Fall 2021: Week 8!
Whew! Only a few more weeks in the quarter. We hope you’ve all taken a break and focused on your mental health. We know school can be exhausting and an adjustment, so remember take time for yourself. As always, Weekly Nights is tomorrow and a great place to relax and forget about upcoming finals.
Upcoming Events
WEEKLY NIGHTS
Tuesday, November 16th from 7pm-8pm | Covel Commons Room 203
Leo Liu, Co-founder of UCLA’s student founded startup, Chilk (chill milk), join us this Tuesday to talk about their hemp-infused almond milk product! Kick back, relax, and get ready to hear about their wild experiences in competitions and their company now! Be sure to bring your questions and get ready to chill
Opportunities & Events
3 DAYS LEFT - BIG IDEAS
There are only 3 days left to apply to the UC Big Ideas Contest (3-page applications due November 18)! Now is the time for you to believe in your own big idea -- you will never know where it can take you unless you try!
What is Big Ideas?
Big Ideas is a social innovation contest that provides funding, training, networks, and recognition to interdisciplinary teams of students who have transformative solutions to real-world problems. For any questions, please contact your UCLA ambassador here: paolshamoon@g.ucla.edu
TIGERLAUNCH
Are you looking for funding for your startup? Applications have just opened for TigerLaunch, the world’s largest student-run entrepreneurship competition. We’re looking for student founders with fresh and interesting ideas to join our startup pitch competition where founders win $40K. You will get the chance to present your idea to leading VCs and win thousands in equity-free prizes! We’ll connect you with our extensive mentor network of founders, designers, and investors to launch your startup to success.
Visit our website or e-mail us at team@tigerlaunch.com
METANOIA
Metanoia is seeking Web Development and Software Development Interns!
Metanoia is a Startup Labs alum looking for web and software development interns! Depending on your role, responsibilities would include refining and maintaining our website, creating a backend database to store books, attending and participating in meetings, and identifying potential improvement suggestions for our product. Proficiency in HTML/CSS/Javascript, React, AWS, or MongoDB preferred.
See more about the role here.
About Us: Metanoia is an upcoming EdTech startup that seeks to put social issues at the forefront of children’s lives through our virtual interactive library. Our website bridges the communication gap between parents/teachers and students by tailoring personalized book recommendations that foster meaningful discussions. K-5 students will be able to enrich their knowledge whenever and wherever they go!
BRUIN IMPACT CHALLENGE
Want help crafting a stellar proposal and pitch for the Bruin Impact Challenge? Or just want to learn more about pursuing social impact ideas? Join us for three events (Nov. 8, 15, 29) where you’ll hear from leaders in social impact, get support developing your idea to stand out in the proposal selection and pitch showcase, and meet like-minded students working on similar things!
Each event will start with a short talk or Q&A with a guest speaker, followed by a hands-on workshop and ending with time to network and connect with other social-impact-minded students. All workshops will be hybrid, so you can join online via Zoom or in-person at Startup UCLA’s space in Covel Commons. Get details on each workshop and register here.