VEO Updates 9/24
Hi entrepreneurs! Here's a few updates from us.
Virginia Entrepreneurship Organization (VEO) is the community for ambitious student builders at the University of Virginia. At our core, we support students who are working on side projects and startups — those who are looking to build their first version of their product and onwards.
Our meetings involve:
Startup workshops to fine-tune your ideas or brainstorm new ones
Listening to experienced entrepreneurs speak about their startups and journeys
Getting answers to any questions you have about your projects
Ravi Bakhai: Crypto Speaker Event - 9/26!
Interested in crypto? Make sure you attend our speaker event on September 26th at 5:30 pm to hear about HYPE with Ravi Bakhai!
In collaboration with Blockchain @ UVA, the perfect club for any crypto-conscious Wahoo.
The Foundry Keynote Speaker and Panel
Come celebrate the grand opening (featuring ex-Reddit CTO Marty Weiner and President Jim Ryan) of The Foundry, UVA’s new entrepreneurship building! This event is the hot ticket of the semester and will only have in person seats for the first 50 people to register! However, even if you don’t manage to snag a spot, you will be able to attend virtually.
The Founder Fair
Come visit us and learn more about VEO (and other members of UVA’s startup community) at this years Founder Fair! Learn more and register for this great networking opportunity below:
Alex Becker Speaker Event
Help us welcome back our very own former VEO President Alex Becker!
Becker is a UVA McIntire graduate with degrees in Commerce, Economics and Computer Science. Come here about his experience as a software engineer at Imprint, a Venture Partner at Contrary, and a Product Management Intern at Microsoft. This event will be held on 10/4 at 6pm at The Foundry! More information to come.
The TLDR:
Keep your calendar free for some of our future events!
More information will be sent out as the dates get closer, but here is a sneak peak of what we have scheduled (dates are subject to change)
Build Session Sunday 9/30 from 2-4pm!
Come hang out with VEO on this Sunday night in the Rice Basement to work on projects and network!
9/26 — Crypto Speaker Event with Ravi Bakhai!
CEO of HYPE (YC S22)
10/1 — Founder Fair
Featuring funding groups (VC, accelerator, etc), local startups, student-led ventures (both undergraduate and graduate, including Darden), and Charlottesville-based businesses
10/2 —The Foundry Keynote Speaker & Panel
We all love to brag that Reddit was founded at UVA, so we’re giving you the opportunity to go one step further. Come listen to keynote Marty Weiner, former CTO of Reddit!
10/4 — Seasoned SWE Vet Alex Becker Speaker Event
We’re super excited to welcome former VEO president Alex Becker back to grounds to share some helpful tips he’s learned since graduating! If you’re interested in SWE or PM, companies like Microsoft , Imprint or Contrary be sure to come by!
Merry Wednesday!
Hugs and kisses, VEO
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