The mission of the STARTedUP Foundation is to teach students how to view life through a lens of innovation and entrepreneurship, while building a life of purpose. They have selected the top 10 student teams that they will bring to our Nation’s Capital to allow the students to experience D.C.'s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem, network, and learn from other key business leaders in the area. 

This networking event is bringing together D.C. industry leaders, global innovators, entrepreneurs, and government representatives that believe in the critical role that innovation and entrepreneurship plays in building the next generation. Most importantly, it will highlight and support the most innovative Indiana high school students and educators who have traveled to D.C. to meet and hear from amazing business leaders and share their business pitches.

The evening will also feature a panel of esteemed partners who will demonstrate the importance of establishing an entrepreneurial mindset, enhancing innovative ideas, and encouraging students to continue growing their businesses.

Agenda:

• 6:00-6:30 | Open Networking

• 6:30-6:35 | Opening Remarks, Don Wettrick, CEO of the STARTedUP Foundation

• 6:35-6:40 | Welcome Remarks, Ana Harvey, CEO of Dupont Underground

• 6:40-6:50 | Innovate WithIN State Finalists’ Elevator Pitches

• 6:50-6:55 | STARTedUP Innovation Educator Fellows Introductions

• 6:55-7:25 | Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Panel

• 7:25-7:55 | Continued Networking

• 7:55-8:00 | Closing Remarks, Don Wettrick