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Eagle Works Podcast

21 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Learn how to prepare for the Eagle Works student innovation & entrepreneurship competition at Tennessee Tech.

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Episodes

Spring ’22 - Ep. 4 - Interview with 1st Place Winner Brandon Pierce of Future Innovators

June 01, 2022 20:01 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB

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!

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

February 08, 2022 14:40 - 8 minutes - 12.6 MB

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.

Important Competition Info

January 25, 2022 20:06 - 9 minutes - 9.47 MB

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.

Spring ’22 - Ep. 2 - Important Competition Info

January 25, 2022 20:06 - 9 minutes - 9.47 MB

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.

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

January 18, 2022 20:19 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB

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...

Fall 2021 - Episode 4 - Moving Forward

December 22, 2021 07:21 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

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. 

Fall 2021 - Episode 3 - Elevator Pitches

October 25, 2021 16:09 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

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. 

Fall 2021 - Episode 2 - Business Model Canvas

October 14, 2021 18:36 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MB

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!

Fall 2021 - Episode 1 - Eagle Works Kick-Off

September 29, 2021 20:20 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MB

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/eagle...

Competition Wrap-up

April 19, 2021 11:01 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

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.

Judge & Contestant Q&A

April 09, 2021 14:14 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MB

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.

The Eagle Works Legacy

April 07, 2021 19:07 - 6 minutes - 6.47 MB

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 Instag...

Last Call

March 29, 2021 11:01 - 59 seconds - 1.16 MB

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, ju...

What to Expect

March 24, 2021 14:59 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MB

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,  ...

Effective Presentations

March 10, 2021 16:42 - 6 minutes - 6.48 MB

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 @t...

Get Registered

March 03, 2021 12:01 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MB

On this episode, Michael speaks with three-time Eagle Works contestant, TN Tech Alumni, and Market Building Manager at LaunchTN Ashlin Wildun to inspire you to register for the competition.  . . 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/eaglewor...

The Judging Rubric

February 23, 2021 15:48 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MB

On this episode, we’re breaking down the Eagle Works judging rubric, step-by-step.   . . This episode is particularly important because it explains each part of the rubric the judges will use when scoring your idea. . . 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, v...

The Business Model Canvas

February 15, 2021 12:01 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MB

The business model canvas. What is it? Where did it come from? Why do we use it?  . . On this episode, Michael speaks with The Biz Foundry President and CEO Jeff Brown to get the ins-and-outs on everything business model canvas.  . . 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 rubri...

Effective Communication

February 08, 2021 12:01 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MB

In this episode, we’ll break down the basics of effective communication and how to utilize this skill to win the Eagle Works competition and help you become an effective communicator. We'll cover Zoom tips, verbal and nonverbal communication, and how to prepare for the five-minute judge's question and answer session  

How to Compete

February 01, 2021 12:01 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MB

Learn what you need to know about Tennessee Tech’s EagleWorks competition, a shark-tank style entrepreneurship and innovation challenge that could land YOU $10,000 in prize money. For more information on competition details, judging rubric, FAQs, and contact information visit us online at www.tntech.edu/eagleworks

Eagle Works Podcast Trailer

January 25, 2021 15:55 - 1 minute - 985 KB

Learn how you can win $10,000 for your idea in the Eagle Works student innovation & entrepreneurship competition at Tennessee Tech. The first episode drops Monday, February 1st so subscribe now for weekly content designed to prepare you for the competition.