Mission
Membership Benefits
Mission
UT Entrepreneurs is a community where UT students turn "what if" into "let’s build it." We host hands-on workshops, pitch nights, mentorship, and bring in current entrepreneurial speakers from the Tampa Bay area so you can test ideas, launch ventures, and grow with friends who have your back. We engage with the local community through partnerships, service projects, and collaborations with Tampa Bay founders, giving members real-world context and impact while building new friendships across campus and the city. As the student arm of the Entrepreneurship Center, we connect you with alumni, resources, and real opportunities; all majors welcome, no experience required.
Membership Benefits
Join UT Entrepreneurs to build your startup, your skills, and your circle. This is a high energy community where you learn by doing, meet founders face to face, and turn ideas into real outcomes that look great on a resume and LinkedIn. Expect hands on workshops, pitch nights, founder talks, and real connections in the Tampa Bay community, plus a crew of students who show up for each other. All majors and experience levels are welcome.
ACCESS: Direct access to current Tampa Bay founders, candid Q&A, and behind-the-scenes insights
CAREERS: Warm referrals, internship leads, and introductions to hiring startups and innovation teams
COMPETITIONS: Practice and compete in pitch nights, case challenges, and hack-style sprints with coaching
CONFERENCE: Access to the annual Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) Conference with national speakers and breakout sessions
EVENTS: High-energy socials and community builders, including poker night, pool parties, fundraising events, and more campus-wide meetups
FUNDING: Guidance toward pitch competitions, microgrants, and campus resources to help you test and scale, (grants can be given if you win a pitch competition and or apply throught the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center)
IMPACT: Partner with local organizations so your work delivers real-world outcomes and visibility in Tampa Bay
LAUNCH: Hands-on workshops, case sprints, and pitch practice that move ideas from concept to customers
MENTORSHIP: One-on-one guidance from alumni, peers, and community experts who have built and scaled ventures
NETWORK: Cross-major connections to potential co-founders, collaborators, and industry mentors
PERKS: Occasional free food, swag, travel support when available, and fun community traditions
PRIORITY: Early RSVP for limited-seat workshops, speaker sessions, off-campus tours, and startup treks
RESOURCES: Toolkits, templates, checklists, and direct support from the Entrepreneurship Center
TEAMS: Find collaborators for competitions, class projects, and new venture launches
Dues: To access these benefits, you must pay member dues. Dues cover an entire semester; you can pay for one semester or for the full academic year. If you want to pay dues, please reach out to the Treasurer or come to the next club event.
Executive Board Opportunities: Interested in a bigger role planning programs and shaping the club’s direction? If you want to get involved with the Executive Board of the club, please reach out to the President, Vice President, or Secretary.
All you need to do is show up to a Meeting, Speaker Series, Event, etc.
If you want exclusive access to the club's benefits, you will need to get in touch with the Treasurer.