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    Y Combinator @ University of Maryland • Thursday, February 25 @ 7:30 PM

    Join us for a talk with Y Combinator partner Aaron Epstein and Zentail Founder Dan Sugarman. https://ycombinator.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcu6oqzkqH9UF5RQJwsy6wYQgRltOTJ9u


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    IMD@UMD ⚫ 2021-02-26 at 1:00 PM

    A dynamic increase in the development and use of immersive media tools and technologies is underway, transforming how we work, learn and appreciate the world around us. At the University of Maryland, students, faculty and staff from six colleges and nine departments have come together to showcase their research and scholarship that is fueling new advances in science and health care, producing innovative education and training modules, and inspiring creative and socially-relevant artforms.


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    Alex Onufrak

    Joined Jul 27, 2020
    Executive Director, Startup Shell
    Tysons, VA
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    We joined the Miro Startup Program; get your $1000!

    We've been working hard to get more resources for you, and this is just one of many.

    What's Miro?

    Miro is the online collaborative whiteboarding platform that enables distributed teams to work effectively together, from brainstorming with digital sticky notes to planning and managing agile workflows.

    With Miro you can take advantage of a full set of collaboration capabilities, including video, chat, presentation, and sharing, to make cross-functional teamwork effortless and collaboration easier.

    Shellers: Click here to Access this resource.

    Requirements

    • Raised no more than $5MM in total funding
    • Incorporated less than 2 years ago
    • Independently owned and operated (not owned by a parent corporation)
    • Fewer than 50 employees
    • Accepted into Startup Shell 
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    👋Clubhouse Resources & Awesome Tools

    Clubhouse is the new drop-in audio chat application that’s captivated users everywhere. Currently invite-only, it’s essentially audio chat in a very podcasty format. Read more about the platform here.


    Awesome Tools

    We've compiled a collection of tools to help you host amazing events on Clubhouse.

    Direcon for Clubhouse serves as a moderation platform and audience insight tool. 

    Clubhouse Bio Builder helps your bio standout with access to 70 fonts and easy to use text-editor.

    Clubhouse Avatar Maker allows you to quickly add colorful rings to your avatar.

    Clubhouse Bio Generator lets you create an influencer worthy bio with this satirical product.

    Clubpad brings sound reactions to your show including applause, laughter, crickets and more.

    Clublink offers a free link shortener that creates social sharing images for Clubhouse events.

    Have a suggestion? Leave a comment below.
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    The Fundraising Report with Juliana Neelbauer • Friday, February 26th @ 6:00 PM

    📈 Pandemic Investing trends & opportunities 

    ⚒ Building a startup during covid

    👋 Clubhouse



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    Rachel Taskale

    Joined Jan 25, 2021
    Creative Director
    Long Island, NY
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    Shell Signal: February 2021

    Check out this month's newsletter for:
    - A ton of events coming up next week including: intro to design workshop, the fundraising report with Juliana Neelbauer, and the Contrary Cap Pitch Competition
    - Several new opportunities at successful Startup Shell ventures available
    https://news.startupshell.org/shell-signal/
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    Alex Onufrak

    Joined Jul 27, 2020
    Executive Director, Startup Shell
    Tysons, VA
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    Welcome alumni, shellers, and partners 💞 | Building together

    Managing a community is tough, especially without the typical physicality and tactility of in-person events. Over the past year, we've let in batches that haven't yet experienced the dynamic of a late-night Grind Night, a Shell Retreat, or just kickin' it on a bean bag. 

    How we got here

    Regardless, a dashboard for Shellers, our partners, aspiring shellers, and alumni was needed, pandemic or not. Some of you may know and even had used tin.umd.edu, my vision of an interconnected campus, focused on innovation rather than one-upping. And if you haven't, don't worry, it didn't work out. I pitched it to every organization on campus and every center for innovation, seeking their buy in to use the platform and engage together. Many people liked it, some people loved it, but ultimately the plan was too ambitious and conflicted with more institutional plans for community building. 

    A few years ago, my.startupshell.org was formed to solved this issue, running on Wordpress. That was my first experience after joining Shell and was easy and welcoming, but the solution required a lot of maintenance and hacky solutions to adopt everything we needed. The dashboard needed to:
    1. Be a source of truth for Shellers - Members needed a reliable place to find and be notified of events, announcements, connect with members, etc.
    2. Allow for a preferred sign in - Although having a @startupshell.org email is great, it was not necessarily convenient, especially after graduation. We saw a lot of requests for flexibility to use a personal email.
    3. Facilitate conversation - Shell's community is in a lot of places: Facebook, GroupMe, Slack... GroupMe works well for current students and immediate updates, but many people, especially newer batches, just don't have a Facebook (or deleted theirs). It's been around forever and probably won't be going away, but just doesn't offer the same customizability. Slack is awesome for the Directors.
    4. Searchability - Having a super search bar for everything Startup Shell is super useful, and this platform has it. Find members, events, and resources all in the search bar above.

    The Platform

    That brings us to this, a consolidated solution focused on Startup Shell rather than connecting the campus. Moving forward, this will be home for:
    • Mentorship - If you're an alumni, partner, or want to give back by helping rising doers, click here to sign up as a mentor.
    • Events - Events hosted by us and by others around campus will be posted here and on our website. Join the space to get notified.
    • Discussions & Opportunities - The Discussions tab is public, so anyone can view and post there. For conversations with just Shellers, we have a secret section 🤫. Share all your opportunities in Opportunities.
    • Resources - resources.startupshell.org will be deprecated and redirected here. Some are public, but most are private, for Shellers only. We also built a Startup Guide at UMD for easy access to campus resources
    • Member Directory - Replacing a Coda document, find everyone involved with the Startup Shell community. Shellers get their own tags by batch, if they are a founder/fellow, and if they are an alumni. Click on Map to see a map of everyone across the globe. This works dynamically based on your profile, so enter City, State under Location to show yours. (In the works, just squashing some bugs)

    Just the beginning

    It's just getting started, but I'm sure there are things to improve and add. Questions and comments, just reply below. Let's build this thing together.
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    Design Shell Talk with Ilana Pelzman-Kern and Terp Designers • Wednesday, February 24 @ 7:30 PM

    Ilana Pelzman-Kern and Terp Designers are leading a workshop on creating beautiful and engaging designs!


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    Ian Costello

    Joined Jan 25, 2021
    Director Of Community
    SF + UMD
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    Startup Shell Events - February 2021 🎈🎉

    Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 6 pm – 9 pm EST

    Virtual Open House
    Are you working on a venture or interested in working on one? Do you enjoy making cool things while meeting motivated, creative people? At Startup Shell you’ll experience: A community: We hang out in the space often! We host talks/workshops, collaborate on projects, and cultivate lasting connections at events like retreats and celebrations. An incubator: A community of over 130 ventures with a combined valuation of over $60 million that can provide your venture with resources like mentorship, legal advice, talent, discounts on services, and a strong network of alumni. A workspace: 24/7 access to our coworking space. Open House is a great opportunity to learn more about the Shell, the application process, and to chat with directors and current members.
    https://www.mixily.com/event/6396926949895728361

    [DELAYED] Thursday, Feb. 11 at 6 pm EST

    We will be having another open house during this time and will be rescheduling this talk!
    Shell Talk w/ Juliana Neelbauer
    Juliana Neelbauer is a shell alum and top startup/technology lawyer. She will be talking about how the pandemic has changed the investing landscape and how founders can find success in uncertain times.
    https://www.mixily.com/event/6750797818790584637

    Monday, Feb. 15 at 6 pm EST

    Intro to Enrepreneurship @ UMD Workshop
    Learn about the entrepreneurship ecosystem at UMD - hear success stories, learn about getting funding, and other tips to launch your company.
    https://www.mixily.com/event/800577585453272192

    Thursday, Feb. 18 at 8 pm EST

    Intro To Design Workshop
    Sheller Ilana Pelzman and Terp Designers give a crash course on beautiful design!
    https://www.mixily.com/event/8870580403212896197

    Saturday, Feb. 27 at 1 pm – 3 pm EST

    Contrary Pitch Competition
    Pitch your startup (or watch others pitch) for cash prizes Join Contrary for a DC, Maryland, Virginia pitch competition featuring student- and recently-graduated-founders, and hear pitch Q&A and feedback from esteemed founders and investors. If you're a founder, apply for the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from our panel of judges, as well as a shot at the winning cash prizes. Access the founder application here. Startup Shell Alumni Mackenzie Burnett and Juliana Neelbauer are helping judge!
    https://www.mixily.com/event/4369091605413448061


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    Alex Onufrak

    Joined Jul 27, 2020
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    Meet ModBars, The Health Conscious Snack Bar Company And New Shell Venture

    Less sugar than a Clif Bar, more fiber than a Kind Bar, and more flavor than both. Snack bars made of dreams. (Trust us, we tried them)

    Learn more about Startup Shell company Modbars (Fall 2020 Batch) and the team making it happen

    Meet ModBars, The Health Conscious Snack Bar Company And New Shell Venture
    What is ModBars?ModBars is a granola bar company that tailors their products to meet dietary restrictions and wants such as nut free, gluten free and vegan bars. They have a wide selection of amazing tasting bars in flavors such as chocolate, vanilla crunchy, cinnamon, trail mix, and even a
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