Upcoming Events

Your resume and cover letter are often your first introduction to an employer - making it essential to clearly showcase your skills, experiences, and career goals.

Join Quinn Valentine, Director of the Texas State University Center for Student Entrepreneurship, for a hands-on workshop focused on creating impactful resumes and cover letters that stand out. Learn how to tailor your application materials, highlight your accomplishments, and confidently present your value to employers, helping you take the next step toward internships, jobs, and other professional opportunities. 📄✨

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

Join Quinn Valentine, Director of the Texas State University Center for Student 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.

You do not need a perfect plan, a business degree, or a huge budget to get started.

This workshop is designed for students with ideas, side hustles, creative projects, or entrepreneurial goals who are ready to take action.

Learn practical first steps, how to build momentum, and where to start turning ideas into something real.

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Develop a business with the understanding of why it matters, what problem was identified, the solution (the business), and the outcome as the business progresses.

First half of semester, August 26-October 14 is entry level interest. Topics are directly related to start ups and workshops presented by alumni, or topic experts.

Those that attend 6 of 7 in Part 1 will receive a certificate/completion

Last day is a pitch competition: 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100

Have a business idea that’s ready for the next step? The Campus-to-Community (C2C) Student Fund helps student entrepreneurs turn campus ventures into real-world businesses. In this workshop, you’ll learn how C2C supports students from all majors—undergraduate and graduate— with mentorship, funding opportunities, and hands-on guidance. You’ll discover how to refine your business idea, test your market, and build a compelling pitch—while connecting with experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and alumni who can help open doors.
More than just a competition, C2C is a launchpad into the regional startup community. As part of the program, selected students pitch their ideas to Bobcat alumni and receive valuable feedback to move their ventures forward.

In this workshop, you will:
Learn what the C2C program offers and who should apply
Understand the application process and key deadlines
Get practical tips to strengthen your application and pitch.

Presented by: Quinn Valentine, Director, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, 
Kendall Perkinson, Program Coordinator, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, &
Tyson Rizzo, Fund Architect & Manager for the Campus to Community Launch Fund, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Register today!

CSE Catapult is an open, monthly Q&A and networking space designed to support students and founders at the earliest stages of idea development.

Each session connects participants to key campus partners, including Alkek One for prototyping and innovation, Student-Made for student ventures, OPFT and C2C for business development, and STAR Park for broader entrepreneurial support.

Whether you’re just exploring an idea or looking for your next step, CSE Catapult acts as a direct pathway to resources, connections, and opportunities right from the beginning.

Learn how to turn your ideas, products, and creative skills into real sales opportunities.

This workshop will cover the basics of setting up online shops through Etsy and Student Made, preparing for pop-up events, pricing products, branding, and practical first steps to start building your business.

Perfect for beginners who are ready to stop thinking about it and start selling.

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Develop a business with the understanding of why it matters, what problem was identified, the solution (the business), and the outcome as the business progresses.

First half of semester, August 26-October 14 is entry level interest. Topics are directly related to start ups and workshops presented by alumni, or topic experts.

Those that attend 6 of 7 in Part 1 will receive a certificate/completion

Last day is a pitch competition: 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100

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

Through the collaboration between Student Made Texas State & Bobcat Bazaar, we're creating more opportunities for student entrepreneurs to showcase and grow their businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar have pop-up markets featuring products and services from our very own TXST student-owned businesses.

Reserve your spot on the LBJ Mall, located between the LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library, & connect with the campus community while growing your brand!

Innovation meets execution.

Join Rod Keller for "Go to Market - Game Plan" and uncover the keys to market success.

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Topic Tuesdays is a new workshop series focused on researchers and innovators from campus and the community seeking to move technology-based ideas toward real-world commercialization.

Hosted at Star Park, the series features McCoy College of Business faculty sharing practical insight on entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, commercialization, funding, market validation, intellectual property, business development, and building technology-driven ventures.

Great ideas and businesses do not grow in silence.

This workshop will help students learn how to market themselves and their businesses through branding, social media, networking, and storytelling.

Discover practical ways to stand out, build visibility, and create a brand people remember.

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Develop a business with the understanding of why it matters, what problem was identified, the solution (the business), and the outcome as the business progresses.

First half of semester, August 26-October 14 is entry level interest. Topics are directly related to start ups and workshops presented by alumni, or topic experts.

Those that attend 6 of 7 in Part 1 will receive a certificate/completion

Last day is a pitch competition: 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100

Sales is more than being outgoing or persuasive. It is about communication, confidence, relationships, and solving problems.

This workshop will break down the fundamentals of sales, how to connect with customers, pitch ideas effectively, and build trust that turns conversations into opportunities.

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Develop a business with the understanding of why it matters, what problem was identified, the solution (the business), and the outcome as the business progresses.

First half of semester, August 26-October 14 is entry level interest. Topics are directly related to start ups and workshops presented by alumni, or topic experts.

Those that attend 6 of 7 in Part 1 will receive a certificate/completion

Last day is a pitch competition: 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100

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

Through the collaboration between Student Made Texas State & Bobcat Bazaar, we're creating more opportunities for student entrepreneurs to showcase and grow their businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar have pop-up markets featuring products and services from our very own TXST student-owned businesses.

Reserve your spot on the LBJ Mall, located between the LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library, & connect with the campus community while growing your brand!

Your ideas have value and protecting them matters.

This workshop will introduce students to the basics of intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and brand protection.

Learn the differences between each, when they matter, and how to take the first steps toward protecting your business, technology, and creative work.

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Topic Tuesdays is a new workshop series focused on researchers and innovators from campus and the community seeking to move technology-based ideas toward real-world commercialization.

Hosted at Star Park, the series features McCoy College of Business faculty sharing practical insight on entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, commercialization, funding, market validation, intellectual property, business development, and building technology-driven ventures.

This workshop will cover the basics of small business budgeting, pricing, expenses, profit, and financial planning to help students build smarter and more sustainable businesses from the start.

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Develop a business with the understanding of why it matters, what problem was identified, the solution (the business), and the outcome as the business progresses.

First half of semester, August 26-October 14 is entry level interest. Topics are directly related to start ups and workshops presented by alumni, or topic experts.

Those that attend 6 of 7 in Part 1 will receive a certificate/completion

Last day is a pitch competition: 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100

CSE Catapult is an open, monthly Q&A and networking space designed to support students and founders at the earliest stages of idea development.

Each session connects participants to key campus partners, including Alkek One for prototyping and innovation, Student-Made for student ventures, OPFT and C2C for business development, and STAR Park for broader entrepreneurial support.

Whether you’re just exploring an idea or looking for your next step, CSE Catapult acts as a direct pathway to resources, connections, and opportunities right from the beginning.

This workshop will help students identify what makes their business unique, define their value, and learn how to stand out from competitors through branding, positioning, and customer experience.

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Develop a business with the understanding of why it matters, what problem was identified, the solution (the business), and the outcome as the business progresses.

First half of semester, August 26-October 14 is entry level interest. Topics are directly related to start ups and workshops presented by alumni, or topic experts.

Those that attend 6 of 7 in Part 1 will receive a certificate/completion

Last day is a pitch competition: 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100

A great idea is only valuable if people actually want it.

This topic will help students learn how to test assumptions, gather customer feedback, identify target markets, and validate whether their product, service, or technology solves a real problem before investing significant time and money.

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Topic Tuesdays is a new workshop series focused on researchers and innovators from campus and the community seeking to move technology-based ideas toward real-world commercialization.

Hosted at Star Park, the series features McCoy College of Business faculty sharing practical insight on entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, commercialization, funding, market validation, intellectual property, business development, and building technology-driven ventures.

Learn the easy steps to pitching your idea with confidence.

This workshop will cover how to clearly communicate your problem, solution, and vision in a simple, effective way.

And if you are ready, take your shot and pitch to win and future opportunities! 

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

Through the collaboration between Student Made Texas State & Bobcat Bazaar, we're creating more opportunities for student entrepreneurs to showcase and grow their businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar have pop-up markets featuring products and services from our very own TXST student-owned businesses.

Reserve your spot on the LBJ Mall, located between the LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library, & connect with the campus community while growing your brand!

This workshop covers business structures, licenses, contracts, intellectual property, and other key legal topics to protect your business and ideas.

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Part 2/Second half of semester (October 21-Dec 2) is designed for movement to OPFT and C2C topic experts. 

Attend at least 5 workshops to pitch to earn consideration for the CSE Open Penny Founder's Table (OPFT) or Campus to Community (C2C) Launch Fund.

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

Through the collaboration between Student Made Texas State & Bobcat Bazaar, we're creating more opportunities for student entrepreneurs to showcase and grow their businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar have pop-up markets featuring products and services from our very own TXST student-owned businesses.

Reserve your spot on the LBJ Mall, located between the LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library, & connect with the campus community while growing your brand!

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Topic Tuesdays is a new workshop series focused on researchers and innovators from campus and the community seeking to move technology-based ideas toward real-world commercialization.

Hosted at Star Park, the series features McCoy College of Business faculty sharing practical insight on entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, commercialization, funding, market validation, intellectual property, business development, and building technology-driven ventures.

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

Through the collaboration between Student Made Texas State & Bobcat Bazaar, we're creating more opportunities for student entrepreneurs to showcase and grow their businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar have pop-up markets featuring products and services from our very own TXST student-owned businesses.

Reserve your spot on the LBJ Mall, located between the LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library, & connect with the campus community while growing your brand!

CSE Catapult is an open, monthly Q&A and networking space designed to support students and founders at the earliest stages of idea development.

Each session connects participants to key campus partners, including Alkek One for prototyping and innovation, Student-Made for student ventures, OPFT and C2C for business development, and STAR Park for broader entrepreneurial support.

Whether you’re just exploring an idea or looking for your next step, CSE Catapult acts as a direct pathway to resources, connections, and opportunities right from the beginning.

Great businesses are not built alone.

This workshop will explore how to identify strengths, build the right team, create strong leadership dynamics, and surround yourself with people who can help move your vision forward.

Learn what it takes to develop a team that can grow, lead, and execute at a high level.

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Part 2/Second half of semester (October 21-Dec 2) is designed for movement to OPFT and C2C topic experts. 

Attend at least 5 workshops to pitch to earn consideration for the CSE Open Penny Founder's Table (OPFT) or Campus to Community (C2C) Launch Fund.

Every business journey should begin with the end in mind.

This workshop will introduce students to different exit strategies, including selling a business, partnerships, succession planning, acquisitions, and long-term growth planning. Learn how smart entrepreneurs build businesses with future opportunities and value in mind.

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Part 2/Second half of semester (October 21-Dec 2) is designed for movement to OPFT and C2C topic experts. 

Attend at least 5 workshops to pitch to earn consideration for the CSE Open Penny Founder's Table (OPFT) or Campus to Community (C2C) Launch Fund.