We’re back with another energizing session of THE PIVOT. Series — and this one’s all about taking your idea and turning it into a real business.

💡 Session #4: How to Create and Launch a Business

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

🕒 Time: 2:00 PM ET

👉 Register now: How to Create and Launch a Business

If you’ve been thinking about entrepreneurship as your next chapter, whether coming from federal service, government contracting, or another sector—this session is built for you. We’ll walk through the essentials of starting a venture and hear real-world insights from founders who’ve done it themselves.

Session Description:

Starting a business doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This session breaks it down into clear, practical steps. You’ll learn how to validate your idea, craft a business plan, explore funding, and chart your go-to-market strategy—plus gain inspiration from founders who turned bold ideas into thriving companies.

✨Whether you’re looking to test an idea, launch a side hustle, or go all in as a founder, this session will give you tools to:

✅ Move from idea to execution with confidence

✅ Identify local resources and incubators available to entrepreneurs

✅ Understand early-stage funding options that make sense for you

✅ Learn from real founders about navigating early challenges

✨ This is your chance to take control of your vision—and your future.

🎙 Expert Speakers:

• Paula Sorrell, Vice President of Innovation & Economic Development, Mason Enterprise, George Mason University

• Katherine “KC” Hunt, CEO & Co-Founder, Teleqo Tech & New Compass Solutions

Host:

• John Jacobs, Host & Program Director of THE PIVOT.

Who Should Attend?

Federal employees, contractors, and professionals exploring entrepreneurship as their next chapter—anyone looking for a clear roadmap to start and grow a business.

👉 Click here to Register Now!: It’s fast, free, and designed to move your career forward.

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📅 Sessions at a Glance:

• ✅ June 3 – The Pivot: Your Next Chapter Starts Now (on demand)

• ✅ July 1 – Career Pivot Strategies: Mapping Your Next Move (on demand)

• ✅ July 8 – Workshop: Leveraging Technology and AI for Success (on demand)

• ✅ July 10 – How to Own Your Story in a New Industry (on demand)

• ✅ July 22 – Workshop: LinkedIn Optimization (on demand)

• ✅ August 5 – Workshop: Resume Overhaul – Sell Your Skills as You Pivot (on demand)

• ➡ September 2 – How to Create and Launch a Business

• September 16 – Workshop: Pitching to Investors – Telling Your Founder Story

📍 Visit: THE PIVOT. YouTube Channel to catch up on previous episodes and video highlights.

🚨 Check Out the updated landing page of THE PIVOT. Series, now filled with helpful content and links from previous sessions and other key sources!

See you there!