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Upcoming Events
Time: 5 - 7 PM
To build great teams, you have to meet great people. So, why not take time to connect with our greatest community, ourselves?! Please join students, faculty, and staff at our da Vinci Networking nights to connect with other da Vinci undergraduate and graduate students.
If you’re not a da Vinci student, but you’re curious about the program, you’re welcome to join us as well!
Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Design-thinking is all about collaboration and problem-solving.
Join us at our upcoming Design Thinking workshop! There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy to current as well as future job roles. VCU da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that you can post on your LinkedIn. Join our team in an immersive workshop on the practice of human-centered thinking.
Live Online Learning
This program will utilize Zoom technology. The workshop is interactive and will utilize features within the Zoom platform and the ExperiencePoint simulation. Program participants are encouraged to have their cameras on to increase participation and engagement. To access the session, participants will receive one link to register and join. Registration protects the privacy of the session and allows da Vinci to monitor attendance. Attendees are encouraged to test their technology prior to the session to ensure access.
Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM
It’s time to put this month's Shelfie cohort to the test!
Join us at Shift Retail Lab to watch Shelfies pitch their idea and compete to win a $50 Visa card. Join team members from Capital One and the VCU da Vinci Center for a fun networking event designed to help student entrepreneurs at VCU. Capital One supports student innovation and entrepreneurship by being the title sponsor for VCU Demo Day 2023 as well as sponsoring all Spring 2023 Shelfies at Shift Retail Lab.
Time: 4-6 pm
Join April Palmer at Shift Retail Lab on March 15th to stop sending out countless resumes and filling out redundant job applications and instead build and leverage a LinkedIn social network that will put you in front of the folx hiring for your dream jobs - and leave a lasting impression! This workshop is free and open to all students and faculty.
Time: 4 - 6 PM
Feedback Friday is designed as a round table discussion with peers, community members, staff and more. Come to Shift Retail Lab to help student entrepreneurs make iterations and get support during their time at VCU. Bring your curiosity and questions, we'll bring the snacks and beverages. Also, please share this invitation with anyone that is interested!
Time: 12 - 2 PM
Our Shelfies have about a month to showcase and test their ideas and need your help! They could be working on a product or service that is already developed or starting at the beginning, with just an idea. During their time on the shelves they will collaborate on a group pop-up market. Join students and alumni at this market to purchase their products and/or give them invaluable insight that will help take their idea to the next level.
Time: 5 - 7 PM
To build great teams, you have to meet great people. So, why not take time to connect with our greatest community, ourselves?! Please join students, faculty, and staff at our da Vinci Networking nights to connect with other da Vinci undergraduate and graduate students.
If you’re not a da Vinci student, but you’re curious about the program, you’re welcome to join us as well!
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Help students turn their ideas into action!
VCU Demo Day is designed to connect student innovators and founders with the Richmond ecosystem and beyond. Join us to hear pitches from outstanding students and alumni who will compete for funding and other prizes.
This event is open to students, faculty, investors, and community members seeking to network, strengthen and support Richmond's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Friday, April 28
In-person & Live Stream
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Student Pitches
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Reception at Shift Retail Lab