buildpurdue | From Idea to Launch

The Student Venture Workshop, presented by Elevate Ventures is a high-energy afternoon for students and emerging founders ready to turn an idea into something real. Explore the early-stage journey, from validating a customer problem to finding cofounders, accessing capital, and building a network. Through founder stories, investor perspectives, and interactive conversation, you'll leave knowing where to start, who to connect with, and what moves an idea toward a company.

Date: Thursday, October 29th from 1 - 4PM | Happy Hour 4 - 6PM
Location: 1 Virginia Avenue, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN
More info about event: https://page.elevateventures.com/the-student-venture-workshop
Elevate Ventures Website: https://elevateventures.com

12:45 PM
Workshop Doors Open

1:00 PM
Opening Remarks Landon Young, Elevate Ventures

1:10 PM
The Innovation Capital of the World Toph Day, Elevate Ventures

1:25 PM
Started Here: Student-to-Founder Stories

1:55 PM
Finding the Signal: From Idea to Real Customer

2:45 PM
Your Campus as a Launchpad

3:10 PM
Getting Off the Ground: Cofounders, Capital & Community

3:50 PM
Closing Remarks Landon Young, Elevate Ventures

4:00 PM
Networking Happy Hour