Workshops
Do you have a business idea but aren’t sure how to get started? Do you want to learn about entrepreneurship? Are you interested in applying to Startup BASE Camp, Entrepreneurship@DU's summer accelerator? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should participate in the Entrepreneurship@DU workshop series.
The goal for these workshops is to have fun, meet people, and learn about entrepreneurship and innovation in a laid-back environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. It’s also an opportunity to develop your business idea.
Workshops are free, are available to every University of Denver student, and don’t require any prior business experience. The workshops are focused on providing the tools entrepreneurs and innovators need to develop their business ideas.
About the workshops
- Workshops are 2 hours long.
- They’re capped at 18 students.
- Each workshop is taught by an industry and/or faculty expert.
- Pizza and drinks are provided.
- Registration is required because space is limited.
- We encourage you to attend all workshops, but it isn’t required.
What you should bring
- A laptop
- Curiosity
- Energy
2026 topics
Fall Quarter 2026
- Library Resources for Market Research Workshop (Brooky Parks)—September
- Kickstarter Workshop (Patrick Orr)
- NIL Workshop
Winter Quarter 2027
- Design Thinking and Ideation
- Who Is Your Customer
- Business Model Canvas
- Product Fit & Customer Validation
Workshop Details
Library Resources for Market Research
Learn how to use DU’s research tools to validate ideas, understand customers, size your market, and make smarter business decisions.
Faculty: Brooky Parks
Date: Tuesday, September 29
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Reiman Theater
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Description:
Have a business idea but not sure if it will actually work? Learn how to use DU’s research tools to explore your market, understand your customers, validate your idea, and make smarter decisions before you build. Whether you’re developing a product, preparing a pitch, or just exploring an idea, this session will help you turn research into action.
Kickstarter Workshop
From Idea to Edit: Tell Your Story Through Video
Faculty: Patrick Orr
Date: Wednesday, January 28
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Hub
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Description:
This hands-on 90-minute workshop will introduce students to the process of using video as a communication tool. Students will learn the fundamentals of how to conceptualize, plan, shoot, and edit a short video project. Emphasis will be placed on the preproduction, production and postproduction process. Students will be introduced to Daniels Media Studio and other resources to help enhance class video assignments.
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
Understand the elements of storytelling and how they apply to video.
Develop a simple concept in writing and developing a script and storyboard, use basic video production techniques (framing, lighting, sound) and apply editing fundamentals to shape a coherent story.
NIL Workshops
What’s Changed & Where You Fit
Understand the landscape. Find your opportunity.
Industry Expert: Peter Mannino
Date: Wednesday, October 7
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Hub (DCB 155)
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Description:
The NIL landscape is changing fast, and the opportunities extend well beyond athletes. Hear from NIL experts, brands, athletes, and student entrepreneurs about what’s changed, how the money moves, and where new opportunities are emerging. Whether you want to build your personal brand, work with athletes, or create a business in the NIL ecosystem, this session will help you find where you fit.