Nutshell has some serious #goals. Chief among them is becoming super famous and ultra rich and ditching this email gig for a career writing best-selling books (Milk and Squirrels, anyone?). We re totes kidding; we have too much fun writing to you. But if we *were* serious, we d know just the place to make our dreams come true: Blackstone LaunchPad. The free, on-campus resource has worked with the entrepreneurial Owls who created the parody book Milk and Vine; a cosmetics company that caters to all skin types; and so many other awesome ventures. It can help you, too.
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This super incredible cosmetics company recently raised more than $20,000 on Indiegogo, a crowdfunding website. The company, founded by alumna Camille Bell and Klein student Jonathan Valasquez, is on a mission to create makeup for all skin tones.Milk and Vine
Freshmen Adam Gasiewski and Emily Beck self-published this book compilation of popular Vine quotes, parodying the popular Milk and Honey poetry book. In doing so, they tapped into a passionate community that still loves the defunct social media platform, selling more than 100,000 copies in a month s time.Vitris
Started by Fox student Jack Perrotta, this company connects customers whose phones or tablets need repairs with area shops and technicians.ME.mory
This alumnus-initiated app is designed to help people remember. Thomas Dixon, EDU 14, conceived the idea for the app after he was struck by a car in 2010 and left with a memory disability.- Cocktail Culture Co.
Jungeun Park, FOX 16, launched this business that offers cocktail-making workshops for parties and team-building events.
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Location: Student Center, Lower Level (past the Starbucks)Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Who can use it?You (aka students and alumni of all majors and experience levels). We want to encourage all students to think of themselves as innovators and entrepreneurs, Director Julie Stapleton Caroll said.What can you get?Advice, input and invaluable connections.What else?Try scheduling a one-on-one meeting or attending a Blackstone-hosted event. There s this week s Find your Wingman event and an upcoming day-long tour of local businesses.