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Apr 5 2022

LaunchNET News: Returning to As it Was

A spring Garden Party is in the mix.
The Latest & Greatest from LaunchNET Kent State
Alas, our break has ended and we must now return to the frenetic energy that is academia. But fear not, friends, for even with semester's end approaching we have a myriad of spectacles to enthrall you all.

If you couldn't tell from the above dialect, I spent a good chunk of break binge watching Bridgerton...

Highlights for this week include the LaunchNET Spring Garden Party, the TEXTURES exhibit, a CSU Hackathon, legal advice for entrepreneurs, and dinosaurs.
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News & Announcements
LaunchNET Spring Garden Party
We are hosting an (almost) end-of-semester celebration Garden Party event in the 2nd floor Lobby of the DI Hub, Wednesday April 13th from 6-8pm. 

We will have plenty of food and refreshments, stop by and say hi, meet your fellow KSU innovators.

Entrepreneur? Side hustle? New project? Set-up a table to display your handiwork! 
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A Symposium for TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair
We are convening scholars, artists, and professionals from the region, nation, and international community to speak to historical and contemporary issues related to Black hair, hair care, and related industries.

Join us for the 2-day symposium (April 14 and 15) for TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair, a landmark exhibition on view at the Kent State University Museum.
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Coming Up at Kent State: Northeast Ohio Manufacturing for EV Conference
Come and connect with key players in the EV mobility movement and draw insights about the latest technologies driving EV adoption.

Participate on Wednesday, April 13th at Kent State University for an in-person full-day networking conference.
Register Here
Events & Opportunities
Community+Innovation+Technology Hackathon | Cleveland State University
The Community+Innovation+Technology Hackathon is your opportunity to solve real-world problems facing our neighborhoods in Northeast Ohio. Collaborate with other students, form ideas, create prototypes, evaluate designs and pitch your solutions to improve our world.

Beginning Thursday, April 7th
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Most Fundable Companies | Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University's Graziadio Business School is running their annual startup competition. It is open to US based companies in both early and growth stages.

Those who make the Most Fundable Companies List will be invited to their gala event in Malibu in October and their startup will receive significant national recognition.
Apply Here
Open Pitch Day Tickets | Bounce Innovation Hub
Join us every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. on the first floor of Bounce to pitch your idea, company or upcoming fundraise to a Bounce staff member and get feedback.

This event is open to any entrepreneur, regardless of stage or focus.

Multiple Dates
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Resources & Education
Meet your audience on their favorite network with this guide to Instagram for business. Start with our essential tips as you tap into this great ecosystem.
Doug Moseley is a lawyer with the University of Akron Law School's SEED Legal Clinic, The SEED Legal Clinic provides very low cost legal services for entrepreneurs. 
You’re always behind and other people have it better than you. That is something that we tell ourselves after we compare our lives to others. It may or may not be accurate, but most of the time, it is something we trick ourselves into believing.
Fun & Stuff
Your friendly reminder to go watch the entire Jurassic Park series except for #3. 
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