Upcoming Events
- Location:
- 337
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Discover how body language can elevate your public speaking skills and transform the way you communicate. In this session, a member of Texas State University’s Psychology Department will delve into the science of nonverbal communication, exploring how posture, gestures, and facial expressions impact the way your message is received.
After the expert presentation, practice what you’ve learned with engaging improv exercises designed to enhance your confidence and presence on stage. As always, participants will also have the opportunity to give prepared speeches or performances to further develop their skills. Don’t miss this fascinating exploration of the psychology behind successful communication!
After the expert presentation, practice what you’ve learned with engaging improv exercises designed to enhance your confidence and presence on stage. As always, participants will also have the opportunity to give prepared speeches or performances to further develop their skills. Don’t miss this fascinating exploration of the psychology behind successful communication!
- Location:
- ONLINE: Once registered, a Zoom link will be sent to you.
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
$7,000 in prize money for an innovative startup idea?
Yes! Come learn about the campus-wide annual tech idea pitch competition happening this semester by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)!
After the information session, Dr. Harlan Beverly, 4-time startup founder and holder of more than 20 innovation patents will be holding an "Idea Workshop". If you are looking for a great startup idea or just want to know if your idea is "good enough to compete", this workshop is for you.
Dr. Beverly will present the 5 greatest technologies leading innovation today, including AI, drones, and blockchain. Afterwards, we will explore big challenges in consumer and business markets.
Finally, there will be a guided brainstorm to help find new ideas and then test your ideas in small groups to get feedback. Dr. Beverly will be on hand to help give a quick assessment of your ideas as well.
Yes! Come learn about the campus-wide annual tech idea pitch competition happening this semester by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)!
After the information session, Dr. Harlan Beverly, 4-time startup founder and holder of more than 20 innovation patents will be holding an "Idea Workshop". If you are looking for a great startup idea or just want to know if your idea is "good enough to compete", this workshop is for you.
Dr. Beverly will present the 5 greatest technologies leading innovation today, including AI, drones, and blockchain. Afterwards, we will explore big challenges in consumer and business markets.
Finally, there will be a guided brainstorm to help find new ideas and then test your ideas in small groups to get feedback. Dr. Beverly will be on hand to help give a quick assessment of your ideas as well.
- Location:
- LBJ Mall
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246
Connor Ward - Bobcat Bazaar Manager
qgw13@txstate.edu
832-535-8871 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Do you have a small business and would like a place to sell to on campus to your fellow Bobcats? Well, we have the place for you.
Sponsored by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this weekly pop up is for the TXST community entrepreneurs to showcase their business.
The event will be held on the Mall with several student businesses from 2:30-5pm.
Stop by and support your fellow Bobcats!
Use this link to reserve a table for your small business for free!
Sponsored by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this weekly pop up is for the TXST community entrepreneurs to showcase their business.
The event will be held on the Mall with several student businesses from 2:30-5pm.
Stop by and support your fellow Bobcats!
Use this link to reserve a table for your small business for free!
- Location:
- LBJ Student Center 316; 316
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Teresa Quinn
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
quinnt@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Texas State alumna Katie Harvey and Michael Baselice share their unconventional entrepreneurial journeys, demonstrating how diverse fields can converge to achieve impactful results.
Michael Baselice, founder of Baselice & Associates, specializes in blending data analytics and social science to uncover voter preferences on ballot initiatives. His firm conducts extensive polling and data collection to measure public sentiment, offering clients actionable insights. These insights help campaigns craft targeted strategies that resonate with voters and maximize engagement. Baselice’s expertise lies in using numbers to tell a compelling story that guides political decision-making.
Katie Harvey, CEO of K Harvey Brand Partners, contributes her expertise in marketing and communications to transformative projects. With a deep understanding of audience engagement, Harvey helps shape and communicate brand narratives that drive meaningful connections between organizations and their stakeholders.
Together, Baselice and Harvey exemplify the power of integrating data-driven insights with creative storytelling and strategic marketing. This fusion enables campaigns to be both informed and effective, meeting the needs of voters while ensuring messages land where they matter most.
Lunch is included.
» Pre-Registration Required
Michael Baselice, founder of Baselice & Associates, specializes in blending data analytics and social science to uncover voter preferences on ballot initiatives. His firm conducts extensive polling and data collection to measure public sentiment, offering clients actionable insights. These insights help campaigns craft targeted strategies that resonate with voters and maximize engagement. Baselice’s expertise lies in using numbers to tell a compelling story that guides political decision-making.
Katie Harvey, CEO of K Harvey Brand Partners, contributes her expertise in marketing and communications to transformative projects. With a deep understanding of audience engagement, Harvey helps shape and communicate brand narratives that drive meaningful connections between organizations and their stakeholders.
Together, Baselice and Harvey exemplify the power of integrating data-driven insights with creative storytelling and strategic marketing. This fusion enables campaigns to be both informed and effective, meeting the needs of voters while ensuring messages land where they matter most.
Lunch is included.
» Pre-Registration Required
- Location:
- LBJ Mall
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246
Connor Ward - Bobcat Bazaar Manager
qgw13@txstate.edu
832-535-8871 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Do you have a small business and would like a place to sell to on campus to your fellow Bobcats? Well, we have the place for you.
Sponsored by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this weekly pop up is for the TXST community entrepreneurs to showcase their business.
The event will be held on the Mall with several student businesses from 2:30-5pm.
Stop by and support your fellow Bobcats!
Use this link to reserve a table for your small business for free!
Sponsored by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this weekly pop up is for the TXST community entrepreneurs to showcase their business.
The event will be held on the Mall with several student businesses from 2:30-5pm.
Stop by and support your fellow Bobcats!
Use this link to reserve a table for your small business for free!
- Location:
- Online Workshop
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn
Director, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Join this exclusive workshop and receive a free year of Wix Premium (a $350 value) to build a custom, professional website for your business or startup.
You’ll also gain access to Wix’s free certification program, offering additional web design workshops to boost your skills and make your resume stand out.
Led by a Wix representative, this virtual session will walk you through creating a website that reflects your entrepreneurial vision, with tips on design, branding, and functionality. Plus, after completing this workshop, you’ll become eligible for advanced sessions—including one on building e-commerce-specific sites.
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to grow your business with expert guidance and free resources. Don’t miss out! Click here for more information
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You’ll also gain access to Wix’s free certification program, offering additional web design workshops to boost your skills and make your resume stand out.
Led by a Wix representative, this virtual session will walk you through creating a website that reflects your entrepreneurial vision, with tips on design, branding, and functionality. Plus, after completing this workshop, you’ll become eligible for advanced sessions—including one on building e-commerce-specific sites.
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to grow your business with expert guidance and free resources. Don’t miss out! Click here for more information
- Location:
- Zoom link will be sent to you after you register.
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246
$7,000 in prize money for an innovative startup idea?
Yes! Come learn about the campus-wide annual tech idea pitch competition happening this semester by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)!
After the information session, Dr. Harlan Beverly, 4-time startup founder and holder of more than 20 innovation patents will be holding an "Idea Workshop". If you are looking for a great startup idea or just want to know if your idea is "good enough to compete", this workshop is for you.
Dr. Beverly will present the 5 greatest technologies leading innovation today, including AI, drones, and blockchain. Afterwards, we will explore big challenges in consumer and business markets.
Finally, there will be a guided brainstorm to help find new ideas and then test your ideas in small groups to get feedback. Dr. Beverly will be on hand to help give a quick assessment of your ideas as well.
Yes! Come learn about the campus-wide annual tech idea pitch competition happening this semester by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)!
After the information session, Dr. Harlan Beverly, 4-time startup founder and holder of more than 20 innovation patents will be holding an "Idea Workshop". If you are looking for a great startup idea or just want to know if your idea is "good enough to compete", this workshop is for you.
Dr. Beverly will present the 5 greatest technologies leading innovation today, including AI, drones, and blockchain. Afterwards, we will explore big challenges in consumer and business markets.
Finally, there will be a guided brainstorm to help find new ideas and then test your ideas in small groups to get feedback. Dr. Beverly will be on hand to help give a quick assessment of your ideas as well.
- Location:
- McCoy Hall; 337
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Do you have a great idea but don't know how to concisely and accurately tell people?
Join Teresa Quinn, Director of the Texas State University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and award winning pitcher, as she shares her wealth of experience coaching, hosting, and judging award-winning business pitches. Learn the key elements of a compelling pitch, from structuring your message to capturing your audience’s attention and sealing the deal with confidence.
After Ms. Quinn’s expert guidance, dive into interactive improv exercises to hone your skills, followed by the opportunity for attendees to present their own prepared pitches or performances for constructive feedback. Whether you’re gearing up for a competition or pitching to investors, this session is your chance to shine!
Join Teresa Quinn, Director of the Texas State University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and award winning pitcher, as she shares her wealth of experience coaching, hosting, and judging award-winning business pitches. Learn the key elements of a compelling pitch, from structuring your message to capturing your audience’s attention and sealing the deal with confidence.
After Ms. Quinn’s expert guidance, dive into interactive improv exercises to hone your skills, followed by the opportunity for attendees to present their own prepared pitches or performances for constructive feedback. Whether you’re gearing up for a competition or pitching to investors, this session is your chance to shine!
- Location:
- 224
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Innovators meet co-founders!
Finding a co-founder or teammate for a new startup can be hard. Find the perfect team-mate for your startup idea and learn how you could win your share of $7,000 in prizes on-campus.
Join Kelly Mattarocci, alumnus, CPA and business owner leads this dynamic workshop which helps matches innovators with business students to support the creation of ventures that can be commercialized.
Finding a co-founder or teammate for a new startup can be hard. Find the perfect team-mate for your startup idea and learn how you could win your share of $7,000 in prizes on-campus.
Join Kelly Mattarocci, alumnus, CPA and business owner leads this dynamic workshop which helps matches innovators with business students to support the creation of ventures that can be commercialized.
- Location:
- CIE Gathering Space; 350G
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Looking to meet like-minded peers and grow your network?
Join us for Grounds for Innovation, a casual monthly gathering for student entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts. Whether you’re running your own business, exploring new ideas, or just curious about entrepreneurship, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who share your passion.
Over coffee and conversation, you’ll have the chance to:
Meet like minded, entrepreneurial students
Find potential business partners or collaborators
Share your ideas and get feedback from fellow students
Gain inspiration and build valuable connections
No pressure, just great coffee and even better conversations. Come as you are and leave with new perspectives, contacts, and maybe even your next big idea!
Join us for Grounds for Innovation, a casual monthly gathering for student entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts. Whether you’re running your own business, exploring new ideas, or just curious about entrepreneurship, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who share your passion.
Over coffee and conversation, you’ll have the chance to:
Meet like minded, entrepreneurial students
Find potential business partners or collaborators
Share your ideas and get feedback from fellow students
Gain inspiration and build valuable connections
No pressure, just great coffee and even better conversations. Come as you are and leave with new perspectives, contacts, and maybe even your next big idea!
- Location:
- LBJ Mall
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246
Connor Ward - Bobcat Bazaar Manager
qgw13@txstate.edu
832-535-8871 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Do you have a small business and would like a place to sell to on campus to your fellow Bobcats? Well, we have the place for you.
Sponsored by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this weekly pop up is for the TXST community entrepreneurs to showcase their business.
The event will be held on the Mall with several student businesses from 2:30-5pm.
Stop by and support your fellow Bobcats!
Use this link to reserve a table for your small business for free!
Sponsored by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this weekly pop up is for the TXST community entrepreneurs to showcase their business.
The event will be held on the Mall with several student businesses from 2:30-5pm.
Stop by and support your fellow Bobcats!
Use this link to reserve a table for your small business for free!
- Location:
- 337
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Step into the world of improvisation with this hands-on workshop, led by a professional improv troupe!
This interactive session will focus on quick thinking, effective communication, and building confidence in the moment—essential skills for entrepreneurs pitching ideas and handling the unexpected.
This special event will dedicate the entire meeting to learning and practicing improv techniques directly from the experts. Get ready to engage, connect, and develop tools to boost your confidence and spontaneity. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
This interactive session will focus on quick thinking, effective communication, and building confidence in the moment—essential skills for entrepreneurs pitching ideas and handling the unexpected.
This special event will dedicate the entire meeting to learning and practicing improv techniques directly from the experts. Get ready to engage, connect, and develop tools to boost your confidence and spontaneity. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
- Location:
- LBJ Mall
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246
Connor Ward - Bobcat Bazaar Manager
qgw13@txstate.edu
832-535-8871 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Do you have a small business and would like a place to sell to on campus to your fellow Bobcats? Well, we have the place for you.
Sponsored by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this weekly pop up is for the TXST community entrepreneurs to showcase their business.
The event will be held on the Mall with several student businesses from 2:30-5pm.
Stop by and support your fellow Bobcats!
Use this link to reserve a table for your small business for free!
Sponsored by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this weekly pop up is for the TXST community entrepreneurs to showcase their business.
The event will be held on the Mall with several student businesses from 2:30-5pm.
Stop by and support your fellow Bobcats!
Use this link to reserve a table for your small business for free!
- Location:
- CIE Gathering Space; 350G
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Get inspired by entrepreneurs who’ve been in your shoes!
What’s the secret to opening doors and creating opportunities? For Sinéad Whiteside and Susan Guerra, the answer is networking and collaboration. Join the founders of Inspired Minds Art Center as they share how building meaningful connections with the right people turned their vision into a successful, fast-growing business.
From forming relationships with key community members to leveraging their network for growth, Sinéad and Susan will show how strategic networking can shape the future of your business. Their story demonstrates the incredible power of connection and the opportunities that come from putting yourself out there.
Each month, hear from successful business owners as they share their journeys—their challenges, triumphs, lessons learned, and the strategies that helped them succeed. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or already running a business, this series offers invaluable insights and actionable advice to help you on your path.
What’s the secret to opening doors and creating opportunities? For Sinéad Whiteside and Susan Guerra, the answer is networking and collaboration. Join the founders of Inspired Minds Art Center as they share how building meaningful connections with the right people turned their vision into a successful, fast-growing business.
From forming relationships with key community members to leveraging their network for growth, Sinéad and Susan will show how strategic networking can shape the future of your business. Their story demonstrates the incredible power of connection and the opportunities that come from putting yourself out there.
Each month, hear from successful business owners as they share their journeys—their challenges, triumphs, lessons learned, and the strategies that helped them succeed. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or already running a business, this series offers invaluable insights and actionable advice to help you on your path.
- Location:
- LBJ Mall
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246
Connor Ward - Bobcat Bazaar Manager
qgw13@txstate.edu
832-535-8871 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Do you have a small business and would like a place to sell to on campus to your fellow Bobcats? Well, we have the place for you.
Sponsored by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this weekly pop up is for the TXST community entrepreneurs to showcase their business.
The event will be held on the Mall with several student businesses from 2:30-5pm.
Stop by and support your fellow Bobcats!
Use this link to reserve a table for your small business for free!
Sponsored by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this weekly pop up is for the TXST community entrepreneurs to showcase their business.
The event will be held on the Mall with several student businesses from 2:30-5pm.
Stop by and support your fellow Bobcats!
Use this link to reserve a table for your small business for free!
- Location:
- 337
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Join us for the grand finale of our public speaking series!
This special meeting will feature a showcase of student speeches, highlighting the skills and techniques participants have developed throughout the semester. From inspiring stories to creative presentations, this is a celebration of growth, confidence, and the power of communication.
This event is all about the participants—no guest speakers, just a supportive space to share and celebrate. Come cheer on your peers, reflect on your own progress, and leave inspired by the incredible talent and hard work of our entrepreneurial community.
This special meeting will feature a showcase of student speeches, highlighting the skills and techniques participants have developed throughout the semester. From inspiring stories to creative presentations, this is a celebration of growth, confidence, and the power of communication.
This event is all about the participants—no guest speakers, just a supportive space to share and celebrate. Come cheer on your peers, reflect on your own progress, and leave inspired by the incredible talent and hard work of our entrepreneurial community.
- Location:
- LBJ Mall
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246
Connor Ward - Bobcat Bazaar Manager
qgw13@txstate.edu
832-535-8871 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Do you have a small business and would like a place to sell to on campus to your fellow Bobcats? Well, we have the place for you.
Sponsored by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this weekly pop up is for the TXST community entrepreneurs to showcase their business.
The event will be held on the Mall with several student businesses from 2:30-5pm.
Stop by and support your fellow Bobcats!
Use this link to reserve a table for your small business for free!
Sponsored by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this weekly pop up is for the TXST community entrepreneurs to showcase their business.
The event will be held on the Mall with several student businesses from 2:30-5pm.
Stop by and support your fellow Bobcats!
Use this link to reserve a table for your small business for free!
- Location:
- CIE Gathering Space; 350G
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Quinn - Director of CIE
Alkek Library 350G
Phone: 512-408-2246 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Looking to meet like-minded peers and grow your network?
Join us for Grounds for Innovation, a casual monthly gathering for student entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts. Whether you’re running your own business, exploring new ideas, or just curious about entrepreneurship, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who share your passion.
Over coffee and conversation, you’ll have the chance to:
Meet like minded, entrepreneurial students
Find potential business partners or collaborators
Share your ideas and get feedback from fellow students
Gain inspiration and build valuable connections
No pressure, just great coffee and even better conversations. Come as you are and leave with new perspectives, contacts, and maybe even your next big idea!
Join us for Grounds for Innovation, a casual monthly gathering for student entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts. Whether you’re running your own business, exploring new ideas, or just curious about entrepreneurship, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who share your passion.
Over coffee and conversation, you’ll have the chance to:
Meet like minded, entrepreneurial students
Find potential business partners or collaborators
Share your ideas and get feedback from fellow students
Gain inspiration and build valuable connections
No pressure, just great coffee and even better conversations. Come as you are and leave with new perspectives, contacts, and maybe even your next big idea!