2020 May 4 Newsletter
May the 4th Be With You!
May 4 is a special day for many; known as Star Wars Day, it celebrates not only the beloved film series, but also the inspiring message of perseverance and community in the face of challenge. A pun on the famed quote "May the Force be with you," it's a fun event with a real message — one that resonates especially at this time. As we wish you continued good health and success, we invite you to join in these live and on-demand events that support you wherever you are in your entrepreneurial journey. May the force of innovation be with you!
Watch the On-Demand Showcase: The 3rd Annual Mass Innovation Nights at Brandeis
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The third annual Mass Innovation Nights at Brandeis celebrated Brandeis-born startups with the Boston innovation community. Attendees and presenters networked virtually, Brandeis startups showcased their products, and the audience voted for their favorite startups to win prizes.
Winners of the audience favorite vote were:
- First-place winner SnapCap, a swimcap for swimmers with mobility disabilities
- Flora on the Menorah, a Hanukkah-themed toy and book
- SomLite, which brings agricultural technology to Africa
- WorkingWell, which helps people on the autism spectrum and those with other emotional and intellectual disabilities succeed at work
Many more Brandeis startups showcased their inventions, in sectors from HR to fashion, highlighting once again the many ways in which Brandesian entrepreneurs are making an impact, even when they do so remotely. You can watch the entire program online at the link below.
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Coming Soon:
Our Summer of Opportunity Speaker Series
Join us for our Summer of Opportunity speaker series, during May and June. Global experts will present about a range of innovation topics, which will be available online live, with some or all available on-demand as well. Topics will include many aspects of launching a successful venture — all available conveniently at home. Stay tuned for the agenda in our coming issues of this newsletter.
Mentor Spotlight: William Rosenberg, PhD '70
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Our ongoing series featuring sage advice from our mentors continues with insights from William Rosenberg, PhD '70, who discusses the importance of identifying critical needs in the market. He talks about how to know if your product idea is a good one, understand your customers, and know if you're thinking big enough.
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