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About
StartMIT is a 2.5 week program over January Independent Activities Period (IAP) that aims to give any student who is curious about entrepreneurship, an introduction to the skillset and spirit it requires, and exposure to the amazing resources available at MIT to continue the journey after the class. Check out the overview video here: https://vimeo.com/1019547860?share=copy#t=0 ! If you are someone who has been looking to get started on an idea that’s been ruminating, explore the commercialization of a technology that you’ve been working on in the lab, or simply better understand what forming a new venture looks and feels like, StartMIT is right for you. The course is open to any student on campus (including post-docs) who is looking to gain more exposure to entrepreneurship in a peer environment. The main activities of StartMIT are: -Networking with your peers -Listening to our guest entrepreneur speakers -Doing independent exercises to apply what you’ve learned -Working with small groups on your entrepreneurial ideas -1:1 support with MIT Entrepreneurs in Residence
Why Participate?
StartMIT is meant for anyone that is curious to learn more about entrepreneurship in general. Whether you are just curious or have an idea and are ready to go, this course will allow further exploration. Whether you wish to utilize an entrepreneurial skill set to be a founder, work in a lab, invest, pursue a side project, or dive into the corporate world, we believe this course will be beneficial in each of those pursuits and welcome you all!