November 7 , 2008
In this issue
- Entrepreneur Idol
- NUVC Director Recruiting
- "Becoming your own Boss" by Larry Levy
- Other Information and Events
Upcoming Events
- 11/8 - "Sell Ice to Eskimos"
- 11/11 - Becoming your own Boss
- 11/15 - Entrepreneur Idol
What's New with InNUvation
1. Entrepreneur Idol - The Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Competition
November 15th, 2008, 11:00-3:30pm, McCormick Tribune Center
We are proud to host the 2nd Annual Entrepreneur Idol, an idea pitch competition emphasizing fun, vision, and delivery with competing schools across the Midwest.
The Competition
Entrepreneur Idol posts students with ideas against a panel of judges and audience members who will critique them based on the quality, creativity, and delivery of their concepts. The competition will be a full day extravaganza filled with passionate competition and lively entertainment. Elimination Rounds on Saturday will narrow the field for the Finals later that day. Helping competitors and audience through the stress and excitement of competition will be good food, educational speeches by successful entrepreneurs, and informational booths from leading organizations.
Participating Institutions
Undergraduate students from more than half-a-dozen Chicago-land universities are expected to compete in Entrepreneur Idol. Students may work as individuals or as teams and will be allowed whatever aids they feel are necessary for their presentations.
- Northwestern University
- University of Chicago
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne
- Loyola University
- DePaul University
- Illinois Institute of Technology
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- University of Dayton
The Awards
- 1st Place - $25,000 funding with the Iventures10 program - Turn your idea into reality.
- 2nd Place - $1500 cash + Free Kaplan Prep Courses (GRE,GMAT,LSAT) for the winning team.
- Audience Favorite Award - $1500 cash prize. You decide who wins!
For more info and registration check www.EntIdol.com
2. Northwestern University Venture Challenge - Recruiting Directors
ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP?
ARE YOU INSPIRED BY NEW IDEAS?
BE A PART OF THE REVOLUTION!!!
We are looking for committed and passionate people to be directors for the Northwestern University Venture Challenge and help change the face of entrepreneurship at Northwestern!
The NUVC in the two years since its conception has helped inspire over a hundred people to think beyond their regular academics and dream big! The prize money for last year's competition was $25,000. Check out http://nuvc.innuvation.org for last year's winners.
Here is a real leadership opportunity where you can help design the competition and work with people to help create new companies. It is also a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded people from all the schools in Northwestern and network with real entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists.
The three leadership positions open are for a Marketing Director, Logistics Director and Judging Director (open to people from all schools within Northwestern).
Please email Sumanth Gargi (Email:sgargi2009@kellogg.northwestern.edu Subject:NUVC Director Application) with your interest and the answer to the following question by Nov 20th:
- Why do you want to be part of the NUVC and what does entrepreneurship mean to you?
We are very excited about this year's competition and look forward to working with you!!
3. "Becoming your own Boss" by Larry Levy
If you have registered for this event, here's a friendly reminder!
Event: Tuesday, November 11th 6:30PM - 8:30PM at Wieboldt Hall, Ray Connelley Lounge
Register: Closed.
Want to learn tips for how to succeed as an entrepreneur? Want to meet other students and alumni interested in entrepreneurship?
Come hear NU alum Larry Levy discuss: "Becoming Your Own Boss: Entrepreneurship in the Current Economic Climate"
This event is designed to offer advice to aspiring entrepreneurs in today's day and age. Mr. Levy will share his own experience of starting and running a highly successful business and then field questions from the audience. A networking reception will follow.
Event Details:
When: Tuesday, November 11th
6:30-7:30pm: Discussion hosted by Larry Levy
7:30-8:30pm: Networking Reception (Includes Limited Bar and Beverages, Appetizers and Dessert)
Registration: Space is limited, Click here to register!
Where: Northwestern University Chicago Campus, Wieboldt Hall, Ray Connelly Lounge
339 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, 60611
Take the free bus: http://www.univsvcs.northwestern.edu/shuttles/pdf/intercampus08.pdf. The map doesn't show the Chicago campus but the bus route ends at the Montgomery Ward building at 303 E. Chicago Ave. This is just down the street from Wieboldt Hall.
Price: Alumni: $25, Students: $5
Dress code: Business Casual
Sponsored by: NU Club of Chicago and InNUvation
Questions? Contact Matt Znameroski at mznameroski2009@kellogg.northwestern.edu
About Larry Levy
Larry Levy (UB '66, KSM '67) is the searching for newest hidden object games
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Levy Restaurants and Chairman and CEO of The Levy Organization, his real estate development company. Since its founding in 1978, Mr. Levy has built Levy Restaurants into a dynamic culinary and hospitality business known nationwide as the innovator and market leader of sports and entertainment dining. From its base of award-winning restaurants, including Spiaggia and Bistro 110 in Chicago, and Fulton's Crab House and Portobello Yacht Club at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, the company has grown to 66 locations including convention facilities, music/performance venues, and stadiums and arenas for all major sports leagues in 39 markets worldwide.
About the Levy Institute
In 2003, Larry and his wife Carol founded the Levy Institute of Entrepreneurial Practice at Kellogg Graduate School of Management. The institute is responsible for shaping and managing the entrepreneurship curriculum at Kellogg.
http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/levyinstitute/
Other Events
1. BeExtraordinary
Last year's NUVC participant, BeExtraordinary.org has finally launched! Please visit http://www.BeExtraordinary.org
Overview: BeExtraordinary.org is interested in connecting people, their friends, and charities in an unprecedented way. We are focused on making it easier for individuals and groups to raise money for a cause through the internet. Read on to find out why you should considering starting a challenge on BeExtraordinary.org.
2. CHEST Case Competition
Problem: Smoking rates in developing nations have increased dramatically
Solution: The Carol and Larry Levy Social Entrepreneurship Lab and the Health Industry Management Program at Kellogg are partnering with the CHEST Foundation to sponsor a competition in search of a sustainable business plan that will mitigate the negative impact of smoking in developing nations.
Why Compete?
- Have a lasting, positive social impact in developing nations (winning business plan may be implemented by the CHEST Foundation
- Network with influential officials
- Win a $15,000 cash prize!
Teams
- Open to all graduate students, minimum of 1 Kellogg student per team
- 4 - 5 people per team
- We can facilitate matching of McCormick students to Kellogg teams if needed
Timeline
NOW: Registration for Case Competition
DEC/JAN: Mentors from CHEST Foundation assigned to teams
MAR: GIM Trip
APR: Cases submitted
MAY: Final Competition
Interested students should contact Emily Bush O'Grady
3. UBMA Business Activity Forum/Silent Auction
When: November 10th, 7:00pm-9:00pm (Registration @ 6:30)
Where: Norris University Center, Big 10 Room (104), 1999 Campus Dr. Evanston, IL 60208
Don't miss this RARE opportunity to meet and hear from admissions representatives from the most elite
Business Schools in the Nation all in one place. Find out what it takes to get into the top B-schools from those who know best.
ALSO, bring your checkbooks—there will be an auction and someone will walk away with a full GMAT Prep Course from KAPLAN (valued at $1800)!
Attire is business casual.
This event is open to all students throughout the Greater Chicago area.
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