Boise State Venture College

The Hacking for Homebuilding problem statements are live now! ✨ http://ow.ly/QaQ050G6vSb ✨

Follow the link above to learn more about real world problems within the homebuilding industry that we need your help to solve!

Compete for $40,000+ in cash prizes, solve real world challenges, and form a venture . . . all while building a network with industry leaders and community mentors that will last well beyond this competition.

There are two tracks, student (open to higher education students across #Idaho) and public (open to the community). The top 3 teams in each track will pitch during Boise Startup Week!

Register today: https://www.boisestate.edu/venturecollege/hacking-for-homebuilding/

Industry sponsors and partners: Midwest 1938, Franklin Building Supply, Boise Cascade, J M Thomas Forest Products, Therma-Tru Doors, Alturas Homes, Trimco Millwork, Weyerhaeuser, Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist, Eaglewood Homes, IKO Roofing, LP Building Solutions for Professionals and OrePac Building Products

Presented in partnership by Boise State University's Venture College and Boise State College of Engineering.

#HackingforHomebuilding #ReversePitchCompetition #PitchCompetition #VentureCollege #BoiseState #Entrepreneur #Startup

The Hacking for Homebuilding problem statements are live now! ✨ http://ow.ly/QaQ050G6vSb ✨

Follow the link above to learn more about real world problems within the homebuilding industry that we need your help to solve!

Compete for $40,000+ in cash prizes, solve real world challenges, and form a venture . . . all while building a network with industry leaders and community mentors that will last well beyond this competition.

There are two tracks, student (open to higher education students across #Idaho) and public (open to the community). The top 3 teams in each track will pitch during Boise Startup Week!

Register today: https://www.boisestate.edu/venturecollege/hacking-for-homebuilding/

Industry sponsors and partners: Midwest 1938, Franklin Building Supply, Boise Cascade, J M Thomas Forest Products, Therma-Tru Doors, Alturas Homes, Trimco Millwork, Weyerhaeuser, Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist, Eaglewood Homes, IKO Roofing, LP Building Solutions for Professionals and OrePac Building Products

Presented in partnership by Boise State University's Venture College and Boise State College of Engineering.

#HackingforHomebuilding #ReversePitchCompetition #PitchCompetition #VentureCollege #BoiseState #Entrepreneur #Startup

Join us tomorrow (September 8 at 6 pm MT) for an info session on our upcoming reverse pitch competitions: Hacking for Homebuilding and the Cybersecurity Entrepreneur Challenge, presented in partnership with Micron USA and Boise State University.

This will take place virtually via Zoom. Register here to attend: http://ow.ly/VbIu50G5VKO

Hacking for Homebuilding has two tracks: Student and Public. All higher education students across Idaho are encouraged to apply, and the public track is open to all community members.

The Cybersecurity Entrepreneur Challenge is open to higher education students across the state. All academic backgrounds are welcome for both competitions.

Join Venture College staff to learn about reverse pitch competitions, what to expect, how to apply, the cash prizes, and much more! Be sure to bring any questions you have as well.

Venture College wants to thank our industry sponsors and partners for making these competitions possible!

Hacking for Homebuilding: Midwest 1938, Franklin Building Supply, Boise Cascade, J M Thomas Forest Products, Therma-Tru Doors, Alturas Homes, Trimco Millwork, Weyerhaeuser, Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist, Eaglewood Homes, IKO Roofing, LP Building Solutions for Professionals, and OrePac Building Products

Cybersecurity Entrepreneur Challenge: Micron USA, Idaho Central Credit Union, PlexTrac and HERE Technologies

#Idaho #ReversePitchCompetition #BoiseState #Entrepreneur #VentureCollege #Startup #Homebuilding #Cybersecurity

Boise State College of Engineering, Boise State Institute for Pervasive Cybersecurity, Boise State College of Innovation + Design, Boise Startup Week

Did you miss yesterday's Venture College newsletter? Not to worry, you can read it here: http://ow.ly/yeUd50G3mMj

Read about:
🔸 Venture College + our fall programs

🔹 The Kula Connection, founded by Michelle Russell (Mission43 Entrepreneur Course alumna), and internship opportunities.

🔸 Wild Hearts Idaho, founded by Maggie Benedetti (Boise State University + Venture College Incubator alumna), and opportunities to join the WHI Board of Directors.

🔹 Community events hosted by: Zions Bank, Trailhead Boise, Boise Startup Week, Oliver Russell, Perkins Coie LLP, Boise State College of Engineering, + Treefort Music Fest

#BoiseState #Idaho #Entrepreneur #Community #Startup

Did you miss yesterday's Venture College newsletter? Not to worry, you can read it here: http://ow.ly/yeUd50G3mMj

Read about:
🔸 Venture College + our fall programs

🔹 The Kula Connection, founded by Michelle Russell (Mission43 Entrepreneur Course alumna), and internship opportunities.

🔸 Wild Hearts Idaho, founded by Maggie Benedetti (Boise State University + Venture College Incubator alumna), and opportunities to join the WHI Board of Directors.

🔹 Community events hosted by: Zions Bank, Trailhead Boise, Boise Startup Week, Oliver Russell, Perkins Coie LLP, Boise State College of Engineering, + Treefort Music Fest

#BoiseState #Idaho #Entrepreneur #Community #Startup

Compete for $30,000+ in cash prizes while solving cybersecurity challenges critical to industry growth!

The Cybersecurity Entrepreneur Challenge, presented in partnership by Micron USA and Boise State University, is open to higher education students across Idaho.

Learn more, apply + register for info sessions here: boisestate.edu/venturecollege/cyber_entreprenuer_challenge

During this competition, participants will choose a problem statement provided by our industry partners, and form interdisciplinary teams to propose solutions to that problem. At the same time, they will be building a viable venture for themselves and making helpful connections to mentors and industry leaders.

The top 3 teams will pitch for cash prizes during Boise Startup Week (Oct. 18-21)!

Industry Sponsors: Micron USA, Idaho Central Credit Union, HERE Technologies, PlexTrac

Offered in partnership by: Boise State's Venture College + Institute for Pervasive Cybersecurity

#PitchCompetition #ReversePitchCompetition #Idaho #BeyondtheMajor #Entrepreneur #Cybersecurity

Compete for $30,000+ in cash prizes while solving cybersecurity challenges critical to industry growth!

The Cybersecurity Entrepreneur Challenge, presented in partnership by Micron USA and Boise State University, is open to higher education students across Idaho.

Learn more, apply + register for info sessions here: boisestate.edu/venturecollege/cyber_entreprenuer_challenge

During this competition, participants will choose a problem statement provided by our industry partners, and form interdisciplinary teams to propose solutions to that problem. At the same time, they will be building a viable venture for themselves and making helpful connections to mentors and industry leaders.

The top 3 teams will pitch for cash prizes during Boise Startup Week (Oct. 18-21)!

Industry Sponsors: Micron USA, Idaho Central Credit Union, HERE Technologies, PlexTrac

Offered in partnership by: Boise State's Venture College + Institute for Pervasive Cybersecurity

#PitchCompetition #ReversePitchCompetition #Idaho #BeyondtheMajor #Entrepreneur #Cybersecurity

Compete for $35,000+ while solving real-world problems in the homebuilding industry!

Learn more, apply + register for info sessions here: boisestate.edu/venturecollege/hacking-for-homebuilding/

Hacking for Homebuilding is a statewide competition offered in partnership by Boise State University's Venture College + Boise State College of Engineering.

This is a ‘reverse pitch’ competition! You don’t need to have a venture idea to compete as our industry partners will identify challenges they face and pose these as problem statements.

All academic backgrounds are welcome + interdisciplinary teams are encouraged. There are a wide range of problems to solve, relating to: Software, Human Resources, Supply Chain + more!

Top 3 teams in each track will compete during Boise Startup Week (Oct. 18-21)!

Cash Prizes:
🔸 Student Track: $15,000+
Open to higher education students across #Idaho
➡️ Apply here: https://mailchi.mp/dc1d65926562/h4h2021

🔹 Public Track: $20,000+
Open to the community/general public
➡️ Apply here: https://mailchi.mp/6f2f7c32bc71/h4h2021public

Industry Sponsors: Midwest 1938, Franklin Building Supply, Boise Cascade, J M Thomas Forest Products, Therma-Tru Doors, Trimco Millwork

Industry Partners: Weyerhaeuser + Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist Eaglewood Homes, IKO Roofing, LP Building Solutions for Professionals, OrePac Building Products

#PitchCompetition #ReversePitchCompetition #Idaho #Homebuilding #HackingforHomebuilding #BoiseState #VentureCollege #Entrepreneur

Compete for $35,000+ while solving real-world problems in the homebuilding industry!

Learn more, apply + register for info sessions here: boisestate.edu/venturecollege/hacking-for-homebuilding/

Hacking for Homebuilding is a statewide competition offered in partnership by Boise State University's Venture College + Boise State College of Engineering.

This is a ‘reverse pitch’ competition! You don’t need to have a venture idea to compete as our industry partners will identify challenges they face and pose these as problem statements.

All academic backgrounds are welcome + interdisciplinary teams are encouraged. There are a wide range of problems to solve, relating to: Software, Human Resources, Supply Chain + more!

Top 3 teams in each track will compete during Boise Startup Week (Oct. 18-21)!

Cash Prizes:
🔸 Student Track: $15,000+
Open to higher education students across #Idaho
➡️ Apply here: https://mailchi.mp/dc1d65926562/h4h2021

🔹 Public Track: $20,000+
Open to the community/general public
➡️ Apply here: https://mailchi.mp/6f2f7c32bc71/h4h2021public

Industry Sponsors: Midwest 1938, Franklin Building Supply, Boise Cascade, J M Thomas Forest Products, Therma-Tru Doors, Trimco Millwork

Industry Partners: Weyerhaeuser + Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist Eaglewood Homes, IKO Roofing, LP Building Solutions for Professionals, OrePac Building Products

#PitchCompetition #ReversePitchCompetition #Idaho #Homebuilding #HackingforHomebuilding #BoiseState #VentureCollege #Entrepreneur

Photos from Boise State Alumni and Friends's post

Are you interested in entrepreneurship but need help generating an idea? Venture College can help!

Join us on Wed, Sept. 8 at 6 pm MT for an info session on Hacking for Homebuilding (offered in partnership with Boise State College of Engineering) and the Cybersecurity Entrepreneur Challenge, presented in partnership by Micron USA and Boise State University (offered in partnership with the Institute for Pervasive Cybersecurity).

Register here: http://ow.ly/cBVn50FXe6q

During these ‘reverse pitch’ competitions, participants will choose a problem provided by industry partners and propose a solution in the form of a new venture. These programs are open to higher education students across #Idaho, and Hacking for Homebuilding has a track open to the general public as well.

Interdisciplinary teams work closely with the Venture College staff and a community of mentors to refine their solutions into ventures.

Both programs culminate with a pitch to industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors. Judges will determine the top three teams from each track to pitch for cash prizes during this year’s Boise Startup Week.

Head to the Venture College website to learn more and apply to each program! boisestate.edu/venturecollege/

#PitchCompetition #VentureCollege #BoiseEntrepreneurWeek #Innovation

Are you interested in entrepreneurship but need help generating an idea? Venture College can help!

Join us on Wed, Sept. 8 at 6 pm MT for an info session on Hacking for Homebuilding (offered in partnership with Boise State College of Engineering) and the Cybersecurity Entrepreneur Challenge, presented in partnership by Micron USA and Boise State University (offered in partnership with the Institute for Pervasive Cybersecurity).

Register here: http://ow.ly/cBVn50FXe6q

During these ‘reverse pitch’ competitions, participants will choose a problem provided by industry partners and propose a solution in the form of a new venture. These programs are open to higher education students across #Idaho, and Hacking for Homebuilding has a track open to the general public as well.

Interdisciplinary teams work closely with the Venture College staff and a community of mentors to refine their solutions into ventures.

Both programs culminate with a pitch to industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors. Judges will determine the top three teams from each track to pitch for cash prizes during this year’s Boise Startup Week.

Head to the Venture College website to learn more and apply to each program! boisestate.edu/venturecollege/

#PitchCompetition #VentureCollege #BoiseEntrepreneurWeek #Innovation

Welcome, Broncos! Venture College wants to wish you a great first week of classes, and a wonderful fall semester.

#BoiseState #WeareBroncos #VentureCollege #BroncoWelcome

Welcome, Broncos! Venture College wants to wish you a great first week of classes, and a wonderful fall semester.

#BoiseState #WeareBroncos #VentureCollege #BroncoWelcome

New Venture College newsletter out now!
➡️http://ow.ly/Cohs50FTAhP

Highlights include:
- Alumni in the news: Maggie Benedetti (Wild Hearts Idaho), Allison Corona (Chicana Foods), + Dr. Tony Valayil Varghese (Boise State College of Engineering)

- Fall 2021 programs, courses + opportunities offered by: Trailhead Boise, Boise Startup Week, Chillow, Treefort Music Fest, Mission43, and more!

#BoiseState #Idaho #Entrepreneur #VentureCollege #WeareBroncos

Boise State University | Boise State Alumni and Friends

New Venture College newsletter out now!
➡️http://ow.ly/Cohs50FTAhP

Highlights include:
- Alumni in the news: Maggie Benedetti (Wild Hearts Idaho), Allison Corona (Chicana Foods), + Dr. Tony Valayil Varghese (Boise State College of Engineering)

- Fall 2021 programs, courses + opportunities offered by: Trailhead Boise, Boise Startup Week, Chillow, Treefort Music Fest, Mission43, and more!

#BoiseState #Idaho #Entrepreneur #VentureCollege #WeareBroncos

Boise State University | Boise State Alumni and Friends

Meet Chicana Foods

Meet Chicana Foods “I was kind of just feeling like I needed to do something. I ended up taking a Venture College class at Boise State and I was just like okay; this is my idea and I’m just going to see where it goes,” said Corona.

Idaho welcomes tourists back after more than a year

Maggie Benedetti, Founder of Wild Hearts Idaho, Boise State School of Social Work alum, and Venture College Incubator participant, was recently featured on Good Morning America!

Maggie was joined by current student, Madeline Patterson, as they shared about Wild Hearts Idaho, a program dedicated to empowering young women through outdoor adventures.

Be sure to watch the special here: https://gma.abc/3iFUqCw

Boise State College of Innovation + Design, Boise State Alumni and Friends

#boisestate #wearebroncos #idaho #womeninentrepreneurship #goodmorningamerica #nonprofit #boisestatealumni

Idaho welcomes tourists back after more than a year The Gem State is quickly becoming one of the most sought-out tourist destinations in the country with its rapids, rodeos and outdoor adventures.

Don't miss the latest edition of the Venture College newsletter!
➡️ http://ow.ly/yKmE50FKpjm

Register today for Fall 2021 Venture College programs, and read about what some of our alumni are up to.

Boise State University, Boise State Alumni and Friends Boise State College of Innovation + Design

#boisestate #wearebroncos #entrepreneur #venturecollege #beyondthemajor

Don't miss the latest edition of the Venture College newsletter!
➡️ http://ow.ly/yKmE50FKpjm

Register today for Fall 2021 Venture College programs, and read about what some of our alumni are up to.

Boise State University, Boise State Alumni and Friends Boise State College of Innovation + Design

#boisestate #wearebroncos #entrepreneur #venturecollege #beyondthemajor