The Inaugural UAB Blazer Hatchery and Hackathon Pitch Gala 

The UAB entrepreneurship program serves our university community of students, faculty, and staff interested in entrepreneurship, as well as entrepreneurs, firms, and other members of Birmingham's entrepreneurial ecosystem. A world-class, urban university that is committed to entrepreneurship, UAB offers credit-bearing courses, extracurricular seminars, professional workshops, and ecosystem-facing entrepreneurship experiences that are characterized by ingenuity, geared for impact, anddesigned to inspire.

The UAB Entrepreneurship Program

Welcome to a UAB celebration of the power of entrepreneurship to inspire the next generation and to transform communities and industries with impact and ingenuity. 
 
Sponsored by the Alabama Power Foundation, the inaugural Blazer Hatchery and Hackathon attracted 90 applications from UAB students across the university.  We selected 25 applicants representing a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds. They all share a very strong passion for entrepreneurship and are each pursuing their own entrepreneurial goals.
 
First, the 25-member cohort completed a three-week intensive seminar in the entrepreneurial mindset. Second, Alabama Power executive leadership presented a grand challenge to the cohort. Third, the cohort elected five leaders and formed five diverse teams. Fourth, the teams engaged independently in a one-month hackathon in which they researched and developed bold entrepreneurial solutions to the grand challenge.
 
Now, the teams will compete with each other. They will present their entrepreneurial solutions in five-minute pitches, and an experienced panel of judges will select three winning teams. The winners receive $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000 at the pitch gala event. The Blazer Hatchery and Hackathon program cultivates entrepreneurial talent via exposure to real-world problems and opportunities. 
 
The pitch gala event welcomes all members of Birmingham's entrepreneurial ecosystem. It will showcase UAB student talent and offer a unique glimpse into our next entrepreneurial generation.  There will be ample opportunity for networking with entrepreneurs and leaders, food and refreshments, and entertainment.  
 
Master of Ceremonies: WVTM 13 Morning Co-anchor Eunice Elliott
 
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A native of Bessemer, Ms. Elliott is a well-known Alabama newscaster and sports and entertainment personality. Her professional career includes several premier national assignments, including at ESPN and with the Tennessee Titans.  An entrepreneur, Ms. Elliott founded and led a public relations firm for many years. She also performs regularly as a stand-up comedian.
 
Musical Entertainment: Act of Congress
 
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Voted consistently one of the "must-see live acts of Alabama," acoustic ensemble Act of Congress has performed worldwide to international acclaim. They were the selected artist for "Keep Alabama Beautiful" and have performed for SXSW, Disney, NPR, Billboard, Live Nation, Woodsongs Radio on XM and more. Act of Congress won the IMWS Disc Maker's Grand Prize and the Colgate Country Showdown Regional Competition.
 
Program Sponsor
 
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Event Sponsors 
 
 
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This event will attract a capacity audience and will include planned catering and prepared name tags.  You are most welcome to invite additional guests and spread the word.  
 
Please RSVP "yes" only if you/your party can indeed attend. Please release tickets if plans change. 
 
Email Mr. Ryan Bui (vienbui@uab.edu) with questions and for assistance. 
 
Excited to see you there!
 
Food and Refreshments by:
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