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ο»ΏExcited to announce the Startup Shell classic: Founder-Fellow Speed Dating on April 15th (this Thursday) at 8pm! We will be matching together founders working on amazing projects with fellows unique skill-sets. Even if you arenβt looking to get involved or hire someone new, this is a great event to bounce your ideas off of other Shell members. https://lu.ma/6ffqedf4
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Do you have plans for Summer 2021? Apply for the Dingman Center's Terp Startup Accelerator program! You'll spend eight weeks over the summer making substantial progress on your startup venture and you'll also receive up to a $5,000 stipend!
Apply Now! go.umd.edu/TerpStartupAccelerator
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ISO Help navigating UMD startup resources
I'm a semi-recent graduate (BS '19) and I recently co-founded a supply chain analytics startup. I'm having trouble determining which UMD-affiliated resources are available for alumni founders and how to apply. I've checked Startup Shell's website and many of the resources are only available for current students. Many resources such as Mtech office hours have web pages that have not been updated since before COVID or even earlier in 2019. It is difficult to navigate which of these resources are open to alumni or are even still active.
My cofounder (not a UMD alum) and I are primarily interested in startup accelerators and funding resources but are also open to networking. Any help determining which resources are available to us would be much appreciated.
π Predictions for Environmental focused Ventures
πΈ Economic impacts of climate change
π¨ββοΈ ESG from a Data driven angle
π Modernizing the next generation of farms
Not on iOS?
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π Pandemic Investing trends & opportunitiesΒ
β Building a startup during covid
π Clubhouse
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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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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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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.
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 ShellΒ

Clubhouse is the new drop-in audio chat application thatβs captivated users everywhere. Currently invite-only, itβs 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.Β
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.
Direcon for Clubhouse serves as a moderation platform and audience insight tool.Β
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.
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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/
- 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/