Eagle Works podcast

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Eagle Works manager Andrea Kruszka speaks with Brandon Pierce to learn about his experience in the competition, advice for future contestants, and what's next for his business, Future Innovators. Congratulations and wings up, Brandon, for your big win!

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Spring ’22 - Ep. 3 - The Judging Rubric w. Judge Leanna Garrick 8:50

3 years ago8:50

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On today's episode, you'll learn all about how the competition is judged. We'll review each section of the official judging rubric, then hear tips and tricks from an Eagle Works competition judge, Leanna Garrick.

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Spring ’22 - Ep. 2 - Important Competition Info 9:52

3 years ago9:52

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On this episode, learn about upcoming workshops, what to expect on competition day, the rules, what you need to work on right now, and more.

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Spring ’22 - Ep. 1 - Podcast Trailer / We’re Hiring 1:54

3 years ago1:54

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Welcome back and listen to this short trailer to get you pumped up for our weekly installments of the Eagle Works podcast. Be sure to tune in every week for tips and tricks from former contestants, judges, successful local entrepreneurs, and other experts in the field - all with the goal to help you win the competition. Also, we're looking for a student with strong writing skills who can help develop scripts for the podcast. We will start you at $12/hr or more depending on experience. Listen to this episode for more details!…

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Fall 2021 - Episode 4 - Moving Forward 11:13

3 years ago11:13

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On this episode, we'll cover important things to keep in mind as we approach the Spring semester. You'll also hear from Elijah Brooks, a junior in civil engineering, who won the Eagle Works Idea Challenge Rural Reimagined Award and Kosta Yepifantsev, owner of Home Caregivers in Cookeville, TN. Join us Wed. Jan. 26th at 5 p.m. in the library maker space for the Eagle Works kickoff event, and the Find Your Team networking event on Wed. Feb. 2.…

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Fall 2021 - Episode 3 - Elevator Pitches 11:00

3 years ago11:00

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You could win $1,000 for your elevator pitch in the Eagle Works Idea Challenge on November 10th. An elevator pitch is a short description of an idea, product, or company that explains the concept in a way such that any listener can understand it in a short period of time. On this episode, you'll hear from special guest Bailee Kauffman who won the Idea Challenge last year; and, learn how to develop a compelling elevator pitch.…

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Fall 2021 - Episode 2 - Business Model Canvas 5:30

3 years ago5:30

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The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a one-page document that helps you to organize your idea on paper. On today's episode, learn more about the importance of the BMC from Jeff Brown, president of The Biz Foundry, Cookeville's entrepreneurship center. Be sure to join us on Wednesday, October 20th at 5 p.m. in the Maker Space for the BMC workshop!…

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Fall 2021 - Episode 1 - Eagle Works Kick-Off 6:25

3 years ago6:25

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Listen to the Fall 2021 Kick-Off episode to learn more about how to compete in the Eagle Works competition. Eagle Works is a Shark Tank-style student innovation and entrepreneurship competition where students develop an idea that solves a problem and pitch their solution for a chance to win thousands in awards. This podcast is designed to prepare students for the competition. Listen to each episode this Fall and Spring for helpful tips, upcoming events, and guests. Visit www.tntech.edu/eagleworks for full competition details.…

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Competition Wrap-up 13:33

4 years ago13:33

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On this episode, we'll recap each of the teams and the awards won. You'll also hear from the first-place winning team, Ratchet Rats.

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Judge & Contestant Q&A 6:13

4 years ago6:13

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A former contestant and a former judge answer questions about their experiences in the competition. Special thanks to David Darnell and Blake Daniels! Directed, produced, and filmed by David Gorchoff. Edited by David Gorchoff, Michael Aikens, and T. McLauchlin.

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The Eagle Works Legacy 6:46

4 years ago6:46

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Watch the live-streamed competition this Saturday, April 10th at 2 p.m. on www.tntech.edu/eagleworks . On this episode, learn more about the legacy of Eagle Works and hear from a former contestant and judge. Please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yours. For more information like contest details, full schedule, judging rubric, and FAQs, visit tntech.edu/eagleworks. Follow @tntecheagleworks on Instagram…

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Last Call 0:59

4 years ago0:59

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Just a quick check-in to remind you the big Eagle Works deadline is almost here! Your business plan, video pitch, individual registration, and your team registration are all due this Wednesday, March 31st by 11:59 pm! https://www.tntech.edu/eagleworks for full details and submission links. Please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yours. For more information like contest details, full schedule, judging rubric, and FAQs, visit tntech.edu/eagleworks. Follow @tntecheagleworks on Instagram…

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What to Expect 6:39

4 years ago6:39

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On today’s episode, we’ll talk about what to expect on competition day, from logging in to zoom until the awards presentation - and everything in between. Registration closes March 31st, so be sure to get registered if you haven't already! . Thanks for listening! . Please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yours. . For more information like contest details, full schedule, judging rubric, and FAQs, visit tntech.edu/eagleworks. . Follow @tntecheagleworks on Instagram…

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Effective Presentations 6:51

4 years ago6:51

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Today’s episode is all about presentations. We’re looking at what makes a presentation effective, tips for maximizing presentation efficacy, and presentation organization. . . Thanks for listening! . If you haven't already please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get yours. . For more information like contest details, full schedule, judging rubric, and FAQs, visit tntech.edu/eagleworks. . Follow @tntecheagleworks on Instagram…

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Get Registered 9:50

4 years ago9:50