On the afternoon of October 4th, the International School of Management and Economics (ISME) successfully organized the ISME Entrepreneurship Talks, one of the activities of ISME Innovation Fair 2024.
Students, guests, and faculty members of ISME taking a picture at ISME Entrepreneurship Talks 2024
The ISME Entrepreneurship Talks is a public speaking competition for the top 10% of students with exceptional public speaking abilities to share their stories and entrepreneurial spirit. This is a great opportunity for students at ISME to affirm their confidence and perspective by telling personal stories, defending their opinions, and showcasing their public speaking skills and creativity.
Moreover, the event was attended by the delegation of Boise State University (BSU), USA, a co-developer of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship Management (BBAE) program and also a long-standing strategic partner of the National Economics University (NEU). Dr. Nancy K. Napier, advisor of the EMBA program, represented the BSU delegation to share her surprise and pride towards the projects that ISME students accomplished in just 3 months. Ms Nancy also eagerly looked forward to future collaborations with ISME to facilitate cultural exchange activities and knowledge and skill development between both universities.
Dr. Nancy K. Napier – Advisor of the EMBA program, representative of the Boise State University delegation, showed surprise and pride toward ISME students’ projects
Before the main event officially started, the students were given time to introduce their business projects to guests and receive valuable feedback from the judges, teachers, and representatives from the partner school. This provided them with new perspectives to further refine their ideas more comprehensively.
The students were given opportunities to introduce their business projects to guests and receive feedback from judges, teachers, and representatives from the partner school
At the beginning of the event, Mr. Loren Lancaster, CEO of Front Range Venture Connections, shared his insights on “Entrepreneurship Wisdom”, which included 5 valuable lessons he concluded from his entrepreneurial journey. Following that, Ms Tran Phuong Hoa, CEO of Summit Education, also inspired the students with her personal story of resilience in following her passion for entrepreneurship.
Mr Loren Lancaster, President of Front Range Venture Connections, shared 5 valuable lessons that he concluded during his entrepreneurial journey
Ms Tran Phuong Hoa, CEO of Summit Education, also inspired students with her story of resiliently following her passion for entrepreneurship
The most anticipated part was 7 inspiring presentations from excellent students on the topic “Why I am the Next Entrepreneur”. Each student told stories of their own, conveying a strong message about the entrepreneurial spirit.
The first student, Nguyen Ba Trong Dat, opened with the story of “Stepping into the Unknown”, discussing that being an entrepreneur means daring to dream big and being ready to face risks. Dat emphasized that creativity and courage are the keys to overcoming any challenge.
Nguyen Ba Trong Dat started the show with his story of “Stepping into the Unknown”
Nguyen Thi Cam Van followed up with a presentation titled “What if & Why not?”, encouraging people to dare to think differently and take action, because “what if” moments can create significant changes not only in our lives but also in each individual.
Nguyen Thi Cam Van followed up with a presentation titled “What if & Why not?”
With the speech “Open the doors for yourself”, Ngo Tran Dai Phuc encouraged everyone to find their own opportunities and confidently open doors that they may not have recognized before. Following that, Nguyen Pham Thao Vy shared her journey of choosing a challenging path in her presentation titled “Roses Bloom on Stones,” emphasizing that challenges are where unique values are created. Nguyen Le Bach Nhan gave a presentation on “Why Join the Navy When You Can Captain Chaos?”, delivering a message about daring to abandon old rules and embracing chaos to discover true freedom and creativity.
Đỗ Phương Linh presented on “Giving the Fishing Rod, Not the Fish,” discussing the importance of creating sustainable solutions that empower individuals to be self-sufficient in their lives rather than merely fulfilling immediate needs.
Do Phuong Linh presented on “Giving the fishing rod, not the fish”
The last contestant Vu Minh Ngoc brought to the competition a presentation called “Lie”, sharing on how to craft a story for a brand and create a connection with customers through the emotions that the product evokes.
The last contestant Vu Minh Ngoc brought to the competition a presentation called “Lie”
Each presentation brought its own unique emotions, creativity, and inspiring stories about entrepreneurship. After listening to all the presentations, the judges faced difficulty in selecting a winner as all the participants performed exceptionally well. While waiting for the results, the BBAE students brought to the show some lively performances, contributing to the cheerful atmosphere of the event.
The results of the competition were announced with the Dedication Award given to individuals who made excellent contributions to the contest. The Third Prize went to Nguyen Thi Cam Van and Do Phuong Linh, the Second Prize was awarded to Nguyen Le Bach Nhan, and the First Prize was presented to Vu Minh Ngoc.
Mr. Nguyen Quang Huy, the instructor of the New Venture Creation course, presented the Dedication Award to three students who made outstanding contributions to the contest
Dr. Ho Hoang Lan, Head of the Undergraduate Department at ISME, awarded the Third Prize to two students, Do Phuong Linh and Nguyen Thi Cam Van
Dr. Trinh Thi Thu Giang, Vice Principal of ISME, and Mr. Loren Lancaster, President of Front Range Venture Connections, presented Second Prize to student Nguyen Le Bach Nhan
Student Vu Minh Ngoc excellently won First Prize at the ISME Entrepreneurship Talks 2024
The event ended leaving attendants with lasting impressions of confidence, creativity, and the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of the youth. The presentations not only showcased the students’ talents but also served as a platform for networking between students and international partners in a professional and inspiring environment at NEU.
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