The Collegiate Entrepreneur
VOLUME 4 NUMBER 01
January 14, 2014
National Conference Recap 2013 National CEO Conference, Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
Table of Contents National Conference 2013 National CEO Conference Recap Keynote Videos
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CEO Showcase CEO Member Biz Showcase Way to go, CEO! – Chapter Showcase CEO Alumni Spotlight
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The 2013 CEO National Conference welcomed nearly 1,200 entrepreneurs, students and faculty to Chicago, Illinois at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. This inspiring 3-day event featured chapter development sessions, chapter awards, the National Elevator Pitch Competition, networking opportunities and events, and 80 entrepreneurs from around the world who came to share their stories, tips and advice. From competitions and networking, to speaker connections and Halloween parties, it was action-packed! In case you missed it…
Connect to CEO CEO Alumni Association Thank You to CEO Advisory Councils CEO Member Directory Chapter Support
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Upcoming Events CEO Regional Conferences VC Webinar Series USASBE Launch! th 14 Annual SEA Conference Arch Grants
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Special Offers Your15Minutes Radio Network
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Texas Christian University took home the award for Best Overall Chapter. Quincy Freeman from San Luis Obispo, founder of Quincy Boots, won the National Elevator Pitch Competition, coming out on top of a tough competition of 60 live competitors. The People's Choice Award was taken home by Nick Hakim of MusicVault from Quinnipiac University. Lauren Rundquist from the University of Missouri won the top 2013 CEO Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Young entrepreneur and founder of Lean Startup Machine Trevor Owens was awarded the first CEO Alumni Hall of Fame Award. Norm Brodsky and Chris Heivly were inducted into the CEO Hall of Fame. Can’t wait for more CEO fun?! Mark your calendar for the 2014 National CEO Conference this October 30 –November 1 in Orlando, FL, with the help of our host school, the University of Tampa. #CEONat2014
Keynote Videos Watch #CEONat2013 highlights! Did you miss it or want to re-watch some of your favorite speakers? CEO has compiled the keynote presentations, the National Elevator Pitch Competition final round, and many interviews with the student winners and speakers from the conference on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/CEOORG. Catch up on the following videos and more! Norm Brodsky Keynote Video Trevor Owens Keynote Video Zoe Damacela Keynote Video Gary Rabine Keynote Video Chris Heivly Keynote Video David Simnick Keynote Video Barefoot Wine Founders Keynote Video Elevator Pitch Competition Final Round
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The Collegiate Entrepreneur
VOLUME 4 NUMBER 01
January 14, 2014
CEO Member Biz Showcase
Way to go, CEO!
CEO is proud to recognize some outstanding member entrepreneurs. Check out the student entrepreneur winners of the 2013 National Elevator Pitch Competition.
Nebraska Collaboration
This year’s National Elevator Pitch Competition featured tough competitors from across the country, who pitched to top entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders. Here are the winners who pitched their way to the top. Click here to watch them in action during the final round of the competition! st
1 Place – Quincy Freeman, founder of Quincy Boots from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
After months of talking, CEO Chapters at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and the University of NebraskaLincoln finally took action and collaborated to meet up! Collaborating with other schools is a great way to meet other like-minded CEO members and expand your network. This is what UNO Chapter President Allyssa Kipling said about how this finally came together: “UNO CEO and UNL CEO have been talking about collaborating for months now. We've met each other at conferences (both Nationals and MWEC), but we've been wanting to meet outside of those big events. So Tuesday, November 12th, Silicon Prairie News was hosting a Job Crawl in downtown Omaha. A group of students from both UNO CEO and UNL CEO were planning on going, so we found that it was the perfect opportunity to meet up after the Job Crawl event. We went to Blue Sushi for dinner and enjoyed talking about our own ideas and even ideas for our two chapters. We're looking forward to more monthly collaborations.” Take the time to reach out to another CEO Chapter and set up a time to meet – whether it’s in person or over Skype!
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2 Place – Nolan Simmons, founder of Revita Ink from Loyola Marymount University Listen to an interview with Nolan here. rd
3 Place – Tanner Agar, founder of The Chef Shelf from Texas Christian University Listen to an interview with Tanner here. Honorable Mentions – Alex Hutchinson, founder of Gluten Free Foodie from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Natalie Gallardo, founder of Besser Education from Texas State University Tracy Hinterman, founder of Ah-Ha Designs, Inc from Texas State University Listen to an interview with Tracy here. People’s Choice Award Winner – Nick Hakim, founder of MusicVault from Quinnipiac University Listen to an interview with Nick here. For a full article recap article of the 2013 National Elevator Pitch Competition, click here. Congratulations to all students who are pursuing their dreams and starting a business!
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The Collegiate Entrepreneur
VOLUME 4 NUMBER 01
January 14, 2014
CEO Alumni Spotlight
Thank You to CEO’s Advisory Councils
Stephen Walden, Founder of Bosse Tools
Working Hard to Help You
Congrats to Stephen Walden, a CEO alum from Loyola Marymount University, who recently had a successful Kickstarter campaign for his company, Bosse Tools. Stephen invented a line of ergonomic tools that he launched with Bosse Tools, and it surpassed its Kickstarter fundraising goal of $60,000! At only 24 years old, he’s an entrepreneur and inventor, revolutionizing the way yard work is done.
CEO would like to thank the Student Advisory Council and the Faculty Advisory Council for their help making CEO the premier organization for entrepreneurial minded students. These individuals have worked with us to provide feedback, participate in calls and conversations, and help direct the organization to launch more student entrepreneurs. To see who these participants are, click here to view the CEO leadership page on the website. Want to get involved? Contact us at ceo@c-e-o.org.
CEO Member Directory Get your business noticed! CEO’s Member Business Directory showcases student, alumni, and faculty member businesses, offering national exposure to the CEO community and beyond! To get your business listed in the next edition, send your name, university, contact information, business name, website, business logo and description th to ceo@c-e-o.org by January 30 .
Chapter Support CEO is here to help your school! Click here to read the full interview with Stephen.
Join the CEO Alumni Association
Connect to CEO 24/7 via our social network for members. Access valuable resources, share insight, and network! Click here to join the online community! We are also here to help set up your social media presence. If your Chapter is looking for a customized CEO logo, contact mluchies@c-e-o.org.
Get in the entrepreneurial spirit after graduation! CEO is launching an Alumni Association! Stay involved with CEO even after graduation! CEO Alumni members will have access to entrepreneurial resources, virtual speaker events, a national peer network of other alum, and other special events just for CEO Alumni! Lifetime membership is available for a limited time. To find out more on how to get involved, or to join the new CEO Alumni Advisory council, contact ceo@c-e-o.org.
Regional Conferences Get in the CEO Spirit! Coming up in 2014, revitalize your entrepreneurial spirit and check out some of the awesome regional conferences hosted by several CEO Chapters: Eastern Michigan University – FEBRUARY 14 University of Tampa – FEBRUARY 21-22 Bryant University – FEBRUARY 21-22 University of Nebraska at Omaha – APRIL 4-5 For more info on these regionals, including registration, go to www.c-e-o.org/events/regional-conference.
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The Collegiate Entrepreneur
VOLUME 4 NUMBER 01
January 14, 2014
VC Webinar Series
14th Annual SEA Conference
Chat with a VC and Win $500!
February 21 – 22, 2014 in Lisle, Illinois
Thanks to Flashnotes, CEO is giving you the opportunity to learn from and ask your most pressing questions to top serial entrepreneurs and investors, and also have the chance to get your business or idea in front of them and possibly receive $500!
If you’re an artist or looking to pursue a career in an artistic or entertainment industry, then the National SEA Conference will help develop your artistic career! Enjoy keynote speakers, workshops, round table discussions, one-onone mentoring, and more, learning directly from arts and business professionals.
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Coming this February 5 and 12 , sign up for a 30 minute webinar for your chance to connect with Paul Tedeschi, founder of four of the most successful collegiate marketing companies ever created! And he managed to do it all without taking on a dollar in capital! Not only are you going to get expert advice on bootstrapping and getting your first client from one of today's top CEO's, but you'll also have the opportunity to submit a 60 second video that could win you a $500 investment! After you register for the webinar submit a link to your video to kate@flashnotes.com. CEO Members Register for FREE! th February 5 from 7:00-7:30PM EST http://get.flashnotes.com/paul-tedeschi-feb-5/ th
February 12 from 7:00-7:30PM EST http://get.flashnotes.com/paul-tedeschi-feb-12/ You can learn a lot from a textbook, but you can learn a lot more from someone who has actually done it. Reserve your spot now!
Attendees will have the chance to compete in an artistic business plan pitch competition to win $1,000, and a juried college art competition with $800 in prizes! Registration is an affordable $99 for students to attend the full conference! Plus scholarships are available! Click here or visit www.selfemploymentinthearts.com for more information and to register.
Arch Grants Win a $50,000 Grant for Your Startup! Arch Grants is helping to fund startup businesses through non-dilutive, $50,000 cash grants in reciprocation for starting/growing their business in St. Louis! CEO members have taken advantage of this opportunity, including most recently, Jeffry Harrison and his company RoverTown. You could be next! Companies are selected to receive an Arch Grant through a Global Business Plan Competition! The application deadline is February 21, 2014. Apply now at www.archgrants.org/2014/! Winning companies will receive $50,000 in equity-free cash, pro-bono accounting, legal, and marketing services, mentoring, the opportunity for one of two additional $100,000 grants, and more!
USASBE Launch! Compete to win mentoring by Eric Ries! USASBE Launch! is a new student startup competition open to any undergraduate or graduate student that rewards action! Compete based on an idea you are working to develop and gain resources to better design and model your business based on the lean startup approach. For more information or to register for free to get started, go to usasbelaunch.com.
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The Collegiate Entrepreneur
VOLUME 4 NUMBER 01
January 14, 2014
Your15Minutes Radio Network Improve your pitch! CEO is teaming up with Your15Minutes Radio Network to help you perfect your business pitch! This partnership allows student entrepreneurs to access a FREE, 3-part hands-on training program from industry professionals who will individually guide you on the steps to perfecting your interviewing skills, all while having the opportunity to share your story and venture in a live on-air interview on Young Moguls - The Making Of.... at the conclusion of your training! Contact admin@your15minutesradio.com to sign up for free, personalized coaching available only for CEO members! Download more details here.
Questions or comments? Contact CEO National Headquarters at 773-360-8426 or email us at ceo@c-e-o.org
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