BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lubar Entrepreneurship Center - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:/lubar-entrepreneurship-center X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lubar Entrepreneurship Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185639 CREATED:20250210T231736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T163813Z UID:10001631-1741690800-1741694400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier: Pitch Workshop DESCRIPTION:Master Your Pitch: From Idea to Winning Presentation\nJoin us at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center for a hands-on pitch workshop to transform your Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier presentation from good to competition ready. This workshop is specifically designed for undergraduate and graduate students attending UW-Milwaukee who want to nail the exact criteria judges will use to evaluate your pitch at the Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier. \nWhat’s in it for you?\n\nInsider guidance on Lean Launch methodology\nHands-on practice validating your assumptions\nDirect feedback on your unique value proposition\nStep-by-step advice crafting your 4-minute pitch\nReal examples of successful validation journeys\n\nThis workshop will help you structure your pitch to highlight what the judges are specifically looking for at the Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier. Our experienced mentors will work with you to showcase your lean launch journey\, market research\, business model validation\, and future roadmap in a compelling way. \nSpace is limited to maximize individual attention\, we ask that you only register for this workshop if you’re committed to participating in our Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier. Register below to secure your spot! \nRegister for this event\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone(Required)Academic Year(Required)Select an optionFreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorGraduate StudentN/AMajor OR area(s) of expertise(Required)Have you sent in your submission for the Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier at the LEC? If not\, do you plan to?(Required)Space is limited to maximize individual attention for this workshop\, so we ask that you only register if you’re committed to participating in our Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Tell us a bit about your pitching experience. Specifically\, we'd like to know... 1) Have you pitched an idea at the Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier before? 2) What is your experience with Lean Launch methodology\, Business Model Canvas\, Customer Discovery\, and Market Research?(Required)We don't require you to have any prior experience to attend this workshop\, this is only to help us understand you better.What info session are you able to attend?(Required)Space is limited to maximize individual attention for this workshop\, so we ask that you only register if you’re committed to participating in our Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier.\n \n \n March 14th\, Virtual\n \n \n \n March 16th\, LEC\, 2:30pm\n \n \n \n March 17th\, LEC\, 1:00pm URL:/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/event/wisconsin-big-idea-qualifier-pitch-workshop/ LOCATION:Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – Touchdown & Launch Space (203A)\, 2100 E 51ÁÔÆæ\, Milwaukee\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Pitching & Public Speaking,Students,51ÁÔÆæ Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/339/2025/02/wbiq-pitch-workshop-v2.png X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185639 CREATED:20241209T225932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T182931Z UID:10001620-1742922000-1742927400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Tea @ the LEC with Aaron Notestine - Pixar\, DreamWorks\, and Disney Animator DESCRIPTION:The LEC would like to cordially invite you for a cup of tea and treats as we partake in hands-on learning to build portfolio diversi-tea and versatili-tea! Featuring special guest-speaker Aaron Notestine—animator for Pixar\, DreamWorks\, and Disney—learn about and gain hands-on experience with 2D\, 3D\, and stop motion animation! We’ll discuss standing out from the crowd\, turning passion into a skillset\, and empowering yourself to create on your own terms. No matter where your story takes you\, you’ll leave knowing how to tell it on your own terms! \nWhy participate?\n\nLearn transferable skills\nEnjoy delicious tea and treats\nExplore entrepreneurship\nBuild industry and peer connections\n\nRegister for Tea @ the LEC with Aaron Notestine URL:/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/event/tea-at-the-lec-march-2025/ LOCATION:Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – Touchdown & Launch Space (203A)\, 2100 E 51ÁÔÆæ\, Milwaukee\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Audience,Faculty and Staff,Prospective Students,Prospective Students,Public,Students,Students,51ÁÔÆæ Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/339/2024/12/tea-at-the-lec-1.png X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185639 CREATED:20241209T224251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T161454Z UID:10001619-1743094800-1743102000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier: Win up to $1\,500 DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC) will not only host our annual UW-Milwaukee Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier (WBIQ)\, but this year we will also be hosting the statewide WiSys Big Idea Tournament. Our very own 51ÁÔÆæ student\, Mitchelle Lyle\, took first-place at both the 51ÁÔÆæ qualifier and the 2023 statewide Tournament with her innovative venture\, International Travel Advisor (ITA). Another UW-Milwaukee student\, Kayla Lokker\, received the People’s Choice Award and $250 for her business\, Easy Wear Jewelry\, at the 2024 Big Idea Tournament. \nThe WiSys Big Idea Tournament is a renowned statewide entrepreneurship competition open to undergraduate and graduate students from University of Wisconsin schools (excluding UW-Madison). It offers lean startup training\, business mentorship\, and the chance to win seed funding. \nJoin Us To Witness Innovation In Action\nWant to connect with innovative thinkers and industry professionals without pitching? Join us to: \n\nNetwork with 51ÁÔÆæ’s emerging entrepreneurs\nMeet judges and mentors from Milwaukee’s business community\nDiscover cutting-edge ideas from across campus\nSupport 51ÁÔÆæ’s innovation ecosystem\n\nRegister To Attend The Big Idea Qualifier \nInterested in Pitching at The 51ÁÔÆæ Big Idea Qualifier?\nThank you for your interest in the Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier! Unfortunately\, we have reached the submission limit and are no longer accepting entries at this time. \nYou may still have a chance to participate in the statewide tournament by submitting an At-Large Bid by March 30\, 2025 (instructions on the official WiSys website). \nWe appreciate your enthusiasm for innovation and hope to see you at future events! \nQuestions? Contact LEC Innovation Intern\, Tristan Jarvey: tjjarvey@uwm.edu URL:/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/event/wisconsin-big-idea-qualifier-at-the-lec/ LOCATION:Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – AmFam Dream Studio (107)\, 2100 E 51ÁÔÆæ\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Pitching & Public Speaking,Students,51ÁÔÆæ Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/339/2024/12/wbiq-at-the-lec-v4.png X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR