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Innovation Olympics: Be Your Own Boss (BYOB)

On April 28th 2010, ABESE held the first ever Innovation Olympics, an event designed to promote the idea and practice of entrepreneurship and innovation on the Louisiana Tech University campus. The board members of ABESE organized an creative approach to the traditional open forum. The event consisted of a series of games connected to entrepreneurship and innovation, and group interaction with knowledgeable entrepreneurs.

The entire Louisiana Tech student body was invited to attend the Innovation Olympics sponsored by Rick Breen's Shell Rapid Lube and Wash. Students competed to win a Nintendo Wii, a Sony Playstation 3, and various other gift cards from local businesses.

However, what made the event such a great opportunity was the attendance of Louisiana Tech's  entrepreneurs, Jonah and Whitney Ukpai, Noah Bergeron, Josh Raley, and Josh Brown. These alumni networked and conversed with the students in attendance about their entrepreneurial experiences. Jeffrey Goodman, an independent filmmaker, also attended and spoke about the filming and financing of his movie in Shreveport, Louisiana.

At the close of the event, ABESE awarded hundreds of dollars in prizes to deserving students. Louisiana Tech students Gadhadar Changalaraya won the Wii and Britain White won the  Playstation 3. Be on the lookout for the second Innovation Olympics to be held in the Fall of 2010 for your chance to win some great prizes.