Jennifer Gessner
Interest: student entrepreneurs Student innovators Student competitions Entrepreneurship
Industry: Social Media & Networks Business accelerators
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Authored Resources
Meet the Finalists for e-Fest 2023
5875 viewsThese 25 undergraduate teams from across North America brought their business ideas for innovative mobile apps, medical devices, consumer products and more to the eFest finals.
Johns Hopkins Team is 2023 e-Fest Grand Champion
5954 viewsOther top teams hailed from University of St. Thomas, University of Minnesota-Crookston, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Brown University and Dartmouth College.
Student Innovators: Get Ready Now for e-Fest 2024
3330 viewsOur undergraduate business idea competition returns April 18-20. A September 21 webinar will provide a roadmap for the months ahead.
e-Fest Grants Can Help Schools Fund Entrepreneurship Programs
9302 viewsOur business idea competition for undergrads returns April 18-20. Schools sponsoring a team can apply for grants now.
Our Family Business YouTube Channel Has Launched!
5551 viewsVisit it today...and subscribe to be the first to know of new videos on how to empower family businesses.
Announcing the Top 25 Finalists for e-Fest 2024
8096 viewsThese undergraduate teams and their advisors are heading to e-Fest April 18-20, with a chance to win part of a $215,000 prize purse for their business ideas.
Announcing the Winning Teams for e-Fest 2024
8476 viewsThe three-day event was about encouraging undergraduates to explore their potential and make a difference.
Unlock Creativity with the Bisociation and Business Models Lesson Plan Module
2091 viewsInspire your students' creativity with our bisociation lesson plan! Adapted from top professors, this module helps students design innovative business models and discover new opportunities.
Can You Turn $5 Into a Successful Business?
3108 viewsThe $5 Startup Challenge pushes students to think creatively, work as a team, and turn a small investment into profit!
Luck or Skill? The Coin Toss Game Module for High School Entrepreneurs
2238 viewsHow much of success is luck, and how much is skill? Our new Coin Toss Game module helps students explore this critical question while learning to navigate uncertainty in entrepreneurship.
Introducing the Business Model: A Comprehensive Lesson Plan for High School Students
5267 viewsIntroduce your students to the world of business models with this engaging lesson plan. Perfect for building a foundation that leads to deeper exploration of entrepreneurship concepts.
Discover How Businesses Work: A Hands-On Introduction to the Business Model Canvas
3897 viewsHow do businesses create, deliver, and capture value? Dive into this hands-on lesson plan and teach your students the power of the Business Model Canvas!
Bring Humor into the Classroom with SNL Viable Business Models
2165 viewsGet your students laughing and learning with this SNL-inspired lesson! This activity uses humor to teach critical business concepts, challenging students to turn improbable ideas into viable business models.
Unlock Creativity and Problem-Solving with LEGO® Serious Play
6534 viewsHow can LEGO® bricks help students solve real-world problems? This hands-on lesson encourages creativity and teamwork through the power of play!
From Ideas to Impact: Understanding Invention vs. Innovation in Business
3141 viewsThis engaging lesson helps students explore the difference between invention and innovation while sparking creativity and entrepreneurial thinking.
Pitching 101: Essential Skills for High School Students
3946 viewsHelp students turn their ideas into impactful presentations with this pitching module! This hands-on lesson builds confidence, public speaking skills, and the art of the perfect pitch.
How to Host an Innovation Challenge: Inspire Student Creativity and Problem-Solving
2576 viewsIgnite your students’ creativity with the Innovation Challenge! This engaging module combines competition and collaboration to teach essential problem-solving skills.
Creating Change Through Business: A Hands-On Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
2389 viewsTeach students how to make an impact with this hands-on lesson in social entrepreneurship! Explore solutions to real-world challenges and inspire change through business.
Announcing Our Free Resources for High School Educators
13797 viewsThese free, research-backed teaching modules bring entrepreneurship to life in the classroom. Teachers helped develop them to build real-world business skills.
e-Fest® Development Grants Empower Student Entrepreneurs
7778 viewse-Fest®, our annual business idea competition for undergraduates, returns April 24-26, 2025! Development grants help student teams get ready.
Announcing the 25 Finalist Teams for e-Fest 2025
8680 viewsThese undergraduates from colleges and universities around the US are set to compete in Minneapolis April 24-26.
Stanford Team is 2025 e-Fest Grand Champion
8959 viewsThe annual business competition, for undergraduates only, awarded $220,000 in prizes from April 24-26.
The e-Fest Innovation Challenge - A Proven Model for Sparking Student Innovation
4003 viewsWhat happens when you put students who’ve never met into a team, give them a big problem, and just hours to solve it? At e-Fest®, that’s the Innovation Challenge — now a model you can use to spark bold ideas on your campus.
Help Improve EIX: Take Our Audience Discovery Survey and Shape Future Content
472 viewsWe are launching a short Audience Discovery Survey to learn what you value most, including the formats you prefer, the topics you rely on, and how EIX can support your goals more effectively.