Business International Student Association

Not everyone starts on the same playing field.
So what’s the game plan?

Join us for this week’s BISA Talk: “Uneven Playing Field: Here’s the Game Plan” with Prof. Sushma.

She’ll break down how to navigate careers when paths aren’t equal—and what you can actually do about it.

📍 Digs
🕒 5:30 PM
📅 21st April

Open to all students.

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Sushma Kambagowni is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at UNL, with a background in strategy consulting at Accenture and research in digital marketing, platforms, and emerging tech.

Thank you for the insightful presentation!

The Idea Lab: Think It. Map It. Pitch It. (Like a Founder)
 
🚀 Got an idea? Let’s make it real and irresistible 🔥
What if you could take that idea in your head…
and turn it into something clear, structured and pitch-ready in just one hour?

Join us for a high-energy session where we’ll break down how to visualize ANY idea—startup, business, or nonprofit—and turn it into something people actually understand, support and invest in.
🗓 April 7 | 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 DIGS, UNL College of Business (Howard L. Hawks Hall)

💡 What you’ll walk away with:
• A clear visual blueprint of your idea using the Business Model Canvas
• The ability to explain your idea in minutes
• A simple, powerful pitch structure you can use anywhere—class, competitions interviews
• Confidence to say: “Here’s my idea—and here’s why it matters.”
 
🎤 Who’s leading this?
 
Parviz Jamalov is an international speaker, startup ecosystem builder, and communication strategist with deep roots in entrepreneurship and innovation. He has helped founders, students and changemakers shape, refine and pitch ideas across Central Asia and beyond. Parviz co-founded the Youth Business School, founded a TOEFL Academy, helped organize major entrepreneurial platforms such as Startup Choikhona and the G5 Startup Forum, and led the first independent TEDx event in Tajikistan creating spaces where bold ideas could be built, tested and shared. He has also consulted hundreds of startupers in Central Asia on how to clarify their ideas, strengthen their messaging and present their vision with confidence
 
🥤 Bonus:
We’ll  definitely have drinks and possibly, snacks. 
 
Whether you have a startup idea, a class project or just curiosity - this session is for you.
👉 Come with an idea. Leave with a strategy.

Thank you & for collaborating with us!

Join BISA for Flavors 2 Sabour - Lunar New Year Potluck 🥢🎊
Celebrating Tết • Seollal • Lunar New Year together.

Okay yes…it’s a little last minute
BUT LAST MINUTE = BEST MEMORIES

📆 Feb 20 (TOMORROW)
⏰ 4:30 PM

Bring a dish, bring a friend, or just bring your appetite. See you there

Cultural GALA 2025 highlights 🫶

Walk the runway. Represent your culture. 🌞

Our Cultural Gala is finally back. And we’re inviting YOU to model cultural attire on December 6!
Open to all everyone, no experience required.

📅 Deadline to sign up: Nov 30
📲 Sign up through our bio!

🍽️✨BISA Friendsgiving is back!

Join us on Friday, November 21st from 5:30-7 pm for a potluck-style Friendsgiving.

Calories don’t count on Friendsgiving- only laughs do 🦃

📍TBD
🗓️ November 21, 5:30-7 PM
👥 RSVP

📖 Need a cozy spot to catch up on work or prep for exams?

Join us on Tuesday, November 4th from 5:30-6:30 pm for a chill study night at DIGS (HLH 102)!

🥤 We will have free snacks, and supportive study vibes to keep you motivated!

Bring your laptop, friends, and study energy - let’s make it a productive evening together! 🍪☕️