Live Webinar - Entrepreneurship 101

2/2/2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Online
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This four-week series is designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with a comprehensive introduction to starting their businesses correctly. You'll explore essential topics such as business feasibility, funding, legalities and tax responsibilities, operating elements, and positioning the business for future growth. Participants will engage in class activities, work outside of class, and meet regularly with their advisor to ensure they are well-prepared to launch their ventures. The series will be held on Mondays: February 2, 9, 16, and 23. Graduation certificates will be given to anyone attending all sessions and completing all assignments.

Highlights:

  • Assessing the feasibility of a business concept
  • Exploring funding options for startups
  • Understanding legal structures and tax responsibilities
  • Learning essential operating disciplines
  • Strategies for positioning a business for future growth
  • Determining a target market

This series is intended for entrepreneurs in the pre-venture startup phase or those with businesses less than one year old. It is ideal for individuals seeking to gain foundational knowledge and actionable steps to start their own business.


Presenter:

Robert Johnson, Director, Vision2Venture

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Presenter(s):

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson is the Director of the Vision2Venture (V2V) Program at the University of Houston Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network, where he specializes in SBIR/STTR grant commercialization and supports early-stage entrepreneurs across the Texas Gulf Coast region. In 2023, he co-founded the Innov8 Hub program at the University of Houston Technology Bridge, which to date has helped over 50 startups advance deep technology commercialization. Beyond the University of Houston, during 2024-2025, Robert coached startup teams in the region that together secured over $5 million in SBIR/STTR funding.

An entrepreneur since 2006, Robert has successfully launched and managed multiple businesses, including two that have thrived for more than a decade. As the founding director of Vision2Venture, he is developing a cohort-based program that provides tailored education to address entrepreneurs' unique challenges. A certified Wendy Kennedy Inc. coach, Robert draws on over 20 years of experience in education to deliver practical, student-centered entrepreneurship programs that drive real-world results.

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