The George Washington University and the GW Office of Entrepreneurship are pleased to invite you to the 2012 $50K GW Business Plan Competition Kickoff!   Our university's namesake, George Washington, was one of America's first great entrepreneurs. At GW, we honor his bold business leadership by showcasing the university's commitment to providing the resources for future... [read more]

  The George Washington University and the GW Office of Entrepreneurship are pleased to invite you to the 2012 $50K GW Business Plan Competition Kickoff!   Our university's namesake, George Washington, was one of America's first great entrepreneurs. At GW, we honor his bold business leadership by showcasing the university's commitment to providing the resources for future entrepreneurs to learn from current ones. Thus, the GW Business Plan Competition, with founding sponsorship from Annette and Richard Scott, awards $50,000 in cash prizes to teams of GW students, faculty, and alumni who can offer innovative ideas for new products and/or services.   THE Biz Plan Competition KICKOFF:   Still wondering what the GW Business Plan Competition is all about? Still deciding whether it is something worthy of your time and energy? Come to this year's kickoff event and learn how and why the Competition can be one of the best experiences of your life! Through several lightning talks, presented by an exciting line-up of entrepreneurs, all of whom trained under the umbrella of the GW Business Plan Competition, you will learn multiple ways in which it can prepare you to meet your academic and professional goals. Besides awarding $50,000 in cash prizes for YOUR innovative ideas, the Competition offers you a series of free educational workshops, team-building events, and networking sessions. Thus, if you want to get hands-on practical experience in starting and growing a viable business or if you wish to expand your professional network by meeting successful entrepreneurs and fellow classmates, the GW Business Plan Competition is for you! For more on all the great benefits the GW Business Plan Competition has to offer, come meet our team and network with our "lightning talk" presenters on Wednesday, 9/14, at 5:00PM, in Duques Hall (6th floor).   AGENDA: 5:00 - 5:30PM:    Guest Welcome and Networking 5:30 - 5:40PM:    Opening Remarks                           Jim Chung, Director, GW Office of Entrepreneurship                           John Rollins, Director, GW Business Plan Competition 5:40 - 6:10PM:    Lightning Talks                           Thomas Sanchez                           Ryan Rice                           Penny Gillespie                           Julia Xu                           Rehan Quadri, Medical Student, GW MED                           Uzezi Enodano                           Farhan Daredia 6:10 - 7:00PM:    Networking Session   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our generous sponsors this year!