On Wednesday morning, 25 teams from the Introduction to Entrepreneurship class showcased their innovative businesses and competed for $1,500 in total prize money during the first-ever Fall Venture Showcase at the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Congratulations to First Place Winners: Glissé A multi-use, steam-based hair styler that infuses essential nutrients during use—combining innovation and beauty for healthier hair! Thanks to the hard work of Christopher Crawford, Ph.D., this event is also a finalist for the #USASBE Excellence in Co-curricular Innovation Award, to be announced at the #LuckFavorsTheBold conference in Las Vegas this February. Stay tuned for more stories on these inspiring ventures and additional photos from the showcase. 🚀 Special thanks to Phil Michaels, MBA, MS, Chuck Papageorgiou, Kostas Alexiou, Giles Hertz, JOSH R., Rebecca J. White, PhD, and Thomas Cardy for their significant contributions to the program. https://lnkd.in/dDef3KTY
The University of Tampa Lowth Entrepreneurship Center
Higher Education
Tampa, Florida 1,012 followers
Award winning entrepreneurship center at the University of Tampa
About us
The Lowth Entrepreneurship Center at The University of Tampa's Sykes College of Business teaches skills that are critical for today’s entrepreneur. With more than 150 UT students enrolled in the program, entrepreneurship is one of the fastest growing fields of study both on campus and in the United States. Currently, entrepreneurs are projected to be the group that creates vigorous and sustained economic development worldwide. The John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center is a model entrepreneurship space incorporating state-of-the-art design elements to enhance creativity, inquiry, introspection, and innovative thinking and learning. It brings together prospective student entrepreneurs, educators and experienced entrepreneurs to generate, refine and develop business concepts and to launch new ventures.
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https://spartancollective.peoplegrove.com
External link for The University of Tampa Lowth Entrepreneurship Center
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Tampa, Florida
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2016
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820 W North A St
8th Floor
Tampa, Florida 33606, US
Employees at The University of Tampa Lowth Entrepreneurship Center
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Valeri Marks
President & CEO, Medical Technology Associates, LLC
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Erik Friebolin
MBA, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC
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Rod McKenzie, Jr.
Marketing Director | Executive Coach | Storyteller | Strategist
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Justin Smith
Managing Director at Ark Applications - Business Consulting and Venture Capital
Updates
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Today #UTampa celebrated the opening of its newest and largest building on campus, the Grand Center. The Grand Center is a multi-story, multipurpose building that serves as a dynamic hub for academic, cultural and social engagement, offering innovative spaces for learning, collaboration and community building. The building includes a residence hall, parking garage, Sky Park, classrooms, faculty and staff offices and a Starbucks. Construction on the building began in 2022, and officially opened in August 2024. The opening ceremony featured a ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks by President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg, Board of Trustees Chair James W. Eyer, Jr, Tampa City Council Member Bill Carlson, Student Government President Abigail King and University architect Scott Gossen.
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Join us this Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 for the 5th session of Innovate UT - Creating Value in the New Age of Marketing with the founders of Modern Media Group! Cabry Hildmann and Lindsey Marzo will dive into the latest trends and strategies that are redefining how businesses create value. #InnovateUT #UTampa #EntrepreneurshipMonth #CreatingValue
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We're excited to invite you to our Generations of Success: Insights from the Owners of Family Businesses panel discussion at the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center on Friday, October 18th, from 4-5:30 p.m. 💡 Why Attend? Gain insights from family business leaders Callahan Reynolds (Reynolds Painting Group FL), Danny Nardo (Nardos Natural Inc), and Lauren Thomas Compton, CFP®, CLU® (Thomas Financial) as they share their entrepreneurial journeys, the challenges of running multi-generational businesses, and the strategies they use to ensure continued success. 🍴 Stay for the Networking! After the panel, we’ll gather on the patio for light hors d’oeuvres and casual networking with our panelists and fellow attendees. Don't miss this chance to learn from top entrepreneurs and make meaningful connections! RSVP Now and mark your calendar. We look forward to seeing you there! #FamilyBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Networking #UTampa #SpartanEntrepreneurs #GenerationalSuccess
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Join us as we showcase the incredible journeys of our alumni who faced challenges head-on and transformed them into thriving businesses. This event is your opportunity to hear firsthand how these alumni turned obstacles into successful ventures, and to learn actionable strategies for identifying and seizing opportunities, just as they did. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a student with big dreams, or simply curious about the entrepreneurial process, this event offers invaluable insights and real-life inspiration to help you navigate your own path to success. Don’t miss the chance to connect with those who have been in your shoes and discover how you too can turn challenges into opportunities! #UTampa, #InnovateUT #Tampa #SpeakerSeries #Entrepreneurship Maddie Lewis Soviero, Dr. Jacqueline Darna, Vincent A. Lanci, MBA, Dan Soviero Grant Woodson, Karolyne R.
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Join us at the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center for the kickoff of this year's Innovate UT Speaker Series! 📅 Date: Thursday, Sept 5 🕓 Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Panelists: Sarah Daniels '16 – Senior Project Engineer, The Beck Group Anthony D. Koutroumanis '22, M.S. '23 – Realtor, Keller Williams Christopher Mangione – Associate, Cohen Commercial Realty Unlock the secrets to real estate success in this dynamic panel discussion. Discover how entrepreneurship and innovation are transforming the industry and creating new opportunities. Don’t miss out—register today on Spartan Collective!
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Last Thursday, President Dahlberg toured the award-winning Lowth Entrepreneurship Center and Sykes College of Business with our Faculty and Staff. During the tour, we shared stories of our students success, showcased our unique space and highlighted our expert network of coaches. At the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, we're not just developing businesses. We're developing entrepreneurs. #Tour #UT #Entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/evqb9pFx Dean A. Koutroumanis, Bert Seither, Branden Weber, M.S.
In the last stop on my tour of The University of Tampa's four colleges, I visited the Sykes College of Business. Dean Frank Ghannadian shared how the college enjoys a vibrant connection with the business community. One highlight was a tour of the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, which earlier this year was ranked #1 and #2 in the South for its support of the undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship programs offered by the Sykes College of Bysiness and 15th and 16th in the U.S., respectively, by The Princeton Review in partnership with Entrepreneur magazine. There’s some great work coming out this College!
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📢 Exciting News! 🌟 This past weekend, Morgan Bierbrunner, CEO of Rush Power, shared her story on Bay News 9. In her video, she talked about her journey through our entrepreneurship program at the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Watch the video and read the article using this link: https://lnkd.in/e6burTSq #Entrepreneurship #Inspiration #LowthCenter #UTampa #SuccessStory #Morgan #Innovation
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🚀 Calling all product and tech startups! Apply now for the Spartan Incubator at the University of Tampa! 🌟 Applications are due by July 15th. Don't miss your chance to join a thriving entrepreneurial community. Apply today --> https://bit.ly/4cm58Hp #StartupLife #TechStartups #Entrepreneurship Tampa Bay Wave Tampa Bay Tech Embarc Collective Startup Street LLC Tampa Bay Innovation Center University of Tampa University of Tampa - John H. Sykes College of Business Tampa Bay Economic Development Council Synapse Florida SCORE Mentors Florida Venture Forum
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🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Join Us as a Mentor at the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, Ranked #1 in the South by Princeton Review! 🚀 Are you passionate about giving back and sharing your expertise? The University of Tampa's Lowth Entrepreneurship Center is looking for dynamic individuals like YOU to volunteer as mentors! We welcome all backgrounds and experiences, including: - Business Strategy 💼 - Marketing and Branding 📈 - Financial Planning 💰 - Human Resources 💼 - Legal and Compliance ⚖️ - Project Management 📊 - Leadership Skills 💡 - Creative Design 🎨 - Social Impact 🌍 - Health and Wellness 🌿 As a mentor, you'll have the chance to collaborate with our Incubator companies, students, and industry leaders, shaping the future of entrepreneurship. Plus, you'll expand your network and dive into cutting-edge ideas! Ready to make a difference or know someone who would be a perfect fit? Tag them in the comments! 👇? Click the link in our bio to learn more and sign up as a mentor today! Let's make a difference together! 🌟 #Mentorship #Entrepreneurship #GiveBack #VolunteerOpportunity
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