{"id":41,"date":"2024-02-06T20:29:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T20:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/pre-college\/?page_id=41"},"modified":"2026-01-28T15:19:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T15:19:15","slug":"business-entrepreneurship-and-innovation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/pre-college\/programs\/business-entrepreneurship-and-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Entrepreneurship Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unleash your inner entrepreneur and discover the exciting world of business through the <\/span><strong>Business Entrepreneurship Week Pre-College Program<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Idea Generation<\/strong>: Learn the art of developing creative business ideas that could turn into &#8220;the next big thing&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pitch Perfect<\/strong>: Hone your communication skills as you discover how to confidently pitch your ideas to potential investors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entrepreneurial Mindset<\/strong>: Explore your own entrepreneurial mindset and discover what makes successful entrepreneurs tick.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leadership Skills<\/strong>: Develop essential leadership skills that will set you apart in the world of business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stakeholders in Your Path to Success<\/strong>: Understand the importance of the people around you &#8211; your stakeholders, and how they contribute to your success.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compassionate Capitalism<\/strong>: Dive into the world of for-profit compassionate capitalism and free markets, learning how business can be both profitable and socially responsible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-Profit Ventures<\/strong>: Explore the creation and operations of non-profit organizations, understanding how they make a positive impact on society.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Company Formation<\/strong>: Get hands-on experience in forming a company and understand the basics of running a successful business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tech Trends<\/strong>: Stay ahead of the curve with insights into AI trends and the innovative world of 3D printers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building a Business Plan<\/strong>: Discover the essential building blocks needed to create a solid business plan for your entrepreneurial ventures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Program Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Meet Industry Leaders<\/strong>: Connect with local and national business leaders from both profit and non-profit sectors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expert Instructors<\/strong>: Learn from renowned faculty at MSU and industry leaders who bring real-world experience to the classroom.<\/li>\n<li><strong>State-of-the-Art Facilities<\/strong>: Access the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, including the Bloomberg Seminar Room on MSU&#8217;s trading floor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exciting Field Trips<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wall Street Adventure<\/strong>: Take a trip to the heart of finance\u2014Wall Street in NYC. 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