Main Street Alum Film Projects Making Great Strides
Main Street Alum Film Projects Making Great Strides
Just a couple years after receiving a non-dilutive grant from Georgia State University’s Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund, Emily Wilson (B.A. ’21), founder of EKAT Productions, has teamed up with Didi Paulini of Didi Productions and Jennifer Spell of Spellbound Pictures to produce two feature length documentaries. READ MORE
Computer Science Student’s Business Picked for Seed Funding, Mentorship Program
Computer Science Student’s Business Picked for Seed Funding, Mentorship Program
Georgia State University student Paige Malcolm is the founder and CEO of SkinCentric, one of 12 companies selected to participate in Georgia State’s Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund. The six-month program supports GSU students, recent alumni and community entrepreneurs with seed funding and mentorship to start and grow new ventures. Malcolm, a sophomore computer science major at the university, merged two of her passions — beauty and technology — to create SkinCentric. Click to read more.
Buzz Coffee listed as one of Atlanta’s Essential Coffee Shops
Buzz Coffee listed as one of Atlanta’s Essential Coffee Shops
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.
Any Gamers in the House?
Any Gamers in the House?
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.
Ashley Bella: Not Just Paint on a Wall
Ashley Bella: Not Just Paint on a Wall
Ashley Bella, the CEO of ArtzyBella (’20), is a Georgia State University alum and a graduate of the Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund Cohort 1. She recently announced the completion of a one-of-a-kind mural entitled “Be Love.” Read the story.
Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund Demo Day for Cohort 2
Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund Demo Day for Cohort 2
Georgia State celebrated Cohort 2 of the Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund as the university community, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry partners gathered at Center Parc Stadium for the 2nd annual Demo Day. Read the full story and see photos from the afternoon.
Gamifying Student Engagement
Gamifying Student Engagement
After Georgia State’s Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund and Georgia Tech’s Create-X, the KemNu team is tackling student engagement on campus and online. Read more.
GSU Alumni Create Gaming Cxmmunity Co. to Revolutionize Esports
GSU Alumni Create Gaming Cxmmunity Co. to Revolutionize Esports
Twitch has partnered with Cxmmunity and is launching the second season of their HBCU Esports League to promote esports programs. Learn more.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute Wins Two International Awards
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute Wins Two International Awards
Georgia State’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (ENI) has won two international awards for its work in supporting entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds. The awards were announced at the 35th Annual International Conference on Business Incubation (ICBI35), hosted virtually by the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) on April 25-30, 2021. Read the full article.