The IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame

Register for the IDEA Center's last Innovation Rally of the year. Keynote speaker Annie Voutsos will discuss her company, Iris Hall, which develops software that enhances event venues with photorealistic 3D visualizations.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4fgtDXY

📆 Friday, November 8th
📍 IDEA Center, 1400 E. Angela Blvd, South Bend, IN
🕧 12:00 pm EST

Join us for the final Innovation Rally of the year at the IDEA Center on Friday, November 8th at 12:00 PM! We’ll hear from ND alumnae Annie Voutsos, who will present her company Iris Hall, a software that enhances event venues with photorealistic 3D visualizations.

We'll also honor the first-ever Amy Hirsh Guarino Force for Good Award, celebrating someone who embodies the University’s values of hard work, innovation, and community service. Don't miss it and register today!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4fgtDXY

Have you registered for tomorrow's Innovation Rally? Don’t miss out—secure your spot using the link below! We’re excited to welcome Kalli Devaraj as our keynote speaker.

Register and learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/3Nd3eym

Join us this Friday at Innovation Rally as we welcome Kalli Devaraj, founder of Carex Ventures! Kalli will share her journey, covering her startup’s beginnings, growth, and successful exit, inspiring entrepreneurs ready to embark on their own paths.

Mark your calendars and register here: https://bit.ly/3Nd3eym

Rides2U has recently achieved significant milestones in its growth journey. The company closed a $300K bridge funding round, which is now oversubscribing to $400K. This achievement highlights the strong support from its investors, laying a solid foundation for future developments.

Looking ahead, Rides2U is implementing new marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract more users. The company has set a goal to reach profitability by the end of Q1 2025. In early 2025, Rides2U plans to raise $3 million to support its expansion into Michigan, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Florida.

Congratulations to Rides2U!

Join us tomorrow for Cleantech panel at Innovation Rally. Register now to explore the future of Cleantech from a legal, business opportunity, and technological perspective.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4elsw96

ND Founders Profile: Tyler Bliha

Tyler Bliha began his career in investment banking at Bank of America before moving into private equity with Madison Dearborn Partners. Seeking broader experience, he earned an MBA at Harvard and interned at Sinai Ventures. In 2020, he joined UpEquity, a digital mortgage startup, as its first full-time employee, where he helped drive the company’s rapid growth.

Inspired by his own home-buying experience, Bliha founded Abode, a platform that helps homeowners manage and reduce non-mortgage expenses like property taxes, insurance premiums, and energy costs. Since launching in April 2024, Abode has attracted nearly 10,000 users by simplifying these complex processes and ensuring cost savings. Bliha advises entrepreneurs to “embrace the chaos” and be ready for constant challenges.

Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gWDbFW-k

Join us on Friday, September 27th, for a Cleantech panel of industry professionals at Innovation Rally. This event will broadly explore the future of Cleantech from a legal, business opportunity, and technological perspective. Don’t miss it!

Ryan Truesdale, a Chicago-based patent attorney, will moderate the panel.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4elsw96

This is the last week to submit your pitch deck to be considered for the Amy Hirsh Guarino Award. This award will be presented at the IDEA Center's Innovation Rally on Friday, November 8th at Innovation Park in South Bend.

Submit your pitch deck by this Sunday, September 29 at 11:59 pm to be considered for the award. To learn more about the award and how to apply, click the link below.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yXJg70

Do you have an amazing idea? Pitch it in 60 seconds at the IDEAs Challenge on October 1st, 7-8:30 PM at Innovation Park! 🏆 Win $1,000 and other prizes for top ideas. No prep required—just bring your passion! RSVP by September 30th and invite your friends to vote for your idea!

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4ew1vQ9