USF Nault Center for Entrepreneurship

What an incredibly moving evening! One of the most inspirational stories we’ve heard this year, from building a $100M+ company to surviving a near-death experience and navigating life's toughest challenges. We were beyond grateful to hear Marci Wilhelm journey of resilience and courage. Starting from humble beginnings, Marci shared how she arrived in Tampa with just $700 in her bank account, faced challenges like dyslexia and a heart condition, and went on to co-found MedPartners, which eventually sold for $195 million. Her passion for helping others never wavers. A huge thank you to Marci for sharing such an intimate, personal side of her life, inspiring everyone, especially women, to face adversity with grit and grace. Our sincere thanks to Gary Patterson for hosting us at USF St. Petersburg, making this unforgettable evening possible. University of South Florida Muma College of Business #SpeakerSeries #NaultCenter #Women #Leadership

Join us for an exclusive talk with Pete Petersen, former CEO and Managing Partner of Dealers United and Co-founder of BuyerBridge. Pete's expertise in the automotive industry and his experience building platforms that help businesses scale advertising campaigns is sure to inspire! 🙌 Don’t miss the chance to hear Pete’s incredible journey and gain valuable insights for your own path. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eN-Zk83x University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee University of South Florida Muma College of Business #SpeakerSeries #NaultCenter

Catch our past winners, Unique Alston and Cherish Alston sharing their amazing experiences at the Daveler Pitch Competition with the USF Nault Center for Entrepreneurship. The competition is designed to promote entrepreneurship by offering mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities, making it an excellent platform for students aiming to refine their skills and gain real-world experience in pitching and business development.The application deadline is NOV 1st – don’t miss your chance! #DavelerPitchCompetition #NaultCenter University of South Florida Muma College of Business USF St. Petersburg David W. Blackwell, Ph.D. Allen Clary Dirk Libaers Frank Nunez

What an incredibly moving evening! One of the most inspirational stories we’ve heard this year, from building a $100M+ company to surviving a near-death experience and navigating life's toughest challenges. We were beyond grateful to hear Marci Wilhelm journey of resilience and courage. Starting from humble beginnings, Marci shared how she arrived in Tampa with just $700 in her bank account, faced challenges like dyslexia and a heart condition, and went on to co-found MedPartners, which eventually sold for $195 million. Her passion for helping others never wavers. A huge thank you to Marci for sharing such an intimate, personal side of her life, inspiring everyone, especially women, to face adversity with grit and grace. Our sincere thanks to Gary Patterson for hosting us at USF St. Petersburg, making this unforgettable evening possible. University of South Florida Muma College of Business #SpeakerSeries #NaultCenter #Women #Leadership

Our friends at USF Innovative Education are offering this amazing certification, and the deadline has been extended! The application deadline for the Pathway to Computing Graduate Certificate Program is now November 1. Want to learn more about this great program to see if it’s a good fit for you? Register here: usf.to/PTCbusiness

🎉 We’re thrilled to have hosted our first  hackathon-style USF Startup Team Challenge, bringing together passionate teams ready to tackle real-world challenges and pitch their best ideas! Huge thanks to the amazing team at the The Bellini Center for Talent Development – Dr. Cyndy Sanberg, Doug Meyn, M.Ed., Jennifer Saible , and Julia Fulton – for providing such a fantastic space and invaluable support throughout the event. A special shoutout to our dedicated judges, who gave their time and expertise, not only evaluating but mentoring teams round after round: Richard Heruska, Jamie Klingman,DBA, Jon Tavarez, Christian HG Brown and Feras Alhlou. Your feedback and guidance were instrumental! Congratulations to our top three teams, who hustled all day to bring their best solutions to each challenge and took home $1,000 and $500 prizes and earned a special dinner with the judges! 🥂 Lastly, thank you to our incredible team – Frank Nunez, Allen Clary, Dirk Libaers Alexis Yahre Sidra Riaz Tim Ernest – for bringing this vision to life on such short notice. We can’t wait to host this challenge again next year! 🚀 University of South Florida Muma College of Business David W. Blackwell, Ph.D. #USFStartupChallenge #Naultcenter #entrepreneurship

Join us on Mon Oct 28 at USF St. Petersburg for a special fireside chat with Marci Wilhelm, co-founder of MedPartners acquired in 2018 for $195M. Marci will share how as a young person she overcame dyslexia, a heart condition, and arrived in Tampa with just $700 in her bank account. Come hear Marci's entrepreneurial story and message of inspiration for life and early entrepreneurs. #women #entrepreneurs University of South Florida Muma College of Business David W. Blackwell, Ph.D.

USF Nault Center for Entrepreneurship Mentorship Matters Mixer - Fall 2024 🎉 A big thank you to USF CONNECT, USF Research & Innovation, and our wonderful host Shannon Pastizzo for making the Mentorship Matters Mixer a success. Special thanks to Carl Hadden MBA CME and the Florida SBDC at USF team for sponsoring the event. Shoutout to Jennifer Sineway for leading this initiative, and to our team, Allen Clary, Dirk Libaers, and Dr. Andy Hafer and all the mentors who generously shared their time and expertise. And always grateful for the amazing James Nault and his contribution to the USF Nault Center for Entrepreneurship — don't miss his iconic shoes in the pictures :) The Mentorship Matters Mixer celebrated the program's achievements and strengthened relationships that will shape the future of entrepreneurship, bringing together leaders to make a lasting impact. David W. Blackwell, Ph.D. University of South Florida Muma College of Business #mentormixer #naultcenter #startupcommunity

🚀 Ready to turn your business idea into reality? The Frank & Ellen Daveler Business Pitch Competition is your chance to win cash prizes of up to $5,000, connect with top mentors, and pitch your innovation in front of successful entrepreneurs! Whether you're looking to take your idea to the next level or network with industry leaders, this is your moment. Apply by November 1st and join us on November 15th at USF Research Park in Tampa for an unforgettable experience. Don’t wait— APPLY TODAY and fast-track your entrepreneurial journey! 👉 https://usf.to/Daveler *Open to undergraduate students only* #PitchToWin #Daveler2024 #EntrepreneurLife #FloridaStartups #USF

In light of the challenges brought by the recent #Milton storm and its aftermath, we understand that many of you may have faced difficulties preparing your #HUSTLE program applications. To ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate, we have extended the application deadline to 23rd of OCT. For those who may need assistance with their applications, we’re offering a #HUSTLE Application Workshop. During the workshop, our team will be available to answer your questions and share best practices to help your application stand out. Register here for the workshops usf.to/hustle-workshops. Apply at https://usf.to/HUSTLE University of South Florida Muma College of Business