E*-Biz Mashup

              An event to connect E*ntrepreneurs with questions                 to Business Experts who have the answers.  

Sponsored in part by:

The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership - Batten Institute

and

The E*Society

(Interested in Sponsoring this event? Contact us via info below.)

Do you have a business idea, but need a little advice to get started?

Whether it's a product or service, and whether it's in tech, entertainment, medicine, or food - you have the next big idea!  But, you have a little problem, you're just not sure how to get started! ... Or maybe your startup is rolling along, but you need advice about taking your venture to the next level.  

At the E*-Biz Mashup early-stage entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to present their ideas before C-ville’s business community of experts. This format will enable those with experience and ideas to offer advice to entrepreneurs on things such as market evaluation, business strategy, marketing, sales, and funding.  Networking among professionals and students with a purpose.  

If you'd like to present your idea at this Mashup, please sign up now!

Are you a business professional with expertise? Would you like to help a new venture?

If you have insights and advice for new ventures, or if you can directly provide your services, join us at the E*-Biz Mashup to offer input on practicality, requirements, scope, difficulty, and implementation of a business idea. Your expertise can make a real difference, and you might even find a few new clients!

Event Format: Several aspiring entrepreneurs will be selected to present their concept in front of the attendees and at display tables.  During the networking that follows the pitches, the audience will be asked to assist the entrepreneurs in answering their most critical questions. 

Want to pitch?  Please fill out this short registration form.

Date: Thursday October 20, 2011, from 6:30 until 8:30 PM

Location: Darden’s i.Lab is a state-of-the-art learning environment meant to inspire a new approach to teaching innovation and entrepreneurship. The i.Lab, located at the Darden School, provides “experiential, team-based and collaborative learning opportunities, such as a design-based studio where students can transform concepts and ideas into physical prototypes.

Parking: Guests may park in Darden's main parking garage, the spaces outside the gatehouse on Darden Boulevard, or in D-2 parking lots.

Here's a map: http://bit.ly/I_LAB  

Food and (non-alcoholic) beverages will be provided, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors: 

For more information about this event, please contact either: 

John Berryman, jfberryman@gmail.com or 615.417.2060

Kevin Abt, AbtK12@darden.virginia.edu

Tracey Danner, Executive@CvilleBIC.org or 434.242.5886