InNUvation’s’ field trip to
The only broker ranked in the top two places in Barron’s Annual Broker Comparison for the past three years - 2006, 2007, 2008
Come with us to the company’s headquarters and Q & A with the company founders.
Vans leave in front of the Technological Institute
April 30th,
Limited spaces available!
Registration is closed. Thank you for your interest!
Don’t have a job yet?
Want to meet new and upcoming
Come to InNUvations’s informal recruiting event and meet top
Free Dinner!
Informal dress code
Bring your resumes…
Event is on May 1st,
This event is open to public
Professor Jim Septa (Northwestern Law)
Jacobs 101
Wednesday April 9th from 5:15-6:15
This is the fourth and final NUVC workshop. Some topics that will be covered are:
* Differences between patents, trademarks, and trade secrets and when to consider using each
* What the process is for filing a patent
* How to pick a good attorney and also when is it necessary to pick a specialist versus a generalist
* How to protect the ability to patent an idea by maintaining confidentiality of the idea
* What are some of the common mistakes entrepreneurs make regarding IP
Founder and Managing Director of Illinois Innovation Accelerator Fund a $10M seed stage VC fund
Jacobs 160
Monday April 7th from 5:15-6:15
Come listen to Kellogg alumnus, David Weinstein ‘00, talk about his journey to helping found and serve as the managing director for the Illinois Innovation Accelerator Fund, a $10MM seed stage venture capital fund in Chicago. David will talk about some of the lessons he learned along the way and also offer advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and students trying to maximize their school experience. David will also discuss the importance of having sales experience and a strong network, and how they proved invaluable in his career.
Northwestern’s university-wide entrepreneurship competition presents…
Entrepreneurship Social
When: Tuesday, February 26, 6pm-8pm
Location: Cohen Commons (L482), Tech Institute
Looking to be part of a winning business plan? Searching for people to help launch your business plan? Meet other students interested in entrepreneurship at this event!
Speaker Series: Daphne Mazarakis (Founder of Tula Foods)
When: Thursday, February 28, 5:15pm-6:15pm
Location: Jacobs 165 (Kellogg)
Hear Daphne’s story about starting a food company. She will talk about her decision to become an entrepreneur and her recent experiences with fundraising.
Selling Skills Workshop
When: Saturday, March 1, 10am-12pm
Location: Jacobs 101 (Kellogg)
Learn how to pitch your business idea to gain investors and customers.