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2018 Pitch George Competition

Each year, graduate, undergraduate, and (this year) female-founded teams compete in "Pitch George," the official elevator pitch competition of the GW School of Business.

Film Screening & Discussion: Lesbian Factory and Rainbow Popcorn

The documentary couplet Lesbian Factory and Rainbow Popcorn shot by migrant worker activists in Taiwan, follows a group of Filipina migrant worker organizers and their tumultuous same-sex love relationships. The films bring together migrant labor activism with queer love to unpack the multi-layered texture of our globalized moment.

Taiwanese Citizens’ Preferences on the Future of the Country

The rapid-changing US-China relations has put Taiwan in the spotlight of international politics. On the one hand, China is mounting pressures on not only every government but also private corporations to label Taiwan as part of China, one of the main elements of the "one-China principle." On the other hand, Taiwan’s democracy and freedom are key parts in the U.S. National Security Strategy as well as in Vice President Pence’s speech

2018 Howard Hoffman Lecture: Evan Richheimer, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of New Tradition

In the spirit of interfaculty collaboration and private sector participation, the GW Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE), through the Howard Hoffman Distinguished Lecture Series, brings together faculty, students, business leaders and members of the wider GW community for discussion on a variety of entrepreneurship

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101 Webinar

Go ALL IN on your idea!

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101

Go ALL IN on your idea!

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101

Go ALL IN on your idea!

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101

Go ALL IN on your idea!

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101

Go ALL IN on your idea!

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101 Webinar

Go ALL IN on your idea!

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101

Go ALL IN on your idea!

Business Model Canvas Workshop

This hands-on workshop will include a brief overview of the business model canvas, the current state-of-the-art form specifying the nine key elements of a startup venture. Instructors will then hold individual advising sessions to help students create a canvas or improve the canvas for their particular startup idea.

Important Event Note:

Feasibility Analysis Workshop

GW New Venture Competition teams who are looking to get help with their round 2 application should attend this workshop! Learn more about the best method to outline your business for a potential investor and funder. The Feasibility Analysis is a critical part of the round 2 submission to the competition. If you are still interested in attending this workshop but not part of the competition -- you are still welcome to attend!

Easy Financials for Startups Workshop

You're working on a great business plan for your business startup, to take to a bank or other lender. A key part of that plan is the financial statements. These statements will be looked at carefully by the lender, so join us for a workshop to go over some tips for making these documents SELL your business plan.

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How to Craft an Engaging Presentation/Pitch Deck Workshop

Pitching your business idea can be tough. Creating the "perfect" pitch deck can be even more tough. Don't fret! Our experts at the GW Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the Gelman Library will be helping you on how to craft a sound presentation and pitch deck for you to impress your colleagues and peers.

2019 GW New Venture Competition (GW NVC) Finals

9 teams take the stage to vie for over $300K in funding and support at the 11th Annual 2019 GW New Venture Competition

Presented by George Washington University's Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Last year, Time Table took home the winning prize for their innovative approach to improving wait times at popular restaurants.