SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS IN OUR COMMUNITY
In just a few short weeks, we will introduce you to Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund Cohort 3 – 15 bright founders and their businesses. See the agenda below.
12:00 p.m.
1:10 – 1:30 p.m.
1:40 – 4:40 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
Business RadioX Interviews Begin
Doors Open | Company Showcase & Networking
Opening Remarks & Introductions
Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund Company Pitches
Networking Reception & Awards Presentation
10:00 a.m.
10:00 – 11:45 a.m.
11:45 – 12:15 p.m.
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 – 1:15 p.m.
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
3:00 – 3:20 p.m.
3:20 – 3:50 p.m.
3:50 – 4:00 p.m.
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
eSummitGSU Showcase Opens
Hackathon
Grab Lunch & Be Seated for Speaker
Opening Remarks & Introductions
STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Beginner to Growth Stage)
Pitch and Break
CAPITAL CONVERSATION – VC, PE, Angels
Pitch and break
SPECIAL ROUNDTABLE – Contracts + Customers = Capital
Pitch and Break
Zane Access Graduation
Break / Transition to Trophy Room
Keynote Speaker – Jay Bailey
Networking & Dessert Reception
Join Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (ENI) for a 2-day experience on entrepreneurship and innovation summit on Oct. 13-14 at Center Parc Stadium in partnership with Zane Venture Fund, an early-stage investor in companies founded by diverse entrepreneurs.
Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund (MSESF) Demo Day
11:30 – 12:15 p.m.
Founders’ Lunch with EIR
12:00 p.m.
Business RadioX Interviews Begin
12:00 p.m.
Doors Open
1:10 – 1:30 p.m.
Opening Remarks & Introductions
1:40 –3:00 p.m.
Company Pitches
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Networking Break
3:30 – 4:40 p.m.
Company Pitches
4:45 p.m.
Networking Reception & Awards Presentation
Zane Access Innovation Day
10:00 a.m.
Summit Showcase Opens
10:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Hackathon
11:45 a.m.
Showcase Closes
11:45 – 12:00 p.m.
Grab Lunch & Be Seated for Speaker
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
Student Entrepreneurship (Beginner to Growth Stage)
12:50-1:00 p.m.
Pitch and Break
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Capital Conversation – VC, PE, Angels
1:50-2:00 p.m.
Pitch and break
2:00-2:45 p.m.
Special Roundtable – Contracts + Customers = Capital
2:45: 3:45 p.m.
Keynote Speaker – Jay Bailey
3:50-4:00 p.m.
Pitch and Break
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Zane Access Graduation
4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Networking & Dessert Reception
Georgia State has proved students from all backgrounds can succeed at the same levels. With this in mind, the Main Street program aims to support diverse entrepreneurs and foster inclusive entrepreneurship. The program leverages Atlanta’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem as well as funding from corporate and individual philanthropists.
*2020, Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC)
**2021, International Business Innovation Association (InBIA)
Meet the Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund 2022 Cohort
Over 160 applications were received from students, alum, and community partners interested in the third Main Street cohort. All applicants participated in a multi-step selection process which included pitching to experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders.
Learn more about the 15 companies selected for Cohort 3 of the MSESF program below.
Press Releases
In partnership with Zane Venture Fund, Georgia State University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (ENI) is pleased to announce an entrepreneurship and innovation summit that will take place on Oct. 13 to 14. Read to learn more.
Eater Atlanta Magazine’s list of essential coffee shops is out and guess who made the list? Buzz Coffee and Winehouse is a Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund company from cohort 2 with Tremayne Perry, founder/owner at the helm. This community focused establishment serves coffee, pastries and cocktails, later in the day. Read more.
MSESF Cohort 2 winner Regess Marshall (B.B.A. ’10, MBA ’19) has charted her education and entrepreneurial efforts around creating diverse, inclusive environments in the workplace, in the video game industry and in karaoke. Read more.
Georgia State University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (ENI) has selected a diverse group of founders and innovative companies for the third cohort of its Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund. Learn who made the list.
In partnership with Zane Venture Fund, Georgia State University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (ENI) is pleased to announce an entrepreneurship and innovation summit that will take place on Oct. 13 to 14. Read to learn more.
Eater Atlanta Magazine’s list of essential coffee shops is out and guess who made the list? Buzz Coffee and Winehouse is a Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund company from cohort 2 with Tremayne Perry, founder/owner at the helm. This community focused establishment serves coffee, pastries and cocktails, later in the day. Read more.
MSESF Cohort 2 winner Regess Marshall (B.B.A. ’10, MBA ’19) has charted her education and entrepreneurial efforts around creating diverse, inclusive environments in the workplace, in the video game industry and in karaoke. Read more.