Greif LaunchPad

Join us for Appointment Only Office Hours!

Student entrepreneurs can use office hours to validate their business ideas and receive constructive feedback.

😦 Is there a pressing issue or challenge in your entrepreneurial venture that requires quick guidance or solutions?

💭 Are you looking for impromptu brainstorming sessions or creative discussions to overcome obstacles?

💡 Is your goal to receive instant feedback on a project, pitch, or idea they're working on

📆 Are you seeking the flexibility of drop-in hours to accommodate your busy schedule while still receiving valuable support for your startup?

Business Stage: Idea stage 🌱 - Early stage 🌿 - Scale-up 🌳
Location: Blackstone LaunchPad; Bridge Hall Basement
Price: FREE

Time Slots Available: Drop in for 30 min increments.

Sign Up Here: https://calendly.com/uscblackstonelaunchpad/psof

Appointment Only Office Hours:

Student entrepreneurs can use office hours to validate their business ideas and receive constructive feedback.

😦 Is there a pressing issue or challenge in your entrepreneurial venture that requires quick guidance or solutions?

💭 Are you looking for impromptu brainstorming sessions or creative discussions to overcome obstacles?

💡 Is your goal to receive instant feedback on a project, pitch, or idea they're working on

📆 Are you seeking the flexibility of drop-in hours to accommodate your busy schedule while still receiving valuable support for your startup?

Business Stage: Idea stage 🌱 - Early stage 🌿 - Scale-up 🌳
Location: Blackstone LaunchPad; Bridge Hall Basement
Price: FREE

Time Slots Available: Drop in for 30 min increments.

Sign Up Here: https://calendly.com/uscblackstonelaunchpad/psof

Connect with Amiah Sheppard, Senior Student Engagement Programs Advisor, and identify next steps in your founding journey. Get everything from your most pressing venture/startup/ideas, questions, concerns or next steps addressed!

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Appointment Only Office Hours:

Student entrepreneurs can use office hours to validate their business ideas and receive constructive feedback.

😦 Is there a pressing issue or challenge in your entrepreneurial venture that requires quick guidance or solutions?

💭 Are you looking for impromptu brainstorming sessions or creative discussions to overcome obstacles?

💡 Is your goal to receive instant feedback on a project, pitch, or idea they're working on

📆 Are you seeking the flexibility of drop-in hours to accommodate your busy schedule while still receiving valuable support for your startup?

Business Stage: Idea stage 🌱 - Early stage 🌿 - Scale-up 🌳
Location: Blackstone LaunchPad; Bridge Hall Basement
Price: FREE

Time Slots Available: Drop in for 30 min increments.

Sign Up Here: https://calendly.com/uscblackstonelaunchpad/psof

Connect with Amiah Sheppard, Senior Student Engagement Programs Advisor, and identify next steps in your founding journey. Get everything from your most pressing venture/startup/ideas, questions, concerns or next steps addressed!

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Join us for a dynamic day of collaboration, creativity, and connection with fellow student innovators during LA Tech Week!

Collegiate Coworking is a casual drop-in experience designed to bring together student founders, builders, and creatives from across campuses to work side-by-side, share ideas, and spark new collaborations. Whether you're refining your pitch, working on your startup, or just want to plug into LA’s tech energy, the LaunchPad is the space for you.

These optional sessions are held for Idea to Launch Sessions participants to work on projects supervised by expert.

Join us at the Greif LaunchPad, build community, and put your new tools to action!

Turn your startup idea into a launchable plan—in just four powerful sessions 🚀This interactive, fast-paced mini-series is designed to help aspiring founders go from concept to clarity.

🌟 Idea to Launch Sessions

Got a big idea? Let’s make it real.
In just four powerful sessions, you’ll learn how to turn your startup concept into a launchable plan 🚀.

This interactive, fast-paced mini-series is built for college students who are curious about entrepreneurship, ready to test ideas, and excited to bring their vision to life.

👉 What you’ll get:
✨ Hands-on activities to refine your idea
✨ Simple frameworks for building a business model
✨ Guidance on how to pitch with confidence

Whether you’re dreaming of your first startup or just exploring what it takes to be a founder, this series will give you the clarity, confidence, and tools to take the next step. 💡🔥

Join this first session, and no worries if you can't make it - we will be livestreaming it on our Instagram and a recording will be available.

This program is open to all eligible individuals. The Greif Center operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility - https://ocrc.usc.edu/policies-and-processes/notice-of-non-discrimination/ - is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Amiah Sheppard at amiahshe@marshall.usc.edu. We request that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Appointment Only Office Hours:

Student entrepreneurs can use office hours to validate their business ideas and receive constructive feedback.

😦 Is there a pressing issue or challenge in your entrepreneurial venture that requires quick guidance or solutions?

💭 Are you looking for impromptu brainstorming sessions or creative discussions to overcome obstacles?

💡 Is your goal to receive instant feedback on a project, pitch, or idea they're working on

📆 Are you seeking the flexibility of drop-in hours to accommodate your busy schedule while still receiving valuable support for your startup?

Business Stage: Idea stage 🌱 - Early stage 🌿 - Scale-up 🌳
Location: Blackstone LaunchPad; Bridge Hall Basement
Price: FREE

Time Slots Available: Drop in for 30 min increments.

Sign Up Here: https://calendly.com/uscblackstonelaunchpad/psof

Connect with Amiah Sheppard, Senior Student Engagement Programs Advisor, and identify next steps in your founding journey. Get everything from your most pressing venture/startup/ideas, questions, concerns or next steps addressed!

*PLEASE NOTE: September 24 office hours will be held at a special time! 1PM - 4PM

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Join the Pitch Practice, where you can present ideas, get expert feedback, and network with leaders 💡

🚀 Hone your pitch🚀
This event, designed to foster a culture of resilience and learning through practice, is the perfect platform for USC Community Entrepreneurs to present their ideas and receive invaluable feedback.

Why You Should Apply:

Empowerment and Inclusivity: Be part of a vibrant and inclusive environment where your entrepreneurial vision is seen, valued, and affirmed.

Expert Feedback: Each participant will deliver a 5-minute pitch, followed by a 10-minute feedback session from a rotating panel of community leaders, professors, entrepreneurs, and other notable figures.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with seasoned professionals, community leaders, and peers during our 30-minute networking break.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: The initiative upholds values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing a supportive platform for entrepreneurs of all backgrounds.


EVENT HIGHLIGHT
Opening Remarks: 10 minutes of introduction aligning with the BLP's mission and vision.

Pitch Sessions: 5 minutes each for entrepreneurs to present their pitches.

Feedback Rounds: Panel and audience feedback sessions for each entrepreneur.

Break and Networking: A 3-minute break, followed by a 30-minute networking session.

Closing Remarks: A summary of the event and announcement of the next session.


This program is open to all eligible individuals. The Greif Center operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility - https://ocrc.usc.edu/policies-and-processes/notice-of-non-discrimination/ - is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Amiah Sheppard at amiahshe@marshall.usc.edu. We request that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Turn your startup idea into a launchable plan—in just four powerful sessions 🚀This interactive, fast-paced mini-series is designed to help aspiring founders go from concept to clarity.

🌟 Idea to Launch Sessions
Got a big idea? Let’s make it real.

In just four powerful sessions, you’ll learn how to turn your startup concept into a launchable plan 🚀.

This interactive, fast-paced mini-series is built for college students who are curious about entrepreneurship, ready to test ideas, and excited to bring their vision to life.

👉 What you’ll get:
✨ Hands-on activities to refine your idea
✨ Simple frameworks for building a business model
✨ Guidance on how to pitch with confidence

Whether you’re dreaming of your first startup or just exploring what it takes to be a founder, this series will give you the clarity, confidence, and tools to take the next step. 💡🔥

This program is open to all eligible individuals. The Greif Center operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility - https://ocrc.usc.edu/policies-and-processes/notice-of-non-discrimination/ - is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Amiah Sheppard at amiahshe@marshall.usc.edu. We request that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Turn your startup idea into a launchable plan—in just four powerful sessions 🚀This interactive, fast-paced mini-series is designed to help aspiring founders go from concept to clarity.

🌟 Idea to Launch Sessions
Got a big idea? Let’s make it real.

In just four powerful sessions, you’ll learn how to turn your startup concept into a launchable plan 🚀.

This interactive, fast-paced mini-series is built for college students who are curious about entrepreneurship, ready to test ideas, and excited to bring their vision to life.

👉 What you’ll get:
✨ Hands-on activities to refine your idea
✨ Simple frameworks for building a business model
✨ Guidance on how to pitch with confidence

Whether you’re dreaming of your first startup or just exploring what it takes to be a founder, this series will give you the clarity, confidence, and tools to take the next step. 💡🔥

This program is open to all eligible individuals. The Greif Center operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility - https://ocrc.usc.edu/policies-and-processes/notice-of-non-discrimination/ - is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Amiah Sheppard at amiahshe@marshall.usc.edu. We request that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Appointment Only Office Hours:

Student entrepreneurs can use office hours to validate their business ideas and receive constructive feedback.

😦 Is there a pressing issue or challenge in your entrepreneurial venture that requires quick guidance or solutions?

💭 Are you looking for impromptu brainstorming sessions or creative discussions to overcome obstacles?

💡 Is your goal to receive instant feedback on a project, pitch, or idea they're working on

📆 Are you seeking the flexibility of drop-in hours to accommodate your busy schedule while still receiving valuable support for your startup?

Business Stage: Idea stage 🌱 - Early stage 🌿 - Scale-up 🌳
Location: Blackstone LaunchPad; Bridge Hall Basement
Price: FREE

Time Slots Available: Drop in for 30 min increments.

Sign Up Here: https://calendly.com/uscblackstonelaunchpad/psof

Connect with Amiah Sheppard, Senior Student Engagement Programs Advisor, and identify next steps in your founding journey. Get everything from your most pressing venture/startup/ideas, questions, concerns or next steps addressed!

​​​​​

These optional sessions are held for Idea to Launch Sessions participants to work on projects supervised by expert.

Join us at the Greif LaunchPad, build community, and put your new tools to action!

Appointment Only Office Hours:

Student entrepreneurs can use office hours to validate their business ideas and receive constructive feedback.

😦 Is there a pressing issue or challenge in your entrepreneurial venture that requires quick guidance or solutions?

💭 Are you looking for impromptu brainstorming sessions or creative discussions to overcome obstacles?

💡 Is your goal to receive instant feedback on a project, pitch, or idea they're working on

📆 Are you seeking the flexibility of drop-in hours to accommodate your busy schedule while still receiving valuable support for your startup?

Business Stage: Idea stage 🌱 - Early stage 🌿 - Scale-up 🌳
Location: Blackstone LaunchPad; Bridge Hall Basement
Price: FREE

Time Slots Available: Drop in for 30 min increments.

Sign Up Here: https://calendly.com/uscblackstonelaunchpad/psof

Connect with Amiah Sheppard, Senior Student Engagement Programs Advisor, and identify next steps in your founding journey. Get everything from your most pressing venture/startup/ideas, questions, concerns or next steps addressed!

​​​​​

Appointment Only Office Hours:

Student entrepreneurs can use office hours to validate their business ideas and receive constructive feedback.

😦 Is there a pressing issue or challenge in your entrepreneurial venture that requires quick guidance or solutions?

💭 Are you looking for impromptu brainstorming sessions or creative discussions to overcome obstacles?

💡 Is your goal to receive instant feedback on a project, pitch, or idea they're working on

📆 Are you seeking the flexibility of drop-in hours to accommodate your busy schedule while still receiving valuable support for your startup?

Business Stage: Idea stage 🌱 - Early stage 🌿 - Scale-up 🌳
Location: Blackstone LaunchPad; Bridge Hall Basement
Price: FREE

Time Slots Available: Drop in for 30 min increments.

Sign Up Here: https://calendly.com/uscblackstonelaunchpad/psof

Connect with Amiah Sheppard, Senior Student Engagement Programs Advisor, and identify next steps in your founding journey. Get everything from your most pressing venture/startup/ideas, questions, concerns or next steps addressed!

​​​​​

Appointment Only Office Hours:

Student entrepreneurs can use office hours to validate their business ideas and receive constructive feedback.

😦 Is there a pressing issue or challenge in your entrepreneurial venture that requires quick guidance or solutions?

💭 Are you looking for impromptu brainstorming sessions or creative discussions to overcome obstacles?

💡 Is your goal to receive instant feedback on a project, pitch, or idea they're working on

📆 Are you seeking the flexibility of drop-in hours to accommodate your busy schedule while still receiving valuable support for your startup?

Business Stage: Idea stage 🌱 - Early stage 🌿 - Scale-up 🌳
Location: Blackstone LaunchPad; Bridge Hall Basement
Price: FREE

Time Slots Available: Drop in for 30 min increments.

Sign Up Here: https://calendly.com/uscblackstonelaunchpad/psof

Connect with Amiah Sheppard, Senior Student Engagement Programs Advisor, and identify next steps in your founding journey. Get everything from your most pressing venture/startup/ideas, questions, concerns or next steps addressed!

​​​​​

Appointment Only Office Hours:

Student entrepreneurs can use office hours to validate their business ideas and receive constructive feedback.

😦 Is there a pressing issue or challenge in your entrepreneurial venture that requires quick guidance or solutions?

💭 Are you looking for impromptu brainstorming sessions or creative discussions to overcome obstacles?

💡 Is your goal to receive instant feedback on a project, pitch, or idea they're working on

📆 Are you seeking the flexibility of drop-in hours to accommodate your busy schedule while still receiving valuable support for your startup?

Business Stage: Idea stage 🌱 - Early stage 🌿 - Scale-up 🌳
Location: Blackstone LaunchPad; Bridge Hall Basement
Price: FREE

Time Slots Available: Drop in for 30 min increments.

Sign Up Here: https://calendly.com/uscblackstonelaunchpad/psof

Connect with Amiah Sheppard, Senior Student Engagement Programs Advisor, and identify next steps in your founding journey. Get everything from your most pressing venture/startup/ideas, questions, concerns or next steps addressed!

​​​​​

Appointment Only Office Hours:

Student entrepreneurs can use office hours to validate their business ideas and receive constructive feedback.

😦 Is there a pressing issue or challenge in your entrepreneurial venture that requires quick guidance or solutions?

💭 Are you looking for impromptu brainstorming sessions or creative discussions to overcome obstacles?

💡 Is your goal to receive instant feedback on a project, pitch, or idea they're working on

📆 Are you seeking the flexibility of drop-in hours to accommodate your busy schedule while still receiving valuable support for your startup?

Business Stage: Idea stage 🌱 - Early stage 🌿 - Scale-up 🌳
Location: Blackstone LaunchPad; Bridge Hall Basement
Price: FREE

Time Slots Available: Drop in for 30 min increments.

Sign Up Here: https://calendly.com/uscblackstonelaunchpad/psof

Connect with Amiah Sheppard, Senior Student Engagement Programs Advisor, and identify next steps in your founding journey. Get everything from your most pressing venture/startup/ideas, questions, concerns or next steps addressed!

​​​​​

Connect with Amiah Sheppard, Senior Student Engagement Programs Advisor, and identify next steps in your founding journey. Get everything from your most pressing venture/startup/ideas, questions, concerns or next steps addressed!

​​​​​

Appointment Only Office Hours:

Student entrepreneurs can use office hours to validate their business ideas and receive constructive feedback.

😦 Is there a pressing issue or challenge in your entrepreneurial venture that requires quick guidance or solutions?

💭 Are you looking for impromptu brainstorming sessions or creative discussions to overcome obstacles?

💡 Is your goal to receive instant feedback on a project, pitch, or idea they're working on

📆 Are you seeking the flexibility of drop-in hours to accommodate your busy schedule while still receiving valuable support for your startup?

Business Stage: Idea stage 🌱 - Early stage 🌿 - Scale-up 🌳
Location: Blackstone LaunchPad; Bridge Hall Basement
Price: FREE

Time Slots Available: Drop in for 30 min increments.

Sign Up Here: https://calendly.com/uscblackstonelaunchpad/psof

Connect with Amiah Sheppard, Senior Student Engagement Programs Advisor, and identify next steps in your founding journey. Get everything from your most pressing venture/startup/ideas, questions, concerns or next steps addressed!

​​​​​