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BOSS

Where bold ideas transform into businesses

BOSS is for students with a business idea they are ready to test and strengthen. 

Through two interactive sessions, you’ll connect with potential customers and stakeholders, test your assumptions, identify your target market, and consider possible business models and next steps.

BOSS gives you a supportive, action-oriented environment to gather real feedback, strengthen your idea, and build momentum alongside other students, coaches, and entrepreneurs.

The program culminates in a pitch competition, where you’ll present your idea and compete for funding. You’ll leave with greater clarity, valuable connections, and resources to help move your idea forward.

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BOSS will be offered twice during fall 2026. You can participate in one or both activations – each follows the same structure and provides a new opportunity to gather feedback, expand your entrepreneurial community, sharpen your business idea, or explore a new one.

BOSS Fall I

Below are the scheduled days and times for BOSS Fall I:

  • Session 1: Thursday, September 17 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
  • Session 2: Wednesday, September 23 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
  • Pitch Competition: Thursday, October 1 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

All events will be at the Student Entrepreneurs' Center (1636 N. High Street).

BOSS Fall II

Below are the scheduled days and times for BOSS Fall II:

  • Session 1: Thursday, November 12 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
  • Session 2: Thursday, November 19 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
  • Pitch Competition: Thursday, December 3 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

All events will be at the Student Entrepreneurs' Center (1636 N. High Street).