2023 AccelerateRU graduates 12 student startups |
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A dynamic cohort of 12 student startups, ranging from healthcare to CPG to technology ventures, has successfully completed RCIE's rigorous 2023 AccelerateRU summer accelerator program. Throughout the summer, these student entrepreneurs actively participated in virtual "Lunch and Learns," where they gained valuable insights into areas such as business planning, marketing, and sales, facilitated by industry experts.
The program concluded with a transformative, in-person experience – a two-day intensive startup bootcamp led by Topher Morrison, renowned for his expertise in perfecting business pitches. Under his guidance, the startups refined their pitches and honed their business identities.
As the accelerator chapter closes, the startups transition to the next phase of RCIE's StartupRU Roadmap to Success, where they will secure seed funding for their startups. This not only positions them for success in the upcoming Idea Challenge, New Venture Expo, and Rohrer New Venture Competition, but also opens doors to potential equity-based seed funding through the Rowan Innovation Venture Fund. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS |
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Stop in for Mentor Mondays - no appointment required! |
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The Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Rowan Innovation Venture Fund are excited to partner on the 2023 Idea Challenge. The annual showcase encourages entrepreneurial thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration from students throughout the Rowan community
Click here to learn more and register by October 22nd. |
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Mark your calendars! Saxbys will reopen on September 5th serving cold brew, grilled cheese sandwiches, and more. Check them out on the GrubHub Campus Menu or visit in person on the main floor of RCB. Saxbys proudly accepts Meal Plan, Rowan Bucks, and Dining Dollars, along with regular credit cards.
Fun Fact: Did you know that the Saxbys team is entirely student-run? As part of the Saxbys Experiential Learning Platform, the cafe is helmed by a Student Cafe Executive Officer (S.C.E.O.). Visit the Saxbys website to learn more about how you can get involved at the cafe - either as the next S.C.E.O. or as a Team Member.
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E-NEWS TO KEEP YOU IN THE KNOW |
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Rowan University named among best of 389 U.S universities |
The Princeton Review, one of the nation’s leading education services companies, named Rowan University to its Best 389 Colleges list for 2024. |
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Season 3 of Entrepreneurship at Rowan Podcast now streaming |
Season 3 of the Entrepreneurship at Rowan podcast dropped this month. Host Ashley Kulikowski '23, psychology alumna and founder of Art For Hope Studio, interviews current students, recent alumni, and community members who are actively involved in Rowan's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Click here to listen. |
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Entrepreneurship alum opens salon in hometown |
From a young age, Julian Doroteo (Entrepreneurship '22) had a dream of becoming a barber that went beyond just having his own chair; with feedback from startup competitions, and mentorship and seed funding through the Startup Opportunity Fund, he turned his vision into reality by opening the first Shears storefront in Bridgeton, NJ. Learn more about his story here. |
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Creatives Studio 230 works with and interviews Viral TikTok Star |
Tanara Mallory sits down with Rowan University students to share her journey working with Creatives 230. Their work included a photo shoot, creation of a merchandise line, website and aided in trademarking her influencer business. Watch the interview, here.
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Nick Nastasi listed as Philadelphia Business Journal PHL INO Under 25 Honoree |
Congratulations to Nick Nastasi (Management '23) for being named to PHL INO under 25's list. Nick was selected for his innovative work as founder of 4U Medical Designs, where he works to reduce medical anxiety and fear by decorating dismal medical devices, such as IV bags and syringes, to look more child friendly. |
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Amanda Kaiser, ENT Major hired as Saxby's Student CEO at RCBC |
Amanda Kaiser (Entrepreneurship '26) will join Saxbys' "Go-Getter" team as the next Student Cafe Executive Officer (SCEO) at Rowan College at Burlington County. SCEOs assume complete ownership of their café, from designing the menu to overseeing day-to-day operations, all while receiving a semester's worth of college credit. |
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Professor Payton delivers talk on Entrepreneurial Mindset at RCSJ |
Greg Payton, Lecturer of Entrepreneurship in the SIE, spoke with a group of students from the Equal Opportunity Fund at Rowan College of South Jersey on the "Powers of an Entrepreneurial Mindset". |
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Mental health-based startup by Rowan Alumnus featured on PHL 17 |
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The RCIE team is here to support you.
The RCIE team is on campus in Business Hall 209 and available to all Rowan students, faculty, and staff!
Interested in upcoming competitions, seed funding and scholarship opportunities, pitch feedback, mentorship possibilities, or how the RCIE can help advance your business idea, startup or entrepreneurial goals? Email Jessica Vattima to schedule a meeting.
Interested in mentorship opportunities, becoming a "Startup Guru", hosting a webinar, virtual workshop, site visit or speaking event, or supporting entrepreneurship at Rowan? Email Jessica Vattima to schedule a meeting.
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Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Business Hall 209
201 Mullica Hill Road | Glassboro, NJ 08028
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