We just found out about this cool opportunity, applications due tomorrow!
Calling all female students! Check out this awesome opportunity to join a 2 day entrepreneurship makeathon at SNAPCHAT!
Join She Leads at the two-day entrepreneurship makeathon hosted by Snapchat on Saturday, March 9th and Sunday, March 10th from 9am-5pm!! It will be an awesome opportunity for female students to learn from and meet some incredible founders at Snap and pitch their ideas to win some incredible prizes. The deadline to apply for a scholarship to participate is TOMORROW, February 20th.
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During these two days, students will actively engage in discussions with female entrepreneurs, participate in design thinking and ideation exercises, attend product development and marketing workshops, get actionable guidance, and so much more. Some of our keynote speakers include the founder of Sugarfina, Knock Knock Stuff, and BOOMCHICKAPOP. The workshops will be hosted by industry professionals from companies like Snapchat, General Assembly, very nice design studio, and so many more! Sessions will be held from 9am to 5pm on both Saturday, March 9th and Sunday, March 10th. Attendees are required to attend both days. Through these sessions, students will develop a business idea in preparation for the pitch competition on Day 2 of the makeathon.
Pitch Competition Winners
Winners of the pitch competition will be paired with a successful female founder to mentor and guide their ideas into reality. The pairs will work together over the following five months through our mentorship program at www.sheleads.io (free of cost).
At the end of the five months, mentors will set up a pitch meeting between their student and an angel investor for a seamless transition to launch.
Grand Prize
Participants with stand-out technology solutions will have the chance to launch their product directly with Kinect Consulting, a leading emerging technologies firm…and if it takes off, have a percentage of proceeds applied toward your college tuition!
Click HERE to apply for a free ticket for this event!