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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T173000
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SUMMARY:In-Person CUSI (Cross University Student Innovator) Mixer @Tufts
DESCRIPTION:Are you making the most of this fantastic city? With 74 universities and nearly 250\,000 college students\, Boston’s unique student economy is the engine that drives innovation. \nThis is your chance to connect with other innovators eager to change the world\, meet potential cofounders or team members\, and chat with people who understand the in’s and out’s of new venture creation in all sorts of settings: startups\, small businesses\, non profits and more. Aspiring innovators\, founders\, and entrepreneurs from many New England universities will be there! \nThe Cross University Student Innovator Mixer is a multi-school collaboration among Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, Harvard University\, Tufts University\, Babson College\, Boston University\, University of Massachusetts Lowell\, and many more. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet student innovators from other schools all in one place!
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/cusi-0924/
LOCATION:Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Innovation month,cross-university-mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T031214Z
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SUMMARY:Tufts Consumer Product Fair - Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that many current Tufts students\, faculty\, staff and alumni have businesses selling consumer products and services like hoodies\, packaged snacks\, bottled beverages\, photography services and more? Come learn about the retail businesses that Tufts students\, faculty\, staff and alumni are building. Become a customer and support a Jumbo! \nIf you are a Tufts student\, faculty\, staff member or local alumni who has a current consumer-facing business\, complete this form to apply to become a vendor.https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/vendorapplication \nThis event will be held in the Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Avenue\, Medford\, MA. No signup necessary. Just come! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Confirmed vendors to date:
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/consumerfairf24/
LOCATION:Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation month,entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20240814T191133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T190302Z
UID:12000-1727179200-1727184600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Fletcher D-Prize Launch
DESCRIPTION:The Fletcher D-Prize funds entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented ways to end poverty\, yet the best interventions are not being distributed at mass-scale. Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges like education or agriculture? If selected\, The Fletcher D-Prize will award you up to $20\,000 in cash to launch a pilot in any region where extreme poverty exists.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/fletcher-d-prize-launch-2/
LOCATION:Cabot 206\, 160 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Innovation month,Pitch Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20240814T162153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T184609Z
UID:11962-1726916400-1726938000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:The Human Touch: Storytelling and trust in a world of bots\, bad actors\, and AI
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurs! Build your storytelling skills with writing and communications experts\, and connect with Tufts alumni. Learn how to do revealing interviews\, conduct in-depth investigations\, and decipher data essential for authentic and compelling storytelling. Hear how AI is influencing media and communications careers–and what the future holds. Get to know the speakers at a closing reception\, and be entered into a drawing for a mentoring session on your writing\, research\, or career!  \nKeynote speaker: Elliot Ackerman\, A’03 F’03\, contributing writer for The Atlantic\, author\, decorated combat veteran
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/storytellingforum/
LOCATION:Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20240815T031742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T000109Z
UID:12061-1726768800-1726776000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Graduate Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Calling all graduate students: Stop by the Joyce Cummings Center lobby and learn about resources that are available to you outside your academic programs! Chat with representatives from Tufts University Residential Life and Learning\, Derby Entrepreneurship Center\, Tufts Gordon Institute\, Tisch College\, Career Center\, and the International Center. Free food! \nThis event is jointly hosted by Tufts University Residential Life and Learning and Derby Entrepreneurship Center.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/gradresourcefair-fa24/
LOCATION:First Floor Lobby\, Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House,Innovation month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20240809T211348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T000050Z
UID:11898-1726660800-1726664400@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Pizza Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for pizza\, meet the DEC faculty\, staff\, and coaches along with many Tufts student entrepreneurs and innovators! Talk to leaders from various student led entrepreneurial clubs on campus. Learn about what Derby Entrepreneurship Center can offer you!
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/pizza24/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Innovation month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20240809T204056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T162555Z
UID:11892-1726596000-1726603200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Maker Faire
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nolop\, Tufts’ premiere maker space\, for an evening of maker fun. You will learn to make things with your hands in one of the very best academic makerspaces in the greater Boston area. No experience is necessary! Open to students\, faculty and staff members. This event is co-hosted by Nolop and Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts. \nLocation details: Meet us at the Nolop Makerspace. Enter the Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) from 200 College Avenue. At the bottom of the stairs\, take a hard left. The entrance to Nolop is tucked under the stairs.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/makerfaire/
LOCATION:Nolop Science and Engineering Center\, 200 College Ave\, Medford\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Innovation month,entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20240826T211958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T233640Z
UID:12140-1726099200-1726271999@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Faces and Places: A Spotlight on SOE Graduate Research
DESCRIPTION:Discover leading edge research being conducted throughout Tufts School of Engineering while networking with the SOE and TGI communities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthew Panzer\, Dean of Research for Tufts SOE and Tufts Gordon Institute are co-hosting an event\, “Faces and Places: A Spotlight on SOE Graduate Research” to highlight research from across Tufts SOE. This in-person event is a great opportunity to meet with researchers in Tufts SOE and TGI\, enjoy complementary refreshments\, and discover the leading edge research being conducted throughout Tufts SOE! \nPlease join us on Thursday\, September 12 from 3-5pm and Friday\, September 13 from 1-3pm for presentations\, posters\, and refreshments. Research presentations will take place for the first hour\, with a poster session and networking reception the second hour. The event is hosted by Matthew Panzer\, Dean of Research for Tufts SOE\, and Tufts Gordon Institute. \nThis event will take place over two days in the Joyce Cummings Center first floor open area\, 177 College Ave with the following tentative schedules: \nThursday\, September 12\n3:00-4:00pm – Lightning round presentations\n4:00-5:00pm – Networking reception and poster presentations \nFriday\, September 13\n1:00-2:00pm – Lightning round presentations\n2:00-3:00pm – Networking reception and poster presentations
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/facesplaces-fall24/
CATEGORIES:Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20240809T201707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T183045Z
UID:11887-1726074000-1726081200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial Taco Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a taco\, meet and mingle with Tufts innovators and entrepreneurs\, and learn how Derby Entrepreneurship Center can support your entrepreneurial journey. Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions on academics\, business plan competitions\, and co-curricular events. Watch lightening pitches on new ventures founded by Tufts students.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/tacos-fall24/
LOCATION:Patio Outside the Tsungming Tu Complex\, 200 College Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Networking,Innovation month,entrepreneurship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20240809T195532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T153806Z
UID:11879-1726056000-1726059600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Cookie Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Stop by to say hello to our Derby Entrepreneurship Center interns outside the Mayer Campus Center\, grab a cookie\, and learn how to connect with entrepreneurial opportunities on Tufts campus! No registration required.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/cookies-fall24/
LOCATION:Mayer Campus Center\, 44 Professors Row\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Innovation month,entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20240731T204213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T180938Z
UID:11838-1725894000-1725901200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Boston Foodtech Social
DESCRIPTION:Foodtech sits at the intersection of AI\, robotics\, data\, climate tech\, health tech\, and biotech. It is a trillion dollar industry that is critical to keeping up with the global challenges of food supply.  \n​Massachusetts is among the largest foodtech ecosystems in the United States. \n​Join Tufts Food & Nutrition Innovation Institute\, MTLC\, and LabCentral to celebrate the almost 140 foodtech companies in the state. \n​To learn more about Food Tech in Massachusetts\, check out: www.bostonfoodtech.com!
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/boston-food-teach-social/
LOCATION:LabCentral\, 238 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Innovation month,Ecosystem Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20240809T202937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T205835Z
UID:11889-1725537600-1725548400@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:SMFA Resource Fair and Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! Derby Entrepreneurship Center will be on the SMFA campus talking with students about how how SMFA students can develop their ideas into new ventures. Learn about our business plan competitions and the coaching that is available to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. DEC will also be participating in a scavenger hunt. How many DEC items can you find? Join us for the fun!
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/smfa-resource-fair-and-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:SMFA Campus\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation month,entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20240827T184649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T184649Z
UID:12149-1724846400-1724850000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn with Dental Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Interested in entrepreneurship? Join this lunch and learn with the Derby Entrepreneurship Center and learn how DEC can support you in your entrepreneurial goals. We have individualized coaching\, online learning\, and more! Hear about the upcoming Ideas Competition as well as our flagship New Ventures Competition. Pizza will be provided.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-with-dental-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Tufts Dental School\, Rachel’s 1415\, Boston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Sesssion,Innovation month,entrepreneurship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20231109T193856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T193901Z
UID:8941-1701968400-1701975600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:In-Person CUSI (Cross University Student Innovator) Mixer @Boston University
DESCRIPTION:Are you making the most of this awesome city? With 74 universities and nearly 250\,000 college students\, Boston’s unique student economy is the engine that drives innovation. This is your chance to connect with other innovators eager to change the world\, meet potential cofounders or team members\, and chat with people who understand #startuplife. Aspiring innovators\, founders\, and entrepreneurs from many New England universities will be there! \nThe Cross University Student Innovator Mixer is a multi-school collaboration between MIT\, Harvard\, Tufts\, Babson\, Boston University\, UMass Lowell and many more. It is a great opportunity to meet students from other schools in the ecosystem and cross-pollinate.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/cusi-1207/
LOCATION:Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground\, Boston University\, 808 Commonwealth Ave\, Brookline\, 02446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Innovation month,cross-university-mixers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20230910T115543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T192853Z
UID:8556-1695922200-1695931200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Boston Life Sciences Investors & Founders Fall Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Boston New Technology and VietChallenge\, two Boston-based non-profit accelerators and networking organizations\, with the support of a team of world-class sponsors such as global law firm Morrison & Foerster\, have partnered to launch Boston Life Sciences Showcase (BLSS). BLSS will provide an environment to foster networking activities among key stakeholders in the Boston-based life sciences ecosystem while promoting diversity and inclusion in the Boston life sciences community. \nThe Fall 2023 Networking event and mixer for the Life Science community hosted by Boston Life Science Showcase and Tufts University.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/boston-life-sciences-investors-founders-fall-mixer/
LOCATION:Tufts University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC)\, 200 College Avenue\, Medford\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Networking,Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20230726T151612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T011740Z
UID:8282-1695902400-1695906000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Landing the Opportunity: Succeeding in the Recruitment Process with AlphaSights
DESCRIPTION:Join AlphaSights for sandwiches at the Venture Lab in the Joyce Cummings Center on September 28th from 12-1 while we cover aspects of setting yourself up for success in the recruitment process. Topics covered will include: – How employers utilize your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles and how to stand out – Application and interview best practices – How to successfully market yourself as an applicant and Tufts student. \nThis event is led by the Tufts Career Center and hosted in collaboration with Alphasights and Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/landing-the-opportunity-succeeding-in-the-recruitment-process-with-alphasights/
LOCATION:Tufts Venture Lab (JCC301)\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation month
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20230824T034720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T201346Z
UID:8351-1695816000-1695819600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:DEC Pizza Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Venture Lab (Room 301\, Joyce Cummings Center) and mingle with aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs at Tufts. Reconnect with old friends and make new connections. Meet recent alumni of the Tufts Venture Accelerator and hear their founding stories\, and explore potential internships and other collaborations. Meet $100k New Venture Competition finalists. Connect with current MSIM students to learn about the program. Learn how DEC can support you in your journey to become entrepreneurial leaders. This event is hosted by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts. \nLearn more: \n\nhttps://derbyecenter.tufts.edu
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/dec-pizza-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Information Sesssion,Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20230829T181604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T210408Z
UID:8459-1695729600-1695735000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Fletcher D-Prize Launch
DESCRIPTION:The Fletcher D-Prize funds entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented ways to end poverty\, yet the best interventions are not being distributed at mass-scale. Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges like education or agriculture? If selected\, The Fletcher D-Prize will award you up to $20\,000 in cash to launch a pilot in any region where extreme poverty exists.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/fletcher-d-prize-launch/
LOCATION:Cabot 702\, 170 Packard Ave\, Medford
CATEGORIES:Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20230918T170541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T163205Z
UID:8583-1695718800-1695726000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial Speaker Series: Guest Speaker Diane Hessan
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Entrepreneur\, Philanthropist and DEC Board Member Diane Hessan during a fireside chat with Professor Beth McCarthy. \nNo sign up necessary. Click below to join on Zoom.  \n			\n				JOIN ZOOM
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/entrepreneurial-speaker-series-guest-speaker-dianne-hessan/
CATEGORIES:Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20230605T202744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T004253Z
UID:7954-1695402000-1695409200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:In-Person CUSI (Cross University Student Innovator) Mixer @Tufts
DESCRIPTION:Are you making the most of this awesome city? With 74 universities and nearly 250\,000 college students\, Boston’s unique student economy is the engine that drives innovation. This is your chance to connect with other innovators eager to change the world\, meet potential cofounders or team members\, and chat with people who understand #startuplife. Aspiring innovators\, founders\, and entrepreneurs from Babson\, Olin\, Wellesley\, Boston College\, Boston University\, Brandeis\, Harvard\, MIT\, Tufts\, UMass Amherst\, UMass Lowell\, and more will be there! \nPlease ensure you also fill out the profile form here to connect with peer innovators. There is an optional form you can fill out if you would like to join our optional Pitch-to-Match – pitch an idea to get team members\, or pitch your interests to join a team. We’ve had great success forming cross-university teams in past mixers\, so if you are looking for people to partner with\, go for it!  \nhttps://airtable.com/shruEUc8L9Kt4DG6r  \nThe Cross University Student Innovator Mixer is a multi-school collaboration between MIT\, Harvard\, Tufts\, Babson\, Boston University\, UMass Lowell and many more. It is a great opportunity to meet students from other schools in the ecosystem and cross-pollinate. \n 
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/cusi-0922-2/
LOCATION:Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Innovation month,cross-university-mixers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20230825T204044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T170007Z
UID:8388-1695297600-1695301200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Personal Branding Workshop (In person/hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join this workshop and learn how to build your authentic personal brand to help you achieve your goals. Led by Derby Entrepreneurship Center’s Entrepreneurs\, Cody Damon and Marcus Johnson-Smith\, both high experienced marketers who each have over a decade of experience building their personal and professional brands on social media platforms like LinkedIn\, Instagram and more. \nThis event is hosted by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/personal-branding-workshop/
LOCATION:Tufts Venture Lab (JCC301)\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20230824T034748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T160414Z
UID:8349-1695146400-1695153600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Makerfaire @ NOLOP
DESCRIPTION:Join us at NOLOP\, Tufts’ premiere maker space\, for an evening of maker fun. You will learn to make things with your hands in one of the very best academic makerspaces in the greater Boston area. No experience is necessary! Open to students\, faculty and staff members who are on the Tufts COVID testing protocol. This event is co-hosted by NOLOP and Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts. \nLocation details: Meet us at the NOLOP Makerspace. Enter the Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) from 200 College Avenue. At the bottom of the stairs\, take a hard left. The entrance to NOLOP is tucked under the stairs. \nLearn more: \n\nhttps://derbyecenter.tufts.edu
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/makerfaire-nolop/
LOCATION:Tufts University
CATEGORIES:Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20230824T034826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T160355Z
UID:8347-1694710800-1694718000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial Taco Social
DESCRIPTION:Hungry after a long day of classes? Tacos are on us! Join us on the patio outside the SEC to make connections with fellow students. Meet fellow innovators and entrepreneurs\, and hear lightning pitches from Tufts entrepreneurs. Vegetarian options will be available. This event is hosted by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center (DEC) at the SEC auditorium. \nLearn more: \n\nhttps://derbyecenter.tufts.edu
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/taco-social-2023/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20230824T190627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T160228Z
UID:8359-1694606400-1694610000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:DEC Cookie Giveaway!
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Campus Center and enjoy a Derby Entrepreneurship Center cookie! Learn about Innovation Month events and how to get involved with DEC!
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/dec-cookie-giveaway/
CATEGORIES:Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20220823T184549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T150646Z
UID:4278-1664476200-1664481600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:CANCELLED! Maker Faire at Nolop
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to an unexpected schedule conflict. We will reschedule it for another date and time. Thank you! \nJoin Tufts’ Master Maker\, Brandon Stafford at NOLOP\, Tufts’ premiere maker space\, for an evening of maker fun. ! \nThis event is hosted by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center (DEC).
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/im-makerfaire/
LOCATION:Nolop Science and Engineering Center\, 200 College Ave\, Medford\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshops,Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20220824T005951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T152914Z
UID:4343-1664388000-1664391600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Info Session - Ideas Competition
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin this virtual information session and learn all about the Ideas Competition. The Ideas Competition is open to ideas at all stages. Early stage ideas are welcomed and encouraged. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/info-session-ideas-competition-tickets-407106034107 \nThis event is hosted by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/https-www-eventbrite-com-e-innovation-month-dec-pizza-open-house-tickets-407091731327-2/
LOCATION:Tufts Venture Lab\, Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, room 301\, Medford\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Sesssion,Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20220824T004733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220827T022158Z
UID:4336-1664366400-1664370000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Innovation Month - DEC Pizza Open House
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the the ENT Minor and the variety of events\, workshops\, and business plan competitions at Tufts. Connect with representatives from entrepreneurial clubs at Tufts and learn how to get involved. \nThis event is hosted by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/https-www-eventbrite-com-e-innovation-month-dec-pizza-open-house-tickets-407091731327/
LOCATION:Tufts Venture Lab\, Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, room 301\, Medford\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Open House,Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20220816T204743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T211409Z
UID:4031-1663954200-1663959600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Innovation Month - Cross University Student Innovator Mixer @ MIT!
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce the Cross University Student Innovator Mixer @ *Hockfield Court (MIT Campus in Cambridge\, MA). \nThe CUSI Mixer is a multi-school collaboration between 17 colleagues and universities\, and the list continues to grow. Schools include MIT\, Harvard\, Tufts\, Babson\, Boston University\, UMass-Lowell\, and many more. This event is your chance to connect with other innovators\, potential co-founders\, or founding team members from other schools. Also\, have chats with educators and thought leaders under the #startuplife #startupecosystem. Guests will be treated to pizza\, non-alcoholic beverages\, and outdoor games. \nIf inclement weather occurs\, the event will move indoors to the Hacker Reactor (7th Floor of MIT Innovation HQ @ 292 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA). Hosts will update guests via text message. \n*There will be signage on the court to guide you to the mixer. Please text message hosts if you have any issues locating it. \nThe Cross University Student Innovator Mixer is a multi-school collaboration between MIT\, Harvard\, Tufts\, Babson\, Boston University\, UMass Lowell and many more. It is a great opportunity to meet students from other schools in the ecosystem and cross-pollinate. \n\n 
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/mit-mixer/
LOCATION:Hockfield Court\, Kendall Square\, Cambridge\, 02142
CATEGORIES:Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20220804T183439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221204T210953Z
UID:3385-1663866000-1663873200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Innovation Month - Ideation Workshop: Problems Worth Solving
DESCRIPTION:You are passionate about making a difference in the world – but there are so many problems you could solve. Which problem should you start with? How do you find your passion? Join Professor Elaine Chen\, Director of Derby Entrepreneurship Center\, in a fast-paced hybrid ideation session to find problems worth solving. We will use problem prompts to guide you through a brainstorming session to come up with problems worth solving\, and give you tools to choose one to start with. You will also learn to use a virtual whiteboarding tool to facilitate your own brainstorming process and collaborate with others in real time. Open to all. \nThis event is hosted by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/https-www-eventbrite-com-e-innovation-month-ideation-workshop-problems-worth-solving-tickets-396712035377/
LOCATION:Tufts Venture Lab\, Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, room 301\, Medford\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064451
CREATED:20220826T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T211212Z
UID:4425-1663781400-1663785000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Innovation Month - Fletcher D-Prize Launch!
DESCRIPTION:The Fletcher D-Prize funds entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented ways to end poverty\, yet the best interventions are not being distributed at mass-scale. Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges like education or agriculture?\nIf selected\, The Fletcher D-Prize will award you up to $20\,000 in cash to launch a pilot in any region where extreme poverty exists. \nDuring this info session\, you’ll be inspired by the impact you can have and learn more about the competition.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/innovation-month-fletcher-d-prize-launch/
LOCATION:Fletcher Campus\, Cabot 7th Floor\, 160 Packard Ave\,\, Medford\,\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Sesssion,Innovation month
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