Accelerator 2020
Happy Thursday!
It's that time of the year again. Applications to the Andrews Launch Accelerator are Open. Our mission is to help NC State founders launch successful companies. We give NC State founders mentorship, network access, funding, and resources to navigate the uncertainties of launching a company. The NC State Acceleration Fund that powers the Andrews Launch Accelerator allows us to give NC State founders a critical edge.
As you will see in the first piece of content below, Chip Andrews had the vision to give students and recent alumni an opportunity to turn their dreams into realities. Please, make sure to get to know Chip and the principles that serve as the guiding light for our Program. Check the video below.
Thought of the day:
“Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice, and discipline”
― Jim Collins
If you know someone launching a company, who should know about the Accelerator, please forward them this email.
The Lineup:Top FiveEvents The Scoop
TOP FIVE
🚀Vision / For us in the Clinic, we are extremely lucky to be able to interact with Chip Andrews. Chip has supported and believed in our mission since day one. Get to know this great friend and mentor in "A Conversation with Chip Andrews". If you are an NC State student or founder, it will help you understand the vision behind the Andrews Launch Accelerator.
🌵Etiquette / One of my favorite topics is Startup Etiquette. Some of you have seen my presentation on how to cover everything from cold emails to calendar invites. Lolita Taub wrote a primer on intros, if you're an entrepreneur, please give this a read. I promise it will help: "What All Founders Should do Before and When Asking for Investor Intros".
🦄 AI / In a moment where most company pitches include some form of AI claim, A16Z breaks down three critical components of AI businesses. They target three key challenges: lower gross margins, scaling challenges, and weaker moats. Give it a read in "The New Business of AI (and How It’s Different From Traditional Software)".
👍Venture / Semil Shah heads to his blog to chat"Late-Night Musings On Portfolio Construction". Basically, he decomposes the key principle in Venture to mitigate risk and look good at your next LP meeting.
🔢Metrics / Want to geek out on DTC metrics? All the things you need to know about businesses that go direct to consumer. This is a great example from Ro, that helps understand the logic and performance indicators behind DTC companies like Casper, Warby Parker, and Allbirds, just to name a few. Check out "DTC METRICS, EXPLAINED".
EVENTS
Accelerator
In case you haven't heard, applications are officially open for the Andrews Launch Accelerator! If you are and NC State student or alumni launching a startup, or know someone who is, check out the Accelerator here.
REVGEN Recruiting Social
Did you know the easiest way to get involved in tech and make 6 figures within two years is through B2B tech sales?
REVGEN gets you on that path...
When: March 26th @ 6:00 PM
Where: REVGEN office. 3210 Hillsborough St Raleigh, NC 27607
What: Come meet amazing up and coming tech companies that want to hire students just like you in a fun & relaxed environment.
Sign up here.
Meet Me There
MMT is a networking event dedicated to innovators, entrepreneurs and community members in the Triangle. If you are looking to get connected to other innovators in the area come to the MMT event. The first MMT event will kick-off at Loading Dock Raleigh on March 12th, 2020!
Meet Me There is a networking event series for:
New innovators and entrepreneurs looking to connect with resources
Businesses who offer services for innovators
Innovation departments looking to partner with innovators
Mentors and investors looking to connect
Students looking to get involved
If this is interesting, Register Here. Limited space.Thanks for your time!
Deloitte StartUp NC State
The event is an innovation competition in which students form or join a team that will propose a technology related improvement, solution, or new opportunity for NC State. The competition will culminate in a final pitch in which teams will share their ideas to a panel of Deloitte senior leadership and NC State faculty judges. This is a tremendous opportunity for students to interact with the firm and design solutions to problems that are faced on campus.
Details here.
RAP
RAP Accelerator Program (Summer 2020) & Info Sessions: If you are entrepreneurially minded, we're holding info sessions across the region to share more about RAP with early stage entrepreneurs ahead of our March 30th application deadline for the summer cohort in Raleigh (launching May 26th).
THE SCOOP
9Miles Media
9miles Media, a digital marketing agency based out of downtown Raleigh, is looking for two superstars to add to their growing team!
Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator (Full time)
The Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator will provide executive level administrative, sales and operational support to the CEO and COO. The ideal candidate should have a high comfort level with executing judgment and making decisions, maintaining confidentiality at all times and and not being afraid to take initiative when it comes to problem-solving any challenges presented. Here's the link for more info & to apply.
Social Media & Video Marketing Internship (Semester: 14-30 hours/wk, Summer: 14-40 hours/wk)
The Social Media & Video Marketing Intern will support our team in the production of our web series, One More Mile, and assist with other essential social media and marketing efforts. The ideal candidate should have experience with creating social media and video content, and should be comfortable with taking ownership in related tasks. Here's the link for more info & to apply.
Mann+Hummel
Between 15-30 hours/wk.
Skills: Some technical / software skills would be great (will likely be working with Confluence, Excel, and other systems to pull data together). Otherwise, interest in high-tech, venture-stage companies.
On the pay rate, M+H has a standard intern offer is $20/hr.
If interested, hit reply and shoot your resume or LinkedIn profile my way. No GPA restrictions or anything like that...
Open Spectrum
They have a sweet gig for a hustler interested in organizing events and leading communications in a growing industry.
Contact Aron - aron@openspectruminc.com for all the info.
Logistics for 2x Events per month1 Event is catered, coordinate with caterer1 Event is a reservation at a restaurant, coordinate with restaurantCoordinating with title sponsor for event (relationship management with corporate representative) Manage Contact Lists for both EventsEach event has ~100 invitesMonthly Newsletter Management1 per month500 person contact listLead Generation Email Campaign2x per monthTargeted emails to all contact listsTechnology UsedHubspot (CRM)Gmail & O365ExcelApprox 30-40hrs/month, hourly rate negotiable
Uncubed + IBM Fast-TrackIntroductionAt IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.
Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIBM is a global leader in technology innovation. We take responsibility in developing our people as our most valuable resource. We are looking for a technical writer co-op to join the WebSphere Application Server organization. In this dynamic opportunity, you will learn how to design and develop customer documentation for the WebSphere Application Server product portfolio. You will collaborate with a diverse group of developers, designers, and testers in planning and delivering. As a team collaborator, you will gain a song theoretical and practical understanding of the technical details and produce documentation that delights our customers. The deliverables that you will work with covers a broad spectrum, including traditional text, tutorials, samples, product embedded help, graphics and social channels such as videos and blog posts. The role is wide ranging and you will have the opportunity to develop or hone skills in the following areas:Content design, authoring principles and tools for crafting-high quality informationCrafting communications in making complex information meaningful, useful and attractive for usersProject facilitation in guiding squads to deliver content on timeIBM product knowledge as you work hands-on with the products that you documentThe build, test and delivery processes that turn our source into client-ready outputProgramming and scripting technology that drive flexibility and automation into our workGlobalization and accessibilityDetails here.
Medable
Medable is a high-growth startup focused on fast-tracking the process of Clinical Trials.
Currently hiring a Research Study Coordinator. If you know someone interested please connect me.
HQ Raleigh
HQ is looking to bring on another HQ Community Fellow! This is a paid fellowship position designed for someone who has recently graduated or is in undergrad/grad with a flexible schedule that allows 9-5 work. If you or someone you know is interested reach out to lauren@hq.community! Details here.
See you next week,
Gabe
