Cal Poly CIE to Host Annual Demo Day Entrepreneur Showcase on Sept. 6
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SAN LUIS OBISPO The Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) will showcase eight startups at its annual Demo Day in-person at Rod & Hammer Rock and online via YouTube Live on Friday, Sept. 6.The event, held from 4-6 p.m., culminates the CIEs 2024 Summer Accelerator program, an intensive 12-week program that helps Cal Poly students and recent graduates develop their startup ideas into scalable businesses. Representatives from each startup will pitch their business ideas and present what theyve accomplished over the summer with the help of dedicated CIE mentors and staff.This years cohort is really exceptional in that they are showcasing such a diverse range of innovative solutions that reflect their understanding of market needs and entrepreneurial resilience, explained CIE Academic Programs Director Dr. Thomas Katona.When asked why people should attend Demo Day, Katona encouraged the community to witness firsthand the next wave of talented entrepreneurs who are driven by a passion to make a real impact on the world.The Summer Accelerator provides $10,000 in seed funding to grow each startup, as well as mentorship from industry experts and workshops that teach the various components of building a business. Demo Day will give these emerging entrepreneurs the opportunity to demonstrate how hard work and collaboration are helping propel their startups to the next level.My experience so far with the Summer Accelerator can be summarized with the word fun, Curiel said. Being able to wake up every day and know that Im going to spend my time putting energy into something that will bring good into the world makes me really happy.The cohort includes many recent Cal Poly graduates who represent a variety of industries and disciplines, from medical devices to gaming software. Representatives of the eight startups will showcase their ideas at CIEs annual Demo Day in-person at Rod & Hammer Rock and online via YouTube Live on Friday, Sept. 6.
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