Oxfam Hunger Banquet
- [EntreBOLD: November Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/11/entrebold-november-edition-6/) - Pappajohn Center receives Nasdaq Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Award, accompanies students to CEO conference, and so. much. more. all in this edition of EntreBOLD.
- [GCEC Announces 2022 Nasdaq Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Award](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/11/gcec-announces-2022-nasdaq-center-for-entrepreneurial-excellence-award/) - Friday, November 4, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GCEC Announces 2022 Nasdaq Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship receives highest honor presented during GCEC conference. AMES, Iowa (November 4, 2022) – The Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) announced Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship as the winner of
- [Why Iowa? Q&A with Peter Hong](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/11/why-iowa-qa-with-peter-hong/) - A move to Iowa gave Peter Hong the opportunity to not only build his career and work with a growing company but also to give back to his community, state and industry. Hong was named director of the ISU Startup Factory at the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship in 2021, bringing his wide range of
- [Researcher designs better maternity garments, launches company with ISU assistance](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/10/researcher-designs-better-maternity-garments-launches-company-with-isu-assistance/) - In a design lab at Iowa State University, Ling Zhang emerges from a forest of mannequins. The assistant professor of apparel, events and hospitality management is carrying two nursing bras and a camisole. They're prototypes Zhang designed and are part of a business she's launching to help new and expecting mothers.
- [Janas Materials Inc. awarded $25,000 Iowa Economic Development Authority Proof of Commercial Relevance loan](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/10/janas-materials-inc-awarded-25000-iowa-economic-development-authority-proof-of-commercial-relevance-loan/) - AMES, Iowa (Oct 5, 2022) – The Iowa State University (ISU) Startup Factory today announced the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board has awarded Janas Materials Inc. a $25,000 Proof of Commercial Relevance (POCR) loan as recommended by the Technology Commercialization Committee. The funds will be used for IP development and evaluation, proof of concept
- [EntreBOLD: September Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/09/entrebold-september-edition-5/) - John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition results, info on the upcoming Women Who Create conference, the Reiman Speaker Series returns, and so. much. more. in this edition of EntreBOLD!
- [EntreBOLD: August Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/08/entrebold-august-edition-6/) - CYstarters Demo Day, announcement of Startup Factory's twelfth cohort, how to get involved this fall, and so. much. more. all in this edition of EntreBOLD.
- [Iowa State students take on Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/iowa-state-students-take-on-okoboji-entrepreneurial-institute/) - by Samantha Dilocker, Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship June 23 through 26, seven Iowa State students attended the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute (OEI) in Okoboji, Iowa. Each year, OEI brings together 32 entrepreneurial students from five of Iowa's colleges and universities, Buena Vista University, Iowa Lakes Community College, Iowa State University, University of Iowa, and University of
- [CYstarters Cohort 7 Demo Day Recap](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/08/cystarters-cohort-7-demo-day-recap/) - by Samantha Dilocker, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters' Seventh Cohort Comes to a Close Thursday, July 28, our seventh CYstarters summer accelerator program came to a close. On July 28, we held Demo Day, where each student pitched their business to community supporters, alumni, faculty and staff, and even... mystery judges. Following the presentations
- [John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition Awards $100,000 in Cash Prizes](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/08/john-pappajohn-iowa-entrepreneurial-venture-competition-awards-100000-in-cash-prizes/) - The sixteenth annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition awarded $100,000 in cash prizes to nine Iowa ventures Friday, August 12. The $100,000 in seed funding consists of a $50,000 contribution from John Pappajohn and a $50,000 match from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The goal of this competition is to support Iowa’s entrepreneurial
- [Meet the 2021 CYstarters Cohort](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/meet-the-2021-cystarters-cohort/) - By Samantha Dilocker, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Looking for info on the 2022 CYstarters Cohort? Find them HERE. To date, CYstarters has helped 80 Iowa State University students and graduates start over 60 businesses since the program began in 2016. The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is thrilled to introduce the 19 student entrepreneurs that make up
- [EntreBOLD: May Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/05/entrebold-may-edition-5/) - Learn about Sigma Nu Tau, the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference, Master of Entrepreneurship and so. much. more. all in this edition of EntreBOLD!
- [EntreBOLD: July Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/07/entrebold-july-edition-5/) - Meet CYstarters' seventh cohort, RSVP for Demo Day, and so. much. more. all in this edition of EntreBOLD!
- [Cyclones collaborate: CYstarter joins forces with industrial design students](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cyclones-collaborate-cystarter-joins-forces-with-industrial-design-students/) - By: Samantha Dilocker, Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship CYstarters cohort 7 member Micah Walker has joined forces this summer with two industrial design students to create a prototype of his first Stratus Throws throwing shoe. CYstarter Micah Walker (senior majoring in entrepreneurship) is a member of the Iowa State University Track and Field team and throws
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Northwest Iowa Quality Meats](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-northwest-iowa-quality-meats/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Stratus Throws](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-stratus-throws/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Ekern Designs](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-ekern-designs/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: BitBasement](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-bitbasement/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Spock's Sanctuary](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-spocks-sanctuary/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Simply Sámone LLC](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-stories-simply-samone-llc/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Buoyclub](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-buoyclub/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Kreative BigWin](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-kreative-bigwin/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Casmium LLC](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-casmium-llc/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Campus Town Trading LLC](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-campus-town-trading-llc/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: HUSTLR.ESSENCE](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-hustlr-essence/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Safety Scan](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-safety-scan/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Tiny Joy Creations](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-tiny-joy-creations/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Formed Grips](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-formed-grips/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2022 summer cohort. Each student has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000 (per team), along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story:  PollUp](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/07/cystarters-spotlight-story-pollup/) - By Maggie Larson, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Some people know exactly what profession they want to pursue. Others explore every option until they finally stumble upon something suitable for them. And the most innovative and inventive of them all, create something for themselves. This self-directed path is exactly what Kenyon Brown was ready for.
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: GigRoot](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/08/cystarters-spotlight-story-gigroot/) - By Maggie Larson, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship You know what they say, if you don’t succeed, try and try again. This philosophy hits home for student entrepreneur, Matt Gustin. Before he stumbled upon the idea for his current venture, GigRoot, he was busy with a different startup. Unfortunately, this pursuit didn’t work out how he
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Terva](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/08/cystarters-spotlight-story-terva/) - By Maggie Larson, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Not every entrepreneurial endeavor is derived from creating something out of nothing, or inventing a product that buyers didn’t even realize they needed. Often, an idea evolves by simply recognizing a problem and being brave enough to go on the journey to find the best solution. Steven
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Home Sweet College Home](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/08/cystarters-spotlight-story-home-sweet-college-home/) - By Maggie Larson, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the eight startups in the CYstarters summer cohort. Each team gets the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,000 or up to $12,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Midwest Beer Club](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/10/cystarters-spotlight-story-with-midwest-beer-club/) - By Maggie Larson, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the eight startups in the CYstarters summer cohort. Each team got the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,000 or up to $12,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: KINOSOL](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/10/cystarters-spotlight-story-kinosol/) - By Maggie Larson and Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the eight startups in the CYstarters summer cohort. Each team got the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,000 or up to $12,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational
- [Meet the 2017 CYstarters cohort](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/05/meet-the-2017-cystarters-cohort/) - By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Success Breeds Success. It was just a year ago that we introduced what is today our cornerstone program for the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship — CYstarters. Rather than go down the typical internship path or trying to find a job during a student’s summer, we wanted to give Iowa
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Fast Farm](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-fast-farm/) - By Brooke Geils & Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the twelve startups in the CYstarters 2017 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,000 or up to $12,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Propelled Solutions](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/07/cystarters-spotlight-story-propelled-solutions/) - By Brooke Geils & Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the twelve startups in the CYstarters 2017 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,000 or up to $12,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: RenterGate](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/08/cystarters-spotlight-story-rentergate/) - By Brooke Geils, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the twelve startups in the CYstarters 2017 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,000 or up to $12,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: U Conceal It](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/03/cystarters-spotlight-story-u-conceal-it/) - CYstarters Spotlight Story: U Conceal It By Dawit Tilahun, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the twelve startups in the CYstarters 2017 summer cohort. Each team had the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,000 or up to $12,000, along with mentorship,
- [Meet the 2018 CYstarters Cohort](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/04/meet-the-2018-cystarters-cohort/) - By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Today we grow. CYstarters has become the cornerstone program for Iowa State student entrepreneurs willing to actively pursue their own business idea and take a risk. Through the 10-week summer accelerator, we provide accountability, funding, collaborative workspace, mentorship, and bring in industry experts & serial entrepreneurs to
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Lunchsox](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/06/cystarters-spotlight-lunchsox/) - By Gracen Kostelecky, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the CYstarters 2018 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on
- [CYstarters Spotlight: Ash Avenue Prints](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/07/cystarters-spotlight-ash-avenue-prints/) - By Gracen Kostelecky, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the CYstarters 2018 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Up The Ante Productions](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/08/cystarters-spotlight-story-up-the-ante-productions/) - By Gracen Kostelecky, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the CYstarters 2018 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: CNB Games](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/09/cystarters-spotlight-story-cnb-games/) - By Gracen Kostelecky, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the CYstarters 2018 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: DeadEye BBQ](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/10/cystarters-spotlight-story-deadeye-bbq/) - By Gracen Kostelecky, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the CYstarters 2018 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: HomePainter](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/10/cystarters-spotlight-story-homepainter/) - By Gracen Kostelecky, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the CYstarters 2018 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Full Circle Wellness](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/11/cystarters-spotlight-story-full-circle-wellness/) - By Gracen Kostelecky, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the CYstarters 2018 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Swoon Events Studio](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/04/cystarters-spotlight-story-swoon-events-studio/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the CYstarters 2018 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. Get to Know: Ashley Jones
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: MasterGrass](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-mastergrass/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Farm Story Meats](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-farm-story-meats/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Renew Bamboo](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-renew-bamboo/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: RecHelper LLC](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-rechelper-llc/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Pivot Entertainment Co.](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-pivot/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Varsity Music](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-varsity-music/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: JOVISUALS](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-jovisuals/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: City City Bang Bang](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-city-city-bang-bang/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Filtraponics](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-filtraponics/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Infinite Stories](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-litter/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: STGMA](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-stgma/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Mentoring for Change](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-mentoring-for-change/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Two Brothers Liqueurs](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-two-brothers-liqueurs/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Core Living Compost](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/05/cystarters-spotlight-story-core-living-compost/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fourteen startups in the CYstarters 2021 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Samantha Dilocker,
- [Meet the 2019 CYstarters Cohort](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/05/meet-the-2019-cystarters-cohort/) - By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship The CYstarters experience has helped 44 Iowa State students and recent graduates start 35 businesses since the program began in 2016. Today we grow, again. We are excited to announce the 15 student entrepreneurs that will participate in CYstarters this summer. The 11–week intensive program, coordinated by
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Flourish](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/07/cystarters-spotlight-story-flourish/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the CYstarters 2019 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. By Diana Wright,
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: CattleTEC](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/11/cystarters-spotlight-story-cattletec/) - How one Iowa State University graduate student carries on a family legacy of entrepreneurship By Melanie Van Horn, senior studying public relations at Iowa State University This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the CYstarters 2019 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Camp Aramoni](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/01/cystarters-spotlight-story-camp-aramoni/) - Preserving history: transforming an abandoned building into a thriving business By Melanie Van Horn, senior studying public relations at Iowa State University This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the CYstarters 2019 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Comic Sandwiches](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/10/cystarters-spotlight-story-comic-sandwiches/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the CYstarters 2019 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. Get to Know: Grayson Burgess Age: 23
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Jensen Applied Sciences](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/09/cystarters-spotlight-story-jensen-applied-sciences/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the CYstarters 2019 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. Get to Know: Dillon Jensen
- [Meet the 2020 CYstarters Cohort](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/05/meet-the-2020-cystarters-cohort/) - By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship The CYstarters experience has helped 60 Iowa State University students and graduates start 50 businesses since the program began in 2016. Today we grow, again. The Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is excited to announce the 20 student entrepreneurs that will participate in CYstaters this summer.
- [Start Something Entrepreneurs Toolkit Series | What I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Business](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/04/start-something-entrepreneurs-toolkit-series-what-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-started-my-business/) - Not their first rodeo. Hear from a panel of entrepreneurs on what they wish they knew before starting their businesses! We collected a few cliff notes from our “What I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Business” session just in case you couldn’t make it, but we’ve linked the recording below for your viewing pleasure
- [Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference Offers Entrepreneurship Training and Resources for Veterans](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/04/iowa-veterans-entrepreneurship-conference-offers-entrepreneurship-training-and-resources-for-veterans/) - SUMMER CONFERENCE OFFERS ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING AND RESOURCES FOR VETERANS AMES, Iowa (April 20, 2022) – Are you a Veteran planning to start or grow your own small business? There are a few basic things you must know to get started down a path to success. Home Base Iowa, America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa,
- [Former Startup Factory company, Brainsoft, Awarded Competitive Grant from the National Science Foundation](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/04/former-startup-factory-company-brainsoft-awarded-competitive-grant-from-the-national-science-foundation/) - Brainsoft is Awarded Competitive Grant from the National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research Program Provides Seed Funding for R&D AMES, IOWA, APRIL 12 – BRAINSOFT LLC has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $256,000 to conduct research and development (R&D) work on using brainwaves in virtual
- [Start Something Entrepreneurs Toolkit Series | Ka-ching: Pricing, Sales & Where to Sell](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/04/start-something-entrepreneurs-toolkit-series-ka-ching-pricing-sales-where-to-sell/) - *cash register rings* That’s what you’ll hear when you learn how to price your products/services and start making sales! We collected a few cliff notes from our “Ka-ching: Pricing, Sales & Where to Sell” session just in case you couldn’t make it, but we’ve linked the recording below for your viewing pleasure as well. 1. When
- [Start Something Entrepreneurs Toolkit Series | Make It Legit: Naming to Trademarking](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/04/start-something-entrepreneurs-toolkit-series-make-it-legit-naming-to-trademarking/) - It’s really happening! Time to make it official. Learn more about registering your business, copyrights and trademarks, and business licenses. We collected a few cliff notes from our “Make It Legit: Naming to Trademarking” session just in case you couldn’t make it, but we’ve linked the recording below for your viewing pleasure as well. Choose a
- [Start Something Entrepreneurs Toolkit Series | Get ‘Er Done: Prioritization & Time Management](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/04/start-something-entrepreneurs-toolkit-series-get-er-done-prioritization-time-management/) - There are enough hours in the day. Let’s figure out how to leverage them. We collected a few cliff notes from our “Get ‘Er Done: Prioritization & Time Management” session just in case you couldn’t make it, but we’ve linked the recording below for your viewing pleasure as well. Complete your most important tasks first. Close unnecessary tabs,
- [EntreBOLD: April Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/04/entrebold-april-edition-6/) - Our Start Something Series is underway, three ISU students compete in national competitions, the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is co-hosting an entrepreneurship conference for Veterans, and so. much. more. in this edition of EntreBOLD!
- [Start Something Entrepreneurs Toolkit Series | I Need Help: Building An A-Team](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/03/start-something-entrepreneurs-toolkit-series-i-need-help-building-an-a-team/) - Need someone who has your back? Or five? Let's chat about outsourcing work, building co-founder agreements, and managing human resources. We collected a few cliff notes from our "I Need Help: Building an A-Team" session just in case you couldn't make it, but we've linked the recording below for your viewing pleasure as well. Ways
- [Start Something Entrepreneurs Toolkit Series | I Have an Idea, Now What?](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/03/start-something-entrepreneurs-toolkit-series-i-have-an-idea-now-what/) - Great! You’ve got an idea. It’s time to move on to customer discovery, idea validation, and market research. Don’t worry. We’ve got the tools to help you get started. We collected a few cliff notes from our "I Have an Idea, Now What?" session just in case you couldn't make it, but we've linked the recording
- [Over $35,000 in Cash Prizes Awarded to Students in the College-by-College Pitch Off and Finale](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/02/over-35000-in-cash-prizes-awarded-to-students-in-the-college-by-college-pitch-off-and-finale/) - From February 10 - 21, over 80 students from each of Iowa State's seven colleges pitched their new ideas or existing businesses for the chance to win up to $5,000. The top award winners (up to four from each college), two from the new idea category and two from the existing business category, were awarded
- [EntreBOLD: February Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/02/entrebold-february-edition-4/) - Info on the upcoming Smart Start workshop, Techstars applications open, and so. much. more in this edition of EntreBOLD!
- [EntreBOLD: March Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2022/03/entrebold-march-edition-5/) - College-by-College Pitch Off winners, CYstarters applications open, Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society launches, and so. much. more. in this edition of EntreBOLD!
- [CYstarters 2022 Applications Now Open!](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/12/cystarters-2022-applications-now-open/) - CYstarters is an 11-week summer accelerator for Iowa State students or recent graduates to focus on their startup or business idea. Students will receive $6,500 for individual or up to $13,000 per student team for the opportunity to spend their summer dedicated to achieving their startup goals and pursuing entrepreneurial aspirations. The selection process is competitive, with
- [EntreBOLD: December Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/12/entrebold-december-edition-5/) - Iowa State ranks #1, Startup Factory announces Virtual Pitch Day Event, and a look forward at spring 2022 events!
- [2021 CYstarters Gift Guide](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/12/2021-cystarters-gift-guide/) - Our CYstarters alumni are doing and making SUCH. COOL. THINGS. They even make great holiday gifts! Here's our 2021 CYstarters Gift Guide. Support former CYstarters and give some awesome gifts this holiday season! 2 Night Stay at Camp Aramoni - $450 Gift a two-night stay (meals included) at Camp Aramoni's beautiful boutique campground in
- [Ray Schmidt Wins Entrepreneurs' Organization Global Student Entrepreneur Award](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/11/ray-schmidt-wins-entrepreneurs-organization-global-student-entrepreneur-award/) - On November 5, Iowa State hosted the Entrepreneur's Organization Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), where six finalists, five of whom were from Iowa State, pitched their businesses and shared their entrepreneurial journeys. Finalists included: Arilyn Tegtmeier-Oatman (ISU Global Resource Systems) Isaac Bradford (ISU Agricultural Engineering) Jacob Schmieder (ISU Mechanical Engineering, formerly LAS undergrad) Madeline Ladehoff
- [Iowa State University ranks #11 in the nation and #3 in the Midwest for entrepreneurship](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/11/iowa-state-university-ranks-11-in-the-nation-and-3-in-the-midwest-for-entrepreneurship/) - The Princeton Review® and Entrepreneur magazine today announced the results of The Princeton Review’s annual survey naming the Top Undergraduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2022. “Iowa State University has maintained our impressive #11 national ranking for undergraduate programs. That’s an amazing accomplishment coming off the heels of a global pandemic when young entrepreneurs were tasked with moving to
- [EntreBOLD: November Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/11/entrebold-november-edition-5/) - Women Entrepreneurship Week recap, info on Innovation Prize, GSEA at Iowa State, and so. much. more. all in the latest edition of our EntreBOLD Newsletter!
- [EntreBOLD: October Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/10/entrebold-october-edition-5/) - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers, results from our Fall Startup Pitch Competition, info on upcoming events, and so. much. more. in EntreBOLD: October Edition!
- [EntreBOLD: September Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/09/entrebold-september-edition-4/) - The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship takes Destination Iowa State, ISU Startup Factory calls for mentors, information on workshops & retreats and so. much. more. in EntreBOLD: September Edition.
- [EntreBOLD: July Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/07/entrebold-july-edition-4/) - Info on Demo Day, ThinkChicago Week, an update on Iowa State entrepreneurs (Belange Handmade, FLTR Glasses & Vamose), and so. much. more. all included in our latest edition of EntreBOLD!
- [EntreBOLD: August Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/08/entrebold-august-edition-5/) - The conclusion of another CYstarters summer, information on upcoming fall events, an update on Clayton Mooney and Stephanie Bias and so. much. more. all included in our latest edition of EntreBOLD!
- [Statewide Network of Pappajohn Centers receives $200,000 Kauffman Grant](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/06/statewide-network-of-pappajohn-centers-receives-200000-kauffman-grant/) - Statewide Network of Pappajohn Centers receives $200,000 Kauffman Grant AMES, Iowa (June 30, 2021) – The statewide network of five John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers in Iowa has received a $200,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to establish a mentoring program for entrepreneurs. The grant is part of the Kansas City, Missouri-based Kauffman Foundation’s
- [EntreBOLD: June Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/06/entrebold-june-edition-4/) - 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,
- [Start Something Side Hustle Series: Start Your Own Marketing Business](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/03/start-something-side-hustle-series-start-your-own-marketing-business/) - For the Creatives and Digital Natives – Learn how to develop and master the creative while understanding how to build a freelance or ‘company of one’ marketing business. #1 Develop Your Brand Fully You should be able to identify why you're starting your business, as well as your vision and the value you offer. #2
- [Start Something Side Hustle Series: Photography](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/03/start-something-side-hustle-series-photography/) - More than just the gear and technology, train your eye for how to capture story, work with subjects, and create your own editing style. Watch the full recording below! The panel workshop featured four creative and talented photographers ranging in art and portraiture, wildlife and conservation, wedding and music, and the day in the
- [Start Something Side Hustle Series: Information Marketing](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/03/start-something-side-hustle-series-information-marketing/) - For the Expert-In-The-Making – New to the world of information marketing as a business? Think podcasts, e-books, paid newsletters, workshops, published books, and more! #1 There are so many ways to get involved in information marketing. Pick your favorite (or a few)! Information marketing ranges from courses and workshops to ebooks, blogs, podcasts, and so
- [Start Something Side Hustle Series: How to Sell on Etsy & Get Noticed](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/04/start-something-side-hustle-series-how-to-sell-on-etsy-get-noticed/) - For the Artists, Crafters, and Makers – Already established your craft? This is your guide to selling on Etsy and what to consider once you get your first sale! #1 Etsy has a low barrier for entry, go for it Etsy can be a good fit for your business, but keep in mind you'll pay 20¢
- [Start Something Side Hustle Series: Thrift Store Flipping to Drop Shipping](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/04/start-something-side-hustle-series-thrift-store-flipping-to-drop-shipping/) - For the Savvy Shoppers and Trend Setters – It’s all about finding the treasures and taking it to the marketplace! Discover the niche worlds of collectibles, fashion labels, and turning someone’s junk into treasure. #1 When selecting items, consider the quality of the item, profit potential, current market price, and ease of shipping #2 To
- [Start Something Side Hustle Series: Technical Freelance & Consulting](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/04/start-something-side-hustle-series-technical-freelance-consulting/) - For the Engineers and Midnight Coders – Learn how to talk tech and talk human in the technical consulting world (yes, there’s a lot of opportunities)! #1 Develop your niche or specialty and consider doing freelance work free of charge to gain experience #2 Set up your platform -- develop your own website to showcase your skills
- [Start Something Side Hustle Series: Real Estate Investing](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/04/start-something-side-hustle-series-real-estate-investing/) - For the Fixer Uppers and Strategic Investors – You know HGTV, now learn how to take the leap when it comes to real estate rentals, investment, and house flipping. #1 Check out the Iowa Association of Realtors website to view public reports that show market trends #2 Ensure your profit covers your costs which include the
- [EntreBOLD: April Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/04/entrebold-april-edition-5/) - Start Something - Fueling Entrepreneurship Monday, April 19, Entrepreneurship is on display as part of the Ignite Innovation Showcase at Iowa State! There’s energy spreading across Iowa State University’s campus: a culture of innovation that includes, motivates, and inspires students from every college, department, and organization. Innovation happens here, and we’re celebrating it during the inaugural
- [Entrebold: March Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/03/entrebold-march-edition-4/) - $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.
- [EntreBOLD: February](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/02/entrebold-february/) - Start Something: Side Hustle Series New! A series of panels and workshops designed for side hustlers + freelancers doing the '5 to 9' 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
- [Entrebold: January Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/01/entrebold-january-edition-4/) - Back for the Fourth Year: College-by-College Pitch Off The stakes are high - $22,500 in cash prizes! Registration is now open for Iowa State students to compete in the College-by-College Pitch Off, hosted in all seven colleges. Students will have the chance to deliver a 90-second pitch for an idea or business they are working
- [ISU Pappajohn Center rounds out team to support entrepreneurship at Iowa State](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/01/isu-pappajohn-center-rounds-out-team-to-support-entrepreneurship-at-iowa-state/) - The Pappajohn Center welcomes new team members, announces other appointments within its innovative and impactful programs. AMES, Iowa (January 22, 2021) – The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship today announced three new hires and other appointments to its team to help support and drive innovation and entrepreneurship programming at Iowa State. Judi Eyles,
- [Peter Hong named new director of ISU Startup Factory](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/01/peter-hong-named-new-director-of-isu-startup-factory/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Peter Hong named the new director of ISU Startup Factory program ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship welcomes Hong to the Startup Factory program, part of the Center’s program offerings and services which support Iowa’s entrepreneurs. AMES, Iowa (Jan. 20, 2021) – The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship today announced Peter
- [Announcing the 2020 Women Who Create Scholarship Winners](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/01/announcing-the-2020-women-who-create-scholarship-winners/) - About the Women Who Create Scholarship The Women Who Create Scholarship Award was established in fall 2020 as part of the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship's effort to continue to support, help, and celebrate women entrepreneurs through the Women Who Create programming. Special thanks to the Ivy College of Business and Tom Swartwood & Terri Combs
- [Iowa State University USASBE Model Program Award Winner](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2021/01/iowa-state-university-usasbe-model-program-award-winner/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USASBE Announces 2021 Model Program Award Recipient Iowa State University recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship education as a USASBE Model Program. AMES, Iowa (January 13, 2021) – The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) introduced Iowa State University as the winner of the 2021 USASBE Model Program Award, the
- [EntreBOLD: December Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/12/entrebold-december-edition-4/) - As our team at the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship looks back over 2020, we remember with gratitude all of the people who help define the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iowa. Serving entrepreneurs during COVID-19 has only confirmed the need to solve problems and turn them into opportunities to start real, impactful businesses. Not only do we
- [A Creative Approach to Directly Support Women Entrepreneurs in Iowa](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/10/a-creative-approach-to-directly-support-women-entrepreneurs-in-iowa/) - Women Who Create Boxes | 100% profits support women entrepreneurs in Iowa The Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship launches a creative approach to directly support women entrepreneurs in Iowa In any normal year, the annual Women Who Create Week takes place every October with an event-driven week to bring together women entrepreneurs, business owners,
- [Iowa State 11th for entrepreneurship studies in 2021 Princeton Review rankings](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/11/iowa-state-11th-for-entrepreneurship-studies-in-2021-princeton-review-rankings/) - Posted November 17 by Iowa State News Service, written by Angie Hunt AMES, Iowa – President Wendy Wintersteen made it a goal to position Iowa State University as a leader in innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education. The latest rankings from The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine reflect those growing efforts. Iowa State is ranked
- [EntreBOLD: November Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/11/entrebold-november-edition-4/) - A national leader in entrepreneurship: ISU ranked #11 in Princeton Review! Iowa State is ranked 11th in the Princeton Review's 15th annual survey of undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies. That's up from 26th in the 2020 ranks. "This one-year jump in the national ranking to 11th shows that entrepreneurship and innovation are a key differentiator
- [The Pappajohn Center recognized for its Outstanding Contributions to Venture Creation](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/11/the-pappajohn-center-recognized-for-its-outstanding-contributions-to-venture-creation/) - AMES, Iowa (November 10, 2020) – The Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations announced today the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship was named one of five finalists in the Outstanding Contributions to Venture Creation award category by the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) – the worldwide premier academic association of entrepreneurship
- [APLU recognizes Iowa State for innovation](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/11/aplu-recognizes-iowa-state-for-innovation/) - Written by Angie Hunt, ISU News Service article. AMES, Iowa – Ten days after a meeting with Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS), an Ottumwa-based molding company had designed and ramped up production of a halo to attach to face shields developed by a Mason City printing firm. CIRAS facilitated the
- [EntreBOLD: October Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/10/entrebold-october-edition-4/) - Women Who Create Week at ISU: October 19 - 23 A Creative Approach to Directly Support Women Entrepreneurs in Iowa In any normal year, the annual Women Who Create Week takes place every October with an event-driven week to bring together women entrepreneurs, business owners, and creators across the state of Iowa. Amidst the pandemic,
- [Winners announced in the 15th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/10/winners-announced-in-the-15th-annual-john-pappajohn-iowa-entrepreneurial-venture-competition/) - Contact: Judi Eyles, Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, (515) 296-6532 David Hensley, University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, (319) 335-1022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Winners announced in the 15th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition The 2020 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held virtually in September. Twelve teams advanced
- [Reiman Entrepreneurial Speaker Series | Alex Timm | CEO and Co-Founder of Root Insurance](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/09/reiman-entrepreneurial-speaker-series-alex-timm-ceo-and-co-founder-of-root-insurance/) - Using Data and Technology to Disrupt Alex Timm // CEO and Co-founder Root Insurance With a vision of completely transforming the insurance industry, Alex founded Root Insurance on the principle that rates should be based on driving behaviors, not demographics. As Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Root, Alex leads the company in revolutionizing this
- [EntreBOLD: September Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/09/entrebold-september-edition-3/) - Just Announced: Fall Reiman Entrepreneurial Speaker Series with Alex Timm, co-founder and CEO of Root Insurance
- [Q&A with Judi Eyles of the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/09/qa-with-judi-eyles-of-the-isu-pappajohn-center-for-entrepreneurship/) - This article was originally featured in Clay & Milk. For more than two decades, Judi Eyles has been supporting student entrepreneurs at Iowa State University by providing them with the assistance, resources, and tools to launch their own ventures. As the Director of ISU JPEC and of CyBIZ Lab, Eyles has been an instrumental part
- [EntreBOLD: August Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/08/entrebold-august-edition-4/) - President Wendy Wintersteen delivered a message to kick-off the celebration sharing how creativity and innovation are the paths forward as CYstarters address timely challenges in their communities. Over 200 people were tuned-in to the live event! If you missed it, we invite you to watch each of the 14 companies participating in the 2020 CYstarters
- [Iowa State University Receives Heartland Challenge Grant From Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/08/iowa-state-university-receives-heartland-challenge-grant-from-ewing-marion-kauffman-foundation/) - Ames, Iowa – Iowa State University received a $100,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation as part of the foundation’s Heartland Challenge. The grant will support the creation of a coordinated educational event series across John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers and other campus economic development units in Iowa to better prepare university-affiliated entrepreneurs for launch and
- [Kris Johansen Resigns EDIR Posts to Join NIAMRRE](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/08/kris-johansen-resigns-edir-posts-to-join-niamrre/) - Kris Johansen Resigns EDIR Posts to Join NIAMRRE ISU Startup Factory to be included in ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship program offerings AMES, Iowa (Aug 5, 2020) - Interim Vice President for Economic Development and Industry Relations David Spalding announced Kris Johansen has officially resigned from her six-year post as manager, industry engagement in the
- [EntreBOLD: July Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/07/entrebold-july-edition-3/) - CyBIZ Lab is open for fall consulting projects! CyBIZ Lab experienced student consulting teams can help your business or organization with market research, product/market validation, data analysis, market analysis, information analytics, COVID-19 impacts, and economic analysis. CyBIZ Lab interdisciplinary teams are ready to work with you to identify solutions to your most pressing business challenges.
- [EntreBOLD: May Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/05/entrebold-may-edition-4/) - It's Time To Meet The CYstarters 2020 Cohort! Attend the virtual kickoff Thursday, May 21 @ 12:30 p.m. The CYstarters experience has helped 60 Iowa State University students and graduates start 50 businesses since the program began in 2016.
- [Entrebold: April Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/04/entrebold-april-edition-4/) - What are you learning right now? We launched Start Something Series for Entrepreneurs, now online! Our team at the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship have been hard at work to create the #StartSomething series! Twice a week, we produce marketing workshops for entrepreneurs to learn how to be a more effective marketer of their business
- [EntreBOLD: March Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/03/entrebold-march-edition-3/) - ISU Day at the Capitol: CYstarters showed state legislators how #IowaStateInnovates Students, faculty, staff, and alumni and businesses went to the Iowa State Capitol on March 5 to showcase how Iowa State University is turning ideas into impact. Iowa State's goal is to become widely recognized for promoting, teaching, and practicing innovation and entrepreneurship --
- [Latest COVID-19 Campus updates](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/03/latest-covid-19-campus-updates/)
- [EntreBOLD: February Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/02/entrebold-february-edition-3/) - Read our 2019 Impact Report! As we turn our calendars to 2020, we look back at all of the impactful activities that have taken place over the last year. We have had so much fun celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation at Iowa State University!
- [2019 Impact Report](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/02/2019-impact-report/) - 2019 was a big year for the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship!
- [EntreBOLD: January Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/01/entrebold-january-edition-3/) - Anticipation is high, as the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship gears up to host events, pitch competitions, and a new series of workshops in the Student Innovation Center. Designated space on the third floor will showcase an entrepreneurship hub to foster startups and co-creation.
- [Programmed for future success](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2020/01/programmed-for-future-success/) - This article was originally written by the College of Liberal Arts and Science and was featured in the LINK alumni magazine. Programmed for future success Dillon Jensen seemed destined for a career in computer science when he was only a high school freshman. He recalls stopping by the local Barnes & Noble store in Prior
- [EntreBOLD: December Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/12/entrebold-december-edition-3/) - Happy Holidays from the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship! As our team at the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship looks back over 2019, we remember with gratitude all of the people who help define the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iowa, and beyond. Looking forward, it is our role to continue to help the people who bring ideas
- [Dr. Smartwood's Musings: Startup Communities](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/12/dr-smartwoods-musings-book-review/) - Dr. Smartwood's Musings is a regular column about starting. Tom Swartwood, aka, Dr. Smartwood, is the inaugural Entrepreneurship Fellow at the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and an Associate Professor of Practice of Entrepreneurship at Iowa State University. He is the founder of The Pointer Group LLC, a Des Moines-based small business advisory firm. Before starting
- [EntreBOLD: November Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/11/entrebold-november-edition-3/) - HIGH FIVE! Iowa State University ranked #26 for Entrepreneurship in Princeton Review Rankings
- [SheTALKS highlights women entrepreneurs and their community impact](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/10/shetalks-highlights-women-entrepreneurs-and-their-community-impact/) - By Melanie Van Horn, senior studying public relations at Iowa State University Combine seven women with stories, 20-slides per person, and just 20 seconds to present each slide, and you get SheTalks: Women Who Create, a Pappajohn Center event which wrapped up Women Entrepreneurship Week at Iowa State on Thursday, October 24. Inspired by the
- [Steve Johanns: Serve the World with Hyper Innovation](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/11/steve-johanns-serve-the-world-with-hyper-innovation/) - The Innovation Weekend at ISU kicked off with a talk on campus from Steve Johanns. With over 25 years of experience in technology, energy, infrastructure, and innovation, Steve Johanns founded Veriown Global Inc., bringing internet-connected solar energy to the 1.2 billion people around the world without access to a power grid. Steve has a passion
- [Q&A: Meet Megan Sweere](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/11/qa-meet-megan-sweere/) - By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship With two weeks under her belt on the new job at the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, we want to formally introduce you to Megan Sweere. In her new role, Megan will help facilitate entrepreneurial programming and provide administrative support for both the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship
- [Iowa State University Ranked #26 for Entrepreneurship in Princeton Review Rankings](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/11/iowa-state-university-ranked-26-for-entrepreneurship-in-princeton-review-rankings/)
- [EntreBOLD: October Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/10/entrebold-october-edition-3/) - Women Entrepreneurship Week, October 19-26 Iowa State University joins over 230 institutions to recognize, support, and inspire women entrepreneurs.
- [Women Entrepreneurship Week: Celebrating Women Who Create](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/10/women-entrepreneurship-week-celebrating-women-who-create/) - As we gear up for Women Entrepreneurship Week at Iowa State University, we want to share a few of the people you will have the chance to meet! If you haven’t already registered for the Women Entrepreneurship Week events happening October 21–24 at Iowa State University, you can learn more from the following links: October
- [Women Who Create:  3 Ways to Use Your Free Signature Portrait](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/10/3-ways-to-use-your-signature-portrait/) - How do you introduce yourself, your brand, and business to the world? Nothing tells a story better than an authentic image. Which is the reason why we are collaborating with the award-winning artist and photographer, Jami Milne, for the upcoming Women Who Create Conference. Hint: If you're not registered yet, you should. All attendees will
- [EntreBOLD: September Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/09/entrebold-september-edition-2/) - Full room on a Friday afternoon... A chat with Roy Reiman on the Importance of Being Different
- [EntreBOLD: August Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/08/entrebold-august-edition-3/) - Discover the Innovators at the Iowa State Fair, and more!
- [The Top 8 Entrepreneurial Resources for ISU Students](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/02/the-top-8-entrepreneurial-resources-for-isu-students/) - The Top 8 Entrepreneurial Resources for Iowa State Students By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Learn by doing…start something today. We realize this list could be longer and likely is longer with all of the resources for Iowa State student entrepreneurs or students interested in pursuing their passions. What a great problem to have!
- [EntreBOLD: June Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/06/entrebold-june-edition-3/) - CYstarters helps Iowa State student entrepreneurs speed up success so they can pursue their passions and create the future Through the 11-week program, startups receive funding (between $6,500-$13,000), mentorship, accountability from the Pappajohn Center staff, collaboration space within the ISU Research Park, and expert leaders coaching them on business topics including customer discovery, design thinking,
- [EntreBOLD: April Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/04/entrebold-april-edition-3/) - To kick-off the ISU INNOVATION PRIZE, Iowa State will bring Brian McClendon to speak on campus Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at Howe Hall, Alliant Energy Lee Liu Auditorium.
- [EntreBOLD: May Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/05/entrebold-may-edition-3/) - The statewide Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held in Des Moines on April 26. Twelve student businesses representing Drake University, University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa, and Iowa State University had the opportunity to pitch to John Pappajohn & the Equity Dynamics team.
- [Startup businesses find success, plan for future after CYstarters](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/08/startup-businesses-find-success-plan-for-future-after-cystarters/) - This story is part of a series from ISU News Service about CYstarters, Iowa State’s startup accelerator that helps students become entrepreneurs. Find the original article at ISU News Service. CYstarters may have ended, but work continues for the 15 startup businesses founded by Iowa State University students and recent alumni. This summer’s cohort of
- [HomePainter wins $15,000 at Ivey Business Plan Competition in Ontario](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/01/homepainter-wins-15000-at-ivey-business-plan-competition-in-ontario/) - HomePainter wins $15,000 at Ivey Business Plan Competition in Ontario January 30, 2019 --A team of two Iowa State University students traveled to London, Ontario, Canada to compete in the Western University Ivey Business Plan Competition held January 25-26. Eighteen teams of undergraduate and graduate level university students from the United States, Mexico, and Canada
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Minerals 2 Algae](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/04/cystarters-spotlight-story-minerals-2-algae/) - This story is part of a series featuring each of the fifteen startups in the 2018 CYstarters summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,500 or up to $13,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how to build a business. Get to Know:
- [John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition  to Once Again Award $100,000 in Cash Prizes](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/03/john-pappajohn-iowa-entrepreneurial-venture-competition-to-once-again-award-100000-in-cash-prizes/) - Iowa City, Iowa – Applications for the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Venture Competition are now being accepted. The fourteenth annual statewide competition will be awarding $100,000 in cash prizes. The $100,000 in seed funding consists of a $50,000 contribution from John and Mary Pappajohn and a $50,000 match from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).
- [The Road to the Iowa State Innovation Pitch: Meet the Winners](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/03/the-road-to-the-iowa-state-innovation-pitch-meet-the-winners/) - By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship All throughout the month of February, students stirred up business ideas and crafted 90-second pitches to compete in pitch-offs held in all seven colleges at Iowa State University. The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the second annual College-by-College Pitch Off, awarding 21 cash prizes totaling $7,000 to seed
- [College-level pitch contest draws startup ideas from all corners](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/03/college-level-pitch-contest-draws-startup-ideas-from-all-corners/) - The following article originally appeared on March 7, 2019, via Inside Iowa State News For Alex Irlbeck and his partner, figuring out how to explain their startup in 90 seconds didn't just benefit the audience for their pitch. Distilling the description also helped sharpen the plan. "When you get it so boiled down, it's easier
- [EntreBOLD: March Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/03/entrebold-march-edition-2/) - Last week, the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the Innovation Pitch Competition. Over 25 students presented their incredible business pitches on stage at The Maintenance Shop. Judges had a difficult time selecting the four category winners. Special thanks to Renewable Energy Group, Workiva, Ames Economic Development Commission, and Zirous for sponsoring the
- [CYstarters businesses make progress with patents, prototypes](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/02/cystarters-businesses-make-progress-with-patents-prototypes/) - The following article originally appeared on February 21, 2019, via Iowa State University News Service AMES, Iowa – The prototype blades Steven Abramsky designed and engineered for his Lotus razor were delivered this week from a manufacturer in Germany. It’s a significant step forward allowing Abramsky to begin the first phase of consumer testing and
- [EntreBOLD: February Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/02/entrebold-february-edition-2/) - Supporting Startups with Connections, Advice & Caffeine The inaugural meeting of 1 Million Cups Ames, a local chapter of the national Wednesday morning networking group for community and entrepreneurs, will launch February 6 in the Memorial Union Maintenance Shop.
- [Casey's General Stores + CyBIZ Lab](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/01/caseys-general-stores-cybiz-lab/) - Understanding the current state of Casey’s labor force through an outside perspective The Case for Casey’s General Stores Nearly everyone in the Midwest has had a Casey’s experience. Known for its famous, made-from-scratch pizza, Casey’s is the fifth largest pizza chain in the United States. Food forward, they give a whole new meaning to convenience store
- [Enrollement rises for entrepreneurship major at Iowa State](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/01/enrollement-rises-for-entrepreneurship-major-at-iowa-state/) - Leaders of Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business are expecting to see growth in the school’s entrepreneurship major to continue, and possibly quadruple over the next five years. Currently, there are 56 students enrolled in the major, which was first launched in the fall of 2017. That is up from just eight students who
- [EntreBOLD: January Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2019/01/entrebold-january-edition-2/) - Danny O'Neill, the founder and owner of The Roasterie Coffee, Inc. took a trip to Costa Rica during high school where he fell in love with coffee. After working for 10 years in marketing, he took a risk and started roasting coffee in his basement in 1995. He now roasts and distributes Roasterie Coffee to
- [EntreBOLD: April Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/04/entrebold-april-edition-2/) - When you have a whiteboard this size (pictured above), no challenge is too big to solve in the world. It was quite the weekend for the first-ever ISU INNOVATION PRIZE! 12 teams participated and developed innovative solutions in both #agtech & #edtech. These challenges not only foster creativity & problem solving, but prove that a
- [EntreBOLD: May Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/05/entrebold-may-edition-2/) - Over the last 16 years, the five John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers have come together to host the statewide Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition for Iowa university and college students. Each year, 15 student teams (3 teams from each of the Center's region) get the opportunity to compete for $5,000 and pitch to John Pappajohn &
- [EntreBOLD: June Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/06/entrebold-june-edition-2/) - In the Age of Acceleration & Entrepreneurship, it's never been a more important time to help lead and mentor the passionate and youthful entrepreneurial minds at Iowa State. This is why we have created programs such as CYstarters, where students and recent graduates can take their ideas and springboard them into action. With 12 startups
- [EntreBOLD: July Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/07/entrebold-july-edition-2/) - Travels on the Road - Des Moines + Kansas City Over the last month, the CYstarters cohort and Drake University's Hatchery program came together to travel and explore communities who foster entrepreneurship & innovation. It's important to bridge communities both in the state and outside the border. Why? In order to learn, we must see how
- [EntreBOLD: August Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/08/entrebold-august-edition-2/) - We are never done. A core belief of the CYstarters program is that “We are never done.” As staff, we are not done with our work to support entrepreneurs, who themselves are ‘never done’. CYstarters is a summer program led by the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. What started with imagining the ultimate program for
- [EntreBOLD: September Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/09/entrebold-september-edition/) - Entrepreneurship Education Together The 12th annual Okoboji Entrepreneurship Institute took place August 6 - 12 in Okoboji, Iowa. The week-long entrepreneurial program provides 32 Iowa college students from UNI, Iowa, Iowa State, Buena Vista, and Iowa Lakes Community College the chance to advance their entrepreneurial career and network with entrepreneurs from the Great Lakes. The
- [EntreBOLD: October Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/10/entrebold-october-edition-2/) - Annual competition fosters entrepreneurshipSeptember was a month for competition and cash for those lucky to earn top place. The 12th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition came to a close on September 21 with the announcement of the winners at a special recognition luncheon at Drake University in Des Moines.
- [EntreBOLD: November Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/11/entrebold-november-edition-2/) - Big WIN On The Road: CEO ConferenceAfter this last weekend's ISU Football game beating TCU during Homecoming, we thought we'd share another ISU win from the road... ISU student entrepreneurs, Michael Hanstad (senior studying Marketing) and Tyler DeVos (formerly MIS) took 1st Place in the Global CEO Elevator Pitch Competition for their business DeadEye BBQ.
- [EntreBOLD: December Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/12/entrebold-december-edition-2/) - Iowa State wins award for economic engagementAward-winning programs: CyBIZ Lab student consulting & CYstarters student acceleratorThe Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) named Iowa State University as winner of its sixth annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity University Awards for economic engagement. Iowa State won the “talent” category, along with Kansas State recognized for ‘innovation”,
- [EntreBOLD: January Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/01/entrebold-january-edition/) - Communication is so critical in building a community. Last month I was asked to write a story and collaborated with Sam Schill (entrepreneur & community connector) to recap the Ames startup community for 2017. This was no small task, given all of the entrepreneurial activity taking place in Ames and at Iowa State University. I
- [EntreBOLD: February Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/02/entrebold-february-edition/) - We are excited to officially share we are expanding our team in 2018 and we would love for those interested to apply. The new full-time position would help us develop and deliver entrepreneurship programming, provide business coaching, recruit and prepare student entrepreneurs for competitions, and help plan and execute program events. Sound like a great
- [EntreBOLD: March Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/03/entrebold-march-edition/) - Showcasing the Value of Iowa State University The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, CyBIZ Lab and CY the Mascot headed down to the Iowa State Capitol for ISU Day on February 26th to share all things Entrepreneurship happening at Iowa State. It's never been a more important time to help lead and mentor the passionate
- [EntreBOLD: April Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/04/entrebold-april-edition/) - Solving the Big Picture with Knowledge + Ideation The second annual ISU Innovation PRIZE was held March 30th and 31st at Iowa State University Research Park. With little to lose, 10 teams made up of students, faculty and community members emerged to solve bold challenges in AgTech, EdTech, and Global Impact. What was at stake?
- [EntreBOLD: May Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/05/entrebold-may-edition/) - John Pappajohn's Way: Supporting Student Entrepreneurs in Iowa Thirteen student teams representing Iowa State University, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Drake University, and North Iowa Area Community College got the chance to pitch to John Pappajohn and his team at Equity Dynamics for the chance to win $5,000 for their business idea. The
- [EntreBOLD: June Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/06/entrebold-june-edition/) - CYstarters family grows to 35 startups after 3 yearsThe (brief) history of CYstarters: started in 2016 with 8 startups in the first cohort, housed out of Building 6 in the ISU Research Park (before moving to the newly constructed ISU Economic Development Core Facility). Today, 3 of the 8 startups are still active and have
- [EntreBOLD: July Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/07/entrebold-july-edition/) - There is No Shortage of Intellectual Wealth in AmesWe have said it before: Entrepreneurs in Ames (and surrounding) have the advantage of proximity to Iowa State University. With the ability to access knowledge, human talent, mentorship, research, makerspaces and labs, as well as the emphasis on campus for growing entrepreneurship and innovation, we are seeing
- [EntreBOLD: September Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/09/entrebold-september/) - Did you know Iowa State offers business consulting performed by cross-functional teams of undergraduate & graduate students? Business projects may address organization challenges including, but not limited to: market analysis, new product or new business feasibility analysis, industry research, client surveys, logistics and supply chain analysis, and other business issues. CyBIZ Lab wants to WORK
- [EntreBOLD: August Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/08/entrebold-august-edition/) - This summer I had the chance to be around plenty of design students participating in the CYstarters program. Something they purposely teach in the College of Design is to have a human-centered approach using design thinking. Meaning... People are at the center, always. Entrepreneurship doesn't happen in a vacuum, rather it's the countless interactions with
- [EntreBOLD: November Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/11/entrebold-november-edition/) - EVENT RECAP: 1 Million Cups came to Ames for a special field trip. Pictured above: Ames entrepreneur, Kevin Maher, presents VetMeasure at the 1 Million Cups field trip to Ames on October 24th held at the ISU Maintenance Shop. Learn how 1MC is caffeinating an entrepreneurial nation and find a community near you!
- [EntreBOLD: October Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/10/entrebold-october-edition/) - Over 25 Iowa State students participated in the ISU Startup Pitch event earlier this month. All of them stepping on stage to pitch their ideas showcasing how honest, humble, and excited they are for the future, which they are creating. While the top three students received prizes, the validation and feedback gained was parallel to
- [EntreBOLD: December Edition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/12/entrebold-december-edition/) - Happy Holidays from the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship!As we at the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship look back over 2018, we remember with gratitude all of the people who help define the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iowa, and beyond. Looking forward, it is our role to continue to help the people who bring ideas to life - entrepreneurs.
- [Women Entrepreneurship Week at Iowa State University](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/10/women-entrepreneurship-week-at-iowa-state-university/) - Women Entrepreneurship Week at Iowa State University ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship hosts events to celebrate women entrepreneurs Ames, IA, October 10, 2018—Iowa State University will join more than 150 universities and colleges in celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Week happening October 13 to 19. Institutions on six continents have joined the WEW movement, and the
- [Meet Thomas Swartwood: A Welcoming Face at the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/08/the-pappajohn-center-for-entrepreneurship-welcomes-thomas-swartwood-at-the-team/) - The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to welcome Thomas Swartwood to Iowa State University. Tom’s first day will be Wednesday, August 15. Tom will be teaching the applied entrepreneurship course in the Ivy College of Business and will be on staff at the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship developing new program offerings for students across
- [CYstarters program wraps up, but relationships and work continue](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/07/cystarters-program-wraps-up-but-relationships-and-work-continue/) - This story is part of a series from ISU News Service about CYstarters, Iowa State’s startup accelerator that helps students become entrepreneurs. Find the original article at ISU News Service. Srdjan Pavelic is aiming for mid-October to have a viable product ready for market. Based on what the recent Iowa State University graduate accomplished in
- [Iowa State alumna finds startup success from CYstarters program](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/07/iowa-state-alumna-finds-startup-success-from-cystarters-program/) - This story is part of a series from ISU News Service about CYstarters, Iowa State’s startup accelerator that helps students become entrepreneurs. Find the original article at ISU News Service. Two years later, Megan Sweere still refers to her CYstarters notebook as she builds her own business. Sweere, a 2016 Iowa State University graduate in
- [Accountability sessions give ISU student startups time to set benchmarks](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/06/accountability-sessions-give-isu-student-startups-time-to-set-benchmarks/) - This story is part of a series from ISU News Service about CYstarters, Iowa State’s startup accelerator that helps students become entrepreneurs. Find the original article at ISU News Service. It was a lecture his freshman year at Iowa State University that sparked Ryan True’s idea for a business to help older adults stay healthy.
- [Professionals share expertise to help CYstarters move from concept to launch](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/06/professionals-share-expertise-to-help-cystarters-move-from-concept-to-launch/) - This story is part of a series from ISU News Service about CYstarters, Iowa State’s startup accelerator that helps students become entrepreneurs. Find the original article at ISU News Service. CYstarters participant Steve Abramsky leads a focus group on a new razor he is designing. Steve Abramsky started the conversation with a generic question about
- [CYstarters mentors offer support, push for new startups](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/05/cystarters-mentors-offer-support-push-for-new-startups/) - This story is part of a series from ISU News Service about CYstarters, Iowa State’s startup accelerator that helps students become entrepreneurs. Find the original article at ISU News Service. KinoSol founders (from left) Clayton Mooney, Elise Kendall, Ella Gehrke, Mikayla Sullivan Photos courtesy of Clayton Mooney AMES, Iowa – Clayton Mooney credits the success
- [From 10-minute pitches to a 10-week intensive:  Meet three startups accepted to CYstarters](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/05/from-10-minute-pitches-to-a-10-week-intensive-meet-three-startups-accepted-to-cystarters/) - This story is part of a series from ISU News Service about CYstarters, Iowa State’s startup accelerator that helps students become entrepreneurs. Find the original at ISU News Service. AMES, Iowa – After a 10-week intensive accelerator program this summer, a new cohort of Iowa State University student entrepreneurs will come up for air with
- [CYstarters accelerator supports students' big ideas](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/04/cystarters-accelerator-supports-students-big-ideas/) - This story is part of a series from ISU News Service about CYstarters, Iowa State’s startup accelerator that helps students become entrepreneurs. The original article can be found at ISU News Service. Students in the CYstarters cohort have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of others who successfully launched their business. File photos by
- [Q&A:  Meet Gracen Kostelecky](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/06/qa-meet-gracen-kostelecky/) - With two weeks under his belt on the new job at the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, we want to formally introduce you to Gracen Kostelecky. After growing up with parents serving in the military and later teaching across major universities, Gracen doesn’t quickly call one place home. His longest stint? 11 years in Ames — the
- [An update from KinoSol:  Sending 1,000 food dehydrators to Africa](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/06/an-update-from-kinosol-sending-1000-food-dehydrators-to-africa/) - KinoSol is sending 1,000 food dehydrators to Africa An update from KinoSol, a former CYstarters' team (2016 program) KinoSol, with the support of those possessing a drive to increase food security, is equipping people in eastern Africa with solar-powered food dehydrators. From June 1 through August 31, KinoSol will be raising funds to send 1,000
- [ISU student team, Hurd Health Group wins $5,000 at Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/04/2648/) - Thirteen student teams representing Iowa State University, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Drake University, and North Iowa Area Community College got the chance to pitch to John Pappajohn and his team at Equity Dynamics for the chance to win $5,000 for their business idea. The statewide finals were held at the University of
- [Celebrating Women Who Create](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2018/04/celebrating-women-who-create/) - By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship There is no denying it. Women who create tell great stories. As we gear up for the first-ever Women Who Create conference, followed by SheTalks (a community-invited storytelling event), we want to share a few of the faces who you will have the chance to meet! If you
- [APLU Awards Iowa State University for Economic Engagement](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/11/aplu-awards-iowa-state-university-for-economic-engagement/) - By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) named Iowa State University as winner of its sixth annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity University Awards for economic engagement. Iowa State won the "talent" category, along with Kansas State recognized for 'innovation" and the University of Maryland recognized for
- [ISU Entrepreneur Club travels to Tampa, Florida for the CEO Conference](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/10/isu-entrepreneur-club-travels-to-tampa-florida-for-the-ceo-conference/) - ISU student business, DeadEye BBQ, wins $5,000 top prize at CEO Global Pitch Competition By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship First Time Ever: ISU student business wins 1st place! Iowa State students and ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship advisors have been attending the national Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) Conference for the past 20 years.
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Hurd Health Group](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/11/cystarters-spotlight-story-hurd-health-group/) - By Brooke Geils & Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the twelve startups in the CYstarters 2017 summer cohort. Each team had the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,000 or up to $12,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and
- [The Road to The Global Insurance Accelerator](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2015/04/the-road-to-the-global-insurance-accelerator/) - By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship The Road to The Global Insurance Accelerator Apr 16, 2015 ClinicNote team: Justin Coadrake, Tyler Fox, Morgan Hampel 6 Teams. $40,000. 100 days. Mentoring Provided. The Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA), the industry’s first joint effort to provide seed funding, mentoring and C-level introductions to technology startups, is underway
- [Made in Des Moines, Iowa:  How the Dimond superbike is spinning it's way to find the best route abroad](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/02/made-in-des-moines-iowa-how-the-dimond-superbike-is-spinning-its-way-to-find-the-best-route-abroad/) - The original article was written on Medium.com Iowa State CyBIZ Lab students got the chance to recently team up with Ruster Sports as part of ExporTech, a national export assistance program through the partnership with the Center for Industrial Research & Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State. The program leads companies like Ruster Sports through a
- [Meet the winners of the Iowa State Innovation Pitch Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/03/meet-the-winners-of-the-iowa-state-innovation-pitch-competition/) - The original article was written on Medium.com Standing up and talking in front of a crowd is deemed as the biggest fear for most. But that didn’t seem to be the case for more than 30 students who pitched at the fifth annual Iowa State Innovation Pitch Competition. Students shared their ideas, crafted in a
- [2015 Startup Weekend Ames Recap](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2015/12/test-post/) - Meet the winning teams at Startup Weekend Ames By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship 49 participants. 8 startup teams. 11 mentors + judges 7 sponsors. 3 organizers. 1 facilitator. There was a lot of energy and buzz one Sunday evening at the ISU College of Business (Gerdin building)! Had you been a fly
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Parto-Tech](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/06/cystarters-spotlight-story-parto-tech/) - By Maggie Larson, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the eight startups in the CYstarters summer cohort. Each team gets the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,000 or up to $12,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and educational sessions on how
- [The Rally Cap Rehabbers](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/11/the-rally-cap-rehabbers/) - By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Everyone needs a place to live. Michael Donlin and Ryan Francois, co-founders of Rally Cap Properties, argue that everyone needs not just a living space, but a creative living space. Millennial Investors for Millennial Buyers Michael Donlin and Ryan Francois are both 24 years old, and might
- [Young Entrepreneurs and The Student Debt Trap](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/02/young-entrepreneurs-and-the-student-debt-trap/) - By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Picture Yourself: You go to college to pursue a degree. You attend career fairs in hopes to land work experience through internships/coops. Junior and Senior year, you start to search for your first full-time job after college. You have an idea in the meantime, an itch to
- [Get to Know: Brendon Geils](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/02/get-to-know-brendon-geils/) - Get to Know: Brendon Geils Recently selected for the 2017 Future Founders Fellowship Name: Brendon Geils Age: 21 School: Iowa State University, senior in Electrical Engineering, minor in computer science Hometown: Elgin, Illinois Passionate about: Computer Science, Traveling, and Hackathons (participated in 12 hackathons, all over the world) Notable work experiences: Deployment Strategist at Palantir
- [CYstarters Spotlight Story: Lamb Tactical](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/09/cystarters-spotlight-story-lamb-tactical/) - By Brooke Geils & Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship This story is part of a series featuring each of the twelve startups in the CYstarters 2017 summer cohort. Each team has the opportunity to focus on their startup or business idea while receiving $6,000 or up to $12,000, along with mentorship, accountability, and
- [The Top 17 Happenings at Iowa State and Ames](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/11/the-top-17-happenings-at-iowa-state-and-ames/) - This article was originally written by Diana Wright (ISU Pappajohn Center) for Technology Association of Iowa An Adventure in Entrepreneurship #1. The First Public Entrepreneurship Major in the state (for undergraduate students) coming next fall...Iowa State University’s College of Business has announced the new major. #2. A New Doctorate Program in Entrepreneurship at Iowa State University’s College
- [Business + ...Your Passion](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/08/business-your-passion/) - Iowa State Student Startups Celebrate The End of the CYstarters’ 10-week Program By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Business + Landscape Architecture Meet Jake Oswald, a recent graduate from Iowa State University in Landscape Architecture. Shortly before becoming a college grad, Jake was selected to participate in the 10–week student accelerator at Iowa State,
- [Winners announced for 12th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/10/winners-announced-for-12th-annual-john-pappajohn-iowa-entrepreneurial-venture-competition/) - Winners announced in the 12th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition The 2017 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition came to a close on September 21 with the announcement of the winners at a special recognition luncheon at Drake University in Des Moines. Twelve teams advanced to the final presentation round, and the winners
- [A Conversation with Ted Bair](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2017/06/a-conversation-with-ted-bair/) - Written by Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship “WHAT DO YOU DO?” It is February 1973. Ted Bair would have answered the question with, “I sell life insurance for John Hancock in the Greater Des Moines metro.” At the age of 30, Ted had been living in Des Moines over the last two years.
- [Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/11/celebrating-women-entrepreneurs/) - It’s Time to Celebrate Women Entrepreneurs By Diana Wright, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship We had an idea (what a novelty for an entrepreneurship center, right)… What if we celebrate women entrepreneurs and help amplify the message that women can start something and take the lead, right now? Why is this important, you ask… We
- [Get the first look at our new space!](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/06/get-the-first-look-at-our-new-space/) - Get the first look at our new and improved office space at the ISU Core Facility! By Maggie Larson, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship You can now find us at 1805 Collaboration Place, Suite 1300, Ames, IA 50010. INSIDE OUR OFFICES… Students from CyBIZ Lab and CYstarters can utilize this space for their projects and
- [We're Moving!](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/06/were-moving/) - The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, CyBIZ Lab, and ISU Small Business Development Center will be moving June 28th to new offices co-located in the ISU Economic Development Core Facility! Because the address and area is so new, we want to make sure you are in the know on how to get to our offices.
- [Meet the first cohort for CYstarters](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2016/04/meet-the-first-cohort-for-cystarters/) - The original article written at Medium.com Start something. We have always believed this simplistic approach when it comes to taking risks and entrepreneurship. Recently, we launched our first-ever summer accelerator (CYstarters) for Iowa State students and recent graduates to strictly focus on their startup or business idea. Rather than go down the typical internship path

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- [Entrepreneurship Product Development Course Idea Pool Request](https://www.isupjcenter.org/idea-pool-request/) - The Entrepreneurship Product Development course is designed to teach practical entrepreneurial product development concepts and skills to undergraduate students (in engineering and business only?). Students enrolled in the course will be assigned a hands-on, team-based, product development project. Project ideas may come from: Other courses University competitions and challenges ISU accelerators/startups University intellectual property assets Businesses
- [Start Something Weekend Challenge](https://www.isupjcenter.org/competitions/start-something-weekend/) - Start Something Weekend Challenge One weekend, three bold challenges, an abundance of rewards Friday, September 11 – Saturday, September 12, 2026. The Start Something Weekend Challenge is an incentive competition at Iowa State University on the weekend of September 11 – September 12, 2026. The Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and Start Something – Agriculture Program
- [30th Anniversary Tailgate](https://www.isupjcenter.org/30th-anniversary-tailgate/) - We are celebrating 30 years! Join us for the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship 30th Anniversary Tailgate! We’re excited to host a tailgate reception before the September 5th football home opener against southeast Missouri State. Event Details When: Feel free to stop by between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Kickoff is at noon. Location:
- [Startup Factory 10 Year Anniversary Celebration](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-10-year-anniversary-celebration/)
- [30th Anniversary Celebration](https://www.isupjcenter.org/anniversary/) - Please join us as we recognize and honor John and Mary Pappajohn Thursday, September 15th, 2016 5:00pm ◊ Reception 6:00-8:00pm ◊ Formal dinner & program Event will be at the Des Moines Marriot ◊ 700 Grand, Des Moines The 20th Anniversary Celebration of the establishment of the five John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers in Iowa will
- [CYstarters Alumni Award](https://www.isupjcenter.org/cystarters-alumni-award/) - WE CELEBRATE ENTREPRENEURS. As we wrap up the 11th CYstarters cohort, we want to invite all of our past alumni to attend the CYstarters Demo Day on July 30 from 3:00-6:30 PM at the ISU Research Park CORE Facility. ...but with a few surprises! We love the community and relationships that have grown since the
- [ISU Startup Factory](https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/isu-startup-factory/) - The ISU Startup Factory is a startup incubator helping researchers and inventors develop a roadmap to realize the societal and economic impact of their high-tech innovations. Our goal is to help innovators and founders move from "tech-speak" to "business-speak." Who is the ISU Startup Factory recruiting? Primary Criteria: Technology or innovation with commercial potential and
- [Staff and Partners](https://www.isupjcenter.org/about/staff/) - Contact the staff of the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship for questions about our academic and business programs, events, business assistance & more!
- [CYstarters Mentorship Lunch RSVP](https://www.isupjcenter.org/cystarters-mentorship-lunch-rsvp/)
- [Startup Factory Info Session Registration](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-info-session-registration/) - Interested in learning more about Startup Factory? Please schedule a 1:1 with Hannah Kirkendall, Startup Factory Program Coordinator at hkirkendall@iastate.edu! Subject Line: ISU Startup Factory Info Session 1:1
- [Startup Factory Cohorts](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/) - "*" Indicates that the company has been acquired Cohort 1 SAFI-Tech* SAFI-Tech has invented small liquid metal filled balloons that can be broken to release the liquid metal, which then solidifies. The material can be applied as a paste or spray and by removing the heating/melting of the metal from the processing sensitive electronic materials and
- [Thank You Luncheon](https://www.isupjcenter.org/thank-you-luncheon/) - Thank You! Thank you for all you do to support the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and its many programs and events! Whether you served as a judge, volunteer, mentor, program partner, or speaker, your involvement is greatly appreciated! We would like to invite you to our THANK YOU LUNCHEON on May 27, 12:00 pm -
- [CYstarters](https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/cystarters/) - Speed up your Success this summer! CYstarters is an 11-week summer accelerator for Iowa State students or recent graduates to focus on their startup or business idea. Students will receive $6,500 for individual or up to $13,000 per student team for the opportunity to spend their summer dedicated to achieving their startup goals and pursuing
- [Entrepreneur Club and Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society](https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/entrepreneur-club-and-sigma-nu-tau/) - Learn more about the clubs and organizations available for students at Iowa State for any interested in the entrepreneurial industry. Contact us to learn more.
- [Sigma Nu Tau Reflections of Champions Pitch Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/sigma-nu-tau-video-pitch/) - Sigma Nu Tau® Entrepreneurship Honor Society 11th Annual Reflections of Champions Pitch Competition Entries Due May 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. ISU gets 4 (four) entries for this competition – submit your entry here! DO NOT SUBMIT directly to Sigma Nu Tau. The Sigma Nu Tau® video pitch competition is a national program that aims
- [Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute](https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/okoboji-entrepreneurship-institute/) - Further your study of business at the Okoboji Entrepreneurship Institute. Learn more about the opportunity from the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship.
- [Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/competitions/student-business-plan/) - The Student Pappajohn Business Plan competition is intended for students of Iowa State with in a interest in starting their own business to join. Learn more.
- [Venture Mentoring Service (VMS)](https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/vms/) - WHAT IS VMS? Team-based mentoring for startup founders and entrepreneurs. Founders are matched with 3-4 mentors who meet regularly for nine months as a team to provide mentorship and guidance. Interested in becoming a mentor? WHO IS VMS FOR? Founders of a startup, at any stage, are welcome to apply. Our preference is
- [Regional Competitions](https://www.isupjcenter.org/competitions/regional-competitions/) - Regional Competitions Students who have excelled in Iowa State pitch competitions are encouraged to consider applying for regional, national or global competitions outside the university. Students who make the finals of an external competition may request financial support to cover airfare and accommodations not provided by the competition host. Review the link below for a
- [Side Hustle Challenge](https://www.isupjcenter.org/competitions/side-hustle-challenge/) - DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND, REGISTRATION FOR 2026 IS CLOSED Side Hustle Challenge Friday, February 6 – Saturday, February 7, 2026 The Side Hustle Challenge is a free, in-person weekend event hosted by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship to kick off the spring semester! Designed for Iowa State University students of all majors
- [Reiman Speaker Series](https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/reiman-speaker-series/) - Get the chance to hear all about the entrepreneurial industry from Reiman's featured speaker. Learn more from the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship.
- [ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Overview Video](https://www.isupjcenter.org/class-visit-video/) - Thanks for taking the time to learn more about the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship! If you'd like the chance to win a $5 Gift Card, please fill our the form below! Share the video with a friend to receive a second entry! Drawing will be held February 15.
- [Scholarships](https://www.isupjcenter.org/learn/scholarships/) - Check out the scholarships available at the ISU Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center for eligibility requirements and deadlines. Contact us with questions today.
- [Ivy Mind to Market Case Competition Banquet & Awards RSVP](https://www.isupjcenter.org/ivy-mind-to-market-case-competition-banquet-awards-rsvp/)
- [Fall Startup Pitch Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/competitions/fall-startup-pitch-competition/) - The Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted each fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! In addition to a cash prize, the top three winners in
- [College-by-College Pitch Off](https://www.isupjcenter.org/competitions/college-pitch-off/) - College-by-College Pitch Off 7 Great Colleges | Total Cash Prizes up to $30,000 The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! The event takes place in all seven colleges at Iowa State University. Students will have the chance to deliver
- [ISU Application: Student Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Venture Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/application-student-pappajohn/) - Required downloads to compete and upload to application form: 2026 Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competitions Terms and Conditions Signed Terms & Conditions are required within the submission. 2026 Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition Guidelines (PDF) Use this guideline as an overview of the competition. Fillable W9 Document 2026 Required for any finalists receiving prize money.
- [Financial Support](https://www.isupjcenter.org/alumni-friends/financial-support/) - Learn more about the funding and financial services available for alumni and friends of Iowa State University at the ISU Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center today.
- [Venture Capital 101](https://www.isupjcenter.org/venture-capital-101/) - Please fill out the registration form for the VC 101 Session! Event Details: November 17, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Student Innovation Center Room 3231 Parking available in Memorial Union
- [Apply to be a Vendor | 2025 Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market](https://www.isupjcenter.org/jingle-mingle-market-vendor-app/) - Are you looking for the perfect platform to showcase your products and crafts this holiday season? Look no further than the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market!
- [CYstarters Gift Guide Vendor Application](https://www.isupjcenter.org/cystarters-gift-guide-vendor-application/)
- [Where To Find Us](https://www.isupjcenter.org/about/find-us/) - Find our Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship in Ames. We are located in Research Park of the ISU campus. Contact us or visit us today!
- [Contact](https://www.isupjcenter.org/contact/) - Contact our staff to learn more about the ISU Pappajohn Center for business and academic assistance in the the development of your entrepreneurship skills.
- [CyBIZ Lab](https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/cybiz-lab/) - Get some hands-on experience in your business studies at the graduate and undergraduate level through CyBIZ Lab at the ISU Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.
- [Course Descriptions](https://www.isupjcenter.org/learn/course-descriptions/) - Learn more about the courses available at the ISU Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center for developing and building your entrepreneurial skills. Contact us today.
- [Cohort 10 CYstarters - Connect With Us!](https://www.isupjcenter.org/cohort-10-cystarters-connect-with-us/) - Bolded K Studio www.boldedkstudio.com Instagram: @boldedkstudio Clay-mations Studio www.clay-mationsstudio.com Instagram: @claymationsstudio DAF Landscaping Dinder www.dinder.food Heat Halo www.myheathalo.com Instagram: @heat_halo Monologue www.madebymonologue.com Instagram: @madebymonologue NJM Tennis www.njmtennis.com Instagram: @njmtennis North Star Scientific www.nstarscientific.com Instagram: @nstarscientific Outwitt Creations www.outwittcreations.com Instagram: @outwitt_creations Perfect Motion www.perfectmotionsports.com Instagram: @perfectmotion.sports Port Patch www.portpatch.org Instagram: @portpatch Socialdeck www.playsocialdeck.com Instagram: @playsocialdeck SparkDefy
- [USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS](https://www.isupjcenter.org/usasbe-rural-entrepreneurship-symposium-call-for-papers-posters-submissions/) - IMPORTANT DATES May 15, 2025 Abstract Submission Deadline *see below message Notification of Abstract Acceptance June 1, 2025 Registration Deadline July 8 - 11, 2025 USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium *we will be notifying acceptances shortly and thanks for everyone’s patience. Invited Tracks Research in Rural Entrepreneurship Teaching Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas Innovative Programming in
- [2025 USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium Home Page](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2025-usasbe-rural-entrepreneurship-symposium/) - The US Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium promotes an integrated approach to better understanding entrepreneurship in rural areas and small towns. The symposium brings together researchers, educators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and supporters of rural entrepreneurship to generate more data-driven research, education, policy, and action for the 61% of the U.S. who
- [USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium RURAL TOURISM SITE VISITS](https://www.isupjcenter.org/usasbe-rural-entrepreneurship-symposium-rural-tourism-site-visits/) - Each day, July 9 - 11, after the symposium talks and presentations conclude for the day, we’ll be headed out of Ames for a series of Rural Tourism Site Visits. These site visits are included with registration and non-registered guests can join at cost. We’ll tour unique rural entrepreneurial businesses around Central Iowa and learn
- [USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium SESSIONS DETAILS](https://www.isupjcenter.org/usasbe-rural-entrepreneurship-symposium-sessions-details/) - TUESDAY, July 8th Opening Reception | Tuesday, July 8th, 4:00pm to 8:30pm Join us at the 2025 USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium’s Opening Reception! ISU Student Innovation Center and Brewing Lab tours | 4:00pm to 6:30pm Receive a Welcome from the 2025 Symposium’s Co-chairs Linda Niehm and Judi Eyles followed by tours of 2 of
- [USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium - SCHEDULE](https://www.isupjcenter.org/usasbe-rural-entrepreneurship-symposium-schedule/) - Back to HOME PAGE TUESDAY, July 8, 2025 All day—TBD Shuttles from Des Moines International Airport to Gateway Hotel, Ames Airport Shuttle must be requested during online registration. Shuttles will be scheduled based on flight arrival times. 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Shuttle from Gateway Hotel to ISU Tours & Alumni Entrepreneur Showcase Departing Gateway
- [USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES](https://www.isupjcenter.org/usasbe-rural-entrepreneurship-symposium-sponsorship-exhibiting-opportunities/) - SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES The US Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium will be convening this July 8th through 11th at Iowa State University (ISU) and is being co-hosted by the Department of Apparel, Events, & Hospitality Management and the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. The symposium promotes an integrated approach to better understanding
- [ISU Startup Factory Program](https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/isu-startup-factory/isu-startup-factory-program/) - The ISU Startup Factory is a true startup incubator where business ideas are developed, examined, and validated; and where entrepreneurs learn, pivot if necessary, and grow. Entrepreneurs receive training, resources, guidance, and access to our network of mentors, alumni, and advisors. During the 16-week program, innovators will develop their business acumen, enhance their communication skills, and learn
- [USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium PROGRAM & REGISTRATION INFO](https://www.isupjcenter.org/usasbe-rural-entrepreneurship-symposium-program-registration-info/) - REGISTRATION INFORMATION Please familiarize yourself with the information on Schedule, Travel Logistics, and Site Visits before beginning the online registration process. The online registration form requires that you enter selections for excursions, meals, guests, lodging, and transportation. Knowing when and how you plan to arrive and depart, which meals and activities you will participate in,
- [Startup Factory Cohort XVII](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-xvii/) - Rachel Eike, Bahar Hashemian Esfahani, Farhad Aghasi, and Damon Eike with WearLab Solutions: WearLab Solutions partners with safety, medical, and military apparel manufacturers to address performance gaps by providing research-backed, user-focused design and testing services, enabling companies to deliver superior products that enhance user satisfaction and loyalty. Asle Thorson with My Name Is: My Name
- [Startup Factory Cohort XVI](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/cohort-xvi/) - EazeClasp (Emily M.S. Worrall and Megan Lenzi): An accessible jewelry company that creates innovative, stylish designs for all, including those with limited dexterity. ReMag Solutions (Ihor Hlova): Delivering critical materials solutions by developing innovative technologies for energy and chemical conversion, with a focus on a sustainable future. The Athletes Health (Gabe Rummel): A mental performance coaching service aimed at improving athletes'
- [Startup Factory Cohort XV](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/cohort-xv/) - Signup Casa (Nick Miller): An app that enables volunteer organizers to simplify their sign-up process and increase engagement. Alethi (Denis Bjelica): A mobile app that allows the user to scan a barcode and understand a company’s legal and environmental history. SmartGridAI (Ravikumar Gelli and Sai Chandana Vallam Kondu): A pioneering cloud-based software platform that enables
- [Startup Factory Cohort IV](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-iv/) - Gross-Wen Technologies AIQA AIQA seeks to establish the practical tools and theory to enable automatic, quality-assured manufacturing of advanced materials through the commercialization of Spatially Resolved Acoustic Spectroscopy (SRAS), and other state-of-the-art laser ultrasonic and complimentary nondestructive techniques. Haber Technologies Haber Technologies is generating technology to meet the demands of the 21st century farm.
- [Startup Factory Cohort I](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-1/) - SAFI-Tech SAFI-Tech has invented small liquid metal filled balloons that can be broken to release the liquid metal, which then solidifies. The material can be applied as a paste or spray and by removing the heating/melting of the metal from the processing sensitive electronic materials and substrates can be electrically connected, 3D-printed, or repaired without heating,
- [Startup Factory Cohort XIV](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-xiv/) - Learn more about Startup Factory's fourteenth cohort and what their ventures do.
- [Startup Factory Cohort XII](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-xii/) - Armarium Symposia, Inc. NexGenPPE Muqin TucanaStarSoft Vizion
- [Start Something Workshop Series](https://www.isupjcenter.org/learn/start-something-workshop-series/) - Start Something Series The Start Something Series is a series of webinars designed to inspire and teach the skillsets needed to start something (yes, this can lead to many pathways). Each March and April, Start Something series webinars are hosted weekly on Wednesdays over the lunch hour via Zoom to help you discover your passion
- [USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium Paper/Poster Submission Application](https://www.isupjcenter.org/usasbe-rural-entrepreneurship-symposium-paper-submission-application/) - Detailed track and submission information can be found HERE IMPORTANT DATES May 1, 2025 Abstract Submission Deadline May 15, 2025 Notification of Abstract Acceptance June 1, 2025 Registration Deadline July 8 - 11, 2025 USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium Invited Tracks Research in Rural Entrepreneurship Teaching Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas Innovative Programming in Rural Entrepreneurship
- [USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium LODGING OPTIONS](https://www.isupjcenter.org/usasbe-rural-entrepreneurship-symposium-lodging-options/) - The conference registration DOES NOT include hotel accommodations. Attendees will need to make own reservations. All charges for overnight accommodations are the responsibility of the attendee. The symposium has reserved a limited number of rooms at a discounted rate at the Gateway Hotel (2100 Green Hills Dr., Ames) one of the closest hotels to the
- [USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium LOCATION / LODGING / TRANSPORTATION](https://www.isupjcenter.org/usasbe-rural-entrepreneurship-symposium-location-lodging-transportation/) - SYMPOSIUM & TRAVEL LOGISTICS The 2025 USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium will be held on the campus of Iowa State University in the Gerdin Business Building (2167 Union Dr., Ames). Campus Map Ames, home to Iowa State University, is located in Central Iowa. The Des Moines International Airport is the closest airport to Ames and a
- [Startup Factory Application](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-application/) - The Startup Factory accepts applications twice per year for a program cycle each academic semester. Candidates with I-Corps graduations planned before the program start will be given additional consideration. See I-Corps program schedule here. Selections for participants are made on the basis of founder/PI preparedness and their strong desire to pursue commercialization. Evidence of commercial demand or market need and IP
- [2025 USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium Registration Page](https://www.isupjcenter.org/usasbe-rural-entrepreneurship-symposium-registration-page/)
- [Daymond Johns](https://www.isupjcenter.org/daymond-john-registration/) - Q&A with Daymond John of ABC’s Shark Tank and CEO/Founder of FUBU Clothing BrandBY INVITATION ONLY Tuesday, October 225:15-6:00 p.m.Campanile Room, ISU Memorial Union LIMITED SEATING | 60 STUDENTS | FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED If you are unable to attend after registering, please let Judi Eyles (eyles@iastate.edu) know immediately. Daymond John is an American entrepreneur,
- [Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture](https://www.isupjcenter.org/competitions/pappajohn-iowa-entrepreneurial-venture/) - Join the contest that will help you develop your entrepreneurial skills and learn about better resources through the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship.
- [Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society](https://www.isupjcenter.org/sigma-nu-tau/) - The Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society is the only honor society specifically for students pursuing a major or minor in entrepreneurship. Sigma Nu Tau’s mission is to promote, recognize, honor, and reward academic excellence in entrepreneurship and to encourage and recognize the practice of principled entrepreneurship. The vision of Sigma Nu Tau is
- [Registration](https://www.isupjcenter.org/registration/)
- [Start Something Workshop Series Library](https://www.isupjcenter.org/learn/start-something-workshop-series/start-something-workshop-series-library/) - Marketing Series Side Hustle Series:
- [Join the ISU Startup Factory](https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/isu-startup-factory/isu-startup-factory-process/) - The Startup Factory accepts applications twice per year for a program cycle each academic semester. Candidates with I-Corps graduations planned before the program start will be given additional consideration. See I-Corps program schedule here. Selections for participants are made on the basis of founder/PI preparedness and their strong desire to pursue commercialization. Evidence of commercial demand or market need and
- [CEO Airline Booking Information](https://www.isupjcenter.org/ceo-information/) - Please provide the following information for our records.
- [CEO Conference & Pitch Competition Registration](https://www.isupjcenter.org/ceo-conference-registration/) - Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs! Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey at the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization's 41th annual Global Conference & Pitch Competition in sunny Tampa, Florida. Join us from Thursday, October 31 to Saturday, November 2, 2024, for an unforgettable weekend filled with inspiration, innovation, and endless opportunities. During this action-packed event, you'll
- [SheTalks](https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/shetalks/) - SheTalks is held in the Iowa State University Research Park Economic Development Core Facility Atrium each fall. SheTalks is a celebration of inspiring women in our community! Taken from the Japanese-inspired Pecha Kucha, each presenter shows 20 slides, each for 20 seconds while telling their story. 2024 presenters Kori Heuss Owner, Heuss Printing LinkedIn Jassma’ray
- [1 Million Cups Ames](https://www.isupjcenter.org/1-million-cups-ames/) - What is 1 Million Cups? 1 Million Cups is a weekly gathering that brings together entrepreneurs and the Ames community over coffee and conversation. The hour-long gathering includes a presentation/story by the scheduled presenter followed by feedback, Q&A and support from those attending. Typically, the presenter shares slides, but just talking is great, too. This
- [John Pappajohn (1928 - 2023)](https://www.isupjcenter.org/about/pappajohn/) - John Pappajohn invested much of his time and money into the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at Iowa State University and the opportunities it offers.
- [Roy Reiman (1934 - 2024)](https://www.isupjcenter.org/roy-reiman/) - Roy Reiman grew up on a rented farm near Auburn, Iowa, and attended a small rural high school with just 63 students and only 11 in his class. His high school English teacher spotted his talent for writing, and urged him to become her first college journalism student. He graduated from Iowa State University with
- [Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference Pitch Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/ivec-pitch-competition/) - The Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference provides a platform for you to pitch your business to a panel of experts and investors. You’ll receive valuable feedback and exposure to help you take your business to the next level.
- [Internship Match Program](https://www.isupjcenter.org/grow/internship-match-program/) - Reiman Entrepreneurship Program Internship Opportunity We offer support to start-up companies located in or affiliated with the ISU Research Park that are looking to hire student interns. For the first semester of the internship, we provide 50% match funding for interns. This can be up to $1,200 in the fall or spring semester and $3,000
- [Resources](https://www.isupjcenter.org/grow/resources/) - Learn how to grow your business in Iowa and the Midwest with the resources and networking tools we provide at the ISU Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center in Ames.
- [JPIEVC Awards Luncheon RSVP 2024](https://www.isupjcenter.org/jpievc-awards-luncheon-rsvp/)
- [Entrepreneurship Minor](https://www.isupjcenter.org/learn/entrepreneurship-minor/) - The Entrepreneurial Studies Minor is a strong complement to any major. At the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, we can help you join the program!
- [Tips for Delivering a Pitch](https://www.isupjcenter.org/learn/tips-for-delivering-a-pitch/) - You can take any approach you choose when delivering a pitch, depending on the pitch format. However, below are some outlines that may be helpful to you in structuring your pitch. Our best advice is to outline your key talking points (the top 3-5 things you need people to know about your idea or
- [Dinner with Reiman Speaker Bruce Lehrman](https://www.isupjcenter.org/dinner-with-reiman-speaker-bruce-lehrman/) - You are invited to attend a dinner at West Towne Pub with Bruce Lehrman, this year's Reiman Entrepreneurial Series speaker. Bruce is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in the startup world. This will be an excellent opportunity to ask questions and learn more about Bruce's entrepreneurial journey. Dinner will be at on Monday, April
- [Application: Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/pappajohn-application/) - Sponsored by John Pappajohn and Equity Dynamics Inc., the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition is intended for college and university students in Iowa who have an interest in starting their own venture. Plans will be judged based on a) content/concept and b) viability of business idea. Three (3) seed grants in the amount of $5,000
- [2023 Impact Report](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023-impact-report/)
- [2023 Impact Report](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023-impact-report-2/)
- [Startup Sales Fundamentals Series](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-sales-fundamentals/) - Join us for a series of Startup Sales Fundamental programs. All of the trainings will be live, in-person in the Training Room at the ISU Research Park CORE Facility (1805 Collaboration Place, Ames). Who Should Attend: any startup founder (all business models welcome, not just B2B SaaS) Please contact Hannah Kirkendall with any questions at
- [USASBE Award Lunch](https://www.isupjcenter.org/usasbe-award-lunch/) - The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship was awarded the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) Model University Accelerator award for 2024 at the USASBE annual conference in January. Julienne Shields, President/CEO of USASBE, and Brittani Garner, Vice President of Operations, will be on campus on February 27 to officially present the award. You are
- [Small Business Development Center (SBDC)](https://www.isupjcenter.org/grow/sbdc/) - Get helpful business assistance when buying, selling, expanding, or even starting your own business from the SBDC at the ISU Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.
- [CYstarters Application](https://www.isupjcenter.org/cystarters-application/) - 2024 CYstarters Application closes at 11:59 PM on March 10, 2024. For questions, please reach out to CYstarters Program Manager, Megan Graettinger (mgraett@iastate.edu)
- [Smart Start Small Business Workshop](https://www.isupjcenter.org/smart-start/) - Learn the basics of starting a business: whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just toying with the idea of starting your own venture, this event is tailor-made for you.
- [Pappajohn Center Holiday Celebration](https://www.isupjcenter.org/jpec-holiday-celebration/)
- [CyBIZ Lab Project Request Form](https://www.isupjcenter.org/cybiz-lab-project-request-form/)
- [VMS for Mentors](https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/vms/vms-for-mentors/) - WHO ARE VMS MENTORS? ISU VMS is recruiting mentors from all industries and sectors. Ideal mentors are individuals with a passion for supporting entrepreneurs and wish to give back to their community. Mentors with startup experience are especially valuable. Our expectation of mentors: Approach all meetings with a founder-first mentality Abide by the ISU VMS
- [2023 CYstarters Cookout](https://www.isupjcenter.org/2023-cystarters-cookout/)
- [Startup Factory Cohort XIII](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-xiii/) - Learn more about the ventures that participated in Startup Factory Cohort XIII.
- [Startup Factory Cohort XI](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-xi/) - Bottlesode Films Inc. As a streaming service for children, Bottlesodes TV is the answer to overstimulating and unsafe content on other outlets. eLegalls eLegalls provides law firms with an AI-driven court case prediction product alongside a cloud-based case management platform. EviHunter An automated Android app analysis tool that discovers forensic artifacts generated in
- [CYstarters Mentor Network](https://www.isupjcenter.org/cystarters-mentor-network/) - CYstarters Mentor Network CYstarters is an 11-week summer accelerator for Iowa State students or recent graduates to focus on their startup or business idea. Students will receive $6,500 for individual or up to $13,000 per student team for the opportunity to spend their summer dedicated to achieving their startup goals and pursuing entrepreneurial aspirations. At
- [CYstarters Letter of Recommendation](https://www.isupjcenter.org/cystarters-letter-of-recommendation/)
- [Sandler Sales Bootcamp | December 9](https://www.isupjcenter.org/sandler-sales-bootcamp-december-9/) - Join us on Friday, December 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to explore the 7-step selling system that keeps you in control while giving your buyer choices each step of the way! During the Sandler Sales Bootcamp, you'll learn how to: • Stop free consulting• Shorten your sales cycle• Learn to "Sell Like A
- [Charles Saleh Lunch 11/18](https://www.isupjcenter.org/charles-saleh-lunch-11-18/)
- [Kiosk Page](https://www.isupjcenter.org/kiosk-page/)
- [VMS Reception 10/26](https://www.isupjcenter.org/vms-reception-10-26/)
- [Startup Factory Cohort II](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-ii/) - Clayton Farms Nebullam helps both home and commercial growers operate efficiently and sustainably, by providing custom High Pressure Aeroponic technology, paired with data-driven, automating software. ETALYC ETALYC aims to improve quality of life in smart communities by using deep learning and big data analytics. The applications can vary from smart transportation systems to designing
- [SUF Happy Hour](https://www.isupjcenter.org/suf-happy-hour/)
- [Megan and Drake's Couple's Shower](https://www.isupjcenter.org/megan-and-drakes-couples-shower/) - We are so excited to celebrate the Megan and Drake's marriage! Please RSVP below to join us. If you wish to purchase a gift, feel free to check out https://withjoy.com/megan-and-drake/registry!
- [Wellmark Community Venture Capital Fund](https://www.isupjcenter.org/wellmark/) - Wellmark has suspended the Wellmark Venture Funding program. No applications are currently being accepted. The Wellmark Community Venture Capital Fund Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield has committed up to $5 million to four John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers in Iowa to fund the start up of Iowa businesses. The $5 million is part of $25
- [Hannah & Nick's Baby Shower](https://www.isupjcenter.org/kirkendall-baby-shower/) - We are so excited to celebrate the arrival of Hannah & Nick's first baby! Please RSVP below to join us. If you wish to purchase a gift, feel free to check out the Kirkendall's registry!
- [Graduate Programs](https://www.isupjcenter.org/learn/graduate-programs/) - Learn more about the entrepreneurial graduate courses available at Iowa State University through the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Contact us.
- [CyBIZ Lab](https://www.isupjcenter.org/grow/cybiz-lab/) - Get some hands-on experience in your business studies at the graduate and undergraduate level through CyBIZ Lab at the ISU Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.
- [Request a 1:1 Meeting](https://www.isupjcenter.org/request-a-11-meeting/)
- [VMS Mentor and Venture Appreciation Happy Hour](https://www.isupjcenter.org/vms-happy-hour/) - We're so glad you've chosen to be involved in VMS. We want to celebrate you! Please join us for appetizers, drinks, and connections. When: Thursday, April 28, 2022, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Where: ISU Research Park Core Facility Atrium/Patio, 1805 Collaboration Pl Please RSVP to attend below!
- [IGNITE - Entrepreneurship Recognition Breakfast hosted by the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship on Friday, April 22](https://www.isupjcenter.org/ignite-entrepreneurship-recognition-breakfast-hosted-by-the-pappajohn-center-for-entrepreneurship-on-friday-april-22/)
- [Startup Factory News Submission](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-news-submission/)
- [Entrepreneurship Major](https://www.isupjcenter.org/learn/entrepreneurship-major/) - Ivy College of Business Offers Entrepreneurship Major A degree in entrepreneurship is an asset for any creative thinker, providing each graduate with an important foundation no matter how many exciting twists or turns they take in their career path. Taught by high-quality faculty members who are dedicated teachers and researchers, the Iowa State University curriculum
- [Startup Factory Cohort X](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-x/) - Frugi Biotechnology Frugi Biotechnology provides an efficient, frugal cell-free protein synthesis platform for drug discovery companies with fast turnaround times and higher titers. MacroLei Technologies MacroLei makes a soybean-based rubber for asphalt which provides a longer-lasting, smoother ride from renewable materials costing less than the petroleum alternatives saving contractors and terminals money while reducing
- [Startup Factory Cohort VI](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-vi/) - 3D Health Solutions 3D Health Solutions is a 3-dimensional intestinal organoid assays for drug testing to improve predication of pre-clinical bioavailability tests. homepainter homepainter is a home improvement marketplace where homeowners can easily and quickly explore painters, get quotes, and hire out their projects. IdRamp IdRamp transforms digital identity with blockchain based self
- [Startup Factory Cohort IX](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-ix/) - Cyber Manufacturing and Metrology Solution, LLC CM2S is a start-up consulting firm at Iowa with a commitment to excellence in the field of additive manufacturing, cyber-metrology and nondestructive testing and inspection. CM2S performs testing and inspection on a wide variety of fabricated structures as well as industrial and commercial products. iO1 Iowa leads the
- [Startup Factory Cohort VIII](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-viii/) - AeroSeeder, LLC AeroSeeder is a manufacturer for heavy lifting farming applications, concentrating on seeding of cover crops and spot spraying. BrainSoft Brainsoft specializes in developing technologies for interacting with the human brain including software using brain waves to control physical objects. FarmHand App The FarmHand App giving farmers the ability to connect with
- [Startup Factory Cohort VII](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-vii/) - Innoceleris Innoceleris is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and production of ready-to-use reagents for the diagnosis, monitoring and/or surveillance of infectious diseases in animal and humans by different techniques including traditional cell culture-base techniques, immunoassay-based techniques and molecular biology-based techniques. Reecycling Reecycling offers unique and profitable acid-free selective recovery from magnet-containing waste
- [Startup Factory Cohort V](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-v/) - One Hop Shop Wild Arc Technology WildArc Technology is an innovative products startup business with the goal of improving people’s lives by making everyday tasks a little easier. Nova Home Control Technologies Nova’s smart lighting and electrical systems will provide an unprecedented user experience for home owners that is extremely affordable and
- [Startup Factory Cohort III](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-factory-alumni/startup-factory-cohort-iii/) - N-Sense, LLC N-sense, LLC is developing a field mobile soil nitrate sensor system that can be used to measure soil nitrogen status and facilitate precision nitrogen fertilizer application thereby reducing nitrate loss to surface and ground water and fertilizer costs for farmers. Tractor Zoom Tractor Zoom is an online and mobile app marketplace specifically
- [ISU Startup Factory Mentor Guidelines](https://www.isupjcenter.org/isu-startup-factory-mentor-guidelines/) - The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and the Startup Factory believe the key to great mentorship is to be a good human. With special help from our friends at Techstars and colleagues in CYstarters, we outlined our guidelines for effective mentorship below. Expect Nothing in Return. Mentorship is not a deal flow. We want mentors to continue
- [The Heartland Challenge Techonology, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship Summit Agenda](https://www.isupjcenter.org/the-heartland-challenge-techonology-commercialization-and-entrepreneurship-summit-agenda/) - Agenda September 28 11:00am-12:00pm: Arrival/Check-In 12:00pm: Keynote Luncheon (representative from Kauffman foundation): Why the Heartland Challenge? 1:00-4:30pm: Workshops/Sessions 6:00pm: Dinner in the Embassy Suites Ballroom September 29 7:00-8:00am: Continental Breakfast 8:00am: Morning Keynote 9:00am-12:00pm: Workshops/Sessions 12:00pm: Luncheon 1:00pm: Large Group/Report Out/Wrap Up 2:00pm: Optional Tour of Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- [Call for Workshop Presentations](https://www.isupjcenter.org/call-for-workshop-presentations/) - The Heartland Challenge Technology, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship Summit’s call for workshops is now open. Opportunities for presentations include: Individual Presentation: Presentation on a specific topic related to commercialization, research, SBIR/STTR success and strategy, entrepreneurial support, or other relevant topics. Workshop: Moderator-led workshop that supports skill development, research topics, innovative concepts, or best practices. Panel: Moderated
- [Register](https://www.isupjcenter.org/hctce/) - The Heartland Challenge Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship Summit is supported through a grant from the Kauffman Foundation as part of the Kauffman Challenge Grant award. The conference registration fee is waived as a part of this grant award. You are responsible for your travel to and from Des Moines, making your hotel reservations, and holding
- [Learn](https://www.isupjcenter.org/learn/) - Business is at the center of most things. We offer assistance and resources for all students interested in entrepreneurship at Iowa State, regardless of major.
- [About](https://www.isupjcenter.org/about/) - Whether you're new to the business industry or a seasoned entrepreneur, we offer a large network and a variety of opportunities and resources for your needs.
- [Business Model Canvas Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/business-model-canvas-competition/) - About the Competition New this fall! Learn how to present your business idea using the Business Model Canvas, a one-page business plan, for your chance to win one of three $500 cash prizes. The First Round will be an online application (see below) due September 13 at 11:59 pm. On September 16, fifteen finalists will
- [An Ask for Campus](https://www.isupjcenter.org/an-ask-for-campus/) - Please fill out the form to let us know what sort of help, connections, or resources you're looking for as it relates to projects, business concepts, and more.
- [Ted Bair CYstarters Award](https://www.isupjcenter.org/ted-bair-cystarters-award/) - Ted Bair was a loyal and dedicated supporter of entrepreneurs in Iowa. Ted was also a dear friend to those who knew and worked with him. Ted gave generously of his time to support clients, share his network, and help grow entrepreneurship, not just at Iowa State, but across the state. Ted was a stalwart
- [CYstarters Questionnaire](https://www.isupjcenter.org/cystarters-questionnaire/)
- [Entrepreneurship & Innovation Learning Community Peer Mentor](https://www.isupjcenter.org/eilc-peer-mentor/)
- [In Memory of Ted Bair](https://www.isupjcenter.org/in-memory-of-ted-bair/)
- [Get Involved](https://www.isupjcenter.org/get-involved/) - Get Involved Are you looking to impact, inspire, and engage with students through the programs offered at the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship? Please fill out the form below and we will contact you right away! Do you want to financially support the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship?
- [Get Involved](https://www.isupjcenter.org/alumni-friends/get-involved/) - Find speaking opportunities, mentoring and judging programs, events, and success stories available for ISU Alumni at the ISU Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.
- [ISU Research Park](https://www.isupjcenter.org/grow/isu-research-park/) - At the ISU Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, we offer a number opportunities for business development in our Research Park and Incubator Programs. Learn more.
- [Alumni & Friends](https://www.isupjcenter.org/alumni-friends/) - Learn more about events and opportunities for our alumni and friends at the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Contact us today for more information!
- [Grow](https://www.isupjcenter.org/grow/) - Learn more about entrepreneurship from a large network of business owners and use the tools available at the ISU Pappajohn Center to grow your business today.
- [Women Entrepreneurship Week](https://www.isupjcenter.org/women-entrepreneurship-week/) - Iowa State University joins more than 150 universities and colleges in celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Week from October 19-26, 2019. Join us across campus for a week of collaboration events featuring women entrepreneurs, and read the stories why women create. Institutions on six continents have joined the WEW movement, and the list continues to grow.
- [Iowa State University State Fair Pitch Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/iowa-state-fair-pitch-competition/)
- [Participant Agreement and Release](https://www.isupjcenter.org/iowa-state-fair-pitch-competition/participant-agreement-and-release/) - PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE GENERAL. This “Iowa State Fair Pitch Competition” contest (“Contest”) is organized by Iowa State University of Science and Technology (“ISU”) on behalf of University Marketing. By participating in this Contest and presenting your live pitch to state fair audiences (“Pitch”), you accept the terms and conditions below. INDEMNITY. Participant (“Participant”) shall
- [ISU Innovation Pitch Registration](https://www.isupjcenter.org/isu-innovation-pitch-registration/)
- [Temporary ISU Innovation Pitch Sign Up](https://www.isupjcenter.org/temporary-isu-innovation-pitch-sign-up/)
- [Impact Report 2017-2018](https://www.isupjcenter.org/impact-report-2017-2018/) - 2017-2018 Impact Report The 2017-2018 Impact Report is now available from the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. In this report, you will see numbers and stories about how entrepreneurship is growing at Iowa State University how we are collaborating with the community in Ames and Des Moines how both academic and experiential programming
- [Roundtable Discussion on Entrepreneurship](https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/reiman-speaker-series/roundtable-discussion-on-entrepreneurship-at-iowa-state-and-supporting-early-stage-companies/) - Roundtable Discussion on Entrepreneurship at Iowa State and Supporting Early Stage Companies Roundtable Format Guy Barbier and Patrick O'Donnell will share their business paths since graduating Iowa State. Faculty will share their teaching and research activities with guests. The discussion will center around skills students need to be successful following graduation, entrepreneurship and business curriculum,
- [CYstarters Alumni](https://www.isupjcenter.org/cystarters-alumni/)
- [Roasterie Coffee Tour](https://www.isupjcenter.org/roasterie-coffee-tour/) - Roaterie Coffee Tour Thursday, November 1, 2018 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Iowa State University will provide a shuttle, or you can Uber to the facility (10-minute drive). https://www.theroasterie.com/ If you would like to attend, please fill out the form below by 3:00 p.m. on October 31.
- [Entrepreneurs' Organization Fellowship Program](https://www.isupjcenter.org/entrepreneurs-organization-fellowship-program/) - The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global business network that enables business owners to learn from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. EO’s vision is to build the world’s most influential entrepreneur community, which aligns with its mission of supporting entrepreneurial education and engaging entrepreneurs to learn and grow.
- [Startup Ames Redirect](https://www.isupjcenter.org/startup-ames-redirect/)
- [News](https://www.isupjcenter.org/news/) - Learn about the latest news in the world of business from our blog at the ISU Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. We offer tips and updates for entrepreneurs.
- [Meet the Speakers](https://www.isupjcenter.org/meet-the-speakers/) - Meet The Speakers Mikaela Kate Schaefer Finding Your Why: Discovering Your Motivation for Your Ultimate Purpose A speaker, writer, and coach, Mikaela Kate has invested 15+ years in developing leaders from college-age men and women and older. Her past experience in ministry, leading multiple teams, and engaging in one on one development makes her highly
- [Entrepreneurship Learning Community Networking Coffee](https://www.isupjcenter.org/entrepreneurship-learning-community-network-coffee/) - Bus Ad 292: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Seminar Course Networking Coffee (Student Final Exam) Tuesday, December 5 9:30 - 10:30AM ISU Memorial Union --Gold Room Parking available in the MU Parking Garage (pass available at the coffee) Bus Ad 292 Speakers and Mentors, Friends of the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, and Business Professionals You are cordially
- [Internships](https://www.isupjcenter.org/learn/internships/) - Check out the scholarships available at the ISU Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center for requirements & eligibility. If you have questions, feel free to contact us!
- [CYstarters Appreciation Event](https://www.isupjcenter.org/cystarters-appreciation-event/) - When: October 13 from 4-7PM Where: ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship office, located at 1805 Collaboration Place, Suite #1300. Join us Friday, October 13 for a special appreciation networking event! Students and graduates from both CYstarters' cohorts will share updates on where they are today over good eats and drinks. As we look reflect back
- [CYstarters Alumni Network](https://www.isupjcenter.org/cystarters-alumni-network/)
- [Join the EntreBOLD Network](https://www.isupjcenter.org/join-the-entrebold-network/) - Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name Let us know who you are: Student Faculty/Staff Alumni Entrepreneur Community/Supporter Let us know what you're interested in! Workshops & Conferences Mentorship Competitions Reiman Entrepreneurial Speaker Series Student Opportunities Community Events Women Entrepreneurship
- [Share Your Story](https://www.isupjcenter.org/shareyourstory/)
- [CyBIZ Lab Student Application](https://www.isupjcenter.org/cybiz-lab-student-application/) - Application Details Great resume builder; fun team work environment! Location: CyBIZ Lab is located at the ISU Research Park (car or bus transportation required). Hours: Flexible hours between M-F, 8am to 5pm.
- [Thank You](https://www.isupjcenter.org/thank-you/) - Thank you for your submission! We have received your submission and will be reaching out to you shortly. If you have any immediate questions or feedback, please shoot us an email at info@isupjcenter.org. IN THE MEANTIME... check us out on FACEBOOK, follow us on TWITTER, connect with us on LINKEDIN, or see what we're up
- [Jack & Diane Harrington](https://www.isupjcenter.org/jack-diane-harrington/) - Jack Harrington spent 20 years as an operational executive in the telecommunications industry, followed by 7 years in the venture capital business. He brought to the venture business an in-depth understanding and passion for this quickly changing and, at times, unwieldy market. He utilized his extensive operational experience to guide young companies, helping them ultimately
- [Madolyn Johnson](https://www.isupjcenter.org/madolyn-johnson/) - Madolyn Johnson, with $1,500 of her own money, $600 out of a shoebox from her friend and neighbor, and a dream to give other stay-at-home moms the flexibility and income she enjoyed, founded The Homemaker's Idea Company ® in 1971. The company now operates under the name Signature Homestyles. Today, with more than 5,000 representatives
- [Competitions](https://www.isupjcenter.org/competitions/) - Think your elevator pitch or business plan can stand up to the competition? Prove it at one of our competitions at the ISU Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.
- [Entrepreneurship & Innovation Learning Community](https://www.isupjcenter.org/entrepreneurship-innovation-learning-community/) - Join the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Learning Community or learn more about it through the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship in Ames. Contact us.
- [EILC Seminar Class](https://www.isupjcenter.org/eilc-seminar-class/) - Take an introductory course in entrepreneurship and innovation offered by the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Learning Community. Learn more from ISU Pappajohn.
- [Programs](https://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/) - The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship offers a variety of programs for business owners and students to develop and nurture their entrepreneurial skills.

## Testimonials

- [John Pappajohn](https://www.isupjcenter.org/testimonial/john-pappajohn/) - The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers offer a comprehensive entrepreneurial program for learning. My goal in establishing the centers is to educate and train adults and students to give them confidence...so that they can become successful entrepreneurs.
- [Lauren Gifford](https://www.isupjcenter.org/testimonial/lauren-gifford/) - The Pappajohn Center has been there for me and my business as I have gone through several pivots over the last two years. From teaching calligraphy workshops to now running a full-service creative design studio, I have found incredible mentorship, funding, and even collaboration opportunities working with their lovely staff as my business has grown
- [Jake Oswald](https://www.isupjcenter.org/testimonial/jake-oswald/) - To date, CYstarters has been the most pivotal move I've made in my professional life. My greatest passions, the majority of skillset, and even my current employment are ALL thanks to the people at the Pappajohn Center. If you or someone you know is or will be attending ISU, CYstarters is a can't-miss.
- [Kevin Maher](https://www.isupjcenter.org/testimonial/kevin-maher/) - The atmosphere of entrepreneurial spirit is alive within the talent and resources of the ISU Pappajohn Center. The team at the ISU Pappajohn Center is always eager and very capable of offering assistance, especially during the early stages of new businesses. We have also had the pleasure of working with CyBIZ Lab that is based at the Center, which has been a

## Events

- [Start Something Weekend Challenge](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/innovation-prize/) - One Weekend, 3 Bold Challenges, An Abundance of Rewards Friday, September 11 – Saturday, September 12, 2026 The Start Something Weekend Challenge is an incentive competition at Iowa State University on the weekend of September 11 - September 12, 2026. The Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and Start Something - Agriculture Program are co-hosting the
- [Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/2024-jingle-mingle-holiday-market/) - Support ISU student and alumni entrepreneurs and complete your holiday shopping at the 2023 Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market!
- [Fall Startup Pitch Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/fall-startup-pitch-competition-2024/) - The Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted each fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! In addition to a cash prize, the top three winners in
- [Fall Pitch Workshop](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/pitch-workshop-2/) - Are you ready to perfect your pitch and captivate your audience? Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. At our Pitch Workshop, you’ll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling skills and grab your audience’s attention and receive
- [Start Something at Iowa State Info Session](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/pappajohn-center-info-session/) - What will YOU start while at Iowa State University? Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that you think could be a great business? This information session is for you! During this short session, you will learn about all the resources that are offered to you for free as an Iowa State
- [Start Something at Iowa State Info Session](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/pappajohn-center-info-session-2/) - What will YOU start while at Iowa State University? Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that you think could be a great business? This information session is for you! During this short session, you will learn about all the resources that are offered to you for free as an Iowa State
- [Smart Start Workshop](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/smart-start-workshop/) - Smart Start is a “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting a business. Learn about accounting, marketing, insurance, and more!
- [2026 CYstarters Demo Day](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/2026-cystarters-demo-day/) - It's time to put the CYstarters front and center! Learn more about each startup at the 2021 CYstarters Demo Day as each of the 17 CYstarters pitch their businesses.
- [ISU Startup Factory Demo Day](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/suf-demo-day/) - Join us on Tuesday, December 10, to hear from ISU Startup Factory Cohort 16 for an exciting Demo Day event!
- [Entrepreneur Club Meeting](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/entrepreneur-club-meeting6/) - The Entrepreneur Club at Iowa State is a group of like-minded individuals who meet bi-weekly on Wednesdays in the Student Innovation Center - Room 1118. The Entrepreneur Club hosts speakers, workshops, and networking events. E Club is open to students of any major. Hope to see you at a meeting! Contact the club President Alana
- [Sigma Nu Tau Induction Ceremony](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/sigma-nu-tau-induction-ceremony/) - Join us for the induction of the Sigma Nu Tau 2026 class!
- [Beyond Borders: International Student Entrepreneurship Information Session](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/beyond-borders-international-student-entrepreneurship-information-session/) - If you are an international student interested in starting a business or startup and want to learn more about the rules for entrepreneurship as well as pathways after graduation, join an information session on Monday March 30, 4:30-6pm at the Memorial Union, Room 3580. The ISU Student Government IDEA Committee and ISU Startup Factory will
- [Side Hustle Challenge](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/side-hustle-challenge/) - DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND, REGISTRATION FOR 2026 IS CLOSED! The Side Hustle Challenge is a free, in-person weekend event hosted by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship to kick off the spring semester! Designed for Iowa State University students of all majors and experience levels, this two-day event helps students discover, develop, or
- [CYstarters Info Session](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/cystarters-info-session-2/) - Want to learn more about the cornerstone program for young entrepreneurs at Iowa State? Attend the upcoming info session on all things CYstarters! Megan Sweere will be sharing specific details about the 11-week summer program, the application process, and answer any questions. Please register below to indicate your interest and for us to email you materials
- [CYstarters Info Session](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/cystarters-info-session-4/) - Program Director Megan Graettinger will be sharing specific details about the 11-week summer program, the application process, and answer any questions.
- [College-by-College Pitch Off: College of Design](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/college-by-college-pitch-off-design/) - The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! WHAT TO EXPECT? Students will compete in one of two categories, new idea or existing business, and are allowed 90 seconds to verbally pitch your concept in-person. . A timer will be available to let you know how
- [College-by-College Pitch Off: College of Engineering Day 2](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/college-by-college-pitch-off-engineering-day-2/) - The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 23, or Tuesday, February 24, depending
- [College-by-College Pitch Off: College of Engineering](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/college-by-college-pitch-off-engineering-day-1/) - The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 23, or Tuesday, February 24, depending
- [College-by-College Pitch Off: College of Health and Human Sciences](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/college-by-college-pitch-off-chhs/) - The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! WHAT TO EXPECT? Students will compete in one of two categories, new idea or existing business, and are allowed 90 seconds to verbally pitch your concept in-person. . A timer will be available to let you know how
- [College-by-College Pitch Off: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/college-by-college-pitch-off-las-2/) - The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! WHAT TO EXPECT? Students will compete in one of two categories, new idea or existing business, and are allowed 90 seconds to verbally pitch your concept in-person. . A timer will be available to let you know how
- [College-by-College Pitch Off: College of Vet Med](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/college-by-college-pitch-off-ved-med/) - The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! WHAT TO EXPECT? Students will compete in one of two categories, new idea or existing business, and are allowed 90 seconds to verbally pitch your concept in-person. . A timer will be available to let you know how
- [College-by-College Pitch Off: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/college-by-college-pitch-off-cals-2/) - The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! WHAT TO EXPECT? Students will compete in one of two categories, new idea or existing business, and are allowed 90 seconds to verbally pitch your concept in-person. . A timer will be available to let you know how
- [College-by-College Pitch Off: Ivy College of Business](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/college-by-college-pitch-off-ivy/) - The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! WHAT TO EXPECT? Students will compete in one of two categories, new idea or existing business, and are allowed 90 seconds to verbally pitch your concept in-person. . A timer will be available to let you know how
- [College-by-College Pitch Off Finale](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/college-by-college-pitch-off-finale/) - College-by-College Pitch Off Finale March 2, 2026 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Student Innovation Center, Launch Pad The College-by-College Pitch Off Finale is limited to those who compete and qualify in the College-by-College Pitch Off. The top-two finishers in each category (new idea and existing business) will automatically qualify for the College-by-College Pitch Off
- [College-by-College Pitch Off: College of Veterinary Medicine](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/college-by-college-pitch-off-college-of-veterinary-medicine/) - The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! The event takes place in all seven colleges at Iowa State University. Students will have the chance to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges for cash prizes. In addition to a cash prize, the top four winners in each college pitch-off will
- [College-by-College Pitch Workshop](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/college-by-college-pitch-workshop/) - Are you ready to perfect your pitch and captivate your audience? Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. At our Pitch Workshops, you’ll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling skills and grab your audience’s attention and receive
- [College-by-College Pitch Workshop](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/college-by-college-pitch-workshop-2/) - Are you ready to perfect your pitch and captivate your audience? Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. At our Pitch Workshops, you’ll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling skills and grab your audience’s attention and receive
- [Smart Start Workshop - OLD](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/smart-start-workshop-4/) - SMART START WORKSHOP Saturday, November 12, 2022 Location: ISU Research Park Core Facility Training Room The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a "crash course" workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting a business. You will learn various topics such as
- [CYstarters Applications Due](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/cystarters-applications-due/) - Speed up your Success this summer! CYstarters is an 11-week summer accelerator for Iowa State students or recent graduates to focus on their startup or business idea. Students will receive $6,500 for individual or up to $13,000 per student team for the opportunity to spend their summer dedicated to achieving their startup goals and pursuing entrepreneurial
- [Fall Pitch Workshop](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/pitch-workshop/) - Are you ready to perfect your pitch and captivate your audience? Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. At our Pitch Workshop, you'll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling skills and grab your audience's attention and receive
- [SheTalks](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/shetalks-2024/) - Join us in October for SheTalks, a celebration of inspiring women in our community! Seven dynamic women will share their stories in a fast-paced, Pecha Kucha- style format: 20 slides, 20 seconds each. Enjoy an evening of networking and engaging presentations, with a cocktail hour reception to follow. The event will be hosted at the
- [USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/usasbe-rural-entrepreneurship-symposium/) - USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium Transforming the Heartland Rural Retail, Manufacturing, and Tourism Innovation in the Midwest July 8-11, 2025 | Ames, IA Hosted by Iowa State University The US Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium promotes an integrated approach to better understanding entrepreneurship in rural areas and small towns. This event brings together
- [Session 3: From Invention to Impact – An Introduction to NSF I-Corps](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-series-beyond-the-business-plan-leveraging-your-socioeconomic-background-as-a-strength/) - The Start Something Series is a series of webinars designed to inspire and teach the skillsets needed to start something (yes, this can lead to many pathways). Each March and April, Start Something series webinars are hosted weekly on Wednesdays over the lunch hour via Zoom to help you discover your passion and purpose to
- [Session 4: Start Something Series | Crafting and Analyzing Effective Surveys](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-series-2025-customer-discovery-session-4/) - The Start Something Series is a series of webinars designed to inspire and teach the skillsets needed to start something (yes, this can lead to many pathways). Each March and April, Start Something series webinars are hosted weekly on Wednesdays over the lunch hour via Zoom to help you discover your passion and purpose to
- [Session 2: Start Something Series | Mastering Customer Conversations](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-series-2025-session-2/) - The Start Something Series is a series of webinars designed to inspire and teach the skillsets needed to start something (yes, this can lead to many pathways). Each March and April, Start Something series webinars are hosted weekly on Wednesdays over the lunch hour via Zoom to help you discover your passion and purpose to
- [Session 1: Start Something Series | Validating Your Business Idea](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-series-2025-session-1/) - The Start Something Series is a series of webinars designed to inspire and teach the skillsets needed to start something (yes, this can lead to many pathways). Each March and April, Start Something series webinars are hosted weekly on Wednesdays over the lunch hour via Zoom to help you discover your passion and purpose to
- [Ivy MBA Mind to Market Case Challenge](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/ivy-mba-mind-to-market-case-challenge-2/) - The inaugural Ivy MBA Mind to Market Case Challenge brings together science and technology-related organizations and entrepreneurial-minded MBA students for an intense, two-day innovation challenge. The Ivy College of Business has partnered with the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship to create an exceptional applied learning experience for MBA students interested in innovation and
- [Office Hours with Clayton Mooney, Co-Founder & CEO of Clayton Farms](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/office-hours-with-clayton-mooney-co-founder-ceo-of-nebullam/) - Clayton Mooney is Co-Founder and Chief Farmer (CEO) of Clayton Farms, a Y Combinator backed technology company on a mission to provide people with healthy fast food, by building farm+restaurants. Prior to starting Clayton Farms, Clayton was Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at KinoSol, a solar food dehydrator company that launched its product in more than 50 countries worldwide. Clayton's
- [Community College Fall Startup Pitch Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/community-college-fall-startup-pitch-competition/) - The Community College Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted by the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Two students from each of Iowa's 15 community colleges are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! There are
- [Community College Virtual Pitch Workshop](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/community-college-virtual-pitch-workshop/) - Are you ready to perfect your pitch and captivate your audience at the Community College Fall Pitch Competition? Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. During our virtual pitch workshop, you’ll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling
- [Start Something at Iowa State Info Session](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-at-iowa-state-2/) - What will YOU start while at Iowa State University? Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that you think could be a great business? This information session is for you! During this short session, you will learn about all the resources that are offered to you for free as an Iowa State
- [Startup Ecosystem Happy Hour, hosted by the ISU Startup Factory](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/startup-ecosystem-happy-hour-hosted-by-the-isu-startup-factory/) - Stop by for a beverage, appetizers and connections with other startup founders and supporters. We’ll also welcome the newest startups to the ecosystem, the ISU Startup Factory Cohort 16! Registrations are appreciated.
- [Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/pappajohn-student-entrepreneurial-venture-competition-2/) - Sponsored by John Pappajohn, Equity Dynamics, Inc., the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition is intended for Iowa university and college students with an interest in starting their own business. Plans are judged based on a) Content of Plan and b) Viability of business idea. Three (3) seed grants in the amount of $5,000 are awarded
- [Startup Sales Fundamentals Series // ISU Startup Factory](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/startup-sales-fundamentals-series-isu-startup-factory/) - The ISU Startup Factory is proud to present the Startup Sales Fundamentals Series, designed to equip startup founders with essential sales skills. This series, facilitated by Clair Williams-Vavra of Creative Spark Studio, covers a range of topics crucial for startup success, from sales foundations to solution selling for SaaS. Clair is an entrepreneur and consultant
- [Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/iowa-veterans-entrepreneurship-conference/) - The Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference offers workshops and resources for Veterans and their families who are considering starting a business, want to grow an existing business, or simply hope to learn and connect.
- [Reiman Entrepreneurial Speaker Series](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/reiman-entrepreneur-speaker-series/) - Reiman Entrepreneur Speaker Series: Startup Successes and Lessons Learned Along the Way with Bruce Lehrman, Serial Entrepreneur Join us Tuesday, April 2, to hear from Bruce Lehrman, serial entrepreneur and founder of Involta, an award-winning national IT service provider and consulting firm. Bruce will share insights into the startup world based on his many years
- [Out-Sharking the Sharks! Entrepreneurs Cactus Jack + Brandon T. Adams Speak on Entrepreneurship and Life](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/out-sharking-the-sharks-entrepreneurs-cactus-jack-brandon-t-adams-speak-on-entrepreneurship-and-life/) - Are you ready to be inspired? Join us on March 26 for a dynamic talk by two successful entrepreneurs who first got connected at Iowa State University! Brandon T. Adams was attending Iowa State as an undergraduate and had the good fortune of being in the audience at one of Cactus Jack’s guest lectures in
- [Vet Med Pitch Workshop](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/vet-med-pitch-workshop/) - Are you ready to perfect your pitch and captivate your audience? Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. At our Pitch Workshop, you’ll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling skills and grab your audience’s attention and receive
- [CYstarters Info Session](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/cystarters-info-session/) - Program Director Megan Graettinger will share specific details about the 11-week summer program, the application process, and answer any questions.
- [Startup Factory/I-Corps Lunch & Learn](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/suf-i-corps-lunch-learn/) - Startup Factory and NSF I-Corps are coming together to ignite your passion for entrepreneurship and innovation!
- [CyBIZ Lab 10-Year Anniversary Party & Reunion](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/cybiz-lab-10-year-anni-party/) - A remarkable journey that began ten years ago has led us to an exciting milestone. CyBIZ Lab is turning 10! We invite you to commemorate a decade of growth and impactful partnerships at our 10-Year Anniversary Party & Reunion. Over the past ten years, CyBIZ Lab has been at the forefront of business evolution. Our
- [Start Something at Iowa State Info Session](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-at-isu-info-session-1/) - What will YOU start while at Iowa State University? Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that you think could be a great business? This information session is for you! During this short session, you will learn about all the resources that are offered to you for free as an Iowa State
- [CANCELED: Women Who Create Conference](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/wwc-2023/) - The Women Who Create Conference brings together women entrepreneurs, women business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and individuals of all genders who support women entrepreneurs for a full day of workshops and speakers aimed at growing their business.
- [Solution Selling for SaaS: The Art of a Live Demo](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/solution-selling-for-saas-workshop/) - Join us Thursday, September 7, to hear from Clair Williams-Vavra of Creative Spark Studio on preparing for, executing, and following up on your sales demos!
- [VMS Happy Hour](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/vms-happy-hour/) - Save the date for a summer Venture Mentoring Service Happy Hour at Maple Studios in Des Moines. We’ll have food and drinks, and you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other ISU mentors and ventures, as well as mingle with mentors and ventures from other VMS programs!
- [CYstarters 2023 Community Kickoff](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/cystarters-2023-community-kickoff/) - It's all about community as we kick off the eighth summer for CYstarters! Entrepreneurs thrive best where they have communities to draw upon--that's why we know how special the Ames' entrepreneurial community (and beyond Ames) is to programs like CYstarters. We not only invite you to virtually meet the student startups that will be part
- [Iowa G2M Panel: How to Build the Right Company Team and Culture – Key Legal, Recruitment and Human Resources Considerations](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/iowa-g2m-panel-how-to-build-the-right-company-team-and-culture-key-legal-recruitment-and-human-resources-considerations/) - During this panel, attendees will learn how to build the right company team and culture with a facilitated discussion with leaders in employment law, staff recruitment, and human resources. An early-stage company founder will also provide her key personal experiences and perspectives.
- [Iowa G2M Panel: Strategies to Win Non-Dilutive Funding Awards](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/iowa-g2m-panel-strategies-to-win-non-dilutive-funding-awards/) - Hear from panelists Adrienne Greenwald of VentureNet Iowa, Anne McMahon of BioConnect Iowa, Kris Johansen of National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education, and Martin Gross of Gross-Wen Technologies as they discuss federal and state funding sources like grants and loans. This panel is FREE and open to the public!
- [Entrepreneur Club Meeting at Clayton Farms for tour with Clayton Mooney, co-founder of Clayton Farms](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/entrepreneur-club-meeting2/) - The Entrepreneur Club at Iowa State is a group of like-minded individuals who meet bi-weekly on Wednesdays in the Student Innovation Center Launch Pad. The Entrepreneur Club hosts speakers, workshops, and networking events. E Club is open to students of any major. Hope to see you at a meeting!
- [Start Something Passive Income Series: Crypto & NFTs](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-passive-income-series-crypto-nfts/) - During this installment of the Start Something Passive Income Series, Scott Herren will share tips and tricks on leveraging your digital assets to bring in some extra cash.
- [Start Something Passive Income Series: Digital Products & Evergreen Online Courses](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-passive-income-series-digital-products-evergreen-online-courses/) - During this installment of the Start Something Passive Income Series, Brighten Made founder Bri Summers will share tips and tricks on how to sell your creative digital products or online course on your website or Etsy shop.
- [Start Something Passive Income Series: Drop-shipping & Affiliate Links](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-passive-income-series-drop-shipping-affiliate-links/) - During this installment of the Start Something Passive Income Series, Brady Trent will share tips and tricks on how to take advantage of the convenience of drop-shipping and learn how to earn a commission by promoting your favorite products using affiliate links.
- [Business Model Canvas Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/business-model-canvas-competition/) - About the Competition Learn how to present your business idea using the Business Model Canvas, a one-page business plan, for your chance to win one of three cash prizes! The First Round will be an online application (see below) due March 1 at 11:59 pm. On March 4, finalists will be notified that they have advanced
- [Start Something Passive Income Series: Social Media & Video Marketing](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-passive-income-series-social-media-video-marketing/) - During this installment of the Start Something Passive Income Series, video marketing expert Brandon Adams will share tips and tricks on how to leverage your social media accounts as a source of passive income.
- [Entrepreneur Club Meeting](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/entrepreneur-club-meeting5/) - The Entrepreneur Club at Iowa State is a group of like-minded individuals who meet bi-weekly on Wednesdays in the Student Innovation Center Launch Pad. The Entrepreneur Club hosts speakers, workshops, and networking events. E Club is open to students of any major. Hope to see you at a meeting! Contact the club President Caleb Thompson
- [Entrepreneur Club Meeting with Guest Speaker Isaac Bradford, founder of Filtraponics](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/entrepreneur-club-meeting4/) - The Entrepreneur Club at Iowa State is a group of like-minded individuals who meet bi-weekly on Wednesdays in the Student Innovation Center Launch Pad. The Entrepreneur Club hosts speakers, workshops, and networking events. E Club is open to students of any major. Hope to see you at a meeting!
- [Entrepreneur Club Meeting with Guest Speaker Scott Herren](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/entrepreneur-club-meeting3/) - The Entrepreneur Club at Iowa State is a group of like-minded individuals who meet bi-weekly on Wednesdays in the Student Innovation Center Launch Pad. The Entrepreneur Club hosts speakers, workshops, and networking events. E Club is open to students of any major. Hope to see you at a meeting!
- [Entrepreneur Club Meeting with Guest Speaker Julio Delgadillo, founder of Buoyclub](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/entrepreneur-club-meeting1/) - The Entrepreneur Club at Iowa State is a group of like-minded individuals who meet bi-weekly on Wednesdays in the Student Innovation Center Launch Pad. The Entrepreneur Club hosts speakers, workshops, and networking events. E Club is open to students of any major. Hope to see you at a meeting! Contact the club President Caleb Thompson
- [Young Entrepreneur Convention](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/young-entrepreneur-convention/) - YE Convention offers a face-to-face forum for successful founders to offer insight, tools, and meaningful connections to aspiring founders. Founded in 2016, the Young Entrepreneur Convention quickly established itself as a unique value-add for up-and-comers. In drawing an audience from across the United States with speakers plugged into the entrepreneurial movement, it proved much more
- [Sandler Sales Bootcamp](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/sandler-sales-bootcamp/) - Join us on Friday, December 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to explore the 7-step selling system that keeps you in control while giving your buyer choices each step of the way! During the Sandler Sales Bootcamp, you’ll learn how to: • Stop free consulting • Shorten your sales cycle • Learn to “Sell Like A Doctor”
- [Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference | Pitch Competion](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/ivec-pitch-competion/) - Attendees of the 2022 Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference are invited to participate in a VIRTUAL pitch competition to allow veteran business owners to pitch their businesses to a panel of judges for cash prizes. During this exciting competition, prize money totaling $4,500 and a subscription to LivePlan (business plan software, $350 value) are on the
- [Food Insecurity Challenge Final Presentations](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/food-insecurity-challenge-final-presentations/) - Watch as student teams present their solutions to the Food Insecurity Challenge! In Room 3231, the following teams will present: Team 4 5:13pm - 5:20pm Collin Gauck Jacob Kautman Micah Walker Team 18 5:21pm -5:28pm Sarah Mattingly Amy (Amarjargal) Mendee Payten Watson Team 25 5:29pm - 5:36pm Jaden Ahlrichs Elijah Hoffman Sophia Parker Sarah Schroeder
- [Start This, Start That... Start Something at Iowa State Lunch & Learn](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-lunch-learn-dec13/) - Join us in the Student Innovation Center Room 3231 from 12-1pm for an introduction to commercialization, entrepreneurship, and startups. During the lunch hour, attendees can expect to learn how to move their technology through the university into a new venture and get connected to available resources. The same content will be delivered at each session
- [Start This, Start That... Start Something at Iowa State Lunch & Learn](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-lunch-learn-nov7/) - Join us in the Student Innovation Center Launch Pad from 12-1pm for an introduction to commercialization, entrepreneurship, and startups. During the lunch hour, attendees can expect to learn how to move their technology through the university into a new venture and get connected to available resources. The same content will be delivered at each session
- [Start This, Start That... Start Something at Iowa State Lunch & Learn](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-lunch-learn-oct31/) - Join us in the Student Innovation Center Launch Pad from 12-1pm for an introduction to commercialization, entrepreneurship, and startups. During the lunch hour, attendees can expect to learn how to move their technology through the university into a new venture and get connected to available resources. The same content will be delivered at each session
- [Workshop: Introduction to Patent Searching](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/workshop-introduction-to-patent-searching/) - Thanks to the Iowa State University Libary, learn free search tools, general strategies for finding relevant patents (or prior art), and when you really do need a lawyer or patent professional to help. Free and low-cost options for legal assistance will also be covered. This is a beginner-level workshop; no prior experience or technical knowledge
- [Reiman Speaker Series: Keith Kreuer](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/reiman-speaker-series-keith-kreuer/) - Reiman Speaker Series: Keith Kreuer of RedHouse Associates Join us Tuesday, October 11 to hear from Keith Kreuer, Principal and Angel Investor at RedHouse Associates. With more than 30 years of experience in starting and building innovative, customer-oriented information technology companies, Keith is sure to provide attendees with a wealth of knowledge. Lunch will be
- [Iowa G2M Joint Development Agreements 101 Panel](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/iowa-g2m-joint-development-agreements-101-panel/) - What are the key issues and considerations for entering into, negotiating, and executing a Joint Development Agreement? Join us at ISU Research Park Building #4 on Thursday, August 18 from 2-4 p.m. to find out! Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) set the terms/conditions for parties to work together/collaborate to develop a particular product or technology. This program
- [The Journey to Your Vision Seminar](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/the-journey-to-your-vision-seminar/) - Every business faces peaks and valleys as they progress through stages of growth. Do you know what stage your business is in and how you can reach the next level? Iowa Farm Bureau's Renew Rural Iowa presents The Journey to Your Vision Seminar! Attend this valuable one-day seminar to help stack the odds in your
- [Startup Factory Pitch Day Event](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/startup-factory-pitch-day-event/) - After 18-weeks of hard work, the ISU Startup Factory is thrilled to invite you to Cohort XI's Pitch Day event! Join us on May 24 from 5-7 pm in the Gerdin Business Building Kingland Hub to hear from the nine founders for an evening of pitching and networking as they launch their startups. A networking reception will take place
- [Shark Tank Watch Party](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/shark-tank-watch-party/) - Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you like watching Shark Tank? Join like-minded students to watch Shark Tank. Meet others from across campus who are interested in starting a business or learning more about entrepreneurship. Join us for Shark Tank, conversation, and pizza!
- [I Need Help: Building An A-Team](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/i-need-help-building-an-a-team/) - Do you need help building a team for your new business? We'll chat about outsourcing work, building co-founder agreements, and managing human resources during this hour-long installment of our Start Something Series: Entrepreneur's Toolkit.
- [What I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Business](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-started-my-business/) - Hear from a panel of entrepreneurs on what they wish they knew before starting their businesses during this hour-long installment of our Start Something Series: Entrepreneur's Toolkit.
- [Ka-ching: Pricing, Sales, & Where to Sell](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/ka-ching-pricing-sales-where-to-sell/) - Learn how to price your products/services and start making sales during this hour-long installment of our Start Something Series: Entrepreneur's Toolkit.
- [I Have An Idea, Now What?](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/i-have-an-idea-now-what/) - Learn more about customer discovery, customer validation, and market research during this hour-long installment of our Start Something Series: Entrepreneur's Toolkit.
- [Get 'Er Done: Prioritization & Time Management](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/get-er-done-prioritization-time-management/) - There are enough hours in the day! Find out how to leverage them during this hour-long installment of our Start Something Series: Entrepreneur’s Toolkit.
- [Make It Legit: Naming to Trademarking](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/make-it-legit-naming-to-trademarking/) - Learn more about intellectual property, registering your business, copyright, and trademark during this hour-long installment of our Start Something Series: Entrepreneur’s Toolkit.
- [Business Model Canvas Workshop](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/business-model-canvas-your-one-page-business-plan/) - In this workshop you'll craft a 21st century business plan. After just an hour, you'll have a comprehensive, one-page business vision board. During this workshop, you'll look at your business through nine different lenses to fully examine your business idea.
- [ISU Startup Factory Pitch Day](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/isu-startup-factory-pitch-day/) - After 26-weeks of hard work, the ISU Startup Factory is thrilled to invite you to Cohort X's Pitch Day event! Join the virtual pitch event on December 15 from 3-5 pm to hear from the eight founders for an afternoon of pitching and networking as they launch their startups into 2022. From 3-4 pm, enjoy opening remarks from
- [1 Million Cups | Aspiring Entrepreneurs of Rural Iowa](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/1-million-cups-aspiring-entrepreneurs-of-rural-iowa/) - 1 Million Cups Ames presents Aspiring Entrepreneurs of Rural Iowa! Join us November 10, 8-9 AM for a discussion with Reagan Brown! Aspiring Entrepreneurs of Rural Iowa offers youth-focused programming that is designed to educate middle and high school students in rural areas about entrepreneurship in a fun and interactive way. Their purpose is to
- [1 Million Cups Ames | Back Alley Houseplants](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/1-million-cups-ames-anything-scout/) - 1 Million Cups Ames presents Back Alley Houseplants! Join us November 17, 8-9 AM for a discussion with Austin Lohman! Lohman has owned and operated Back Alley Houseplants since August of 2020. After graduating from Iowa State University with a degree in Entrepreneurship in the fall of 2019, he began work on opening Back Alley,
- [1 Million Cups Ames | Nebullam](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/1-million-cups-ames-nebullam/) - 1 Million Cups Ames presents Nebullam! Join us October 27, 8-9 AM for a discussion with Clayton Mooney! Nebullam builds indoor farms that sell healthier food, direct-to-consumer. Their flagship farm and corporate office is located in the Iowa State University Research Park, but in 2022, they'll be launching additional Nebullam Farms throughout the US. Joining
- [Flagship Friday: Aaryaman Anerao of PeachPay](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/flagship-friday-aaryaman-anaero-of-peachpay/)
- [Women Entrepreneurship Week](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/women-entrepreneurship-week/) - Iowa State University joins more than 150 universities and colleges in celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Week from October 18-22, 2021.
- [John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers 25th Anniversary Celebration](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/25th-anniversary-celebration/) - The 20th Anniversary Celebration of the establishment of the five John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers in Iowa will honor John and Mary Pappajohn.
- [Fall Startup Pitch Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/fall-startup-pitch-competition/) - FULL, we have reached our capacity for number of participants. Register to join the Waitlist The Startup Pitch Event is hosted every fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students have the chance to pitch their business concept or idea in a 90-second elevator pitch to a panel of judges. 1st Place Winner
- [Entrepreneurship & Innovation Retreat: Featuring Jeff Stamp of the University of Minnesota](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/entrepreneurship-innovation-retreat/) - Calling all ISU faculty & staff focused on entrepreneurship and innovation! Join us Friday, September 17 from 8 AM to 1 PM for a professional development retreat focused on entrepreneurship and innovation led by Jeff Stamp, Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota. You wouldn't host a
- [Resumes and Interviews | Showcase Your Entrepreneurial Experience](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/resumes-and-interviews-showcase-your-entrepreneurial-experience/) - Learn how to present your entrepreneurial experiences on your resume and during interviews. As the Career Fair approaches, get prepared with Tanya Austin, Ivy College of Business Assistant Director and Career Coordinator for Entrepreneurship Majors. This session is open to all majors/students. Tanya will share what to include on your resume to get the interview,
- [Young Entrepreneur Convention](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/young-entrepreneurship-convention/) - Young Entrepreneur Convention 2021 offers insight and motivation from founders and entrepreneurs who have “been there and done that” in establishing a business from the ground up. The Young Entrepreneur Convention brings together... Students: YEC programming is designed to provide actionable information and real-world motivation to help students on their founder journey. Dreamers & Builders:
- [Smart Start Workshop (POSTPONED)](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/smart-start-workshop-3/) - SMART START WORKSHOP Saturday, May 1, 2021 [POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 9, 2021] Location: Gerdin Business Building, Stark Auditorium 1148 Limited capacity at 40 participants The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a "crash course" workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting
- [Improv Pitch Competition](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/improv-pitch-competition/) - NEW THIS YEAR! Improvise and win money! Unlike our other pitch competitions, this one requires no preparation or thought-out business ideas. The day before the competition, we will share a prompt (a random topic) with you. You'll have under 24 hours to come up with a related business idea or innovation to pitch to a
- [Calligraphy and Entrepreneurship Chat with Lauren Gifford of Letter with Lauren Liz](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/calligraphy-and-entrepreneurship-chat-with-lauren-gifford-of-letter-with-lauren-liz/) - Learn the basics of brush calligraphy while hearing about Lauren's entrepreneurial journey. In the span of a few years, Lauren has gone from a hand lettering hobbyist to popular YouTuber to mural artist. She has painted murals for wedding venues, small businesses, cities, and our very own Student Innovation Center! A small group of guests
- [How to Make Money with Photography](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/how-to-make-money-with-photography/) - How to Make Money with Photography For the Visual Artists More than just the gear and technology, train your eye for how to capture story, work with subjects, and create your own editing style. Registration is required below. The Start Something: Side Hustle Series offers a variety of panels and workshops designed for side hustlers
- [Real Estate Investing: What You Need To Know Now](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/real-estate-investing-what-you-need-to-know-now/) - Real Estate Investing: What You Need To Know Now For the Fixer Uppers and Strategic Investors You know HGTV, now learn how to take the leap when it comes to real estate rentals, investment, and house flipping. Registration is required below. The Start Something: Side Hustle Series offers a variety of panels and workshops designed
- [It’s Complicated: Technical Freelance and Consulting 101](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/its-complicated-technical-freelance-and-consulting-101/) - It’s Complicated: Technical Freelance and Consulting 101 For the Engineers and Midnight Coders Learn how to talk tech and talk human in the technical consulting world (yes, there’s a lot of opportunities)! Registration is required below. The Start Something: Side Hustle Series offers a variety of panels and workshops designed for side hustlers and freelancers
- [Reselling: From Thrift Store Flipping to Drop Shipping](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/reselling-from-thrift-store-flipping-to-drop-shipping/) - Reselling: From Thrift Store Flipping to Drop Shipping For the Savvy Shoppers and Trend Setters It’s all about finding the treasures and taking it to the marketplace! Discover the niche worlds of collectibles, fashion labels, and turning someone’s junk into treasure. Registration is required below. The Start Something: Side Hustle Series offers a variety of
- [How to Sell on Etsy and Get Noticed](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/how-to-sell-on-etsy-and-get-noticed/) - How to Sell on Etsy and Get Noticed For the Artists, Crafters, and Makers Already established your craft? This is your guide to selling on Etsy and what to consider once you get your first sale! Registration is required below. The Start Something: Side Hustle Series offers a variety of panels and workshops designed for
- [Build an Info-Business that Rings the Cash Register While You Sleep](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/build-an-info-business-that-rings-the-cash-register-while-you-sleep/) - Build an Info-Business that Rings the Cash Register While You Sleep For the Expert-in-the-Making New to the world of information marketing as a business? Think podcasts, e-books, paid newsletters, workshops, published books, and more! Registration is required below. The Start Something: Side Hustle Series offers a variety of panels and workshops designed for side hustlers
- [Start Your Own Marketing Business](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-your-own-marketing-business/) - Start Your Own Marketing Business For the Creatives and Digital Natives Learn how to develop and master the creative while understanding how to build a freelance or ‘company of one’ marketing business. Registration is required below! The Start Something: Side Hustle Series offers a variety of panels and workshops designed for side hustlers and freelancers doing
- [Iowa State I-Corps Program](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/iowa-state-i-corps-program/) - Iowa State’s I-Corps Site program aims to embed a stronger and more pervasive culture of entrepreneurship and innovation across the entire campus community. The ISU I-Corps Site focuses on translating discoveries that reflect its strengths in engineering, biorenewables, materials science and agriculture, food and nutrition, and veterinary medicine. The program enhances entrepreneurship and innovation already
- [Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/immigrant-entrepreneurs-summit/) - The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit’s mission is to bring businesses of diverse backgrounds together to share, learn, and celebrate the immigrant entrepreneurship experience and contribution to the overall community. The Summit exhibits the success stories of immigrant entrepreneurs. The event strives to create true understanding among different ethnic groups, and business growth tips are shared among
- [1 Million Cups Ames](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/1-million-cups-ames-2/) - Startup Ames is excited to bring 1 Million Cups to Ames, Iowa every Wednesday morning from 7:30-9:00 a.m. A place for entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes to get together, share ideas, learn from each other, and enjoy a free cup of coffee. Currently, all 1 Million Cups events are virtual. Sign up here to
- [Raising Capital Seminar Series](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/raising-capital-seminar-series/) - Raising Capital Seminar Series Your great idea is coming to life. You own a startup company. You're on the verge of big things. But there's one problem: you need money in order to take your business to the next level — you need to raise capital. If this is you, you've come to the right place. There
- [Startup Legal Webinar hosted by Dickinson Law](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/startup-legal-webinar-hosted-by-dickinson-law/) - From ideas to implementation, all startups begin with an idea. But while you’re focusing on turning those ideas into reality, don’t forget about the legal issues that can have a real impact on your new venture. From founding issues and what type of legal representation you need, protecting your data and intellectual property, to tax
- [Startup Pitch Event](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/fall-pitch-competition/) - Startup Pitch Event Thursday, October 1, 2020 | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Location: Student Innovation Center, Room TBD Registration is limited to the first 24 Iowa State University students to apply! The Startup Pitch Event is hosted every fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students have the chance to pitch their
- [Webinar: What You Should Know About Chinese IP Law](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/webinar-what-you-should-know-about-chinese-ip-law/) - The ability to protect intellectual property in China is often misunderstood. However, today patents can be obtained in China, and Chinese patents obtained by US companies can be fairly enforced. Learn how the Chinese IP system works directly from a Beijing-based Chinese IP attorney and discover how to protect your IP when doing business in
- [ASK US ANYTHING: Marketing for entrepreneurs.](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/ask-us-anything-marketing-for-entrepreneurs/) - We're answering your questions about marketing. Before the session, we encourage you to watch our six marketing workshops from the Spring semester. We'll be answering any questions you have about the topics covered there! View the videos here. Hosted by Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship's staff members: Diana Wright & Megan Sweere Please register and let
- [Virtual CYstarters Demo Day](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/cystarters-demo-day/) - Save the date for the Virtual CYstarters Demo Day: Thursday, July 30 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Hear from the 14 startups that went through the 11-week accelerator this summer! RSVP below for more details!
- [CYstarters Community 2020 Virtual Kickoff](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/cystarters-community-2020-kick-off/) - It's all about community as we kick off the fifth summer for CYstarters! Entrepreneurs thrive best where they have communities to draw upon--that's why we know how special the Ames' entrepreneurial community (and beyond Ames) is to programs like CYstarters. We not only invite you to virtually meet the student startups that will be part
- [InterConnect Virtual Conference 2020](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/interconnect-virtual-conference-2020/) - CEO Chapter Presidents from coast to coast have come together to organize a virtual conference for students, entrepreneurs, and professionals. In these unprecedented times, InterConnect aims to bring knowledge and inspiration while we are stuck in our homes for FREE! Join us Sunday, April 19, 2020 for a day full of learning, networking, GIVEAWAYS, and
- [Virtual Workshop: LANDING PAGE: You should start here. [ENTER]](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-series-landing-page-101/) - STOP! Before you build a website... you should take this workshop. Landing pages are the most forgotten marketing tactic in the startup handbook. During this workshop, you'll learn all about landing pages: the very first marketing effort you should make. You will learn why it's important, how to create one, and what information to collect
- [Virtual Workshop: EMAIL MARKETING & NEWSLETTERS: It's all about relationships](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-series-email-marketing-newsletters/) - It's time to create your tribe of dedicated followers. During this session you will learn all about email marketing and why it should be one of your top marketing efforts. You'll learn how to create relationships through newsletters and why consistent, valuable communication with customers is so important. Our brand new Start Something Series is
- [Virtual Workshop: SOCIAL MEDIA: Upgrade to a business account. Link in bio.](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-series-social-media-marketing/) - It's time to tweet, post, and like your way to some sales. This social media workshop is for the digital native. We know you spend a lot of time online for personal reasons, but it's time to upgrade to a business account. You'll learn how to utilize social media marketing to reach your customers for
- [Virtual Workshop: COPYWRITING: Grab their attention with words.](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-series-copywriting/) - In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of how to effectively write and grab your audience's attention. Our brand new Start Something Series is designed for entrepreneurs. Whether you are just exploring the idea of entrepreneurship (intro series) or want to learn more about marketing your small business, we have developed a series of short
- [Virtual Workshop: SCRAPPY BRANDING: It's more than just a logo.](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-series-scrappy-branding-for-entrepreneurs/) - When it comes to branding, consistency is key. As a bootstrapping startup, it may feel like you can't afford to brand your business. In this session, you'll learn that branding is so much more than a logo. We'll teach you the basics of branding so you can create a great company image on a budget.
- [Virtual Workshop: MARKETING ONLINE & OFFLINE: It's about reach.](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-series-marketing-online-offline/) - There are so many ways to reach your audience. During this workshop, you'll be introduced to many difference platforms you can market on, both online and offline. By the end of the session, you'll have the knowledge to identify which platforms are most relevant to your audience. Our brand new Start Something Series is designed
- [CANCELLED: Ivy MBA Mind to Market Case Challenge](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/ivy-mba-mind-to-market-case-challenge/) - The inaugural Ivy MBA Mind to Market Case Challenge brings together science and technology-related organizations and entrepreneurial-minded MBA students for an intense, two-day innovation challenge. The Ivy College of Business has partnered with the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship to create an exceptional applied learning experience for MBA students interested in innovation and
- [Des Moines Tech Crawl](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/des-moines-tech-crawl-2/) - POSTPONED New Date: Thursday, June 18, 2020 DSM Tech Crawl 2020 is a one-night tour of Des Moines' startup and tech community. This year's crawl, presented by Kingland, is a great opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and tour some of the coolest tech spaces in Des Moines, pub-crawl style. Meet with tech leaders, startup founders and young
- [IDENTIFYING TARGET MARKET & CHANNELS: Who are your customers?](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-series-identifying-target-market-channels/) - Who are your ideal customers? Over the hour, you'll be guided through a series of questions and exercises to help you understand specifically who your customers are and where you can find them. Our brand new Start Something Series is designed for entrepreneurs. Whether you are just exploring the idea of entrepreneurship (intro series) or
- [Startup Seminar](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/startup-seminar/) - Dickinson Law Startup Seminar & Happy Hour Entrepreneurs and Innovators! Don't miss the Dickinson Law Startup Seminar on March 5th at Gravitate Coworking Downtown with programming from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m., followed by a complimentary happy hour from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Featuring topics relevant to early-stage ventures, from corporate formation to seed-stage financing to
- [ISU Innovation Pitch](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/isu-innovation-pitch/) - New for 2020, the Innovation Pitch Competition will be limited to those who compete and qualify in the College-by-College Pitch Off. The top-two finishers in each category (new idea and existing business) will automatically qualify for the Innovation Pitch Competition. Awards New Idea – concepts are in the idea stage – no revenues, prototypes, or products.
- [BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS: Your one-page business plan.](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-series-business-model-canvas/) - In this workshop you'll craft a 21st century business plan. After just an hour and a half, you'll have a comprehensive, one-page business vision board. During this workshop, you'll look at your business from nine different lenses to fully exam your business idea. Our brand new Start Something Series is designed for entrepreneurs. Whether you
- [CUSTOMER DISCOVERY: Do people actually care about your idea?](https://www.isupjcenter.org/event/start-something-series-customer-discovery/) - You have an idea that you think solves a big problem. It's time to get some feedback and find out for sure. This workshop will teach you how to gain customer insights before building your business. You'll think through things like who your customers are, what they care about, and how to connect with them.

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