The WSU Center for Entrepreneurship will host “Abundance in Business,” a webinar by Steve Young, former NFL quarterback, at 12 – 1 p.m. on October 29.

Participants may register online to watch the webinar in person in the Commons building or watch on their own via YouTube.

Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

Young’s football career spanned more than 15 years in the NFL, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers, where he received numerous accolades. In addition to his gridiron fame, he is also a licensed attorney, an acclaimed inspirational speaker, a sought-after spokesperson for major companies such as Visa, PowerBar, and Sun Microsystems. He founded and chairs the Forever Young Foundation, which is actively involved in children’s charities worldwide. Currently, he is a partner, chairman, and cofounder of HGGC, a middle-market private equity firm.

Medimon, a gaming company comprised of a WSU student and UI professor won the 2024 JMA Pitch Demo, the culmination of a summer of hard work and business building for three teams. Other teams in the JMA included PicsGenie, a B2B printshop software solution and Helical Solutions, which is developing remote measuring devices. Held in the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center at WSU, It was the largest attended event for the Pitch Demo on record and students were treated to catered dinner, beverages and the opportunity to network with industry professionals.

Tyler Boies, founder of Helical Solutions said of the JMA, “The Jones Milestone Accelerator program has been an incredible experience, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with such dedicated and knowledgeable mentors. Your support has not only helped shape the future of my business but has also given me the confidence to continue pushing forward with our mission.”

Sign up for the JMA begins April 7, 2025. Most teams that apply for JMA, have often competed in the Business Plan Competition first.

For more on the Jones Milestone Accelerator Program and Team info, visit: JMA Website

During the summer, three talented teams participated in the Jones Milestone Accelerator and are ready to pitch!

Come see them, starting at 4PM, Sept. 5 at the WSU Cultural Center. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

In “SharkTank” style, founding teams will present their pitch decks to investors and a startup founder. They will have 15 minutes to present and the judges will have 15 minutes to ask questions. Which team will win? Will it be:

Medimon

PicsGenie

or

Helical Solutions

Appetizers and beverages will be available.

For more on the Jones Milestone Accelerator Program and Team info, visit: JMA Website

Info: 4PM-6:30PM | Sept 5, 2024 | WSU Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center 405 SE Spokane St, Pullman, WA 99164