Sat, Sep 27, 2025

8 AM – 12:30 PM CDT (GMT-5)

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In this four-hour session, you will gain the tools to move your idea forward with this fast-paced, hands-on training. You’ll create a Lean Canvas to map out your business model, master Customer Discovery to validate your idea, practice Prototyping to bring your concept to life, and sharpen your Pitching skills to communicate your vision with confidence. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your project, this session will equip you with the essentials to take action now.

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Rachel Sullivant

Director of Entrepreneurial Resources - Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

University of Arkansas

Rachel serves as the Managing Director of the Entrepreneurial Law Project and the Director of Entrepreneurial Resources within the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Arkansas. In this role, she oversees legal support services, resource development, and ecosystem partnerships that help Arkansas entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses. With a background in law and university-based innovation programming, Rachel brings cross-disciplinary experience to the design and execution of founder-facing initiatives.

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Phil Shellhammer

Executive Director - Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation

University of Arkansas

An accomplished business executive and serial entrepreneur, Phil leads the Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Phil’s unique blend of experiences allows him to pursue his passion to help other entrepreneurs in their journey from idea to launch. Phil also serves on the boards of Arkansas Athletes Outreach (AAO) and Students Acquiring Knowledge through Enterprise (SAKE).

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