Nov 2, 2020

🦃 InnoVention News - November 🦃

By NYU InnoVention Society • Issue #5 • View online

Hello 👋 InnoVention alums and community!

🏆 InnoVention 2021 Application is Now LIVE 🏆

Calling all startups and entrepreneurs – the InnoVention 2021 application is now LIVE! Click here to apply to this year’s cohort. To learn more about InnoVention and check out our program requirements and deadlines, please read our Participant Brochure.

Enjoy your monthly update on all things InnoVention and beyond!

🦄 Company Highlights

Optemization ('20) Embraces #NoCode w/ "Digital Opsessions" Newsletter

Optemization is a best-in-class digital operations agency that designs digital processes and systems for businesses and individuals. In addition to a redesigned website, the team is excited to announce the launch of Digital Opsessions – a newsletter focusing on digital operations design, productivity, and creating digital operating systems without code.

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SitEat ('20) Seeking Back-End Web Developer

SitEat is a mobile food ordering and pickup platform, connecting hungry fans and supporters to concessions stands within stadiums and arenas. SitEat is seeking a Back-End Web Developer proficient in Laravel and React for an equity-based hire. If you are interested, please contact Martins Udotai at mcu224@nyu.edu.

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Tunestack ('21) Seeking Marketing Intern

Tunestack is a social media platform centered on sharing one’s taste in music with others. Tunestack currently has users in 10 countries and is seeking a Marketing Intern to start in January. If you are interested, please contact Sam Winslow at samwinslow@nyu.edu.

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📅 Events

NYU J-Term Startup Sprint Info Session (Nov. 4 @ 4:30 PM)

The NYU J-Term Startup Sprint (January) is a two week immersive program which offers NYU student and researcher-led startup teams the opportunity to transform their ventures and inventions into businesses. Each selected team will receive dedicated guidance from expert startup coaches, will receive $1,000 in grant monies, over $5,000 in perks, and be invited to participate in many opportunities for funding and other resources following the program.

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NYU Startup Team Hunt (Nov. 5 @ 4:00 PM)

Meet other NYU students and staff looking to join a startup or to add members to their startup team! Looking to join a startup? Or looking to add a co-founder or collaborator to your team? Join the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute for a team hunt, where all NYU students, faculty, staff and researchers are welcome. This is a great way to find collaborators in advance of applying for InnoVention, J-Term Startup Sprint, Startup Bootcamps, and/or the NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge!

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NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Apps Due (Nov. 10 @ 11:59 PM)

An 8-month program which awards winning startups up to $100,000 prizes. Accepted applicants will have access to coaching sessions, workshops, pro bono services, prototyping funds, and seed capital.

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Columbia/IBM Launch Accelerator Apps Due (Nov. 20 @ 5:00 PM)

The Columbia/IBM Launch Accelerator is a non-dilutive program for building and scaling successful companies in the areas of data transparency, big data, AI/ML, blockchain, cybersecurity, or related fields in deep tech. The goal of the program is to help the best emerging ventures succeed through education, mentorship, and business model design.

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FYER 20-21 Now Accepting Applications

The First Year Entrepreneurship Recruiting Program (FYER 🔥) is open to all first-year and transfer students across all schools at NYU (undergraduate and graduate). FYER is an introduction to the NYU and NYC startup ecosystem and provides a year’s worth of technical workshops, networking events, challenges, and founder AMAs. If you are a first-year NYU student seeking to enter the world of entrepreneurship – apply here.

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🔗 Connect & Share

The NYU Entrepreneurs Network Is On Slack

The NYU Entrepreneurs Slack now has 675+ members and counting! Join current and aspiring NYU Entrepreneurs on Slack and connect with your community virtually. This initiative comes from the NYU InnoVention Society and other entrepreneurship clubs on campus.

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