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Learn to move your business idea forward in a series of five innovation workshops presented by business and investment leaders.
Our Big Bang! workshops are designed for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs. They provide the knowledge and tools you'll need to create the deliverables needed to compete in the UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition, our Little Bang! Pitch + Poster Competitions—or begin any other entrepreneurial journey.
Workshops meet on Zoom from 12-1:30 PM and are free and open to the public. Registration is currently open.
The Big Bang! workshop sessions combined with participation in the Big Bang! Business Competition will give you the knowledge and skills to move from concept to company or to succeed in whatever career path you chose. You'll learn to:
- Solve complex problems
- Be a part of and effectively lead cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
- Make connections and build your network.
- Thrive in challenging times.
Upcoming Workshops
Jan. 29, 2025, 12-1:30 PM | Market, Business, and Technology Validation: Building Your Commitment
Presented by Joe DiNunzio, executive director, Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Understanding and validating the key assumptions about your market, your business, and your technology is central to your ability to define your early-stage efforts and build commitment – yours and those around you. In this workshop you will learn about the framework developed by the Institute to identify and address questions about the desirability, viability, and feasibility of your new venture.
Feb. 5, 2025, 12-1:30 PM | The Pitch: Telling Your Story
Presented by Angela Lindley, communications manager, Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Vanessa Errecarte, lecturer, Graduate School of Management
Feb. 19, 2025, 12-1:30 PM | Business Model: Defining a Sustainable Enterprise
Building an economically viable enterprise – whether you are driven by mission or margin – is critical to achieving the impact you want to have with your venture. In this workshop you will learn from a financial expert about how to structure and share elements of a business model, including revenue, costs, and change over time.
Learn more about the workshop series here.