{"id":73208,"date":"2016-07-11T10:12:25","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T14:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=73208"},"modified":"2024-04-16T16:53:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T20:53:00","slug":"free-startup-coaching-and-resources-at-the-blackstone-launchpad-at-ucf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/free-startup-coaching-and-resources-at-the-blackstone-launchpad-at-ucf\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Startup Coaching and Resources at the Blackstone LaunchPad at UCF"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you have an idea for a product, service, or new initiative but don\u2019t know if it\u2019s worth pursuing?\u00a0 Do you want to make a difference in other’s lives and explore entrepreneurial employment options? Visit the Blackstone LaunchPad at UCF in the Student Union lobby to get FREE startup coaching and FREE startup resources!<\/p>\n

The LaunchPad welcomes innovators, entrepreneurs and change makers from ALL academic programs. We help by offering you one-on-one confidential coaching, workshops led by prominent entrepreneurial leaders, and free startup resources and exclusive deals offered by the Blackstone Foundation. Recent clients have won major startup competitions, launched million dollar ventures, and appeared on Shark Tank. You can meet some of these outstanding student starters at https:\/\/bit.ly\/Fall2015SuccessAtUCF<\/a>.\u00a0You could be next, but you\u2019ll never know unless you start.<\/p>\n

To sign up and schedule an appointment visit LaunchPad or call 407-823-2642.<\/p>\n

Learn about other free startup programs, facilities, resources and events by visiting UCF\u2019s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at https:\/\/cel.ucf.edu\/<\/a>. We are excited to meet you and support your startup journey!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you have an idea for a product, service, or new initiative but don\u2019t know if it\u2019s worth pursuing?\u00a0 Do you want to make a difference in other’s lives and explore entrepreneurial employment options? Visit the Blackstone LaunchPad at UCF in the Student Union lobby to get FREE startup coaching and FREE startup resources! 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