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Table of Contents

National Conference 2013 National CEO Conference Recap P1

Keynote Videos P1

CEO Showcase CEO Member Biz Showcase P2

Way to go, CEO! – Chapter Showcase P2

CEO Alumni Spotlight P3

Connect to CEO CEO Alumni Association P3

Thank You to CEO Advisory Councils P3

CEO Member Directory P3

Chapter Support P3

Upcoming Events CEO Regional Conferences P3

VC Webinar Series P3

USASBE Launch! P4

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Annual SEA Conference P4

Arch Grants P4

Special Offers Your15Minutes Radio Network P5

National Conference Recap 2013 National CEO Conference, Oct. 31 – Nov. 2

The 2013 CEO National Conference welcomed nearly 1,200 entrepreneurs, students and faculty to Chicago, Illinois at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. This inspiring 3-day event featured chapter development sessions, chapter awards, the National Elevator Pitch Competition, networking opportunities and events, and 80 entrepreneurs from around the world who came to share their stories, tips and advice. From competitions and networking, to speaker connections and Halloween parties, it was action-packed!

In case you missed it…

Texas Christian University took home the award for Best Overall Chapter. Quincy Freeman from San Luis Obispo, founder of Quincy Boots, won the National Elevator Pitch Competition, coming out on top of a tough competition of 60 live competitors. The People's Choice Award was taken home by Nick Hakim of MusicVault from Quinnipiac University. Lauren Rundquist from the University of Missouri won the top 2013 CEO Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Young entrepreneur and founder of Lean Startup Machine Trevor Owens was awarded the first CEO Alumni Hall of Fame Award. Norm Brodsky and Chris Heivly were inducted into the CEO Hall of Fame.

Can’t wait for more CEO fun?! Mark your calendar for the 2014 National CEO Conference this October 30 –November 1 in Orlando, FL, with the help of our

host school, the University of Tampa. #CEONat2014

Keynote Videos Watch #CEONat2013 highlights!

Did you miss it or want to re-watch some of your favorite speakers? CEO has compiled the keynote presentations, the National Elevator Pitch Competition final round, and many interviews with the student winners and speakers from the conference on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/CEOORG. Catch up on the following videos and more!

Norm Brodsky Keynote Video Trevor Owens Keynote Video Zoe Damacela Keynote Video Gary Rabine Keynote Video Chris Heivly Keynote Video

David Simnick Keynote Video Barefoot Wine Founders Keynote Video Elevator Pitch Competition Final Round

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CEO Member Biz Showcase CEO is proud to recognize some outstanding member entrepreneurs. Check out the student entrepreneur winners of the 2013 National Elevator Pitch Competition.

This year’s National Elevator Pitch Competition featured tough competitors from across the country, who pitched to top entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders. Here are the winners who pitched their way to the top. Click here to watch them in action during the final round of the competition! 1

st Place – Quincy Freeman, founder of Quincy

Boots from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

2nd

Place – Nolan Simmons, founder of Revita Ink

from Loyola Marymount University Listen to an interview with Nolan here.

3rd

Place – Tanner Agar, founder of The Chef Shelf

from Texas Christian University Listen to an interview with Tanner here.

Honorable Mentions – Alex Hutchinson, founder of Gluten Free Foodie

from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Natalie Gallardo, founder of Besser Education

from Texas State University

Tracy Hinterman, founder of Ah-Ha Designs, Inc

from Texas State University Listen to an interview with Tracy here.

People’s Choice Award Winner – Nick Hakim, founder of MusicVault from Quinnipiac University

Listen to an interview with Nick here. For a full article recap article of the 2013 National Elevator Pitch Competition, click here.

Congratulations to all students who are pursuing their dreams and starting a business!

Way to go, CEO! Nebraska Collaboration

After months of talking, CEO Chapters at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln finally took action and collaborated to meet up! Collaborating with other schools is a great way to meet other like-minded CEO members and expand your network. This is what UNO Chapter President Allyssa Kipling said about how this finally came together:

“UNO CEO and UNL CEO have been talking about collaborating for months now. We've met each other at conferences (both Nationals and MWEC), but we've been wanting to meet outside of those big events. So Tuesday, November 12th, Silicon Prairie News was hosting a Job Crawl in downtown Omaha. A group of students from both UNO CEO and UNL CEO were planning on going, so we found that it was the perfect opportunity to meet up after the Job Crawl event. We went to Blue Sushi for dinner and enjoyed talking about our own ideas and even ideas for our two chapters. We're looking forward to more monthly collaborations.”

Take the time to reach out to another CEO Chapter and set up a time to meet – whether it’s in person or over Skype!

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CEO Alumni Spotlight Stephen Walden, Founder of Bosse Tools

Congrats to Stephen Walden, a CEO alum from Loyola Marymount University, who recently had a successful Kickstarter campaign for his company, Bosse Tools.

Stephen invented a line of ergonomic tools that he launched with Bosse Tools, and it surpassed its Kickstarter fundraising goal of $60,000! At only 24 years old, he’s an entrepreneur and inventor, revolutionizing the way yard work is done.

Click here to read the full interview with Stephen.

Join the CEO Alumni Association Get in the entrepreneurial spirit after graduation!

CEO is launching an Alumni Association! Stay involved with CEO even after graduation! CEO Alumni members will have access to entrepreneurial resources, virtual speaker events, a national peer network of other alum, and other special events just for CEO Alumni! Lifetime membership is available for a limited time. To find out more on how to get involved, or to join the new CEO Alumni Advisory council, contact ceo@c-e-o.org.

Thank You to CEO’s Advisory Councils Working Hard to Help You

CEO would like to thank the Student Advisory Council and the Faculty Advisory Council for their help making CEO the premier organization for entrepreneurial minded students. These individuals have worked with us to provide feedback, participate in calls and conversations, and help direct the organization to launch more student entrepreneurs. To see who these participants are, click here to view the CEO leadership page on the website.

Want to get involved? Contact us at ceo@c-e-o.org.

CEO Member Directory Get your business noticed!

CEO’s Member Business Directory showcases student, alumni, and faculty member businesses, offering national exposure to the CEO community and beyond! To get your business listed in the next edition, send your name, university, contact information, business name, website, business logo and description to ceo@c-e-o.org by January 30

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Chapter Support CEO is here to help your school!

Connect to CEO 24/7 via our social network for members. Access valuable resources, share insight, and network! Click here to join the online community!

We are also here to help set up your social media presence. If your Chapter is looking for a customized CEO logo, contact mluchies@c-e-o.org.

Regional Conferences Get in the CEO Spirit!

Coming up in 2014, revitalize your entrepreneurial spirit and check out some of the awesome regional conferences hosted by several CEO Chapters:

Eastern Michigan University – FEBRUARY 14

University of Tampa – FEBRUARY 21-22

Bryant University – FEBRUARY 21-22

University of Nebraska at Omaha – APRIL 4-5

For more info on these regionals, including registration, go to www.c-e-o.org/events/regional-conference.

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VC Webinar Series Chat with a VC and Win $500!

Thanks to Flashnotes, CEO is giving you the opportunity to learn from and ask your most pressing questions to top serial entrepreneurs and investors, and also have the chance to get your business or idea in front of them and possibly receive $500!

Coming this February 5th

and 12th

, sign up for a 30 minute webinar for your chance to connect with Paul Tedeschi, founder of four of the most successful collegiate marketing companies ever created! And he managed to do it all without taking on a dollar in capital!

Not only are you going to get expert advice on bootstrapping and getting your first client from one of today's top CEO's, but you'll also have the opportunity to submit a 60 second video that could win you a $500 investment! After you register for the webinar

submit a link to your video to kate@flashnotes.com.

CEO Members Register for FREE! February 5

th from 7:00-7:30PM EST

http://get.flashnotes.com/paul-tedeschi-feb-5/

February 12th

from 7:00-7:30PM EST

http://get.flashnotes.com/paul-tedeschi-feb-12/

You can learn a lot from a textbook, but you can learn a lot more from someone who has actually done it. Reserve your spot now!

USASBE Launch! Compete to win mentoring by Eric Ries!

USASBE Launch! is a new student startup competition open to any undergraduate or graduate student that rewards action! Compete based on an idea you are working to develop and gain resources to better design and model your business based on the lean startup approach. For more information or to register for free to get started, go to usasbelaunch.com.

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Annual SEA Conference February 21 – 22, 2014 in Lisle, Illinois

If you’re an artist or looking to pursue a career in an artistic or entertainment industry, then the National SEA Conference will help develop your artistic career! Enjoy keynote speakers, workshops, round table discussions, one-on-

one mentoring, and more, learning directly from arts and business professionals.

Attendees will have the chance to compete in an artistic business plan pitch competition to win $1,000, and a juried college art competition with $800 in prizes!

Registration is an affordable $99 for students to attend the full conference! Plus scholarships are available!

Click here or visit www.selfemploymentinthearts.com for more information and to register.

Arch Grants Win a $50,000 Grant for Your Startup!

Arch Grants is helping to fund startup businesses through non-dilutive, $50,000 cash grants in reciprocation for starting/growing their business in St. Louis! CEO members have taken advantage of this opportunity, including most recently, Jeffry Harrison and his company RoverTown. You could be next!

Companies are selected to receive an Arch Grant through a Global Business Plan Competition! The application deadline is February 21, 2014. Apply now at www.archgrants.org/2014/!

Winning companies will receive $50,000 in equity-free cash, pro-bono accounting, legal, and marketing services, mentoring, the opportunity for one of two additional $100,000 grants, and more!

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Your15Minutes Radio Network Improve your pitch!

CEO is teaming up with Your15Minutes Radio Network to help you perfect your business pitch! This partnership allows student entrepreneurs to access a FREE, 3-part hands-on training program from industry professionals who will individually guide you on the steps to perfecting your interviewing skills, all while having the opportunity to share your story and venture in a live on-air interview on Young Moguls - The Making Of.... at the conclusion of your training!

Contact admin@your15minutesradio.com to sign up for free, personalized coaching available only for CEO members! Download more details here.

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