The MBA Experience

Event Calendar
Business Plan Contest Calendar
2/14/12
Women in Entrepreneurship: Panel Discussion

Meet and hear from current Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Gwill York, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Lighthouse Capital and Lauri Union, former CEO for Union Corrugating; Danielle Weinblatt, CEO of Take The Interview and Susan Hunt Stevens, CEO of Practically Green as they share their stories on founding and growing their companies. Prof. Janet Kraus will moderate.

 Aldrich 107
4:00 pm
2/22/12
Startup Career Fair

Students from the Boston area are invited to attend this job fair with a focus on local high tech jobs on both the technical and business side. Get complete information and register for the event.

 Boston University
3:30 pm
3/1/12
Rock/Lebor Entrepreneurial Summer Fellowships: Panel Discussion

Are you an RC planning to work at an entrepreneurial company or on your own new business venture this summer? Learn more about the fellowship opportunities offered through the HBS Rock Center for Entrepreneurship, and get advice from ECs at a panel discussion on challenges and overcoming them, and what to expect during your summer. Prof. Mike Roberts will host the student panel.

 Aldrich 209
4:00 pm
3/1/12
MassChallenge Competition

MassChallenge is the largest startup accelerator and competition in the world, and the first to support high-impact, early-stage entrepreneurs with no strings attached. 4-month Accelerator Program. World-class mentorship and training, free office space, access to funding, media and more. $1M in Cash Awards. $4M+ in-kind support. Open to All. Any startup can enter, from anywhere, in any industry No Equity Taken. No restrictions apply.
3/22/12
Business Plan Contest:
Intent to Present Form Due

Teams that wish to present to judges on Super Saturday, and move forward in the Contest, must complete this online poll to signal their intent to submit a plan on 3/29 and to present to judges on 3/31.

 Online poll
12:00 noon
3/23/12
Entrepreneurship Competition at NBTC

Compete at the Entrepreneurship Competition at Nspire Innovation Network's 2012 National Business and Technology Conference. NBTC is an annual international conference that hosts 300 students and young professionals from across North America for an unforgettable two-day event featuring keynotes, workshops, networking and two competitions. The application deadline is February 10, 2012. The entrants to the First Round will be notified from February 27 to early March. The competing teams are then required to register for the conference (on March 23-24 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre) in order to compete.

 Toronto
all day
3/29/12
Business Plan Contest:
Business Plans Due

Business Venture Track plans due.
Download Cover Sheet to attach to plan.

 Rock 107
12:00 noon
3/31/12
Business Plan Contest:
Super Saturday Judging

All teams who submit a Business Venture Track plan by noon on 3/29 will be eligible to present to judges.

 Aldrich classrooms
Morning
4/10/12
Business Plan Contest:
Reimbursement Grant Form Due

Reimbursement Grant Form and original receipts due for eligible teams.

 Rock 107
12:00 noon
4/24/12
Business Plan Contest:
Finals & Awards Ceremony

Come watch the Business Plan Contest Finals & Awards Ceremony. Finalists in both the Business Venture Track and the Social Venture Track will make presentations and the winners will be announced. The winner of the Alumni New Venture Contest, chosen 4/23/12, will also make a presentation of their plan.

 Burden Aud
4:30 pm