Mason student innovators looking to kickstart their business ideas now have a new resource to help them move the needle forward. The first of its kind, the MIX Student Innovator Mastermind, was created to assist these young entrepreneurs who seek to create and grow a business venture - but need additional support. 🚀 Picture this: a dynamic community of 10+ driven student innovators coming together to supercharge their ideas through peer-to-peer collaboration and shared wisdom. It's not just about networking; it's about unleashing the full potential of their business ideas alongside a squad of like-minded go-getters. Plus, they will get valuable entrepreneurial advice and support from seasoned business pros and mentoring, smoothing their path to success.

Mastermind groups offer a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability, and support to sharpen your business idea and personal skills. Members challenge each other to set strong goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them.

During the 6-weeks, the student mastermind will participate in several 10-Minute Transformations— powerful presentations given by seasoned business professional at each meeting. Each talk is centered around a best practice, strategy, or process that is compelling, transformative, and immediately executable. A 10-Minute Transformation can cover anything from a revolutionary business strategy, to an impactful personal development game-plan.

What to expect:

• • The small group of selected applicants will consist of 10+ Mason student innovator/founders and one facilitator, Lisa Shapiro, Assistant Director, and former entrepreneur.

  • The group meet once a week, in-person, for 1 hour on a set recurring day of the week and time, and will begin in late March for 6 weeks.

  • Everyone speaks. In a round robin fashion, students will each report out on wins, challenges, and needs.

  • Each week, students hear from seasoned business experts on best practices, strategy, or process that is compelling, transformative, and immediately executable.

  • Students will take turns sharing with a focus on a few for "hot seat" weekly.

  • The group comes together to provide practical advice based on each of our own business experience to help each other overcome business challenges.

  • Enjoy a level of accountability as you take action after each week.

  • Resources to develop an action plan with milestones