LaunchNET News: Pudding and Pottery

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LaunchNET News: Pudding and Pottery

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You know what pudding and pottery have in common?

Chia seeds.

The chia seeds creating the health craze puddings that eerily look like frog eggs are the same ones we were glueing to the ceramic heads of celebrities in the hopes of creating flourishing plants.

Ch-Ch-Ch-Charming 🤨

Gotta respect the grind I guess.

Highlights for the Week: the first alumni cohort of the year, legal advice from the experts, crafting is so back, a schooolarship, pitching with UARF, Kent State events, and our friends and founders.

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News & Announcements

Alumni Cohort: Finances & Funding

Join us for our virtual January Alumni Cohort Meeting!
This session is focused on finances, grants, and funding strategies and resources. Gain valuable insights from expert guest speakers who will share actionable tips on securing funding, navigating grant opportunities, and building financial sustainability.

Thursday, January 30 from 6-7pm

Ask a Lawyer: Workshop & Drop-Ins

Have general legal questions about your startup but don’t know where to start? This session is designed for entrepreneurs who need guidance on various legal aspects of their business.

Featuring a workshop and one-on-one drop-ins.

Wednesday, February 19 from 10am-12pm

Crafterpreneur Day

Have a crafting business or always wanted to start one? Join us for Crafterpreneur Day, where you can learn the basics of branding, marketing, and pricing your crafted products. Along with tote bag making and networking throughout the event!

Friday, February 28 from 1-4pm

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Marty Erbaugh Student Entrepreneur Scholarship

This $1,000 student scholarship will recognize outstanding, motivated graduate or undergraduate Kent State students who are regular clients of LaunchNET. Students do not need to specifically have a launched venture.

Applications due by Friday, March 7

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Events & Opportunities

I-Pitch Competition | UARF

Take part in a night of inspiring innovation as we watch our top I-Corps participants take a shot for the I-Pitch Competition prize money. Afterwards, celebrate and enjoy some fine charcuterie with friends and your new connections.

Wednesday, February 12 from 5-8pm

Layered Leadership: Behind the Book | Kent State

Join Larry Armstrong, ’79, ’80, member of the Kent State University Foundation Board of Directors, for a discussion of his upcoming book, “Layered Leadership.”

Thursday, February 27 from 4-6pm

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Founders & Friends