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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - st-louis-mo BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Skandalaris Center Info Session and IdeaBounce® DTSTART:20260909T223000Z DTEND:20260910T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T001601Z UID:28359-1788975000-1788980400@skandalaris.wustl.edu CATEGORIES:community,education,tech DESCRIPTION:Meet us in Bowles Plaza\, near the outdoor entrance to the Ska ndalaris Center for this fun fall kick-off event! This event is open to ev eryone. \n\n\n\nInfo session at 5:30 PM: \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn about th e resources available at the Skandalaris Center and how you can get involv ed with innovation and entrepreneurship at WashU. Open to all WashU studen ts\, faculty\, and staff. \n\n\n\nIdeaBounce® at 5:40 PM: \n\n\n\nJoin us for an IdeaBounce®! This is a chance to pitch your ideas\, get feedback\ , and make connections. We are thrilled to provide a safe\, collaborative learning environment where people can connect and discuss ideas openly. St ick around for networking and a sweet treat! Prizes will be awarded to the top ideas! \n\n\n\nRegister Here LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001601Z LOCATION:Bowles Plaza Amphitheater\, at the outdoor entrance to the Skanda laris Center URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/09/09/2026-07-28-info-session-and-i deabounce/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entr epreneurship | Washington University in St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Build What the Market Missed: How Jared Seigal (BSBA '13) turned a n overlooked opportunity into Aditude DTSTART:20260915T210000Z DTEND:20260915T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T181301Z UID:28463-1789488000-1789491600@skandalaris.wustl.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Jared Siegal started Aditude as a one-person business\, workin g directly with publishers and seeing firsthand where existing technology was falling short. \n\n\n\nInstead of simply continuing to provide the ser vice\, he built a better solution. What began as consulting became a softw are platform that reached $5 million in annual subscription revenue just 1 8 months after launch and hit $40MM just 24 months later. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a conversation with Jared about spotting opportunities others overlook \, turning customer insight into a product\, knowing when to change your b usiness model\, proving value before you scale\, when to raise\, and navi gating the challenges that come with building a rapidly growing company. \ n\n\n\nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181301Z LOCATION:Simon Hall\, Room 109\, Olympian Way and\, Forsyth Blvd\, St. Lou is\, Missouri\, 63130 URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/09/15/2026-08-28-building-aditude/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entr epreneurship | Washington University in St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Idea Validation Workshop with Michelle Robinson DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T001601Z UID:28375-1789660800-1789664400@skandalaris.wustl.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how a great idea goes from a spark of inspiration to a product people actually want? In this workshop on Idea Validation\, p articipants will explore how to test ideas\, refine assumptions\, and unde rstand product-market fit. The session will be led by Michelle L. Robinson \, owner of DEMIblue Natural Nails and creator of the DEMIblue 21-Free Veg an-Friendly Nail Polish Brand\, who will share her entrepreneurial journey and the story behind building a brand with purpose. \n\n\n\nMichelle’s work is rooted in her background in healthcare\, education\, business\, an d beauty\, as well as a deeply personal motivation inspired by her mother ’s experience with cancer. With advanced degrees in business and manager ial sciences\, along with hands-on experience as a Registered Medical Assi stant and Licensed Manicurist\, she brings a unique perspective on innovat ion\, wellness\, and brand-building that addresses a meaningful need. \n\n \n\nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001601Z LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105 URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/09/17/2026-07-29-idea-validation-wo rkshop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entr epreneurship | Washington University in St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Marketing Workshop with Alex Wolk DTSTART:20260924T210000Z DTEND:20260924T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001229Z UID:28378-1790265600-1790269200@skandalaris.wustl.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Ever feel like marketing is one of those things every startup needs but nobody has the budget for? In this workshop on marketing basics\ , participants will explore why marketing matters and how to strategically build a strong presence even with limited startup resources. The session will be led by Alex Wolk\, founder of INSITE ADVICE\, where he helps clien ts strengthen their marketing ROI through practical\, results-oriented dig ital strategy. \n\n\n\nAlex’s work centers on web design and development \, SEO and SEM\, social media marketing\, conversion optimization\, and ma rketing automation. With experience helping brands attract the right audie nce and turn interest into action through engaging digital experiences and lead nurturing\, he brings a hands-on perspective to building an effectiv e marketing presence on a limited budget. \n\n\n\nRegister Here LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001229Z LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105 URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/09/24/2026-07-29-marketing-workshop / X-SOURCE-NAME:Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entr epreneurship | Washington University in St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STL in Motion: Find Your Place in a Growing Region DTSTART:20260930T210000Z DTEND:20260930T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T181409Z UID:28491-1790784000-1790787600@skandalaris.wustl.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:with Isaiah Pasek-Santiago of Greater St. Louis\, Inc. \n\n\n\ n\n\n“What does growth in St. Louis look like—and how can you be part of it? \n\n\n\nJoin the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovati on and Entrepreneurship for a conversation and presentation with Isaiah  Pasek-Santiago of Greater St. Louis\, Inc. exploring the work\, industr ies and projects shaping the growth of the St. Louis region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\nGreater St. Louis\, Inc. works across the 15-county bi-state metropolit an area to drive economic growth\, strengthen the region’s business envi ronment and create opportunities for people and companies to thrive. Its w ork spans business growth\, small business development\, public policy\, l eadership development\, and recruiting job creators to the 15-county bi-st ate metro. \n\n\n\nDuring this interactive session\, Isaiah will introdu ce attendees to the work happening across the region and highlight why St. Louis offers a unique environment for founders\, emerging professionals a nd anyone looking to build\, grow and make an impact in the St. Louis regi on. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re considering launching a venture\, looking for career opportunities or simply want to better understand the St. Louis in novation and business ecosystem\, this session is an opportunity to discov er what the region has to offer and how you can become part of its future. ” \n\n\n\nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181409Z LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105 URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/09/30/2026-09-03-gsl-and-skandalari s/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entr epreneurship | Washington University in St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Innovation Conversation: Chemical Discoveries Fueling the Future o f Wearable Health DTSTART:20261001T210000Z DTEND:20261001T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001229Z UID:28433-1790870400-1790874000@skandalaris.wustl.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Description: Join the Skandalaris Center for a conversation wi th WashU chemistry alumnus\, former BARDA leader\, and healthcare innovati on executive\, Sandeep Patel. Through the lens of wearable health technolo gies\, Sandeep will explore how chemical discoveries\, engineering advance s\, and entrepreneurial vision come together to transform scientific break throughs into solutions with real-world impact & how cross-disciplinary co llaboration can give rise to next-generation sensing and diagnostic platfo rms. \n\n\n\nSandeep Patel\, PhD\, is the CEO and co-founder of Catalyze\, a company focused on developing AI-powered infrastructure to accelerate s cientific research funding and execution. He previously served as the inau gural Director of the Division of Research\, Innovation\, and Ventures (DR IVe) at BARDA within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS ). In this role\, he built and led a team that managed over $1 billion in high-risk\, high-reward funding during the COVID-19 response. \n\n\n\nBefo re his tenure at BARDA\, Sandeep was instrumental in the Immediate Office of the HHS Secretary\, where he founded and led KidneyX\, a public-private partnership designed to stimulate the development of breakthrough therapi es for kidney disease. He also championed the Presidential Advancing Ameri can Kidney Health Initiative\, aimed at reforming the nation’s organ tra nsplant system\, reducing the number of patients on dialysis\, and enhanci ng efforts to prevent kidney failure. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, he led HHS ’s initiative to apply novel methods\, such as incentive prizes and crow dsourcing\, to address complex health challenges across various HHS agenci es. Sandeep has received the President’s Medal from the American Society of Nephrology and a Secretary’s Distinguished Service Award. Prior to t hese roles\, he worked as a scientific analyst for Thomson Reuters\, a sci entist for an SBIR-backed startup\, and a Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the National Academy of Sciences. \n\n\n\nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001229Z LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105 URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/10/01/2026-08-24-innovation-convers ation/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entr epreneurship | Washington University in St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Value Proposition Workshop with Amit Kotharia DTSTART:20261008T210000Z DTEND:20261008T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T001601Z UID:28385-1791475200-1791478800@skandalaris.wustl.edu CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:What is the secret sauce of your venture? In this workshop on value propositions\, participants will learn how to identify what makes th eir startup truly compelling and communicate that value clearly to the pe ople who matter most. The session will be led by Amit Kothari\, a tech fou nder\, longtime CEO\, and AI coach who brings a practical\, real-world per spective to building ventures that solve meaningful problems. \n\n\n\nAmit founded Tallyfy\, an AI-native workflow automation platform\, and has spe nt more than a decade as a CEO helping companies improve how they work. He has raised $3.6M\, works with organizations ranging from manufacturing to professional services\, and coaches CEOs on applying AI in ways that fit their actual workflows. He also teaches AI to MBA students at Oneday and m entors startups at the Skandalaris Center as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence\ , bringing both founder experience and a strong teaching background to thi s session. \n\n\n\nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001601Z LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105 URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/10/08/2026-07-29-auto-draft-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entr epreneurship | Washington University in St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR