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Student entrepreneurs standing with checks won from QuickPitch Competition Fall 2024
Image of CSUSM Students at Entrepreneurship Speaker Series featuring D’ontra Hughes Spring 2024
Innovation Hub, Wendy Hume Innovation Hub Program Coordinator, D’ontra Hughes Entrepreneur, Judy Opdahl Business and Economics Librarian, Scott Gross AVP Industry Partnerships
Entrepreneurship Faculty Dr. K and and Pitch Contestant Jose Leon Fall 2023
Innovation Pitch Contest Winner - Pitched Hot Summer Gummies
Business Librarian promoting Innovation Hub at Innovation Day at Petco Park
Winner of the Innovation Hub's Quick Pitch Competition in Spring 2023
Student entrepreneurs engaging in conversation during the networking part of the Quick Pitch event in Spring 2023
Quick Pitch Attendees: Judy Opdahl (Business & Economics Librarian), Rachael Lafenhagen (Social Entrepreneur), Kurling Robinson (Entrepreneurship, Mentor)
Quick Pitch Contest Winners Fall 2022. Mark Monahan, Director of Entrepreneurship and L to R: Emily Canizalez, Miguel Molina, Ayokumi Akanle
Innovation Hub projector slide with Fall 2022 Quick Pitch Contestant names
Invited judge speaking before the CSUSM's Fall 2022 quick pitch competition begins
Threads of Connection Fashion Show. L to R Judy Opdahl, Christina Opdahl, Paola Ometto
Welcome Entrepreneurs and Innovators
The resources listed in this guide have been curated and selected to help those who are engaged in entrepreneurship.
- Informing the creation of this work have been the voices of student entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship faculty, community entrepreneurs, and academic business librarian colleagues.
- If you are seeking assistance with research related to entrepreneurship reach out to Innovation Fellow and Business & Economics Librarian Judy Opdahl; jopdahl@csusm.edu
- This "living" resource will continue to be shaped and changed over time. Suggestions for additions should be directed to the Business & Economic Librarian.
CSUSM Campus Spaces Related to Innovation and Entrepreneruship
Innovation Hub at CSUSM
- The Innovation Hub at CSUSMThe Innovation Hub stimulates new ideas and contributes to a culture of innovation by connecting our students, staff, and faculty to resources and external partnership opportunities. (Innovation Hub Mission)
Events in the Innovation Hub - Event Feed (Below)
The Makery is a Makerspace located in the University Library.
Click the Icon above or Visit The Makery's Site for:
Makery Hours
Equipment in The Makery
Game Room
Making an appointment with Makerspace Speciality
Selected Images from The Makery's Opening
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Inspiration Studios (iStudios)
- Inspiration Studios (iStudios)The iStudios provides help and spaces for recording video, photo, and audio & editing.Reservations are required & you must be a current CSUSM student, faculty or staff member. "
TOM (Tikkun Olam Makers)
- TOM (or Tikkun Olam Makers)"TOM was created in conjunction with the Electrical Engineering Department to create a student-led space to examine social issues and create meaningful solutions." Source: TOM Innovation Hub page
CSUSM Veteran Entrepreneurship Program
- CSUSM Veteran's Entrepreneurship Program"The College of Business Administration (CoBA) Veteran Entrepreneurship Program is responsible for assisting veterans, at no cost to them, in starting their entrepreneurial businesses through experiential teaching and research. Moreover, the program creates and fosters a growing community of veteran entrepreneurs. Veterans have the training, leadership skills, and perseverance necessary to become successful business owners. What many veterans need is the guidance, mentoring, and seed funding to create the networks and structures that will power their new ventures." Source (CSUSM Veteran Entrepreneurship program page)
Entrepreneurship Society (CoBA Student Organization)
- Entrepreneurship Society (CoBA Student Org.)"These student organizations are formally affiliated with the CSUSM College of Business Administration (CoBA). CoBA meets regularly with the Student Org Council to foster collaboration and provide a supportive environment." Source: About CoBA Orgs.
Business and Economics Librarian
General Information about the University Library
Innovation at CSUSM
CSUSM's Strategic Plan values innovation!
Innovation
"The process of finding and implementing novel solutions that address societal needs. Innovation at CSUSM is collaborative and takes place in partnership with students, faculty, and community members. It is situated at the intersection of diversity, inclusion, technology and student success, with a focus on enriching the intellectual, civic, economic, and cultural life of our region." (Source: CSUSM Strategic Plan).