Thursday, 07 Sep 2023
Solution Selling for SaaS: The Art of a Live Demo
For most SaaS B2B companies, the demo stage of the sales lifecycle can be a deal maker or deal killer. How each demo is prepared for, executed, and followed up on will dictate conversions to move to the next stage in your unique sales funnel. Watch your conversions skyrocket after taking this training.
Monday, 11 Sep 2023
Start Something: Entrepreneurship Resources
Interested in entrepreneurship? Have an idea that you think could be a great business? During this short session, you will learn about the resources offered free to Iowa State students. You'll also learn about the great opportunities you have to get involved and meet the team from the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship.
Friday, 15 Sep 2023
ISU Innovation Prize
The ISU Innovation Prize is an incentive weekend competition open to the public. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to participate. The competition theme is Innovation at Iowa State. There will be three focus areas for participants: AgTech, EdTech, and Global Impact. Identify a problem in one of the focus areas, and pitch your solution for the chance to win one of three $2,500 prizes.
Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023
Pitch Workshop
Craft your 90-second elevator pitch for the upcoming pitch competitions at Iowa State & beyond! Throughout the workshop, you'll learn how to quickly and effectively tell your story to any audience.
Thursday, 21 Sep 2023
Ivy Digital Strategy Symposium
Hosted by CIRAS and the Ivy College of Business, the conference is designed for professionals in marketing, operations, business analytics and technology transformation. Attendees will hear from thought leaders and industry experts, learn best practices for digital strategies and network with other professionals. Early bird pricing through Sept. 1. Registration closes Sept. 13.
Monday, 25 Sep 2023
Fall Startup Pitch Competition
Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges. In addition to a cash prize, the top three winners in each category (new idea and existing business) will advance to the Fall Startup Pitch finale on Sept. 28.
Wednesday, 27 Sep 2023
Ivy Women in Business Awards
The sixth annual special ceremony celebrates women in business and their champions. The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by the awards presentation at 6 p.m. RSVP by Sept. 20.