Last chance to get an inside edge on your Pitch Dingman Competition application this semester! In this workshop, we’ll dive into the application questions (which aren’t available to the public yet) and ways to put your best foot forward towards securing that $30,000 grand prize in seed funding. We will also be taking a look at last year’s grand prize winner, Hydraze, and what gave this great company its competitive edge. Bring a notebook and let’s make your venture stand out!

Are you considering applying for the Pitch Dingman Competition in January and need to up your pitchin’ game? Join Lottie and the Dingman Team for a workshop on the components of a killer pitch in this special edition of Dingman Pitch Practice. Pitch Practice is very interactive, so bring along an elevator pitch or pitch deck (max 5 min) that you are working on. Incomplete pitches are encouraged as well, and students from any school across campus are welcome.

Workshop: 1:30 p.m.
Practice: 2-3 p.m.

Terp Marketplace is an opportunity for the UMD community to learn about Terp-founded businesses, buy unique products and support students. This year we will be hosting the marketplace online in collaboration with Startup Shell’s demo day, Shell Expo.

Join fellow students for an inspiring virtual panel discussion with alumni female founders Lauren Foundos '06, Founder and CEO of FORTË, and Ngozi Azubike, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of OBAN Corporation. Students will hear about the panelists career journeys and have a chance to participate in a Q&A session with the founders.