The 707 Hub is a radically student-centered, boldly anti-disciplinary innovation space that is a catalyst for any student looking to act on an Idea. It is where students, ideas and spaces -
Connect, Collide and Collaborate.
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Welcome from the Director
Director of Innovation @ the 707 Hub
The 707 Hub at Marquette University supports student founders, innovators, creators and entrepreneurs with mentoring resources, funding opportunities, creative outlets, makerspace trainings and various experiential learning endeavours. The Hub is for students, by students. A place where any student from any background can connect, collide and collaborate; because at the Hub, entrepreneurialism is a mindset.
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Don't let my profile picture fool you, it's from my brother's wedding - you'll never see me in a tie.
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Below you will find a number of our Signature Programs and Experiential Learning opportunities. You can also listen to what I had to say about the Hub on the Small Business Edge Podcast.
If you have any questions, thoughts or concerns - please email me.
Brewed Ideas Challenge
In partnership with Brady Corporation
The Brewed Ideas Challenge is only possible through the 707 Hub's longstanding partnership with Brady Corporation. The Challenge is not only the largest event (actually series of events) at the 707 Hub it is also the oldest, celebrating it's 10 year anniversary in 2024. Finalists work through a series of bootcamps to develop their business idea so that they are able to pitch for seed money (think Shark Tank, but with out the equity at stake)!
Methods in Ignatian Innovation
Part of Marquette's Core Curriculum
New in Fall 2024, Methods in Ignatian Innovation is not a lecture based note-taking class. It is an active class; a 'doing' class - it is experiential learning. Though a series of workshops, guest speakers and hands-on activities, students will develop a set of skills and a mindset to help them achieve the change the want to see in the world.
Hustling Sideways Podcast
Hosted by Jim Love and Allen Halas
Marquette Alumni Jim and Allen interview entrepreneurs, innovators and side-hustlers about their story, their successes, their failures and the lessons learned.
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These interviews, intertwined with the host's humor and own experiences, provide and incredible learning opportunity for anyone interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. Food is always provided!
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Listen to all Hustling Sideways Podcasts here!
The Dorm Fund
Student run by Dorm Fund Associates
Launched in 2015, The Dorm Fund is a student-run venture capital firm that invests exclusively in student-run companies and provides funding up to $2,500 to help accelerate new ventures. The investment team is comprised of student investors (associates) committed to supporting student entrepreneurs and startups at
Marquette University.
Student Made Marquette
Student run by SMM Managers
Powered by the 707 Hub, Student Made Marquette is a student-managed platform for student makers, creators and entrepreneurs to sell their products, grow their business and engage in experiential learning as they expand their entrepreneurial skill set.
Silicon Valley Experience
Hosted by Alumni in The Valley
The Silicon Valley Experience provides aspiring undergraduate innovators an immersive opportunity to learn what it’s really like to work and live in Silicon Valley. Meet with Marquette Alumni working in the startup, venture capital, and corporate innovation industries, tour Bay area companies and start building your network in the epicenter of innovation! The Silicon Valley Experience was recently featured in Marquette Magazine.
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