Event Description
Startup Day is Drexel's premier entrepreneurship event. This year's event will include pitch competitions, the entrepreneur's showcase, networking, great speeches and our annual Baiada Institute Incubator Competition. Register now by clicking HERE.
The theme of this year's event is "Doing Difficult Things" and the keynote presentation will be from John Moore, President of Investors' Circle Philadelphia. Investors’ Circle provides capital and strategic counsel to early-stage companies in the Philadelphia region that are focused on solving meaningful social or environmental challenges.
Guest speakers include Yasmine Mustafa, CEO of ROAR for Good and Dhairya Pujara, CEO of YCenter.
You'll also hear from past years winners of the Baiada Incubator Competition including Chris Gray (Scholly) and Jason Browne (SPOR).
Free food, prizes and an opportunity to network with your fellow Drexel entrepreneurs. Come for all or just part of the day!
Every student also has the opportunity to compete for $500 in our Fast Pitch Competition. Indicate that you plan to pitch on the registration form and be ready to deliver your 60 second verbal idea pitch.
Last year Startup Day was the #1 trending Twitter hashtag. Check out last year's event recap and see the event video. The event will be held in Behrakis Grand Hall in the Creese Student Center (3210 Chestnut St). SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Morning session 10-noon This session will feature an exhibit area, a guest talk and the 60 second verbal Fast Pitch Competition. Lunch/afternoon session 12-3:30pm
The lunch session will feature a keynote address and the incubator competition with $25K cash prizes
Late afternoon / evening session 3:30-6:30pm
This session will feature Drexel startup presentations, networking and the pitch competition finals. Food and drinks included! Register now by clicking HERE. Companies and organizations - interested in sponsorship? Visit here for more details.
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