Startup OU

Let's take it back now y'all 🔄 🔄 Startup OU has accomplished so much in the past semester. Here's a look back at some of the milestones that we couldn't have achieved without the help of our supportive and thriving community. We look forward to what we can do in the new year. Want to get involved? Contact our office to help get you connected!

It might not be a white Christmas but it sure has been a crimson-filled year. 🧣🎒📕 Thank you to all of Startup OU's founders for being a part of our programs this year, whether that be through the Launchpad or Crimson Prairie Ventures. We've had numerous collaborations this year and it's been a pleasure working with the staff and community within each every one of those programs and mentors. As a program we hope to grow even more and impact the community and OU as the new year comes.

There are many groups that make Startup OU happen. From the staff and student workers, many people utilize different talents to create experiences a reality. Stop by the Tom Love Innovation Hub for a chat with one of our many staff and student workers to learn more about our programs. Want to learn more? Click here to find out the best ways to connect: https://lnkd.in/gxUyRFQF

Happy Halloween 👻🦇🎃 It's all boos, bats, and business at Startup OU. Take a walk through the space before trick or treating tonight to get more involved in student life activities. See how here: https://lnkd.in/gxUyRFQF.

Since 2019, women account for: -42 percent of US businesses -$1.9T in revenue -13M businesses and counting Is your business next? See how through our programs at Startup OU here: linktr.ee/oustartups.

On November 20th, Dr. Pinkey Patel, CEO and Founder of the AI postpartum rehab and support app Myri Health (Google '24/Techstars '23), will join us to share her experiences of building and running a startup in Oklahoma’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Join us to hear her answer our top questions and provide deeper insights on how to succeed as a modern-day founder. 💡 Join the Entrepreneurship Club's Discord community to stay up to date on upcoming events! https://lnkd.in/gxUyRFQF

Thank you to our guest speakers, Cody Merrill and Lauren Roberts, who have worked with the Crimson Prairie Ventures Bootcamp this semester. Two to three guest speakers are invited to share their experiences in venture capital to student participants. If you would like to know more about Crimson Prairie Ventures, please visit https://lnkd.in/gxUyRFQF.

🚨Competition Alert 🚨 Exciting news! The 3rd Annual Venture Capital Case Competition for University of Oklahoma students, hosted in partnership between Crimson Prairie Ventures and Cortado Ventures, is happening on November 7th from 4-6 PM at the Tom Love Innovation Hub! This year, case materials will focus on Cortado Ventures' investment thesis. Crimson Prairie Ventures will divide participants into teams ahead of time, and the competition kicks off via Zoom on Wednesday, November 6th at 9am. Following a brief 15-minute intro on Zoom, case materials will be shared, and submissions are due by 3 PM on the 7th. Open to all University of Oklahoma students, register to compete today (https://lnkd.in/gqvsPexy) and get ready to sharpen your skills and collaborate with Oklahoma’s leading VC firm!

Now, more than ever, women have made an impact on the business ecosystem. To make your mark in the business world, join one of our programs, clubs, or Discord channel here: https://lnkd.in/gxUyRFQF

As the President of OU's Entrepreneurship Club, I had the incredible opportunity last night to co-host an OpenAI case study session alongside our friends from the OU AI/ML Club. Each student contributed their unique skill sets to tackle relevant real-world problems in the field of artificial intelligence. Bringing together some of the university's brightest minds and witnessing them collaborate was both inspiring and so much fun! We dove deep into brainstorming innovative solutions to help improve OpenAI by operating from the lens of a strategic technological consultant. Beyond exploring the current landscape of AI, we ventured into discussions about achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and what it could mean for the future. I'd like to give a huge shout-out to my amazing team— we dedicated many hours and immense brainpower to bring this event to life! Raeed Zainuddin Shritan Chandupatla Thea Massi Startup OU A huge thank you to everyone who participated— you made the evening a massive success! Events like these remind me of the immense talent, enthusiasm, and potential we have here at University of Oklahoma. 🌟