Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Ready to take your influence to the next level? The Digital Influencer & Creative Entrepreneurship Workshop Series is designed for digital influencers who want to turn their brand into a thriving business. Over six hands-on sessions, you’ll learn how to build a sustainable online brand, grow your audience, monetize your content, and pitch your ideas like a pro—all while working alongside other creatives in the influencer community chasing the same dream.  

The market value of a program like this is between $500–$750, based on comparable courses that cover entrepreneurship, branding, and digital influence. This reflects not only the structured curriculum but also the one-on-one mentorship, real-world case studies, and applied learning students receive.

The cost per TXST student $25 rate removes financial barriers while still asking students to make a small investment, which will help with commitment and accountability.

Most employers check your LinkedIn profile before they offer you a job. 

Your LinkedIn profile is your living resume and business card so it speaks volumes about you when applying for a job, an internship, promoting your cause, applying for grad school, or being known as an expert in your field.  Additionally, LinkedIn is the best place to network, learn about an industry or company, and connect with like-minded industry professionals.

To help you on this journey, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is hosting the Level Up Your LinkedIn Challenge competition to transform your profile into a career magnet and possibly win you some prizes!!! Open to all! 

• 1st place $500
  
• 2nd place $250
  
• 3rd place $150
  
• Honorable mention $100
  

Do you wonder why you fill out tons of applications and never get an interview?

Let Quinn Valentine, Director of the Texas State University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, give you insight to this mystery!

Quinn will teach you step by step on how to build a winning resume that is eye catching to an employer and stands out above the rest. She is an expert in helping you highlight your skills, even when your work experience is limited, helping you convey your interest in a job.. Additionally she will give tips and tricks on how to write the best cover letter that addresses the needs of the employer and makes you a top choice.

Are you a small business owner at TXST looking for a place to sell on campus? Or, do you want to support fellow Bobcat student businesses?  

Look no further, we host events to promote student owned businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar Markets is a pop-up market for our very own TXST entrepreneurs. 

Whether you're selling handmade goods, vintage clothing, or something else you want to bring to the TXST community, you can have your very own spot at the LBJ Mall, located in between LBJ and Alkek.

Join us for the perfect chance to meet other entrepreneurial students just like you, promote your small business, gain new customers, and make sales!

Build Your Business with AI - Using Studio & Base44, receive one year free website from Wix.com $350 value. Register to join.

Friday, August 29 | Register | Time: 3pm  

Join the Wix University team to discover how to build a stunning, responsive website using Wix Studio—our advanced creation platform for modern web design—and get an exclusive look at Base44, Wix’s newly acquired AI technology that’s reshaping the future of web creation.

In this session, you’ll learn how to design, customize, and launch a professional site with Studio’s flexible layout tools, responsive breakpoints, and powerful design features. Then, see how Base44 accelerates AI development through a robust model library and intuitive infrastructure—opening new possibilities for automation, intelligent design, and smarter digital experiences.

Whether you're building a portfolio, business site, or creative project, this session will give you the tools and inspiration to bring your vision to life.

All attendees will receive a FREE one-year Wix Premium plan to support their project. Students are also eligible for the #WixStudio Certification—an industry-recognized credential in responsive web design.

Note: Please register with a valid .edu or school email address to attend.

Come find out about the Entrepreneurship Club during McCoy's Student Organization Fair.

Come find out about the Entrepreneurship Club during the McCoy Organization Fair.

Do you know that many employers check your LinkedIn to compare it to your resume? MOST!

Your LinkedIn profile is more than just a resume—it’s your personal brand and a living business card and resume!

Join Quinn Valentine, Director of the Texas State University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, to learn how to craft a LinkedIn profile that showcases your career aspirations, highlights your work experience, projects or business, and makes you stand out from the crowd.

By attending this workshop, you’ll become eligible to apply for the LinkedIn Profile Competition! Use the insights you’ve gained to polish your profile and compete for a share of $1000 in prize money, with a top prize of $500.

Stop by the CIE and Student Made Store table at the Student Involvement Fair to learn how you can become a vendor on this dynamic online selling platform!