Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The Cal Poly CIE is committed to helping students and community members acquire the tools, develop the skills, and cultivate the mindset of an #entrepreneur.

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It's almost time! Our annual Elevator Pitch Competition is THIS Wednesday, 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the Performing Arts Center! Support your college, play trivia and hear some scarily good ideas! 🎃

🔗 Don't miss out – click here to get a ticket! https://t.co/TUcoN6bIVZ

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We had an amazing time celebrating our three startups that have just completed their time in our two-year Incubator program! 💡

We are so excited to see what they accomplish next with these ventures!

Read more: https://t.co/UeQNh1HuHj

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We are officially one week away! See finalists from each college compete to win $1,000 in 90 seconds on Oct. 28! 💡💸 Support your college and watch the next generation of entrepreneurs take the stage! 🎃

🔗 Click here to secure your ticket! https://t.co/CZoQhOTTmf

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We're throwing it back this Thursday to our Summer Accelerator teams! ☀️

Still interested in learning about these startups? ✏️

Click here to read our spotlight stories on each team! https://t.co/hGdtthyed3

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Join us to see who wins $1,000 in 90 seconds! On Oct. 28, we are hosting our Elevator Pitch Competition. Cheer on your college, enter our costume contest and enjoy a night of innovative ideas and Halloween fun! 🎃

🔗 Click here to secure your ticket! https://t.co/CZoQhOTTmf

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This is your LAST CHANCE to apply to the Elevator Pitch Competition! Applications are due TOMORROW by 11:59 p.m.! Pitch an innovative product, service, or startup idea for a chance to win $1,000! ⏰✨

🔗 Click NOW to apply! https://t.co/Q5Wkp9FrdB

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To celebrate World Teachers’ Day, we’re recognizing Tom Katona for his work with the CIE! 📚 Katona works across Biomedical Engineering and the OCOB, supporting entrepreneurship and innovation. His dedication to CIE programs does not go unnoticed. Thank you, Tom!

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Held from Friday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 4, Startup Launch Weekend is a 54-hour-long event, hosted by Cal Poly Entrepreneurs, where participants experience what it takes to start their own company in a hands-on scenario. 🚀🌟

Click here to apply! 💡 https://t.co/X6QWF4lvRo

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Save the date for the Elevator Pitch Competition on Oct. 28! Ideas are put to the test in our fastest-paced, highest-energy pitch competition of the year. 🎤⚡
Pitch in 90 seconds for a chance to win cash prizes! ✨

🔗Click here to learn more! https://t.co/hZsuYFiHY6

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Join us to discover the Hatchery, the on-campus hub for entrepreneurship! 💡 Nestled in the Education Building, the Hatchery gives students the tools to turn ideas into startups. 🚀 Want to learn more or join the Hatchery?

Click to learn more!
https://t.co/ST8D8ydPxY

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It’s time! ⏰ ✨ Apply now for the Elevator Pitch Competition, our highest-energy pitch competition. Applications close Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. Students have 90 seconds to pitch a startup idea for a chance to win cash prizes!

🔗 Click here to apply! https://t.co/q98eQQDvys

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What keeps Kerrie Kelly coming back to Cal Poly and the CIE year after year? 💚✨ In her latest newsletter, Kelly reflects on her visit to SLO, her time with our Accelerator teams and the energy leading up to Demo Day. ✏️ Click here to read more!
https://t.co/x6MwvnnOAd

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Want to learn more about our upcoming Elevator Pitch Competition?

Join us in the Hatchery on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. for our first info session. Stop by, ask questions and grab free pizza! 💡🍕

🔗 Click here to learn more!
https://t.co/q98eQQE3o0

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We got to speak with Jake Disraeli, CEO and Co-Founder of Treet, a company that helps brands adopt circular business models by creating their own official resale programs. 📚 As a Cal Poly alumnus, Disraeli has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. 💡✏️

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Ready to pitch? 🎤⚡ Students from all majors have 90 seconds to share an idea for a chance to win cash prizes! ⏰✨ Join our info session Tuesday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Hatchery!

Learn more: https://t.co/q98eQQDvys

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A new chapter for Cal Poly in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo has begun! 🎉

Together, the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship HotHouse and Mustang Shop are creating a new space for ideas, connections and opportunities to grow.

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Meet Greensight Technologies, one of our Incubator teams, giving used electronics a second life. 📱♻️ With support from the CIE, Greensight continues to grow.

Click here to read their story! ✏️
https://t.co/iqJk0F8JIW

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What exactly is an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)? 🤔🚀 We sat down with Jim Finwick, leadership coach and EIR at the CIE, to talk about the role of an EIR.

Interested in learning more and applying to the Hatchery? Click here!🌟 https://t.co/ST8D8ydPxY

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It’s officially been over a week since Demo Day, and we’re already missing seeing our Summer Accelerator teams around the HotHouse, working diligently on their startups! Missed the action on Demo Day? Click here to watch! 🎉

https://t.co/rE0HFYdqAP

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Missed out on Demo Day? 👀

Click here to watch our recap on YouTube and catch up on all the exciting pitches, innovative ideas, and highlights from the event! 🎥✨

https://t.co/Jc40IhlTlb