Start Date: | 3/12/2014 | Start Time: | 9:00 AM |
End Date: | 3/12/2014 | End Time: | 10:30 AM |
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Event Description FOUNDER.org is visiting Drexel University to launch the 2014 $100K. Drexel University graduate and serial Silicon Valley entrepreneur Michael Baum will deliver an inspiring and informative talk entitled, Building a Billion Dollar Company Takes More than Just a Big Idea. Michael’s entrepreneurial journey has spanned 25 years, six start-ups, five acquisitions and the IPO of Splunk (SPLK). His projects have created more than 3,000 jobs, over 150 millionaires and more than $9B in shareholder value.
Following Michael's talk there will be a fun sixty-second pitch-off. Three winners will be invited to get in-depth input and feedback on their ideas.
The FOUNDER.org $100K is an annual competition where by ten finalist teams will win $100K each and 50 semifinalist teams will be will be accepted into FOUNDER.org University, a 12-month company building program. Entrants are also eligible to apply for funding through the FOUNDER.org Capital, a $100M venture investment fund for student entrepreneurs. |
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Location: Drexel University Gerri C. Lebow Hall, Room 220 3220 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
Audience: Current Students |
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