Student Built Startups

On today's episode, I share updates regarding YEE, what I have been pursuing outside of the podcast, as well as some updates regarding the podcast.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• Audible 
• My eBay store

On today's episode, Blake Peters from BP HealthxFitness Will be sharing his entrepreneurial story and how he has overcome challenges due to COVID. Blake has been a personal trainer since he graduated from UMD and has started his own personal training and fitness business.

BP HealthxFitness and Blake Peters:

• BP HealthxFitness Website
• BP HealthxFittness Facebook
• Blakes Instagram

Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Ready to Run by Kelly Starrett
• Sales Bible by Jeffrey Gitomer

On Today's episode, Shema Yahya, the co-game designer & illustrator of Muco will be sharing his story and talk about management and leadership in the party and card games industry.  Shema is studying at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is getting ready to launch his board game Muco on August 1st. 

Where You Can Follow Muco:

• Instagram
• Youtube
• Website

Main Takeaway: Think about what drives you to do what you do, and think about it often.

Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• The Ride of a Lifetime
• Yee Community

On today's episode, Eddie Sicilia and I share what our new NFT Project, Imagine Box, is about and what trends we have seen in the NFT space.

Imagine Box Twitter: @ImagineBoxNFT
Imagine Box Instagram:  @ImagineBoxNFT
Imagine Box Rarible: /imaginebox
Imagine Box Opensea: /imagine-box
Imagine Box Discord: Join Us!

Imagine Box Description:
10,000 boxes that are both completely the same and completely different. You decide what is in the box by using the mighty power of your imagination. You no longer have to purchase any other NFT because you can own whatever you want with one purchase. The only constraint... You can only imagine one item in your Imagine Box at a time. Now is your chance to leverage your imagination on the blockchain. Note: we are not promising you anything other than an image of a box that you can "fill" using your mind.

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• Opensea
• Audible 
• My eBay store

On today's episode, I share snippets from EP1, EP21, and EP41 to display how I have adapted and grown throughout my podcast journey.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• Audible 
• My eBay store

On today's episode, I speak about my graduation, what I have been pursuing outside of the podcast, as well as some updates regarding the podcast.
For the complete show notes and time stamps head over to StudentBuiltStartups.com

Mentioned Resources:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• Audible 
• My eBay store

On today's episode, I chat with Madi Brenengen and  Allyson Hilgeman, Cultural Entrepreneurship majors at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and winners of "Most Innovative Idea" at the 2021 UMD Startup Cup. They will be sharing their experience as cultural entrepreneurship majors, their experience competing at the UMD Startup Cup, and a little information about their business concept they are developing.  

Where You Can Find Madi:

• Linkedin
• Instagram
• Facebook

Where You Can Find Allyson

• Linkedin

Main Takeaway: Focus on using passion to drive you, rather than motivation.

Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• UMD's Cultural Entrepreneurship Program

On Today's episode, you will hear a recap of the YEE Summit. Young Entrepreneurs Evolution (YEE) is an interactive community designed to help young entrepreneurs find success through networking, guidance, and access to funding within a collaborative environment. We are dedicated to transforming the midwest into a new frontier of innovation and growth by providing globally minded entrepreneurial guidance to university students looking to make an impact.

Where You Can Find YEE:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Linkedin
• Tiktok
• Twitter

Keynote Speaker #1
Drew is a partner and Chief Strategy Officer at Crackle Marketing. Coming from a long line of entrepreneurs and small business owners, Drew has followed in those footsteps, building several small businesses, including a software company, mobile notary service, marketing consultancy, and a media production and design studio.

Keynote Speaker #2:
Joel is an experienced product engineer who has prior experience working with NASA, designing prototypes to be tested on the ISS. He is currently working on developing a mobile robot solution for an industrial manufacturing application. As Founder of Squareone Creations, Joel operates his company that creates innovative solutions to transport and mount bicycles to a vehicle.

Value Bombs from the YEE Summit

• Don’t copy your competitors' marketing strategy, they likely don't know what they are doing any better than you. Make sure to be creative and be yourself.  -Drew D.
• Regarding funnels:  “The value you are giving them should be greater than the gate in front of them” -Drew D.
• “When designing your product, make many iterations along the way to optimize it”  -Joel W.
• “When designing your product, always focus on the problem that it solves” -Joel W.

Attendees Feedback

“This event was great! It sparked a fire in me to get excited about entrepreneurship and opened my eyes to the fact that there are other young people out there doing really cool things”

"This event wasn't exactly what we expected it to be, but it was what we needed. It was definitely better than anticipated!"

On Today's episode, Eddie Sicilia, the creator, founder, and owner of 2% Football Camp will be sharing his story along with how sports marketing is different from traditional marketing. Eddie is studying marketing and entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 2% Football Camp is a program focused on spreading American football to Latin American countries.

Where You Can Find Eddie:

• Linkedin
• Instagram
• Youtube

Main Takeaway: Focus on using passion to drive you, rather than motivation.

Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• Relentless
• Yee Community

On Today's episode, Spencer Pauly, the creator, founder, and owner of Skiwise will be sharing his story along with how to develop a product that truly solves a problem. Spencer is studying computer science & marketing at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Skiwise is an app designed to help cross-country skiers determine which trails are groomed and ready to use.

Where You Can Find Spencer:

• Linkedin
• Twitter
• Website

 Main Takeaway: It doesn't matter if you are doing the wrong thing, just make sure you are showing up and doing something every day.

Mentioned Resources:
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

• Student Built Startups website
• The Mom Test
• Yee Summit