Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship

Meet Gowri sailesh kotipalli, one of our Fall 2024 Entrepreneurship Ambassadors! Sailesh is in his final semester of the Master's program in Information Systems at Saint Louis University. He values meaningful interactions and loves exchanging ideas with others. His creative side shines through painting, architectural photography, and tearing up the dance floor at college events. Currently, he’s focused on developing AI agents to streamline research processes and enjoys exploring topics like parallel universes and artificial intelligence. #SLUEntrepreneurship #MeetTheAmbassadors #LeadershipInAction

We’re excited to invite you to our FINAL networking event of the semester, eMentor Trivia Night—a fun and interactive way to test your knowledge, learn from experienced entrepreneurs, and connect with other students and members of the entrepreneurship community! Date: Nov 19, 2024 Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Location: DuBourg Hall, Sinquefield Stateroom (Room 409) Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gkD-WntK Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University’s very own Kirti Madhu and her company, EMBr, have been selected as part of the Fall CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) Social Impact Cohort! Kirti was a member of our inaugural New Venture Accelerator cohort and currently serves as the president of the SLULaunch program. We are incredibly proud of her continued dedication to driving positive change and making a lasting impact in the community. Congratulations Kirti!! Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University #Entrepreneurship #SocialImpact #SLULaunch #Innovation #SLU

Deadline to register for Tinker Camp is 10/18! Tinker Camp is an immersive product design hackathon where creativity meets innovation. Over two exciting days, participants will design, build, and test groundbreaking concepts, tackling real-world challenges in areas like urban gardens, healthy living, and more. Collaborate with fellow innovators, refine your ideas, and bring your vision to life! 🗓️ Dates: November 2nd-3rd 📍 Location: ISE 221 🔗 Registration deadline: October 18th Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience—register now and start creating solutions that matter: https://lnkd.in/g9F9irjn Saint Louis University School of Science and Engineering, Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University #TinkerCamp #ProductDesign #Hackathon #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

WHAT A TURNOUT! Last night's SLU eMentor Mini Pitch Night was one of our best events yet. So many students and mentors came out to pitch or show their support, and we had 14 individuals pitch their ideas. We’re incredibly grateful for the entrepreneurship community here at Saint Louis University, and we can’t wait to see you at our final eMentor event of the semester, Trivia Night, on November 19th! Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gCKFXuVr Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University

We have so many talented teams in our SLULaunch program this year. The program’s reinvention builds on the original goals of its predecessors, MEDLaunch and GEOLaunch, while expanding opportunities for students. Click to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gdUGt_de

Join us tomorrow for the SLU eMentor Mini Pitch Networking Night! This is your chance to showcase your innovative business ideas in quick 60-second pitches, get valuable feedback, and network with mentors and local entrepreneurs. No slides needed—just bring your best elevator pitch! 🗣️ Pitch sign-up is first come, first serve, so don’t miss out! 🗓️ Date: October 15th 📍 Location: DuBourg Hall Sinquefield Stateroom Room 409 🍽️ Food and drinks provided! Register now: https://lnkd.in/d4p9rgzM #SLU #Entrepreneurship #PitchNight #Networking

Meet Nandita singh, one of our Fall 2024 Entrepreneurship Ambassadors! Nandita is in her second year of the Master’s program in Analytics at Saint Louis University's School of Professional Studies. Her passion for data grew during her time as an Associate Analyst at Deloitte Consulting in India, which inspired her to pursue a Master’s in Analytics at SLU. As an Entrepreneurship Ambassador, she’s excited to contribute to the team and participate in this semester's networking events. In her free time, Nandita enjoys playing badminton, spending time with friends, and is currently learning to swim! #SLUEntrepreneurship #MeetTheAmbassadors #LeadershipInAction

Join us next week for the SLU eMentor Mini Pitch Networking Night. This is your chance to showcase your innovative business ideas in quick 60-second pitches, get valuable feedback, and network with mentors and local entrepreneurs. No slides needed—just bring your best elevator pitch! 🗣️ Pitch sign-up is first come, first serve, so don’t miss out! 🗓️ Date: October 15th 📍 Location: DuBourg Hall Sinquefield Stateroom Room 409 🍽️ Food and drinks provided! Register now: https://lnkd.in/d4p9rgzM #SLU #Entrepreneurship #PitchNight #Networking

Meet Athena Valera-Barrios, one of our Fall 2024 Entrepreneurship Ambassadors! Athena is a senior majoring in International Business with a minor in Marketing, graduating in May 2025. She’s passionate about creating positive impacts and finding opportunities to learn and grow. In her free time, Athena enjoys doing nails, hitting the gym, and relaxing with episodes of Bob's Burgers! #SLUEntrepreneurship #MeetTheAmbassadors #LeadershipInAction