Tulsa Global Entrepreneurship Week schedule of events and awards are ideal opportunities to connect with people and resources that can support your start up or idea to the next level.
Through a combination of coaching, mentoring and dynamic networking Tulsa Global Entrepreneurship Week events are designed for:
- ENTREPRENEURS who just had a flash business idea
- STARTUPS & EARLY STAGE COMPANIES developing a viable business model
- PROFESSIONALS offering a range of services, including: legal, financial, marketing, engineering services
- SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS looking to make a difference in our community
The 2012 Tulsa Global Entrepreneurship Week has numerous events that will be dynamic and exciting for those both professionals and entrepreneurs.
Friday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012
Startup Weekend Tulsa
TulsaGEW Kick-Off – November 9th at 6:00 p.m.
Presented by The City of Tulsa
Location: Tulsa Fire Department Training Center (1760 Newblock Park Drive)
Cost: Kick-Off Event – Free / Startup Weekend – $75
Register: tulsa.startupweekend.org
Startup Weekends are weekend-long, hands-on experiences where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs can find out if startup ideas are viable. Beginning with open mic pitches on Friday, attendees bring their best ideas and inspire others to join their team. Over Saturday and Sunday teams focus on customer development, validating their ideas, practicing LEAN Startup Methodologies and building a minimal viable product. On Sunday evening teams demo their prototypes and receive valuable feedback from a panel of experts.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Happy Veterans Day – No TulsaGEW Events
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Venture Strategy Session
Powered by Sooner Launch Pad and CCEW
Location: The Forge (125 W. 3rd Street)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (30 minute sessions)
Cost: Free by reservation only for the first 10 entrepreneurs
RSVP: Tpotter@ou.edu
Ten entrepreneurs with idea or business pitches will have the opportunity to present their idea and receive advice and assistance from a group of mentors, no strings attached! Mentors will include University of Oklahoma economic development staff, community leaders, senior executives and successful entrepreneurs. Our mission is to provide emerging entrepreneurs with strategic feedback and resources. These include contacts and/or student support on a case-by-case basis.
TCC StartUp Cup Business Model Competition Award Celebration
Featured Event of Global Entrepreneurship Week | USA
Presented by Tulsa Community College and the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation
Location: TCC Center for Creativity (909 S. Boston Avenue)
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free Admission
For additional information visit tcc.startupcup.com
TCC StartUp Cup business model competition, Powered by the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation, is open to any type of business idea. Participants in the TCC StartUp Cup learn how to turn their idea into a viable business model, go to market quickly, test assumptions and then modify their business model as they move through the competition. Past winners have included businesses in the service, technology, oil and gas, fitness and health industries.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Pitch-O-Rama
Presented by GableGotwals
Location: Central Center at Centennial Park (1028 East 6th Street)
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00, includes catered lunch
RSVP: prossler@gablelaw.com / (918) 595-4872
Get paid for a great business model pitch or come to the Pitch-O-Rama to hear pitches from local startups. Submit your pitch at: http://www.tulsagew.com/pitch-o-rama/. Deadline for submission is Thursday, November 8th. Up to 10 companies will be selected to present a two-minute pitch in front of a live audience and panel of judges comprised of experienced entrepreneurs and investors. The best pitch will receive $500 from GableGotwals.
Tulsa Innovation Forum
Presented by i2E
Location: i2E (618 E. Third Street, Suite 1)
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free Admission
Three to four pre-selected early-phase startups will deliver short five-minute investor-focused presentations with another 10 minutes for Q&A from the audience. Audience members will include prospective investors, entrepreneurial stakeholders, and TulsaGEW participants.
Business Resource Summit
Presented by TulsaGEW
Location: i2E (618 E. Third Street, Suite 1)
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free Admission
Appetizers and refreshments provided
Stay after Tulsa Innovation Forum or join us specifically for the TulsaGEW Business Resource Summit. Meet and mingle with representatives from many of the Tulsa region’s entrepreneurial service providers and network with fellow Tulsa area entrepreneurs.
Central Library Resource Open House
Presented by Research Center & Research Wizard at Tulsa City-County Library
Location: Tulsa Central Library (400 Civic Center) Second floor, South end
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free Admission
Appetizers and refreshments provided
Come learn about all the resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses that the Tulsa City-County Library Research Center has to offer at no cost to Library patrons. Research Wizard offers in-depth fee-based research for clients who need solutions to specific problems for which they may lack time, resources, or expertise to manage.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Round Table Connection 5.0
Presented by Tulsa Metro Chamber
Location:Â Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center (6808 S. 107th E. Avenue)
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $20 / $30
RSVP:Â Jessica Lowe Betts – (918) 585-1201
Participants will enjoy five table rotations, a breakfast buffet, door prizes, and a guest keynote speaker. Cost is $20 for members, and $30 for non-members. Bring lots of business cards.
Tulsey Awards
Presented by The City of Tulsa
Location: Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame (5 South Boston Avenue)
VIP: 6:00 p.m. / General: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 in advance at thetulseys.com / $20 CASH ONLY at the door
Appetizers provided by local restaurants
For more information visit thetulseys.com
The Tulsey Awards recognize the pioneers and innovators of the Tulsa community. These publicly nominated and voted awards recognize the importance of entrepreneurs influence on our quality of life and economic strength.