August 28, 2025

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How does a CEO end up in Space? Join us on Sept. 9 as Aisha Bowe shares her journey

Entrepreneurship 101: From Ideas to Expansion

How does a CEO end up in Space? Hear Aisha Bowe share her incredible story from a NASA rocket scientist, to a founder of STEMboard and a citizen astronaut. Aisha will be kicking off our Entrepreneurship 101 series at the new UVA Northern Virginia campus. You don’t want to miss it!

📅 Tuesday, September 9, 2025
🕣 8:15 am – 12 pm
📍 UVA | Northern Virginia / 8095 Innovation Park Drive, Falls Church, VA

* Space is limited; register early to secure your place. 

Whether you are exploring a business idea, running a new startup, or managing an established company, this free workshop is designed to give you the tools, inspiration and support to advance your pursuit of entrepreneurship. This interactive session is packed with practical tips on starting, managing, and growing a business.

𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨:
🔸 Validate and refine your business idea
🔸 Strengthen your operations and marketing
🔸 Access funding and business resources
🔸 Avoid common pitfalls that hold entrepreneurs back
🔸 Stay compliant with local tax requirements

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝?
Expert guidance ✔️
Valuable insight ✔️
Great networking opportunity ✔️
No cost to attend ✔️

Register here!

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