Program Overview

Our program is broken down into two sections:

1) The Basics of Business

2) Speaker Series

Basics of Business

Semester One

The first weeks of the program are dedicated to building a solid foundation for students to gain a better grasp on how ideas translate into businesses.

Previous topics have included:

Developing a Business Idea
Customer Validation
Building a Brand: Logo and Web Design
Marketing
Finding Networking & Mentoring
The Entrepreneur: Case Studies

Speaker Series

Semester Two

These weeks are critical to re-enforcing topics discussed in the first semester. Guest speakers from around the Columbus community help build student understanding from the basics emphasized in the first semester. Learning first-hand from Columbus entrepreneurs, students gain an invaluable experience in furthering their understanding of entrepreneurship or seeking guidance in starting their business.

Past speakers have included:

David Butcher (Founder of Flyby BBQ)
Casey McCarty (CEO IdeaFoundry)
Robert Hatta (Partner Drive Capital)