Innovation Quest Elevator Pitch Competition goes digital
March 9, 2020
The application for the 2020 Innovation Quest Elevator Pitch (IQ E-Pitch) competition is open until Friday, March 13, with a new, digital format.
Lindner Summer Institute educates future business problem solvers
June 22, 2022
The Lindner Summer Institute (LSI) recently provided a glimpse of what the University of Cincinnati and the Carl H. Lindner College of Business offers its students to 30 rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
Center for Entrepreneurship links sustainability with business problem solving
May 9, 2022
Housed in the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business, but with programs and organizations open to all UC students, the Center for Entrepreneurship is engaged in a multipronged effort to promote the business side of sustainability.
Meet UC’s newest Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Allen Woods
February 1, 2022
After years of aiding existing and potential entrepreneurs around Cincinnati and the country with their businesses, Allen Woods now is working directly with students as the new Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business’s Center for Entrepreneurship.
2023 Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards recognize business excellence, entrepreneurial spirit
March 14, 2023
The 2023 Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards (CBAAs) delivered a brand-new event format on March 8 to honor students, faculty, alumni and supporters of the Carl H. Lindner College of Business and the University of Cincinnati.
Mastering the art of first impressions
March 30, 2023
As Cynthia Ozick, the American novelist, wrote, “Two things remain irretrievable: time and a first impression.” That’s especially true when introducing yourself to a possible investor. Ronald Meyers, associate professor of entrepreneurship in the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business, shares insights into teaser statements and pitches.
Biz Courier: UC Center for Entrepreneurship, Venture Lab merge
December 9, 2022
A new partnership between two University of Cincinnati innovation fulcrums is designed to provide UC entrepreneurs with easier access to support and resources, customized programming and activities, and to build a stronger ecosystem for inventors.
Pitch 'deck' perfect
March 31, 2023
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” ~ Will Rogers Just ask anyone who has pitched potential investors for the opportunity to secure funding for a new startup. Individuals and teams present a thorough slide deck highlighting their qualifications, skills, research and successes.
UC Center for Entrepreneurship shares 5 vital tips for business success in 2024
January 16, 2024
As the dawn of a fresh year emerges, it beckons an opportune moment for businesses to chart a course for the coming months. But before deciding what milestones to hit in the new year, the imperative initial step involves a meticulous inventory of the past year's endeavors. For entrepreneurs navigating the terrain of goal setting in this nascent year, Charles H. Matthews, a distinguished teaching professor specializing in Entrepreneurship and Strategy and the visionary behind the UC Center for Entrepreneurship, offers five strategic tips.