Startup Fest 2024

Join us on November 15th as we look at how starters are pushing boundaries and innovating. Startup Fest is The Close School of Entrepreneurship’s annual premiere event. Register for a full day of competitions, a vendor expo, thought leadership conversations and workshops, networking opportunities, and more!

Startup Fest 2024 Highlights:

Fast Pitch Competition: Students have up to 2 minutes to convince a panel of judges that their idea is the best idea to win a cash prize.

Student Thought Leader MasterClasses: Choose from a variety of workshops to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge.

Portfolio & Branding Reviews with Melissa Levenson: Join Melissa Levenson, founder and Creative Director of Melissa Harans Studio, for an exclusive opportunity to have your portfolio or branding reviewed. Melissa brings years of experience in graphic design and brand strategy, working with women-led businesses, lifestyle brands, and top content creators. Whether you're a graphic design student seeking feedback on your portfolio or a startup founder looking for insights on your logo and branding, this session is designed for you! Room 302, Pearlstein.

Coffee and Croissants: Relax and enjoy coffee and croissants during a special taping of Startup Talks with Chuck Sacco. Chuck will answer your startup questions in a quick-fire format. .

Plus a Proving Ground Marketplace, Drexel Startups Fund Competition finals, networking, and much more!

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