Updates from Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:14:11 -0400

Fall 2025 Course Being Offered: ENTR 330 — Entrepreneurial Finance!

Ready to turn great ideas into sustainable ventures? ENTR 330 dives into the financial decisions every start-up founder must master—from building airtight forecasts to choosing the right funding mix. You’ll learn to:

Craft a rock-solid financial plan that investors trust

Evaluate financing options (bootstrapping, angels, VCs, and more)

Manage cash flow for healthy, long-term growth

The course satisfies an elective for the Entrepreneurship & Innovation minor and is back by popular demand after last fall’s cancellation—so if you missed it, this is your chance!

Add ENTR 330-01 to your fall schedule and get the financial toolkit to launch with confidence!

Help Build the Future of Student Collaboration with FolioUp!

FolioUp is a new mobile app designed to help student innovators like you connect with teammates across different backgrounds, industries, and skill sets. Whether you're building an app, launching a nonprofit, designing a product, or starting something totally new—FolioUp makes it easy to find the right partners for your bold ideas.

The app uses a gamified experience to make collaboration fun and engaging. Earn points, hit milestones, and climb the leaderboard as you build amazing projects with your team!

They are currently testing their core features and need your input to improve. Here’s how you can help:

Watch a short 3-minute demo

Answer a few quick questions to share your feedback

Share the link with friends and fellow students

Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click here to get started!

2025 Small Business Advancement Conference!

In partnership with the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Small & Minority Business Advocacy & Development, we’re thrilled to share an outstanding opportunity for entrepreneurs and resource partners—the Small Business Advancement Conference, coming Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

This full‑day event is free for attendees and features networking with prime contractors, breakout workshops, and panels geared toward helping small, minority, and women‑owned enterprises scale. If you have a product, service, or program that can help Maryland’s small‑business community thrive, consider becoming an exhibitor!

Whether you’re looking to recruit new talent, showcase solutions, or simply learn from industry experts, this conference is the place to be.

Click here for details and to secure your spot!