Volunteer

GIVE TO THE IEC

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The IEC is a self-sustaining program and relies on grants and contributions from supporters to fund our programs, supporters like you. Make a gift to support entrepreneurial leaders using the link below (select the Designation that starts with 'Entrepreneurship')

VOLUNTEER

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Volunteering with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center provides invaluable support to the Seattle U community startup ecosystem and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Note: Previous volunteer experience with the IEC or business expertise required.

Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition 

Screening Round Judge

Evaluate 2 business plans (online), option for more plans to judge.

  • March 20-24, 2024 | 2-3 Hours
  • Register here.

Team Coach

Guide a team as they prepare for the Semi-Finals Round 

  • April to May 2024 | 1-2 Hours per week
  • To register, please e-mail your LinkedIn URL and Résumé to Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu.  

Fast Pitch Judge (Semi-Finals, Part A)

Judge the 12 Semi-Finalist teams presenting their two-minute elevator pitches to determine which team moves to the Finals round.

  • May 3, 2024 | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • By invitation only. If interested, please e-mail Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu

Trade Show Judge (Semi-Finals, Part B)

Evaluate each team's booth at the Trade Show

  • May 3, 2024 | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Register here.

Final Four Presentation Coach

Coach the Four Finalist teams to craft the ten-minute investment-style pitches for the Final presentations.

  • Mid-May | 6 Hours (two sessions)
  • Invitation only. If interested, please e-mail Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu

Jones Idea Challenge Reverse Pitch Competition

Team Coach

Coach undergraduate students from ideation a solution to the intrapreneurial problem presented by an organization with current problems to solve (five weeks).

  • Late January to early March | 1-2 Hours per week
  • Register here.

Jones Progress Awards Alumni Accelerator

Business Coach

Coach our alumni entrepreneurs guiding them towards the big goals to take their business to the next level to win the cash prize.

  • October to May | 1-2 Hours per month
  • To register, please e-mail your LinkedIn URL and Résumé to Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu.

Final Presentation Judge

  • Evaluate and select the teams to win up to $20,000.
  • May 31, 2024 | 3 Hours (in-person)
  • To register, please e-mail your LinkedIn URL and Résumé to Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu.

Questions? Email Peter Rowan

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Can't give your time, consider making a donation to fund the future of the IEC so we may continue supporting the Seattle U community. 

Contact

Peter Rowan

Lawrence K. Johnson Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship

prowan@seattleu.edu

Amelia Marckworth

Director of Community

marckwor@seattleu.edu