REGISTERED ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

GEW 2011

Skandalaris Seminar Series: The Business Plan and Telling Your Story

St. Louis, Missouri

18 November 2011-19 November 2011

The Skandalaris Seminar Series: Developing Skills, Perspectives, and Relationships, is a free opportunity for all entrepreneurs from the community and campuses of Washington University and their team members and supporters. Both social and commercial entrepreneurs are welcome. At these seminars, teams can explore possibilities, understand their skills, motivations, and passions, learn, and connect with each other. The three hour seminars include two 90-minute sessions. The first session from 1 - 2:30 PM includes a presentation speaking on a skills-related topic, and the panel discussion from 2:30 - 4 features a panel of startup and experienced social and commercial entrepreneurs who will give their perspectives on how they developed and utilized their own skills in implementing their ventures. The fourth, and final seminar of the semester, "The Business Plan and Telling Your Story" will summarize all points to help develop the business plan and tell the story, and answer these questions: -Do all parts support the success of the venture? -How do you stay focused but flexible when implementing your plan? -How do you address ethical concerns? -How do you celebrate success and deal with challenges? -When do you exit? -What are your community resources? For more information, and to register for this event, please visit www.ideabounce.com

Social Change IdeaBounce®

St. Louis, Missouri

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

IdeaBounce® allows anyone in the world to post ideas on ideabounce.com and a network of creators, inventors, investors, business people, service providers, customers, mentors, and others can begin to connect to transform ideas into reality, create value, and bring inventions to market. On November 17, this special IdeaBounce® event will focus on ideas that will create social change. After entrepreneurs post their ideas, the Skandalaris Center chooses 10-15 “bouncers” to give their 2 minute elevator pitch to be judged by a panel of expert entrepreneurs. 5 winners are chosen and provided $100 and a private dinner with judges. For more information and to post your idea, visit www.ideabounce.com

Coffee with the Experts

St. Louis, Missouri

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Coffee with the Experts provides opportunities for startup social and commercial entrepreneurs to have a 10-minute private conversation (and free cup of coffee) with panelists with various areas of expertise, including experience entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers. The only requirement to make an appointment is to post your idea at www.ideabounce.com and call 314-935.9134 or email to make an appointment.