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Jalaya Allen on Connecting Opportunities for College Students
Jalaya Allen shares how Campus Connex connects college students with paid projects, helping them build valuable skills and gain real-world experience while pursuing their education.
As a senior at Norfolk State University, a student-athlete, and the oldest of seven siblings, Jalaya reflects on how her experiences shaped her mission to create opportunities for others.
She also discusses the challenges of starting a business with no prior knowledge and the lessons she’s learned from stepping out of her comfort zone. Chapters: (0:00) Introduction and updates (2:00) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles anniversary and college football (6:02) Norfolk State University visit and CampusConnex (10:26) Challenges and safety in student services (16:41) Evolution of college experiences and technology (20:40) Business development with ChatGPT (26:03) AI's impact on solo founders and startup challenges (30:01) Overcoming social anxiety in business growth (34:07) Strategies for networking and conversation (36:21) Learning automation for business application (38:01) CampusConnex commitment and Jalaya's bowling scholarship (42:25) Bowling techniques and experiences (50:41) Lifestyle observations and local food spots (57:01) Expanding and monetizing a campus-based business (59:13) Empowering student entrepreneurs and building networks (1:00:48) Closing remarks Guest links:https://campusconnex.net ABOUT THE SHOW:Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there.
ABOUT THE HOSTS: Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd. Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/
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Jalaya Allen shares how Campus Connex connects college students with paid projects, helping them build valuable skills and gain real-world experience while pursuing their education.
As a senior at Norfolk State University, a student-athlete, and the oldest of seven siblings, Jalaya reflects on how her experiences shaped her mission to create opportunities for others.
She also discusses the challenges of starting a business with no prior knowledge and the lessons she’s learned from stepping out of her comfort zone. Chapters: (0:00) Introduction and updates (2:00) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles anniversary and college football (6:02) Norfolk State University visit and CampusConnex (10:26) Challenges and safety in student services (16:41) Evolution of college experiences and technology (20:40) Business development with ChatGPT (26:03) AI's impact on solo founders and startup challenges (30:01) Overcoming social anxiety in business growth (34:07) Strategies for networking and conversation (36:21) Learning automation for business application (38:01) CampusConnex commitment and Jalaya's bowling scholarship (42:25) Bowling techniques and experiences (50:41) Lifestyle observations and local food spots (57:01) Expanding and monetizing a campus-based business (59:13) Empowering student entrepreneurs and building networks (1:00:48) Closing remarks Guest links:https://campusconnex.net ABOUT THE SHOW:Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there.
ABOUT THE HOSTS: Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd. Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/