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TroyLabs is a student run organization sponsored by the USC Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
school is in session and you know what that means… troylabs is officially back!
you heard that right. and you better believe that the best student-run startup accelerator on campus is gearing up for its newest recruitment cycle. interested in joining? that’s easy, apply!
we’ve opened both our member applications to join the troylabs team, as well as our BUILD apps, which is our startup accelerator. get more information below!
member apps are open right now 🤭
applications close: wednesday, 9/6 (this wednesday)
invite-only mixer: friday, 9/15
invite-only group interview: sunday, 9/17
we’re hyped for the best semester ever, but admittedly, we’re missing something… you. so apply!
here are the divisions that are recruiting.
🧑🎨 ui/ux & marketing (aka… design!)
work hand-in-hand to supply our incoming startups with feedback and ideation on brand guides, marketing plans, and user interfaces. design consulting for high-quality startups in college is a rare experience… so build your portfolio and join the team!💻 software engineering
work on the backend of a number of exciting projects, including a startup database, internal admin tools, and a platform connecting USC startups with VCs.
🔗 product managers
if you’re highly analytical, strategic, and agile, with a strong track record of driving results in fast-paced environments, PM is right for you. you’ll work hands-on with USC’s best founders and learn what it’s like to start, grow, and manage a successful company.
💥 DEMO event managers
we’re looking for individuals who are natural at bringing people together and creating unforgettable experiences! in this role, you'll plan, coordinate, and execute our flagship event - DEMO. you'll work closely with startups to bring their vision to life, all while gaining valuable experience in the world of entrepreneurship.
regardless of whether you have startup or even business experience, all we’re looking for is passion, drive, and a willingness to learn, so we still recommend you apply. don’t worry too much, just be your authentic self!
remember, apps close this wednesday, 9/6… so get your app in!
want to stay updated on the recruitment process? follow our instagram @troy.labs!
calling all startups (BUILD) 🔈
want to unlock help and resources from the strongest trojan entrepreneurial collective? join BUILD, USC's premier post-MVP startup accelerator!
as a member of BUILD, you’ll receive consulting from members with skills across all disciplines: design/branding, marketing/growth, product development, engineering, and finance/investment, so you can scale your company to the next level.
we get it – every founder needs something a little different, which is why we made it a priority to assemble a well-rounded team with both depth and breadth.
on top of that, every week we bring in a guest speaker who knows what they’re talking about. in the past, we’ve brought:
deepak ahuja (cfo @tesla)
sean rad (founder @tinder)
palmer luckey (founder @oculus)
read worth (creative director @nike)
michael greenberg (head of strategy @snapchat)
sam parr (founder @the hustle)
and more!
at the end of our 8-week program, we host a pitch competition called LAUNCH where we invite VC and startup professionals to judge and sometimes, invest! +, the winner gets no-strings-attached grant money (worth $1k+…). if you want to learn more about LAUNCH, click here.
so come join us and apply by monday, september 11th.
want to stay updated on the recruitment process? follow our instagram @troy.labs!
spicy take of the week 🫣
this week’s take is from me (yes, you heard that right, the very person writing this): troylabs is the best org on campus…
spiciness rating: 🌶 (ngl could be spicier…everyone already knows it’s true 👀)
have a hot take? let us know, and maybe you can be featured 🤭