PACE ENTREPRENEURS
PACE ENTREPRENEURS ARE CREATIVE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL-MINDED STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
A group of 5 to 6 University of Hawaii students are selected each Fall semester. This small cohort receives priority mentorship and a wealth of networking and learning opportunities from PACE over the course of an academic year. During the year, the students are guided by an advisor and inspired by guest entrepreneurs. They also learn from and help each other to fulfill their unique entrepreneurial goals.
PACE ENTREPRENEURS ARE CREATIVE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL-MINDED STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
A group of 5 to 6 University of Hawaii students are selected each Fall semester. This small cohort receives priority mentorship and a wealth of networking and learning opportunities from PACE over the course of an academic year. During the year, the students are guided by an advisor and inspired by guest entrepreneurs. They also learn from and help each other to fulfill their unique entrepreneurial goals.
“PACE’s PE program was incredibly beneficial for me as an aspiring entrepreneur. The focused discussions with my fellow PEs and networking opportunities opened new doors and guided me down the right path with my company.”
~ Larry Martin, MS, Electrical Engineering
“I was very fotunate to be a part of the PE program this past year. Coming from a business background, I had assumed I knew everything about entrepreneurship. However, I was totally wrong. In fact, I knew nothing! Through the program, our group had direct access to various prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs – each sharing their wealth of knowledge and personal expertise. This valuable experience alone, allowed us to learn everything from initial startup to exit strategies. Most importantly, we can now call our advisor, our Mentor. Personally, she taught me that a true entrepreneur does not stay on the sideline. With her encouragement and support, I am no longer watching but actively pursuing all my startup ideas.”
~ Tuan La, JD/MBA
“I really enjoyed the PE program since it gave me the opportunity to interact and learn from students outside my major who share the same interest in entrepreneurship as I do. Coming together as a cohort allowed us to help each other work through the different problems each of us were facing in launching or growing our businesses.”
~ Monica Umeda, MS, Electrical Engineering
GUIDELINES
Why be a PACE Entrepreneur?
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Receive customized mentorship
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Included in guest lists for special PACE events
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Invited to community trade group meetings, including Hawaii Angels, Hawaii Venture Capital Association
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Networking opportunities with business professionals, entrepreneurs, angel investors and venture capitalists
Upon completion of the requirements:
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Receive a $1,000.00 Award
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Awarded a Certificate of Completion
Who’s Eligible?
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Student must have a creative perspective and passion for entrepreneurship
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Student must have a desire to learn more about the entrepreneurial process
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Student must be able to contribute positively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary group
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Student must either want to start their own business, or work in a startup environment
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Nominee must be a current, classified University of Hawaii student
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Student may be from any UH campus
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Student may be in any field of study
What’s the process?
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Students must apply by filling out an online application.
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A selection committee will chose students to go through an in-person interview with the PACE Executive Director.
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Students who are selected as PACE Entrepreneurs will be given further instructions, including expectations and requirements.
Fall 2016 Application Deadline: September 16
What are the requirements?
PACE Entrepreneurs will be required to complete the following during an academic year.
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Attend monthly group meetings (4 per semester)
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Attend at least 2 PACE events
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Meet with at least 4 mentors through the Professionals-in-Residence (PIR) and / or Virtual Professionals-in-Residence (VPIR) programs
PAST COHORTS
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fax: (808) 956-5107
email: pace@hawaii.edu
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