Veterans Entrepreneurship Program

What a great week! Congratulations to all of the outstanding veterans that joined us for VEP this year, we look forward to seeing these entrepreneurs succeed!

The 2024 Veterans Entrepreneurship Program is underway! Enjoy some photos from our opening reception last Saturday and leave a comment in support of these hard working veterans!

Here at VEP, we are grateful for the unwavering support of our sponsors, empowering veterans through their entrepreneurial journeys! Thank you for your support through food and gift bag donations for these wonderful veterans!

Only 2 days left! The Veterans Entrepreneurship Program deadline is approaching fast – a chance to ignite your entrepreneurial journey. Join us in shaping a future filled with innovation and leadership. Act now!

Hey Veterans! It's not too late to take advantage of the fantastic opportunity to launch your dream business through the Veterans Entrepreneurship Program. The deadline to submit your application is fast approaching!
https://business.okstate.edu/riata/vep.html

The National Veterans Entrepreneurship Program (VEP) provides a rigorous entrepreneurial learning and development opportunity for disabled veterans and those who distinguished themselves in their military careers. VEP is designed for veterans interested in starting a venture as a means to financial independence or have an existing business they would like to grow profitably. To learn more or apply for VEP, visit our website. Applications are due on December 10th!

The VEP Program exposes delegates to the “nuts and bolts” of business ownership through experiential workshops and liaison with world-class faculty and seasoned entrepreneurs.
If you have a business concept or any further questions, email us at [email protected] for more details!

Today, we celebrate those who served our country. Thank you Veterans, for all that you have done.

VEP offers a unique, highly innovative training program built around hands-on learning, personalized interaction and exposure to inspiring role models. Our purpose is to foster the creation of successful, profitable ventures. A team of world-class faculty, distinguished entrepreneurs and industry experts work closely with delegates, providing a challenging, interactive and informative experience.

Attention all veterans! The National Veterans Entrepreneurship Program (VEP) provides a great learning opportunity for veterans interested in or considering starting a business. This program helps veterans gain financial independence, along with assisting them to grow their businesses profitably.

Please email us at
[email protected] for further information!

Veterans! Are you interested in starting a business? The National Veterans Entrepreneurship Program (VEP) provides a rigorous entrepreneurial learning and development opportunity for disabled veterans and those who distinguished themselves in their military careers.
For more information, email us at [email protected]!

Veterans!

The Oklahoma State University National Veterans Entrepreneurship Program is accepting applications for our 2024 cohort! VEP is designed for veterans interested in starting a venture to gain financial independence or having an existing business they would like to grow profitably.

Our Veterans Entrepreneurship Program Application is open until December 10, 2023, at Midnight. Applicants are notified on a rolling basis until December 13, 2023. We highly recommend applying early!

Program Overview

Phase One 👉 January 16-February 18, 2024: Concept Development & Self-Study
Phase Two 👉 February 24 – March 3, 2024: VEP Boot Camp
Phase Three 👉 April 1 - August 31, 2024: Advising and Venture Development

Click the link below to learn more about the VEP program and to apply! https://business.okstate.edu/riata/vep.html

We are excited to kick off our 2023 Veteran's Entrepreneurship Program starting tomorrow! We would like to first thank our sponsors for our gift bag donations, and our catering and hospitality sponsors for lunch and dinner throughout the next week! 🤠🧡🖤

Gift Bag Sponsors
For Pete's Sake Coffee Bunker Visit Stillwater Typo Market Murphy's Department Store Eskimo Joe's Brown's Bottle Shop The Gourmet Gallery Wagon Creek Ranch

Catering Sponsors
Chick-fil-A Stillwater
McAlister's Deli Louie's Grill & Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Pizza Hut Jimmy John's Buffalo Wild Wings Fuzzy's Taco Shop Mexico Joe's RibCrib BBQ - Stillwater Da Vinci's Stillwater It's Just Wings Bad Brad's Bar-B-Q
The Ranchers Club IRON MONK Stonecloud Brewing Company Anheuser-Busch Taylor's Restaurant

Veterans!

Applications are closing THIS Sunday at Midnight!

The Oklahoma State University National Veterans Entrepreneurship Program is accepting applications for our 2023 cohort! VEP is designed for veterans interested in starting a venture as a means to financial independence or having an existing business they would like to grow profitably.

Our Veterans Entrepreneurship Program Application is open until December 11, 2022, at Midnight. Applicants are notified on a rolling basis until December 14th, 2022.

Program Overview

Phase One 👉 January 16-February 19, 2023 Concept Development & Self-Study
Phase Two 👉 February 25 – March 4, 2023: VEP Boot Camp
Phase Three 👉 April 1 - August 31, 2023: Advising and Venture Development

To learn more about the VEP program and to apply, check out our website! http://ow.ly/VBfY50LGnqW

Veterans!

The Oklahoma State University National Veterans Entrepreneurship Program is accepting applications for our 2023 cohort! VEP is designed for veterans interested in starting a venture as a means to financial independence or having an existing business they would like to grow profitably.

Our Veterans Entrepreneurship Program Application is open until December 11, 2022, at Midnight. Applicants are notified on a rolling basis until December 14th, 2022.

Program Overview

Phase One 👉 January 16-February 19, 2023 Concept Development & Self-Study
Phase Two 👉 February 25 – March 4, 2023: VEP Boot Camp
Phase Three 👉 April 1 - August 31, 2023: Advising and Venture Development

To learn more about the VEP program and to apply, check out our website! http://ow.ly/VBfY50LGnqW

In Honor of Veterans Day, we are proud of our servicemen and women who served and sacrificed for our country.

At the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, we are grateful for everyone who fights and has fought for our freedoms. We are incredibly thankful to work with Veteran entrepreneurs each year through our Veteran Entrepreneurship Program.

We thank you today and every day. SSpears School of Business - Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸

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Our VEP delegates had a surprise visitor last night! Thank you Oklahoma State University President Dr. Kayse Shrum for supporting and encouraging our veteran entrepreneurs.

Just 2 more days until the VEP Pitch and Poster and Closing Banquet!

A final big thank you to our dinner and hospitality sponsors for this year's Veterans Entrepreneurship Program!

The Ranchers Club, RibCrib BBQ - Stillwater, Mexico Joe's, Olive Garden, Jimmy John's, Bad Brad's Bar-B-Q, Meditations Weddings & Events, Anheuser-Busch, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits of Oklahoma, IRON MONK, and Bruce and Janet Barringer

Thank you to our lunch sponsors for feeding our veterans this week! VEP wouldn't be the same without the generosity of so many. Thank you!

Chick-fil-A Stillwater, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Jersey Mike's Subs, Buffalo Wild Wings, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Louie's Grill & Bar, McAlister's Deli, and Celebrations

Tomorrow we are thrilled to welcome to Stillwater the 19 delegates of the 2022 Veterans Entrepreneurship Program!

Over the next week delegates will hear from our stellar line-up of speakers and compete in a Pitch and Poster competition.

This year's VEP delegates will be welcomed with some awesome gift bags.

Thank you to Wagon Creek Ranch, Plenty Mercantile, Livesay Orchards, and Soy Candle Cottage for making them possible!

Another Veterans Entrepreneurship Program, another amazing set of donations! Over the next week we will be highlighting some of our sponsors.

Thank you to Clauren Ridge Vineyard and Winery, The Gourmet Gallery, Rick's Fine Chocolates & Coffees, Three Dog Bakery Stillwater, and Visit Stillwater for adding to these amazing gift bags for our delegates!

Today we kick off phase 1 of our annual Veterans Entrepreneurship Program! 21 delegates are starting their online coursework in preparation for the week-long phase 2 at the end of February.

Have advice for our new cohort? Drop it in the comments 👇👇

Starting a food truck in 8 days sounds impossible, but 2020 VEP delegate Lyndsay Gutierrez did it!

Check out the Riata Center's latest Buzz on Business podcast and hear how Lyndsay is seeking to revolutionize how we eat.

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