Startup 101
Startup 101
Whether you’re new to entrepreneurship or exploring how your research can make a broader impact, Startups 101 offers accessible, one-off seminars that focus on real-world skills and strategies. Sessions are open to UGA faculty, staff, students, and community members who want to better understand the startup process, from forming an idea to bringing it to market.
Each seminar is led by experienced professionals and covers topics like:
- Pitching your idea effectively
- Finding and applying for funding
- Understanding intellectual property
- Navigating legal and financial basics
- Using AI in your startup workflow
- Building your brand and marketing strategy
Upcoming Events
JANUARY 21, 2026
BUSINESS CYCLE BASICS
Speaker: Chris Rhodes, Executive Director, University of Georgia Innovation District
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
INTRO TO VENTURE CAPITAL
Speaker: Nick Schroer, Principal Investor, Trailhead Capital
MARCH 4, 2026
INSIDE CORPORATE VENTURE CAPTIAL
Speaker: Stefan Lehmann-Karp, Executive Director and Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley Inclusive and Sustainable Ventures
APRIL 1, 2026
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR STARTUPS
Speaker: Joseph Silver, Private Equity & Corporate Lawyer
APRIL 22, 2026
UNDERSTANDING GOVERNANCE AND BOARDS
Speaker: Lori Tiller, Director, M.A. Nonprofit Management and Leadership, University of Georgia
Have a topic you’d like us to cover?
Every session is designed with our audience in mind, if there is a topic you’d like us to cover, let us know!