Washington College Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has jumped on board with Startup Maryland, a grassroots effort across the state of Maryland to enhance the state economy by driving increased entrepreneurial activity and success. If their business pitch is chosen they will be given exciting opportunities and support to grow their ideas into broader realities. But first, help is needed from friends, family, and colleagues alike to vote for them in the online video contest by viewing their Startup Maryland pitch video. All views count as a vote.
The Startup Maryland bus, decked in Maryland state flag colors, traveled around the state in September presenting the chance for entrepreneurs to network and gets their ideas off the ground. This idea was born out of a series of Town Hall meetings across the state and was launched on March 30, 2012 as “a business by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.” A desire to give small companies the opportunity to network with those who will help them grow is what drove the bus tour across Maryland.
Scouting out a heart for innovation, entrepreneurs had a chance to record a three to five minute video pitch of their business idea in the mobile video studio on the bus. All 168 pitches recorded have been entered into the video contest, with the opportunity to win mentor support and other prizes.
People can vote for the best business pitches online. Eight of the entrepreneurs will be selected to pitch their idea at the Entrepreneurs Expo on November 13th at the BWI Marriot Hotel. Two winners will then be chosen at the Expo and receive invitations to the Mid-Atlantic region’s top venture capital conferences.
For more visit the GIS Program at Washington College website.
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Hunter says
I encourage everyone to take a minute and view the Startup Maryland pitch video (the first link) and support Stew’s idea. Then take another minute and visit the WC GIS website (second link) to see some examples of the projects. I work with this program on several of these projects, for several years now. I wish you could see the level of enthusiasm among the students as they undertake some some fairly complex projects and then again, when there is a final product to share. This is real time, real world and valuable technical training in a field of employment that has a growing need for, not just trained, but experienced personal. Stew’s program is designed to offer his students the training and experience required to favorably compete in this well paid job market.
Your support here will help launch a program that will open doors and give guidance for many students.
Thanks for your time!
—-Hunter