The ISU Pappajohn Center presents ENTREBOLD!

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We believe that in the world of entrepreneurship, you have to think boldly. This is the Age of Entrepreneurship – start something today and let’s work together. Gone are the days of going it alone. Entrepreneurs thrive best where they have communities to draw upon. The ENTREBOLD newsletter is for you– to be inspired, to discover, take action, scale, and grow.

ENTREBOLD: MAY EDITION

Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The statewide Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held in Des Moines on April 26. Twelve student businesses representing Drake University, University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa, and Iowa State University had the opportunity to pitch to John Pappajohn & the Equity Dynamics team.

Congratulations to all of the regional finalists including Iowa State student entrepreneurs: Jacob McClarnon & Anthony House (Home Painter), and Chris James (True 360).

Special congratulations to ISU finalist Rebecca Lyons (LunchSox) who took home one of the three $5,000 checks! Top finalists also included No Limbits and Asonus Tech representing the University of Iowa.

Pictured L to R: Diana Wright (ISU Pappajohn Center), Anthony House (Home Painter), Jacob McClarnon (Home Painter), Dan Cosgrove (Growers Edge Financial), Rebecca Lyons (LunchSox), Dan Stork (Equity Dynamics), John Pappajohn (Equity Dynamics), Chris James (True 360), and Judi Eyles (ISU Pappajohn Center).

You're invited to attend the CYstarters Community 2019 Kick-Off!
Here is your chance to meet the student businesses that will be part of this summer's CYstarters program. A short program will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed with complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

May 23 | 4:30-6:00 p.m.
ISU Economic Development Core Facility

RSVP today!

The CYstarters experience has helped 44 Iowa State students and recent graduates start 35 businesses since the program began in 2016.

Today we grow, again.

Meet the 2019 CYstarters Cohort, click here!

Applications are open:
John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

The John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition is intended to encourage and promote entrepreneurial activity and create greater awareness of the resources available to entrepreneurs in Iowa. $100,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finalists, including runner-up awards totaling $20,000.
Deadline to apply is May 20, 2019!

The 2019 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition is co-sponsored by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers and the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

Announcements on campus:

Congratulations to the 2019 Entrepreneur Scholars!

Pictured (L to R): PAPPAJOHN SCHOLARS ($2,500): Konner Koerselman (Industrial Engineering), Courtney Middelkoop (Industrial Engineering), Anthony Swindell (Entrepreneurship), Cimone Wright-Hamor (Computer Engineering); DAVE SLATER SCHOLAR ($1,000): Luis Rios (Marketing).

Not pictured is LAMBERT SCHOLAR ($1,000): Marissa Sankey (Entrepreneurship)

Summer Internship Opportunity - CYstarters Technical Intern
The Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is looking for a summer intern to offer technical support to the cohort of student startups participating in the CYstarters summer accelerator in Ames, Iowa. The position provides the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment supporting student entrepreneurs, learning while you work!
Apply today on CyHire (position #133363).

Pitch Me ISU - An Invitation from President Wendy Wintersteen
What’s your next life-changing, world-shifting idea? If you have unlimited resources and access to people, dollars, and time, what would you propose and how would that change your local, regional, national, or global community, or create value for a specific industry or business, or change consumer experiences or practices? Learn more and apply for a chance to win $1,000!

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Learning Community Seminar Class
Students in the program will register for BusAd 292, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Learning Community Seminar, which meets once per week (location will be in the Student Innovation Center once opened). This one-credit course includes an introduction to entrepreneurship and innovation, accompanied by field trips, guest speakers, mentoring, and hands-on learning activities.
Register to take the class next semester, click here !

What we're reading this month...

Leaders Eat Last (Book by Simon Sinek)
How to Write Short (Book by Roy Clark)

In the News...

Meet the 2019 CYstarters Cohort (ISU Pappajohn Center)
Students take top prizes in Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition (Clay & Milk)
CYstarters Spotlight Story: Minerals 2 Algae (ISU Pappajohn Center)
Iowa State-based Home Painter wins Startup Ames Pitch Competition (ISU Startup Factory)
CYstarters announces 15 student entrepreneurs for 2019 cohort (Clay & Milk)
A Close Shave (Ames Tribune)
Kimle Aquaculture is simplifying aquaculture production systems (Clay & Milk)

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