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Ignite Startup Workshops
These interactive and experiential workshops feature entrepreneurs from various industries and on-campus experts. Ignite Startup Workshops enable students, faculty, staff, and the startup community to gain usable skills and insights in how to launch an idea into a startup.
Recent topics include: “Hypothesis Driven Entrepreneurship: Using Feedback from the Market to Define Your Startup Success;” “Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch: How to Establish the Right Company Culture,” and “Pitchology: The Art & Science of Persuasive Speaking.”
Catch up on previous sessions
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Proving Early Traction with Melissa Li Ignite Startup Workshop: Proving Early Traction with Melissa Li](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Customer Relationships with Jason Kurtz Ignite Startup Workshop: Customer Relationships with Jason Kurtz](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Marketing for Startups with Amanda Eakin & Maryna Burushkina Ignite Startup Workshop: Marketing for Startups with Amanda Eakin & Maryna Burushkina](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Ethics in Action with David Quintanilla Ignite Startup Workshop: Ethics in Action with David Quintanilla](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Common Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Entrepreneurs with Robert Prentice Ignite Startup Workshop: Common Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Entrepreneurs with Robert Prentice](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: The Benefits of Ethics with Karen Landolt Ignite Startup Workshop: The Benefits of Ethics with Karen Landolt](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Startup Ignite Workshop: Choosing the Right Business Model with Bart Bohn Startup Ignite Workshop: Choosing the Right Business Model with Bart Bohn](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Intro to the Business Model Canvas with Cam Houser Ignite Startup Workshop: Intro to the Business Model Canvas with Cam Houser](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Intro to Ideation with Andrew Hutton Ignite Startup Workshop: Intro to Ideation with Andrew Hutton](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: The Top Legal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them Ignite Startup Workshop: The Top Legal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: The Top Legal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them Ignite Startup Workshop: The Top Legal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs Ignite Startup Workshop: Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop | Startup Funding Basics with Attorneys Brian Hall + Stephen Aarons Ignite Startup Workshop | Startup Funding Basics with Attorneys Brian Hall + Stephen Aarons](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop - Failure or Feedback Ignite Startup Workshop - Failure or Feedback](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop - Pitchology: The Art & Science of Persuasive Speaking Ignite Startup Workshop - Pitchology: The Art & Science of Persuasive Speaking](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop - Negotiations for Founders Ignite Startup Workshop - Negotiations for Founders](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop - Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch Ignite Startup Workshop - Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Proving Early Traction with Melissa Li Ignite Startup Workshop: Proving Early Traction with Melissa Li](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Customer Relationships with Jason Kurtz Ignite Startup Workshop: Customer Relationships with Jason Kurtz](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Marketing for Startups with Amanda Eakin & Maryna Burushkina Ignite Startup Workshop: Marketing for Startups with Amanda Eakin & Maryna Burushkina](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Ethics in Action with David Quintanilla Ignite Startup Workshop: Ethics in Action with David Quintanilla](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Common Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Entrepreneurs with Robert Prentice Ignite Startup Workshop: Common Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Entrepreneurs with Robert Prentice](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: The Benefits of Ethics with Karen Landolt Ignite Startup Workshop: The Benefits of Ethics with Karen Landolt](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Startup Ignite Workshop: Choosing the Right Business Model with Bart Bohn Startup Ignite Workshop: Choosing the Right Business Model with Bart Bohn](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Intro to the Business Model Canvas with Cam Houser Ignite Startup Workshop: Intro to the Business Model Canvas with Cam Houser](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Intro to Ideation with Andrew Hutton Ignite Startup Workshop: Intro to Ideation with Andrew Hutton](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: The Top Legal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them Ignite Startup Workshop: The Top Legal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: The Top Legal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them Ignite Startup Workshop: The Top Legal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop: Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs Ignite Startup Workshop: Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop | Startup Funding Basics with Attorneys Brian Hall + Stephen Aarons Ignite Startup Workshop | Startup Funding Basics with Attorneys Brian Hall + Stephen Aarons](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop - Failure or Feedback Ignite Startup Workshop - Failure or Feedback](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop - Pitchology: The Art & Science of Persuasive Speaking Ignite Startup Workshop - Pitchology: The Art & Science of Persuasive Speaking](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop - Negotiations for Founders Ignite Startup Workshop - Negotiations for Founders](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ignite Startup Workshop - Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch Ignite Startup Workshop - Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
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Entrepreneurship Live!
The Entrepreneurship Live! speaker series features entrepreneurs from across different industries, enabling students and the community to experience live insights into how to launch an idea into a startup.
Recent speakers include Tim League, co-founder of Alamo Drafthouse, Elizabeth Bryant, VP of Southwest Airlines University, Jared Simon, co-founder of HotelTonight, and Julia Cheek, founder of Everlywell.
Catch up on Previous Sessions
![Entrepreneurship Live with Jay Steinfeld, Founder of Blinds.com Entrepreneurship Live with Jay Steinfeld, Founder of Blinds.com](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Entrepreneurship Live! with Stephanie Breedlove | March 8, 2020 Entrepreneurship Live! with Stephanie Breedlove | March 8, 2020](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Entrepreneurship Live! with Alamo Drafthouse Co-founder, Tim League Entrepreneurship Live! with Alamo Drafthouse Co-founder, Tim League](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Entrepreneurship Live! with Vice President of Southwest Airlines University, Elizabeth Bryant Entrepreneurship Live! with Vice President of Southwest Airlines University, Elizabeth Bryant](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Jared Simon on Innovation - 2019 Entrepreneurship Live Jared Simon on Innovation - 2019 Entrepreneurship Live](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Entrepreneurship Live! with EverlyWell Founder, Julia Cheek Entrepreneurship Live! with EverlyWell Founder, Julia Cheek](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Steven Blustein, PrideBites Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks 03.21.2018 Steven Blustein, PrideBites Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks 03.21.2018](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Max Hoberman, Certain Affinity Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks 02.28.2018 Max Hoberman, Certain Affinity Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks 02.28.2018](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Joshua Dzaibiaks, The Zebra Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks 01.31.2018 Joshua Dzaibiaks, The Zebra Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks 01.31.2018](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Amanda Bradford, The League Founder and CEO at Entrepreneurship Live! 12.05.2017 Amanda Bradford, The League Founder and CEO at Entrepreneurship Live! 12.05.2017](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Aaron Franklin Franklin BBQ Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! 10.05.2017 Aaron Franklin Franklin BBQ Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! 10.05.2017](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Tito Beveridge, Tito's Vodka Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 02.22.2017 Tito Beveridge, Tito's Vodka Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 02.22.2017](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Jeff Carpenter, AcademicWorks Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 11.15.2016 Jeff Carpenter, AcademicWorks Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 11.15.2016](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Brett Hurt, Data.World Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 10.11.2016 Brett Hurt, Data.World Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 10.11.2016](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Andy Tryba, RideAustin Co-Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 09.13.2016 Andy Tryba, RideAustin Co-Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 09.13.2016](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Kevin & Maggie Callahan, Mapmyfitness & MLC Founders Entrepreneurship Live! 03.08.2016 Kevin & Maggie Callahan, Mapmyfitness & MLC Founders Entrepreneurship Live! 03.08.2016](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Dave Weidner and Sue Thompson, Entrepreneurship Live! 11.11.2015 Dave Weidner and Sue Thompson, Entrepreneurship Live! 11.11.2015](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Bob Metcalfe, Entrepreneurship Live! 9.29.2015 Bob Metcalfe, Entrepreneurship Live! 9.29.2015](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Entrepreneurship Live with Jay Steinfeld, Founder of Blinds.com Entrepreneurship Live with Jay Steinfeld, Founder of Blinds.com](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Entrepreneurship Live! with Stephanie Breedlove | March 8, 2020 Entrepreneurship Live! with Stephanie Breedlove | March 8, 2020](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Entrepreneurship Live! with Alamo Drafthouse Co-founder, Tim League Entrepreneurship Live! with Alamo Drafthouse Co-founder, Tim League](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Entrepreneurship Live! with Vice President of Southwest Airlines University, Elizabeth Bryant Entrepreneurship Live! with Vice President of Southwest Airlines University, Elizabeth Bryant](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Jared Simon on Innovation - 2019 Entrepreneurship Live Jared Simon on Innovation - 2019 Entrepreneurship Live](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Entrepreneurship Live! with EverlyWell Founder, Julia Cheek Entrepreneurship Live! with EverlyWell Founder, Julia Cheek](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Steven Blustein, PrideBites Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks 03.21.2018 Steven Blustein, PrideBites Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks 03.21.2018](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Max Hoberman, Certain Affinity Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks 02.28.2018 Max Hoberman, Certain Affinity Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks 02.28.2018](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Joshua Dzaibiaks, The Zebra Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks 01.31.2018 Joshua Dzaibiaks, The Zebra Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks 01.31.2018](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Amanda Bradford, The League Founder and CEO at Entrepreneurship Live! 12.05.2017 Amanda Bradford, The League Founder and CEO at Entrepreneurship Live! 12.05.2017](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Aaron Franklin Franklin BBQ Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! 10.05.2017 Aaron Franklin Franklin BBQ Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! 10.05.2017](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Tito Beveridge, Tito's Vodka Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 02.22.2017 Tito Beveridge, Tito's Vodka Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 02.22.2017](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Jeff Carpenter, AcademicWorks Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 11.15.2016 Jeff Carpenter, AcademicWorks Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 11.15.2016](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Brett Hurt, Data.World Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 10.11.2016 Brett Hurt, Data.World Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 10.11.2016](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Andy Tryba, RideAustin Co-Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 09.13.2016 Andy Tryba, RideAustin Co-Founder at Entrepreneurship Live! Broadcast by TexTalks, 09.13.2016](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Kevin & Maggie Callahan, Mapmyfitness & MLC Founders Entrepreneurship Live! 03.08.2016 Kevin & Maggie Callahan, Mapmyfitness & MLC Founders Entrepreneurship Live! 03.08.2016](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Dave Weidner and Sue Thompson, Entrepreneurship Live! 11.11.2015 Dave Weidner and Sue Thompson, Entrepreneurship Live! 11.11.2015](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Bob Metcalfe, Entrepreneurship Live! 9.29.2015 Bob Metcalfe, Entrepreneurship Live! 9.29.2015](https://herbkellehercenter.mccombs.utexas.edu/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)