A.T. Gimbel noted that one of the major mistakes entrepreneurs make is building a product too soon in the process of developing a startup. Identifying a problem other people are already trying to solve is step one. There must be an “authentic demand” and a growing niche market. Read blog to learn 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.
Gram Vikas, which translates to ‘village development’, is the organization that Joe Madiath formed to give young people more access to jobs in the market. Community-based entrepreneurship is a core concept of Gram Vikas, so he found a social problem that everyone in the community could come together to solve. Read this amazing story.
When asked, what role does Georgia State play in your entrepreneurial journey? The team responded, by connecting us to local resources and workshops offered by the school. It also let us connect with other likeminded students who may be doing things similar to us so that we can work and find solutions for our industry. Read their full spotlight.
Georgia State University in the more recent years has greatly impacted my entrepreneurial journey. Through LaunchGSU I have been able to take advantage of attending free seminars covering a wide range of entrepreneurial topics. I have also had the privilege of network with other like-minded entrepreneurs, says Launch GSU Member Reginald Sanders. Read his full spotlight.
Two former GSU roommates turned business partners are making big moves in their careers in real estate. The Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Davonne Reaves (B.S.S. ’10) and Jessica Myers (B.A.J. ’09) celebrated a big career milestone with the recent hotel acquisition. Read the full story.
This year, the WomenLead Program piloted a new signature experience focused on addressing food insecurity on college campuses. Led by WomenLead faculty member and ENI Associate Director of the H. J. Russell Center for Entrepreneurship Dr. Isabelle Monlouis – read the full article.
When Elissa Russell (M.Ed.’20), founder of READI Consulting applied for the Start It Up Georgia program offered at Atlanta Tech Village, she had no idea that she would be one of over 700 to be accepted into the popular 12-week program. Read the entire story and learn what else Elissa received.
Amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, the semi-annual Georgia University Entrepreneurship Initiative (GUEI) was hosted virtually on April 22, 2020. A committee consisting of educators, administrators and entrepreneurial ecosystem builders representing Georgia State University, Emory University, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State University, Morehouse University, University of Georgia, Startup Atlanta, TiE Atlanta and ATDC hosted the virtual event.
Paul Wilson, Area Director for SBDC talks with Christopher Pike during Economic Development Week 2020.
Paul discusses how the SBDC impacts our community and how people can get involved. SBDC offers one-on-one consulting and marketing services along with business training. View the full interview on their Facebook page and follow.
