{"id":7,"date":"2017-07-20T13:43:08","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T13:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-09-22T09:53:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T13:53:13","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/","title":{"rendered":"Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"prpl-homepage-hero mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"background-image: url(\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/Feliciano_Center_WEW_2023.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/Feliciano_Center_WEW_2023.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/Feliciano_Center_WEW_2023.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><h1 id=\"content-start\">Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">Our Mission and Values<\/span><br \/> The FCE+I at Montclair State University: A Collaborative and Dynamic Community<\/h2>\n<p>The Feliciano Center for<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Entrepreneurship + Innovation is a collaborative and dynamic community, bringing together innovative thinking, roadmap design, mentorship and opportunities for funding to support early-stage entrepreneurs as they launch and grow their ideas. <\/span><div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/IMG_6282.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/IMG_6282.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our values inform and infuse the work we do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Encourage an entrepreneurial mindset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Foster a diverse and inclusive community<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Uphold a commitment to delivering the highest quality experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Believe in success for the collective, not just the individual\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Committed to serving the highest good<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2 id=\"ignite\">Ignite Entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Building a business roadmap through education, community, and mentorship.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cAs a member of Ignite Entrepreneurs, I am continually impressed by the scope of the program. The first thing you learn is how much you need to \u2013 and will \u2013learn! The content follows the start-up process from the very first step and the depth of the content at each phase is challenging and motivating. Access to the pool of professional mentors that are part of the course provides the opportunity to dive in a bit deeper into facets of business that fit your needs. The icing on the cake is connecting with fellow entrepreneurs while working through the program.\u201d\u00a0 -L.Cornett. Cohort 4<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Now interviewing for our eighth cohort, <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ignite Entrepreneurs continues to inspire, inform, and support early-stage entrepreneurs on campus and throughout the community.\u00a0 This 20-week program offers a hybrid learning experience, 1:1 mentorship with industry experts, and opportunities to grow your network through in-person events, masterminds, and community meetups.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"> <strong>Through Ignite, you will:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Build a business plan<\/li>\n<li>Hone your pitch<\/li>\n<li>Understand and identify your target market<\/li>\n<li>Better manage your finances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<ul>\n<li>Learn how to market your business with clear and intentional messaging<\/li>\n<li>Expand your network<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen your critical thinking skills<\/li>\n<li>Launch and grow your business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>With a focus on building community and connections, Ignite Entrepreneurs is THE program to build your network and grow your net worth.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cSince the first day, I have been totally thrilled with the level of detail and depth that the program gives.\u00a0 I wish I had this knowledge 41 years ago.\u00a0 I would heartily recommend the program to anyone who is thinking of starting a business.\u201d -G.G., Cohort 5<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<p><strong>Participate in our Annual Pitch Competition through Ignite!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our annual Pitch Competition takes place each spring. Any Ignite participant, past or present, is welcome to apply. Those who qualify will participate in a pitch bootcamp in the weeks leading up to the April event, and the top pitchers can receive up to $10K for their business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To join the next Cohort, launching in September 2026, apply <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdrUn4CH8I2gzyk9zPHG_C2CFaX5YUNxo1r5f98HGBOkT7raA\/viewform?usp=header\">HERE!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in becoming a mentor? Or do you want to be connected to a mentor? Email <a href=\"mailto:entrepreneurs@montclair.edu\">entrepreneurs@montclair.edu<\/a> or learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/virtual-mentorship\/\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/sienna_pitch_competition.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/sienna_pitch_competition.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2 id=\"ignite\">Montclair Starts Up: <em><strong>An event series where campus and community meet to explore the latest in entrepreneurial trends &amp; learnings<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/Montclair-Starts-Up-Logo.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/Montclair-Starts-Up-Logo.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Montclair Starts Up provides opportunities for connection through in-person networking events. These meet-ups allow students and community members to gather together with a common goal: expand their knowledge and their network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn from leaders in the entrepreneurial space through:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Engaging fireside chats<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intriguing panel discussions<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Insightful keynotes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Former Montclair Starts Up Participants:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/jones_road_beauty_logo-300x27.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"27\" \/><\/p><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/hello_products_logo-300x232.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"169\" \/><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/google_logo-300x101.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"79\" \/><\/p><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/nvidia_logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"142\" height=\"110\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/focus_posters_logo-300x112.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"112\" \/><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/Screen-Shot-2023-11-08-at-12.05.14-PM-300x100.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" \/><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/sproxxy_logo-300x48.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in joining us for the next event? Request to join our <a href=\"mailto:entrepreneurs@montclair.edu\">mailing list<\/a> to be updated about our monthly events!\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray skewed-edge scalable image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/101823_1681_WEW-LAROSA.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/101823_1681_WEW-LAROSA.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Women Entrepreneurship Week 2023: Ten Year Celebration!<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 10th Annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/women-entrepreneurship-week-2023\/?\">Women Entrepreneurship Week<\/a> celebrated ten years of recognizing and honoring women founders at Montclair State University and around the globe. This year&#8217;s speakers and panelists delivered messages of acceptance, resilience, and hard truths, as our audience was reminded to lead with their values, let their idiosyncrasies shine, work with their fears, and lean into their identities. Missed the live event? C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">heck out the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">livestream<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LjNukdlXBnM\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">University Academics<\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/06\/062220_7001_Montclair-Innovation-Lab-square.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/06\/062220_7001_Montclair-Innovation-Lab-square.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students conversing inside Montclair Innovation Lab\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Go Beyond the Books<\/h2>\n<p>The ENTR curriculum is founded on the core principle that problem-solving and creativity \u2014 and the ability to shape your creative ideas into successful opportunities \u2014 is the key to success in any field. Our classes are experiential and hands on, and teach students real-world skills to succeed in any career. Our students are budding actors, designers, teachers, scientists, inventors and accountants \u2014 anyone can be an entrepreneur, which is why our ENTR courses are open to any student of any major.<\/p>\n<p>Our center places a premium on innovation design and creative problem-solving. This philosophy is infused in everything we do, but is perhaps demonstrated best in our 3D printing and digitally mediated making initiatives through our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/innovation-3d-printing\/mix-lab\/\">MIX Lab<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/academics\/concentration-in-entrepreneurship\/\">Concentration in Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/academics\/minor-in-entrepreneurship\/\">Minor in Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/academics\/entrepreneurship-certificate\/\">Entrepreneurship Certificate<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/academics\/certificate-innovation-design\/\">Innovation Design Certificate<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/academics\/co-op-opportunities\/\">Co-op Opportunities<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/academics\/high-school-partnerships\/\">High School Partnerships<\/a><\/span><\/p><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":210508,"parent":0,"menu_order":27,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"advanced-page.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7"}],"version-history":[{"count":217,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":206852,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7\/revisions\/206852"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/210508"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}