Entrepreneurial Eats is the Institute for Entrepreneurship’s biweekly, skills and fellowship-based lunch designed to help CSU students connect with peers, staff, and faculty, as well as build practical entrepreneurial skills in a collaborative setting. Each session focuses on a specific topic such as idea clarity, customer discovery, pitching, or storytelling, and includes hands-on activities, discussion, and peer feedback. And, the best part, is that you get free lunch!

Whether you are actively working on a venture or exploring entrepreneurship for the first time, Entrepreneurial Eats offers a structured opportunity to learn, practice, and connect while enjoying lunch. Sessions are held every other week in the North Rockwell Venture Lounge and are facilitated by I4E staff with support from faculty, mentors, and members of the entrepreneurial community. Even if you just want to show up and listen/absorb, we would love to see you there!

This series is open to current CSU students involved in or curious about entrepreneurship, as well as faculty and alumni interested in engaging with CSU’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Spring 2026 Schedule:

Wednesday, 2/11

Say It Out Loud

Focus: Idea clarity & confidence
What students will do:
Practice explaining their idea in 30–60 seconds and get quick peer feedback.

Wednesday, 2/25

Who Is This Actually For?

Focus: Customer discovery
What students will do:
Identify their target customer, surface assumptions, and write one real customer question to test.

Wednesday, 3/11

What’s Your Hook?

Focus: Storytelling
What students will do:
Craft a strong opening line using a simple story framework and test it with peers.

Wednesday, 3/25

From Idea to Action

Focus: Experimentation & momentum
What students will do:
Turn one assumption into a real-world test they can run this week.

Wednesday, 4/8

Short, Clear, Memorable

Focus: Pitch fundamentals
What students will do:
Deliver a tight 30-second pitch and refine it for clarity, pacing, and impact.

In preparation for the I4E Startup Showcase next week!

Wednesday, 4/22

Feedback Without the Fear

Focus: Coachability & iteration
What students will do:
Practice asking for specific, useful feedback and learn how to apply it productively.

Wednesday, 5/6

Polish & Perspective

Focus: Pitch readiness & reflection
What students will do:
Refine their pitch or idea and reflect on growth, next steps, and available I4E pathways.

Details:

  • When: 12:00PM – 1:00PM (Stop by before, after, or between your classes for some FREE lunch!)
  • Where: North Rockwell Venture Lounge (Enter North Rockwell from the Sherwood Street entrance, and you’ll see it on the right!
  • Who Can Come: Open to anyone enrolled or involved in entrepreneurship classes/programs!
  • What to Bring: Just bring your Student ID so we can check you in!

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