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On to our last requirement #8: Team

You’re the right team to build and grow this company because you bring the right mix of passion, experience, and expertise. Each member adds unique strengths from strategy and marketing to execution, helping turn ideas into action

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For requirement #7: Cost

What are your key operating expenses? Running a business takes more than an idea it takes knowing your cost.

Learn more about these requirements at https://t.co/W8RabKIV8h

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Join us as a student judge or volunteer for the Shocker New Venture Competition! Gain experience evaluating business ideas, sharpen your critical thinking skills, and connect with founders, students, and community members. Learn more at https://t.co/W8RabKIV8h

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While you are gearing up for the Shocker New Venture Competition, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you are preparing your video.

Applications are due next Thursday at noon! Apply now at https://t.co/W8RabKIV8h

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On the fence about the Shocker New Venture Competition?

You don’t need a fully developed business, just an idea. Refine it, gain real entrepreneurial experience, and take the first step toward building something bigger.

Apply at https://t.co/W8RabKIV8h before March 26th at noon

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Students competed in a fast-paced business simulation at Clash Build Cash, hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship and NextGen Entrepreneurs.

Congratulations to our winners:
1st – Simon Deaver
2nd – Jude Arnold
3rd – Nicholas Robben

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On to requirement #6!

How will your idea make money? Whether it’s subscriptions, one-time sales, or freemium offerings, clearly show your revenue strategy in your video. This helps judges understand the potential of your business.

Learn more at https://t.co/W8RabKIV8h

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Applications for the Shocker New Venture Competition are now open! Refine your business or idea, receive feedback, and compete for prize money!

Apply at https://t.co/W8RabKIV8h

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For Requirement #5, remember: there is always competition. Even if no one has your exact idea, your customers are already solving the problem somehow. Identify those alternatives and explain why your solution is the better choice.

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Download Venture Valley before competition day. Going through tutorials, exploring the dashboard, and testing strategies ahead of time will help you avoid common mistakes and feel confident. The more comfortable you are with the mechanics, the more you can focus on winning!

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Your next big idea deserves a strong start. Step into Clash Build Cash to put your strategies into action, analyze outcomes, and strengthen your decision-making skills. This experience is a great way to get ready for SNVC.

📍Woosley Hall Atrium
⏰12-5 pm (come and go)
🗓️March 5

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Requirement #4 is all about your value proposition. At this stage in your business model video, you should clearly explain the unique benefit your product or service provides and why customers should choose it over existing alternatives. What problem are you solving better?

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Clash Build Cash gives you the chance to experiment with strategy, strengthen your decision-making skills, and turn classroom knowledge into real action, so you walk into SNVC more confident and prepared.

📍Woosley Hall Atrium
⏰12-5 pm (come and go)
🗓️Thursday, Mar. 5

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Requirement #3 asks you to clearly define your customers. It is important to have an informed understanding of who your customers are, what excites them, and how your solution solves their problems and addresses their needs. Learn more at https://t.co/W8RabKJsXP.

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Up next is requirement #2.  When thinking about the solution to your problem, don't fall into the trap of focusing solely on your product instead of your customers. Consider what matters to the people you’re serving because they are the ones that matter the most! @BartonSchoolWSU

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Every successful business starts by solving a real problem or meeting an unmet need. The better you understand the problem, the stronger your idea will be. As you prepare for SNVC, start by clearly defining the challenge your idea addresses and why it matters.

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Test your business instincts, make real business decisions, and see the results in minutes! Join the Center for Entrepreneurship and NextGen Entrepreneurs Student Organization for a game competition that challenges your strategy, risk, and innovation skills!

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At the Center for Entrepreneurship, we believe entrepreneurship is learned through action. The Shocker New Venture Competition is one of the ways we help students apply their ideas, build practical skills, and gain real-world experience. @BartonSchoolWSU

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Ready to discover whether your technology has real market potential? The Wichita State I-Corps Program provides customer discovery training, expert guidance, and the support you need to move from concept to commercialization. Apply now to join the Spring 2026 cohort!

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Every successful business starts by solving a real problem or meeting an unmet need. The better you understand the problem, the stronger your idea will be. As you prepare for SNVC, start by clearly defining the challenge your idea addresses and why it matters.