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Making it Mentally

Monday, September 28, 2020 •5pm-6pm • Online Has the pandemic effected your mental health? Join the Student venture Mind Above Matter for an open discussion about mental health, tools to cope with change and resources available to you as a UNC student. Finally, support Mind Above Matter by offering suggestions for their work as they

How Does Your Sales Hat Fit: A UNC Lunchtime Chat for Fast-Paced Startups

Putting on your sales hat as an entrepreneur can be challenging for some and downright daunting for others. Mastering both the art and science of steering your customers towards purchase takes planning, time and attention. This lunchtime conversation will feature sales experts Lilly Ferrick and Chris Morrison, two entrepreneurs and Scale School instructors who have each helped hundreds

How Does Your Sales Hat Fit: A UNC Lunchtime Chat for Fast-Paced Startups

Putting on your sales hat as an entrepreneur can be challenging for some and downright daunting for others. Mastering both the art and science of steering your customers towards purchase takes planning, time and attention. This lunchtime conversation will feature sales experts Lilly Ferrick and Chris Morrison, two entrepreneurs and Scale School instructors who have each helped hundreds

Apply for Virtual Pitch Competition

This 90 second virtual elevator pitch competition will award $10,000 to the top collegiate pitches across the country. It's run by Future Founders, a Chicago non-profit that works with the top young entrepreneurs in the country. Applications are open until September 30 and you can find more details and apply here. For more information reach out to: sal@futurefounders.com

Ericsson Innovation Awards 2020

Apply by Sept. 30 The 2020 Ericsson Innovation Awards (EIA) is a call to ‘Reclaim the Future.’ This year, the annual global competition calls on students around the globe to set major change in motion by committing to addressing the current and future challenges of climate action. Find more information here.

The APPLES Bryan Fellowships

Apply by Oct. 1 The Bryan Fellowship offers funding and support for students starting a project to meet a community-identified need. The fellowship offers up to $1,500 and includes a service-learning course on project management. Apply through the CCPS Application and Nomination Portal.

Magic Hour: Black Entrepreneurs Meetup

Thursday October 1, 2020 • Online • Open to all This past summer, the Eship Center hosted an event, Creating A Space for Black Entrepreneurs, to amplify the successes and challenges in the journeys of Black Entrepreneurs in our ecosystem. They are expanding this experience to Magic Hour: Black Entrepreneurs Meetup which is a networking

Conscious Conversations

A Conscious Conversation is a space for meaningful, empathetic, and energizing discussion. Since March 2020, Startup Island has been offering weekly Conscious Conversations as a space to feel safe, supported, and connected during this time of uncertainty and physical distance. Share what you’ve been feeling openly and honestly about both personal and contemporary issues. Cultivate a broader

Take Care of YOU – 1789 Community Yoga

Every entrepreneur, big or small, benefits from relaxation techniques and a focus on mental wellbeing. Yoga provides clarity of mind, promotes creativity, and builds confidence through trying something new — all of which are invaluable to entrepreneurs, whether you’re just starting out or already underway. It is also an awesome way to step away from