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.
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
CSUSM Campus Links to Innovation Resources
Campus Spaces Related to or engaged in Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
University Library
- Makerspace (University Library) The University Library is currently in development of a new makerspace! This will be a place for members of the CSUSM community to gather, create, invent, tinker, explore, discover and learn new skills using a variety of tools and materials. The makerspace will be located in the 2nd-floor media area beginning in spring 2024 (opening date TBD). This space will remain temporarily closed during the fall 2023 semester as we work diligently to bring our dynamic new space to life. In the meantime, please join us for our University Library Pop-up Makerspace workshops. Discover the University Library Pop-up Makerspace Location: University Library, Room 4400 (exact dates/times coming soon) Join us at the University Library Pop-up Makerspace for hands-on Maker Workshops. We'll be equipping you with the know-how, support, tools, and materials needed to whip up a range of projects. All skill levels are welcome! Whether you're a seasoned DIY expert or a crafting newbie who doesn't know a bobbin from a brayer, our workshops are your playground. Make unique items and proudly take home your one-of-a-kind creations. Come make stuff with us – it’s free!
Instructional and Information Technology Services (IITS)
- Inspiration Studios (iStudios)Space for the campus "produce inspiring video, photo, audio, & editing." Reservations are required and you must be a current CSUSM student, faculty, or staff member.
College of Business Administration (CoBA)
- CSUSM Veteran 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.
- Entrepreneurship Society (CoBA Student Organization) This student organization is 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.
Electrical Engineering Department
- TOM (or Tikkun Olam Makers) California State University, San Marcos is immensely proud of the contributions of 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. From its Hebrew origins, Tikkun Olam or "to heal the tears in the souls of the world," students embrace knowledge acquired from the classroom and can critically apply those skills to aiding underserved communities. (Source: Innovation HUB)
Business and Economics Librarian
Judith Opdahl
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