- Location:
- CIE Gathering Space, Alkek Library 3rd Floor
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kendall Perkinson
Program Coordinator | Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
kendallperkinson@txstate.edu | Alkek Library 350J - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Whether you're trying to secure funding, attract customers, or inspire a team—how you pitch your idea matters.
Join Quinn Valentine, Director of the Texas State Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, for a dynamic workshop focused on crafting and delivering a powerful pitch that communicates your vision with clarity and confidence.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
Bring your ideas—this is your chance to refine your story and learn what makes a pitch truly memorable.
Join Quinn Valentine, Director of the Texas State Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, for a dynamic workshop focused on crafting and delivering a powerful pitch that communicates your vision with clarity and confidence.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Structure a compelling elevator or investor pitch
- Highlight the problem you're solving and your unique solution
- Communicate your value proposition and market opportunity
- Deliver your pitch with confidence and authenticity
Bring your ideas—this is your chance to refine your story and learn what makes a pitch truly memorable.
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kendall Perkinson
Program Coordinator | Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
kendallperkinson@txstate.edu | Alkek Library 350F - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Are you a small business owner at TXST looking for a place to sell on campus? Look no further, we host events to promote your work. The Bobcat Bazaar Markets is a pop-up market for our very own TXST entrepreneurs.
Whether you're selling handmade goods, vintage clothing, or something else you want to bring to the TXST community, you can have your very own spot at the LBJ Mall, located in between LBJ and Alkek.
Join us for the perfect chance to meet other entrepreneurial students just like you, promote your small business, gain new customers, and make sales!
Click here for more information
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Whether you're selling handmade goods, vintage clothing, or something else you want to bring to the TXST community, you can have your very own spot at the LBJ Mall, located in between LBJ and Alkek.
Join us for the perfect chance to meet other entrepreneurial students just like you, promote your small business, gain new customers, and make sales!
Click here for more information
- Location:
- Zoom session. Register via link in description.
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Dr. Gail Zank
Department of Marketing
gailzank@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- McCoy College of Business
Wondering if graduate school is right for you? Interested in developing your career in market research and analytics? Come learn about the Master of Science in Marketing Research and Analysis (MSMRA) program and how to apply!
» Register for Zoom Info Session Click here for more information
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» Register for Zoom Info Session Click here for more information
- Location:
- Zoom session. Register via link in description.
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Dr. Gail Zank
Department of Marketing
gailzank@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- McCoy College of Business
Wondering if graduate school is right for you? Interested in developing your career in market research and analytics? Come learn about the Master of Science in Marketing Research and Analysis (MSMRA) program and how to apply!
» Register for Zoom Info Session Click here for more information
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» Register for Zoom Info Session Click here for more information
- Location:
- McCoy Hall, Room 119; 119
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Dr. Josh Daspit
Department of Management
josh.daspit@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- McCoy College of Business
Ogden Payne
Founder, FTS (For the Students)
Each fall and spring semester, the McCoy College of Business invites accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders to speak with students enrolled in the Studies in Entrepreneurship (MGT 3360) course. As part of this speaker series, students gain personal insights into entrepreneurship as the guest speakers describe their accomplishments, share stories about their career path, and offer recommendations for growth and success.
Although the speaker series is intended for students enrolled in MGT 3360, we are able to accommodate special guests on certain occasions. If you are interested in attending a presentation, complete our guest registration form via the link below.
Full schedule, biographies, and registration:
» Studies in Entrepreneurship
Founder, FTS (For the Students)
Each fall and spring semester, the McCoy College of Business invites accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders to speak with students enrolled in the Studies in Entrepreneurship (MGT 3360) course. As part of this speaker series, students gain personal insights into entrepreneurship as the guest speakers describe their accomplishments, share stories about their career path, and offer recommendations for growth and success.
Although the speaker series is intended for students enrolled in MGT 3360, we are able to accommodate special guests on certain occasions. If you are interested in attending a presentation, complete our guest registration form via the link below.
Full schedule, biographies, and registration:
» Studies in Entrepreneurship
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kendall Perkinson
Program Coordinator | Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
kendallperkinson@txstate.edu | Alkek Library 350F - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
REGISTER HERE!
Join the Wix University team to discover how to build a stunning, responsive website using Wix Studio—our advanced creation platform for modern web design—and get an exclusive look at Base44, Wix’s newly acquired AI technology that’s reshaping the future of web creation.
In this session, you’ll learn how to design, customize, and launch a professional site with Studio’s flexible layout tools, responsive breakpoints, and powerful design features. Then, see how Base44 accelerates AI development through a robust model library and intuitive infrastructure—opening new possibilities for automation, intelligent design, and smarter digital experiences.
Whether you're building a portfolio, business site, or creative project, this session will give you the tools and inspiration to bring your vision to life.
All attendees will receive a FREE one-year Wix Premium plan to support their project.
Students are also eligible for the #WixStudio Certification—an industry-recognized credential in responsive web design.
Note: Please register with a valid .edu or school email address to attend. Click here for more information
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Join the Wix University team to discover how to build a stunning, responsive website using Wix Studio—our advanced creation platform for modern web design—and get an exclusive look at Base44, Wix’s newly acquired AI technology that’s reshaping the future of web creation.
In this session, you’ll learn how to design, customize, and launch a professional site with Studio’s flexible layout tools, responsive breakpoints, and powerful design features. Then, see how Base44 accelerates AI development through a robust model library and intuitive infrastructure—opening new possibilities for automation, intelligent design, and smarter digital experiences.
Whether you're building a portfolio, business site, or creative project, this session will give you the tools and inspiration to bring your vision to life.
All attendees will receive a FREE one-year Wix Premium plan to support their project.
Students are also eligible for the #WixStudio Certification—an industry-recognized credential in responsive web design.
Note: Please register with a valid .edu or school email address to attend. Click here for more information
- Location:
- CIE Gathering Space, Alkek 3rd Floor
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kendall Perkinson
Program Coordinator | Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
kendallperkinson@txstate.edu | Alkek Library 350F - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Are you wondering how to grow your leadership team, develop a strategic vision, or foster a culture of accountability and transparency?
Join us for a dynamic workshop from the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Texas State University, featuring Randy Haran, former CEO of aerospace leader Texas Air Composites and current President of The Business Crusader.
Randy brings real-world experience and a passion for Open Book Management to help entrepreneurs build businesses that are not only profitable, but people-centered.
You’ll learn how to:
Join us for a dynamic workshop from the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Texas State University, featuring Randy Haran, former CEO of aerospace leader Texas Air Composites and current President of The Business Crusader.
Randy brings real-world experience and a passion for Open Book Management to help entrepreneurs build businesses that are not only profitable, but people-centered.
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify and structure your core leadership team for growth
- Apply principles of Open Book Management to build trust and transparency
- Use “The Great Game of Business” framework to align your team around shared goals
- Develop a culture that drives performance and long-term success
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kendall Perkinson
Program Coordinator | Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
kendallperkinson@txstate.edu | Alkek Library 350F - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Are you a small business owner at TXST looking for a place to sell on campus? Look no further, we host events to promote your work. The Bobcat Bazaar Markets is a pop-up market for our very own TXST entrepreneurs.
Whether you're selling handmade goods, vintage clothing, or something else you want to bring to the TXST community, you can have your very own spot at the LBJ Mall, located in between LBJ and Alkek.
Join us for the perfect chance to meet other entrepreneurial students just like you, promote your small business, gain new customers, and make sales!
Click here for more information
more about event
Whether you're selling handmade goods, vintage clothing, or something else you want to bring to the TXST community, you can have your very own spot at the LBJ Mall, located in between LBJ and Alkek.
Join us for the perfect chance to meet other entrepreneurial students just like you, promote your small business, gain new customers, and make sales!
Click here for more information
Ignite 3.0 — 2 Day Entrepreneurship Workshop
Friday – Saturday,
–
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kendall Perkinson
Program Coordinator | Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
kendallperkinson@txstate.edu | Alkek Library 350J - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Ignite 3.0 is an annual two-day workshop designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. Whether you have a business idea or are simply curious about the startup world, this immersive experience offers a practical and engaging entry point into launching a venture.
Over the course of two days, participants will:
Over the course of two days, participants will:
- Develop and prototype innovative ideas
- Identify customer needs and analyze the competitive landscape
- Explore sourcing, distribution, pricing, and cost structures
- Gain insight into potential funding opportunities
- Location:
- McCoy Hall, Room 119; 119
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Dr. Josh Daspit
Department of Management
josh.daspit@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- McCoy College of Business
Brian McCoy
Board Chair, McCoy’s Building Supply
Each fall and spring semester, the McCoy College of Business invites accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders to speak with students enrolled in the Studies in Entrepreneurship (MGT 3360) course. As part of this speaker series, students gain personal insights into entrepreneurship as the guest speakers describe their accomplishments, share stories about their career path, and offer recommendations for growth and success.
Although the speaker series is intended for students enrolled in MGT 3360, we are able to accommodate special guests on certain occasions. If you are interested in attending a presentation, complete our guest registration form via the link below.
Full schedule, biographies, and registration:
» Studies in Entrepreneurship
Board Chair, McCoy’s Building Supply
Each fall and spring semester, the McCoy College of Business invites accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders to speak with students enrolled in the Studies in Entrepreneurship (MGT 3360) course. As part of this speaker series, students gain personal insights into entrepreneurship as the guest speakers describe their accomplishments, share stories about their career path, and offer recommendations for growth and success.
Although the speaker series is intended for students enrolled in MGT 3360, we are able to accommodate special guests on certain occasions. If you are interested in attending a presentation, complete our guest registration form via the link below.
Full schedule, biographies, and registration:
» Studies in Entrepreneurship
- Location:
- CIE Gathering Space, Alkek 3rd Floor
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kendall Perkinson
Program Coordinator | Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
kendallperkinson@txstate.edu | Alkek Library 350F - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Starting a business is exciting—but navigating the legal landscape can be daunting.
Join attorney Kathleen A. Mendoza for an interactive workshop designed to demystify the legal essentials every entrepreneur should know.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
Join attorney Kathleen A. Mendoza for an interactive workshop designed to demystify the legal essentials every entrepreneur should know.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Choose the right legal structure for your business
- Protect your intellectual property and brand
- Understand key contract terms and negotiation tips
- Avoid common legal mistakes that can cost you later
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kendall Perkinson
Program Coordinator | Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
kendallperkinson@txstate.edu | Alkek Library 350F - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Are you a small business owner at TXST looking for a place to sell on campus? Look no further, we host events to promote your work. The Bobcat Bazaar Markets is a pop-up market for our very own TXST entrepreneurs.
Whether you're selling handmade goods, vintage clothing, or something else you want to bring to the TXST community, you can have your very own spot at the LBJ Mall, located in between LBJ and Alkek.
Join us for the perfect chance to meet other entrepreneurial students just like you, promote your small business, gain new customers, and make sales! Click here for more information
more about event
Whether you're selling handmade goods, vintage clothing, or something else you want to bring to the TXST community, you can have your very own spot at the LBJ Mall, located in between LBJ and Alkek.
Join us for the perfect chance to meet other entrepreneurial students just like you, promote your small business, gain new customers, and make sales! Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online via Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Dr. Kasey Martin
Department of Accounting
kasey.martin@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- Department of Accounting
Learn more about our Master of Accountancy (MAcy) and M.S. in Accounting and Information Technology (MSAIT) from director Dr. Kasey Martin, advisor Laurie Brown, and recruiter Bruce Howard as they discuss reasons you should pursue your MAcy or MSAIT degree, program curricula, application process, CPA educational requirements, the internship process, and career paths.
» Register for Zoom Access
» Register for Zoom Access
- Location:
- McCoy Hall 127; 127
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Felisha Fontenot
Center for Professional Sales
McCoy College of Business
f_f53@txtstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Center for Professional Sales
This workshop-style event is designed to provide industry leaders with a platform to share valuable insights, professional expertise, and real-world experiences with our sales students. Featuring: LPL Financial.