Eagleworks is a Shark Tank style innovation and entrepreneurship competition at Tennessee Tech where students develop an idea and pitch it to judges for a chance to win $10,000. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and prepare students for the Eagleworks competition. Each week, we'll cover the important topics that you'll need to know to be successful in the competition and as an entrepreneur.
Eagle Works manager Andrea Kruszka speaks with Brandon Pierce to learn about his experience in the competition, advice for future contestants, and what's next for his business, Future Innovators. Congratulations and wings up, Brandon, for your big win!
On today's episode, you'll learn all about how the competition is judged. We'll review each section of the official judging rubric, then hear tips and tricks from an Eagle Works competition judge, Leanna Garrick.
On this episode, learn about upcoming workshops, what to expect on competition day, the rules, what you need to work on right now, and more.
Welcome back and listen to this short trailer to get you pumped up for our weekly installments of the Eagle Works podcast. Be sure to tune in every week for tips and tricks from former contestants, judges, successful local entrepreneurs, and other experts in the field - all with the goal to help you win the competition. Also, we're looking for a student with strong writing skills who can help develop scripts for the podcast. We will start you at $12/hr or more depending on experience. Listen to this episode for more details!
On this episode, we'll cover important things to keep in mind as we approach the Spring semester. You'll also hear from Elijah Brooks, a junior in civil engineering, who won the Eagle Works Idea Challenge Rural Reimagined Award and Kosta Yepifantsev, owner of Home Caregivers in Cookeville, TN. Join us Wed. Jan. 26th at 5 p.m. in the library maker space for the Eagle Works kickoff event, and the Find Your Team networking event on Wed. Feb. 2.
You could win $1,000 for your elevator pitch in the Eagle Works Idea Challenge on November 10th. An elevator pitch is a short description of an idea, product, or company that explains the concept in a way such that any listener can understand it in a short period of time. On this episode, you'll hear from special guest Bailee Kauffman who won the Idea Challenge last year; and, learn how to develop a compelling elevator pitch.
The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a one-page document that helps you to organize your idea on paper. On today's episode, learn more about the importance of the BMC from Jeff Brown, president of The Biz Foundry, Cookeville's entrepreneurship center. Be sure to join us on Wednesday, October 20th at 5 p.m. in the Maker Space for the BMC workshop!
Listen to the Fall 2021 Kick-Off episode to learn more about how to compete in the Eagle Works competition. Eagle Works is a Shark Tank-style student innovation and entrepreneurship competition where students develop an idea that solves a problem and pitch their solution for a chance to win thousands in awards. This podcast is designed to prepare students for the competition. Listen to each episode this Fall and Spring for helpful tips, upcoming events, and guests. Visit www.tntech.edu/eagleworks for full competition details.
On this episode, we'll recap each of the teams and the awards won. You'll also hear from the first-place winning team, Ratchet Rats.
A former contestant and a former judge answer questions about their experiences in the competition. Special thanks to David Darnell and Blake Daniels! Directed, produced, and filmed by David Gorchoff. Edited by David Gorchoff, Michael Aikens, and T. McLauchlin.
Watch the live-streamed competition this Saturday, April 10th at 2 p.m. on www.tntech.edu/eagleworks. On this episode, learn more about the legacy of Eagle Works and hear from a former contestant and judge. Please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yours. For more information like contest details, full schedule, judging rubric, and FAQs, visit tntech.edu/eagleworks. Follow @tntecheagleworks on Instagram
Just a quick check-in to remind you the big Eagle Works deadline is almost here! Your business plan, video pitch, individual registration, and your team registration are all due this Wednesday, March 31st by 11:59 pm! https://www.tntech.edu/eagleworks for full details and submission links. Please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yours. For more information like contest details, full schedule, judging rubric, and FAQs, visit tntech.edu/eagleworks. Follow @tntecheagleworks on Instagram
On today's episode, we'll talk about what to expect on competition day, from logging in to zoom until the awards presentation - and everything in between. Registration closes March 31st, so be sure to get registered if you haven't already! . Thanks for listening! . Please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yours. . For more information like contest details, full schedule, judging rubric, and FAQs, visit tntech.edu/eagleworks. . Follow @tntecheagleworks on Instagram
Today's episode is all about presentations. We're looking at what makes a presentation effective, tips for maximizing presentation efficacy, and presentation organization. . . Thanks for listening! . If you haven't already please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yours. . For more information like contest details, full schedule, judging rubric, and FAQs, visit tntech.edu/eagleworks. . Follow @tntecheagleworks on Instagram
On this episode, Michael speaks with three-time Eagle Works contestant, TN Tech Alumni, and Market Building Manager at LaunchTN Ashlin Wildun to inspire you to register for the competition. . . Thanks for listening! . If you haven't already please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yours. . For more information like contest details, full schedule, judging rubric, and FAQs, visit tntech.edu/eagleworks. . Follow @tntecheagleworks on Instagram . Follow @launchtn on Instagram . Special thanks to Ashlin Wildun and LaunchTN
On this episode, we're breaking down the Eagle Works judging rubric, step-by-step. . . This episode is particularly important because it explains each part of the rubric the judges will use when scoring your idea. . . Thanks for listening! . If you haven't already please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yours. . For more information like contest details, full schedule, judging rubric, and FAQs, visit tntech.edu/eagleworks. . Follow @tntecheagleworks on Instagram
The business model canvas. What is it? Where did it come from? Why do we use it? . . On this episode, Michael speaks with The Biz Foundry President and CEO Jeff Brown to get the ins-and-outs on everything business model canvas. . . Thanks for listening! . If you haven't already please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yours. . For more information like contest details, full schedule, judging rubric, and FAQs, you can always visit tntech.edu/eagleworks. . Follow @tntecheagleworks on Instagram . Follow @bizfoundry on Instagram . Special thanks to Jeff Brown and The Biz Foundry
In this episode, we'll break down the basics of effective communication and how to utilize this skill to win the Eagle Works competition and help you become an effective communicator. We'll cover Zoom tips, verbal and nonverbal communication, and how to prepare for the five-minute judge's question and answer session
Learn what you need to know about Tennessee Tech's EagleWorks competition, a shark-tank style entrepreneurship and innovation challenge that could land YOU $10,000 in prize money. For more information on competition details, judging rubric, FAQs, and contact information visit us online at www.tntech.edu/eagleworks
Learn how you can win $10,000 for your idea in the Eagle Works student innovation & entrepreneurship competition at Tennessee Tech. The first episode drops Monday, February 1st so subscribe now for weekly content designed to prepare you for the competition.
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