Welcome Back from VEO!
Happy Spring Semester! Last semester was amazing, but we have a lot of exciting events coming up in the next month or two! Make sure to tune in to hear all about them!
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
RECAP- Fall 2023
This fall semester, we had some amazing events! If you missed them, here is a quick summary so you don’t feel left out
On September 8th, we held our interest meeting along with a super fun social event after!
On September 26th, we hosted a student panel with Arjun Rohlfing-Das (Venture Partner @ Contrary, Prev @ Insight, Palm Drive Capital), Arnav Wadehra (Co-founder of Recipe, Jefferson Scholar) and Jeremy Suh (Co-founder of Recipe)!
On October 6th, we invited Alex Becker (SWE @ Imprint, Former PM Intern at Microsoft, former VEO President) to join us for an in-person fireside chat!
On October 17th, we invited David Roselle (CEO of Doorlist (Neo ‘23)) to join us for a fireside chat via Zoom!
On November 16th, we invited Kevin Seitter (Cerillo) to join us to discuss the biotech side of entrepreneurship!
On December 4th, we hosted a startup pitch competition with a $100 prize!
We loved all of our events last semester, and we are so happy so many of you could attend! Keep reading to check out some of the events we are hosting in February!
Build Sesh- 2/8!
On Thursday, February 8th, we are hosting our first build sesh of the semester in the glass room in the basement of Rice Hall! This event will run from 8-10 pm and is a great way to get to know your fellow VEO members in a casual, comfortable setting!
To RSVP for this event, please click the button below to register via Partiful!
OK Energy is now available at UVA!
On January 24th, 2024, OK Energy became available to UVA students in vending machines on Grounds and in retail locations around Charlottesville. This company was started by second-year Jefferson Scholar Evan Nied. Make sure to check out the drink and remember: Don’t be yourself, Be OK.
☕️ Schedule a coffee chat to join the community!
Sign up for a coffee chat with a VEO exec today! This isn’t an application, just a casual talk to learn more about your entrepreneurship goals before joining the community.
You'll unlock exclusive benefits designed to assist your entrepreneurial journey:
Access premium resources tailored for success
Connect with accomplished founders during dedicated office hours
Hone your skills at members-only workshops
Immerse yourself in a vibrant and supportive community
Upcoming Events
2/16- Speaker Event!
Benjamin Virga (founder and Chief Business Development Officer at Bud & Mary’s, Principal at Bridgestone Properties)
2/29- Lego Social!
3/22- 1517 Speaker Event
Alex Zorychta (Former UVA Lecturer on Entrepreneurship, Managing Partner at Not Yet Ventures)
Happy Tuesday!
xoxo, VEO
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