# Event Details - **Event Name**: Be Your Own Boss Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: If you have a business idea or a side hustle you'd like to turn into a thriving business, then the BYOB Workshop is calling your name!About this EventBe Your Own Boss WorkshopARE YOU READY TO BECOME THE BOSS YOU ALWAYS DREAMED OF?What is the Be Your Own Boss Workshop?If you have a business idea or a side hustle you'd like to turn into a thriving business, then the Be Your Own Boss Workshop is calling your name! Join this dynamic 7-day bootcamp to gain invaluable skills you’ll need for success - from discovering your target audience to learning how to price your product. Join us on this transformative journey and become the boss you’ve always dreamt of!Participants will have the chance to refine their business concepts, network with fellow aspiring business owners, and share feedback. The goal of the bootcamp is to help aspiring business owners develop their ideas in a supportive environment.Who Should Participate?UTRGV Students: If you're a student with dreams of launching your own business or are simply intrigued by the world of entrepreneurshipAny UTRGV student with a business idea or side hustle (all classifications and majors welcome!)What to Expect:Networking: Connect with other students who share your interests and engage with emerging RGV entrepreneurs, cultivating relationships that can be pivotal in your entrepreneurial journey.Peer to Peer Support: Participants of the Be Your Own Boss Workshop convene weekly for seven sessions. Throughout each session, they engage in hands-on modules aimed at refining their business concepts. Upon completing the program, participants will have crafted a pitch deck for their business ideas and developed a roadmap to launch their ventures.UTRGV Swag Giveaway: Participate in our exclusive giveaways and score some awesome UTRGV swag!Treats: Enjoy delicious snacks and beverages provided throughout the sessions.Prize Money: The Be Your Own Boss Workshop will culminate in an exciting Demo Day, where participants will pitch their business ideas for a chance to win prize money: $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place, and $250 for 3rd place.What Will You Learn? By following the "So what? Who cares? Why you?" toolkit, you'll uncover the business value of your innovation and learn to...Develop your ideaUnderstand the problem you are trying to solve for customersFind out where your idea fitsDetermine who your potential customers areForge your path to marketDiscover your competitive edgeDetermine whether or not you can executeEffectively pitch your business ideaRegistration Opens: Wednesday, July 1Information Sessions:Friday, July 17 at 11:00 AM via Zoom.Tuesday, August 18 at 2:00 PM via Zoom.Registration Deadline: Friday, September 11 at 11:59 PMKickoff Zoom Call for Participants: Tuesday, September 15 at 12:00 PMWORKSHOP EVENT: Friday, Septbember 18 from 9:00AM - 3:00 PMAll sessions will take place at the UTRGV Center for Innovation & Commercialization in Weslaco.For more information and to ask any questions regarding the program, please email stephanie.mendez01@utrgv.edu.Follow Us:Instagram - @utrgvcicFacebook - @utrgvcicLinkedIn - @utrgvcic - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/weslaco/be-your-own-boss-workshop/100001992377295123 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: UTRGV Center for Innovation and Commercialization (CIC) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Weslaco - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: UTRGV Center for Innovation and Commercialization (CIC) - **lat**: 26.1597241 - **long**: -97.9878968 - **full address**: UTRGV Center for Innovation and Commercialization (CIC), 307 East Railroad Street, Weslaco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Be Your Own Boss Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f42a541ebfff705c1c836608b43437a10a66a8f8ca976757255706c2490de40d-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf7f6f6-gmir.jpg?v=1782631693 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Be Your Own Boss Workshop being held? - **A:** Be Your Own Boss Workshop takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at UTRGV Center for Innovation and Commercialization (CIC), 307 East Railroad Street, Weslaco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Be Your Own Boss Workshop? - **A:** Be Your Own Boss Workshop is organized by UTRGV Center for Innovation and Commercialization. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Be Your Own Boss Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Weslaco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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