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(Elevator) Pitch Perfect: Inside Start@Shea’s Competition

Episode Summary

Dylan welcomes Bo Yun Brainerd to discuss Start@Shea and its Elevator Pitch Competition at Boston College. Bo introduces Start@Shea, explaining its role in fostering entrepreneurship on campus, and dives into details about the Elevator Pitch Competition. As last year’s winner, Bo shares insights into her own venture, Ophelia, and offers advice for entrepreneurial students looking to participate in pitch events or start their own ventures. She also provides information on how students can connect with Start@Shea and get involved.

Episode Notes

Dylan welcomes Bo Yun Brainerd to discuss Start@Shea and its Elevator Pitch Competition at Boston College. Bo introduces Start@Shea, explaining its role in fostering entrepreneurship on campus, and dives into details about the Elevator Pitch Competition. As last year’s winner, Bo shares insights into her own venture, Ophelia, and offers advice for entrepreneurial students looking to participate in pitch events or start their own ventures. She also provides information on how students can connect with Start@Shea and get involved.

0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with Dylan Carollo.

0:18 | Introduction to Bo Yun Brainerd, a senior at BC and founder of Ophelia.

0:32 | What is Start@Shea?

0:49 | Could Bo describe the Start@Shea Elevator Pitch Competition?

1:28 | Bo was last year’s winner! Would she like to describe your venture, Ophelia?

2:03 | Does Bo have any advice for entrepreneurial students to get involved with the elevator pitches, starting their venture, etc.?

3:28 | How can students connect with Start@Shea?

4:05 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!