Texas A&M Launches Center for Applied Entrepreneurship and Innovation

“Entrepreneurship is an action sport. It’s not just something you talk about." The Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business's free program STRIVE, which stands for Startup Training Resources to Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurship, graduated its first cohort recently, a major milestone for the program. Read more about STRIVE, which helps veterans and their families succeed in entrepreneurship at the link below! 🔗: https://bit.ly/4kjPilF

I had the opportunity to serve as a judge for the 2026 NFTE Southeast Social Media Fast Pitch Competition this week. During the judging window, I reviewed multiple student business submissions and evaluated them using a structured rubric assessing innovation, feasibility, clarity, and entrepreneurial execution. It’s always encouraging to see emerging founders think critically about real-world problems and translate ideas into actionable business concepts. Programs like NFTE play an important role in building disciplined entrepreneurial thinking at an early stage. Grateful to contribute to the next generation of entrepreneurs. Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) #NFTE #Entrepreneurship #StartupEducation #BusinessLeadership

Entrepreneurship vs. Entrepreneurialism: What’s the difference? Entrepreneurship focuses on projects, ventures, and innovation programs that support selected ideas. Entrepreneurialism goes further, it builds the culture, mindset, and organizational conditions that enable everyone to think and act entrepreneurially every day. Watch this clip from our latest webinar with Dr. Irena Yashin-Shaw and discover how entrepreneurial thinking can move from isolated initiatives to a company-wide capability. Watch the full webinar to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dyAM8Ctc

Big visions start with conversations. In 2024, SCMBA began conversations with Steve Coon about the need for something more: a true business incubator space where entrepreneurs could grow, connect, and thrive right here in our community. That idea was soon shared with Senator Kirk Schuring and his wife, Darlene, who immediately believed in the concept and the impact it could create. What started as a vision is now becoming a reality at 500 10th Street, an investment in small businesses, innovation, and long-term opportunity. This space is more than a building. It’s a commitment to the future of minority entrepreneurship. Stay tuned as we continue sharing the story leading up to our Grand Opening on March 2. #SCMBA #50010thStreet #BusinessDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #CommunityInvestment #KirkSchuringProject

Scaling a business isn’t about ideas alone. It’s about execution. In this conversation, Manisha Seewal, who leads one of our Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship programmes delivered in collaboration with SMU Academy, shares grounded perspectives on customer acquisition and what founders often underestimate when trying to scale. At TechFin Global, we partner with experienced practitioners to design applied entrepreneurship programmes built for real-world challenges. Join us on this journey of practical learning and honest conversations on building and scaling businesses. #Entrepreneurship #CustomerAcquisition #StartupGrowth #FounderJourney #TechFinGlobal

Continuing the journey of Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 2026, E-Cell UMIT conducted an insightful session on Building the Business Model with Dr. Divya Rathod, Former CEO – WISE SNDT Incubation and Founder at Silvery Nanos Innovations LLP. The session focused on designing sustainable business models, refining value propositions, and understanding the practical aspects of building scalable ventures. Participants gained clarity on converting innovative ideas into structured and viable business frameworks. The bootcamp, which began on 8th February, continues to provide meaningful learning experiences for aspiring entrepreneurs. #ECELLUMIT #EntrepreneurshipBootcamp #BusinessModel #StartupLearning #Innovation #UMIT

I hope the session gave insights to our women upcoming founders to build business models and kickstart their journey to be independent but responsible humans #entrepreneurship for purpose #entrepreneurs

Celebrating the Power of Salesforce Community & Shared Learning As we see the announcement from The DEC Network’s 11th Annual State of Salesforce event, one thing stands out: community-driven learning continues to be a foundational force in technology adoption and transformation. Across trailblazer meetups, developer forums, and state-level Salesforce events, professionals come together to exchange insights, solve challenges, and elevate how the ecosystem innovates at scale. These gatherings reinforce something essential: 🔹 Knowledge grows faster when shared 🔹 Best practices become standards 🔹 Real ROI stems from real conversations In an era where emerging technologies like autonomous AI and unified data platforms are accelerating business potential, community events, both big and small, provide the context and connection that make adoption successful, practical, and sustainable. At MagnifyAI, we’re proud to support and learn from this vibrant ecosystem because transformation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when builders, leaders, and thinkers meet, challenge, and inspire each other. Here’s to the next decade of shared growth and innovation. 🙌 #Salesforce #TrailblazerCommunity #AI #DigitalTransformation #Networking #Ecosystem #MagnifyAI

Excited to share this opportunity from East Los Angeles College Kick off with Session 1 of the Nuts and Bolts of Entrepreneurship Workshop Series and start validating, building, and thinking like a founder from day one. #communitycollege #communityevent #startups #Entrepreneurship #EntrepreneurialEcosystem #Founders #IdeaValidation #customerdiscovery

🌟 Empowering Future Entrepreneurs at Jansons School of Business 🌟 The Centre for Entrepreneurship at Jansons School of Business organised an engaging training session on “Startup Pitching” to equip students with essential skills for presenting innovative business ideas with clarity and confidence. The session focused on key elements of a compelling startup pitch, including idea articulation, problem–solution fit, value proposition, and effective communication strategies, enabling students to strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset. 👏 We also take this opportunity to congratulate the winners of the 'Problem Identification Contest', Mr Sibi T & Ms Rakshitha M and the winning team members, for their outstanding analytical thinking and innovative approach. Their achievement reflects the spirit of creativity and problem-solving encouraged at our institution. #Entrepreneurship #StartupPitching #Innovation #StudentAchievement #CentreforEntrepreneurship