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Upcoming Events
The Next Two Weeks
- Location:
- CIE Gathering Space | Alkek 3rd; 3rd Floor | CIE Gathering Space
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kendall Perkinson
Program Coordinator | Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
kendallperkinson@txstate.edu | Alkek Library 350F - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Robots to the Rescue: AI for Founders is a practical, hands-on workshop that helps entrepreneurs use AI tools to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently. Led by Wesley Pollard — CEO, Founder, Managing Director.
Participants will explore real-world applications of AI for marketing, operations, customer engagement, and decision-making—without needing technical expertise.
This session focuses on practical use cases, ethical considerations, and how founders can leverage AI as a competitive advantage while staying focused on what matters most: building and growing their business. Click here for more information
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Participants will explore real-world applications of AI for marketing, operations, customer engagement, and decision-making—without needing technical expertise.
This session focuses on practical use cases, ethical considerations, and how founders can leverage AI as a competitive advantage while staying focused on what matters most: building and growing their business. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Zoom session. Register via link in description.
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Jackie Ojeda
McCoy College of Business
jackieojeda@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- McCoy College of Business
We invite you to attend a virtual information session to learn more about the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at Texas State University's McCoy College of Business, the only fully online DBA program of its kind in Texas. During the session, the Graduate Programs team will provide a comprehensive overview of the 3-year, cohort-based structure. Key topics covered include a detailed look at admissions procedures and requirements, the estimated cost and available funding options, a review of the high-impact coursework, and an explanation of the doctoral dissertation requirements, helping you take the next step in your academic and professional career.
» Register for Zoom Info Session Click here for more information
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- Location:
- McCoy Hall, Room 119; 119
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Darren Smith
Department of Management
darren.smith@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- McCoy College of Business
Steve Baskin
Owner, Camp Pinnacle
Each fall and spring semester, the McCoy College of Business invites accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders to speak with students enrolled in the Studies in Entrepreneurship (MGT 3360) course. As part of this speaker series, students gain personal insights into entrepreneurship as the guest speakers describe their accomplishments, share stories about their career path, and offer recommendations for growth and success.
Although the speaker series is intended for students enrolled in MGT 3360, we are able to accommodate special guests on certain occasions. If you are interested in attending a presentation, complete our guest registration form via the link below.
Full schedule, biographies, and registration:
» Studies in Entrepreneurship
Owner, Camp Pinnacle
Each fall and spring semester, the McCoy College of Business invites accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders to speak with students enrolled in the Studies in Entrepreneurship (MGT 3360) course. As part of this speaker series, students gain personal insights into entrepreneurship as the guest speakers describe their accomplishments, share stories about their career path, and offer recommendations for growth and success.
Although the speaker series is intended for students enrolled in MGT 3360, we are able to accommodate special guests on certain occasions. If you are interested in attending a presentation, complete our guest registration form via the link below.
Full schedule, biographies, and registration:
» Studies in Entrepreneurship
- Location:
- Zoom session. Register via link in description.
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Jackie Ojeda
McCoy College of Business
jackieojeda@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- McCoy College of Business
Take the first step toward your professional future by joining our prospective student information session for the Texas State University McCoy College of Business MBA. During this session, we will break down the application process, including a review of GPA requirements, the two required essays, and GMAT/GRE waiver criteria for qualified candidates. You will learn about the distinct advantages of our Full-Time Cohort, Online MBA and Flex MBA options, as well as critical upcoming deadlines. We will also discuss scholarship opportunities and provide a roadmap for submitting a competitive application that aligns with McCoy College’s standards of excellence.
» Register for Zoom Info Session Click here for more information
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» Register for Zoom Info Session Click here for more information
- Location:
- CIE Gathering Space | Alkek 3rd Floor; 3rd Floor | CIE Gathering Space
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kendall Perkinson
Program Coordinator | Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
kendallperkinson@txstate.edu | Alkek Library 350F - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Brand You: From Unknown to Unforgettable — Defining Your Advantage is a strategic Wednesday Workshop designed for founders who want to clearly articulate what sets their business apart, hosted by Timothy Hally, Co‑Founder of Munq LLC.
This session walks participants through competitive analysis and positioning exercises to help them identify their unique strengths, understand the competitive landscape, and clearly communicate why customers should choose them.
Participants will learn how to build a strong, authentic brand rooted in real differentiation—not buzzwords—so they can stand out with confidence in today’s crowded markets.
This session walks participants through competitive analysis and positioning exercises to help them identify their unique strengths, understand the competitive landscape, and clearly communicate why customers should choose them.
Participants will learn how to build a strong, authentic brand rooted in real differentiation—not buzzwords—so they can stand out with confidence in today’s crowded markets.
- Location:
- LBJ Mall; Between LBJ & Alkek Library
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Regina Bautista
Bobcat Bazaar Manager
ukm19@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Are you a TXST student entrepreneur looking for a place to sell your products on campus? Do you want to support Bobcat-owned businesses?
Join us at the Bobcat Bazaar, a pop-up marketplace dedicated to showcasing student-run businesses. Whether you’re selling or shopping, this is the perfect opportunity to:
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Join us at the Bobcat Bazaar, a pop-up marketplace dedicated to showcasing student-run businesses. Whether you’re selling or shopping, this is the perfect opportunity to:
- Connect with other entrepreneurial students
- Promote your brand
- Gain new customers
- Make sales
- Location:
- STAR Park
3055 Hunter Road
San Marcos, TX 78666-4684 - Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kendall Perkinson
CIE Program Coordinator
kendallperkinson@txstate.edu | (512) 408-9988 - Campus Sponsor:
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Bobcat Innovation Challenge will culminate on Saturday, April 11, from 1–3 PM at STAR Park, where this year’s finalists will present their tech‑driven ventures to a panel of judges, industry experts, and community partners.
Throughout the competition, students have strengthened their ideas through mentorship, prototype development, and business‑model coaching, gaining the confidence and support needed to move toward launch, investment, and long‑term success.
Final Pitch Day showcases the culmination of that work, celebrating bold innovation and entrepreneurial spirit as teams compete for $2,000 for 1st place, $1,500 for 2nd, $1,000 for 3rd, $500 for 4th, and $250 for 5th. Click here for more information
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Throughout the competition, students have strengthened their ideas through mentorship, prototype development, and business‑model coaching, gaining the confidence and support needed to move toward launch, investment, and long‑term success.
Final Pitch Day showcases the culmination of that work, celebrating bold innovation and entrepreneurial spirit as teams compete for $2,000 for 1st place, $1,500 for 2nd, $1,000 for 3rd, $500 for 4th, and $250 for 5th. Click here for more information
The McCoy College of Business at Texas State University is accredited by the the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). For more than a century, AACSB accreditation has been synonymous with the highest standards in business education. Additionally, McCoy College's Department of Accounting holds AACSB accreditation, which requires the satisfaction of a supplemental set of standards. Fewer than 200 universities worldwide earn accreditations in both business and accounting.