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<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Starting an investment fund led by students will give students to identify and student startups within the community.&nbsp; Having an investment fund run by and for students will provide capital for student-led startups and allow access to the mentoring of local entrepreneurs.&nbsp; This will also expose students to the Portland startup community.&nbsp; Raising capital while you’re still attending school is very difficult, and has the potential to deter students towards pursuing their ventures.&nbsp; Therefore, a student-led investment fund has the potential to be a valuable program at the University of Portland.</span></span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Every year we have a Bauccio Lecture and bring in a speaker, but we should bring more speakers in throughout the year.&nbsp; Having a monthly speaker will motivate students to pursue their ideas, and that anything is possible.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Hosting a TEDx event on campus focused on innovation and entrepreneurship can inspire the University into initiating a movement.&nbsp; TEDx events are known for their motivating speakers and talks, and an event like this on campus has the potential to attract a large amount of students and faculty.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Having an award that is given every year at the University will help motivate students to create meaningful ventures throughout the year.&nbsp; This will give students something to work towards while working on their ventures and promote entrepreneurship and innovation on campus.&nbsp; Instead of giving the startup a large cash prize every year, we can give them an award of value, not just money.</span>