Spark is about spreading entrepreneurial thought and action—1KP allows students to do so by sharing their ideas and solutions.

Although I’m still working on concretely what 1KP will look like in person, a lot of work will go into making it happen this semester. I’ll be in communication with past leads and committee members, doing our best to approach challenges creatively, and doing the work of coordinating the larger event: food, sponsorship, actually getting a thousand pitches... and I’ll of course need the support of others in Spark (especially for the logistics of a larger event).

It’s my second time leading 1000 Pitches, and I learned a lot, from project management, campus event planning, and email outreach. Although 1KP last semester started preliminary outreach to sponsors and funding opportunities, I hope to continue our work and end the semester with a large, exciting event for students to connect with one another and express their passions to the rest of the student body (aka 1000 Pitches!!). I’m honestly looking for people who are ambitious, adaptable problem-solvers, and ready-to-learn! (Bonus points if you're funny.)

AGF fulfills our belief that entrepreneurship takes form in so many different ways - particularly in the art world.

AGF will be a hands-on committee. You’ll get to shape it from the very start and brainstorm on how this semester's event will be new and different. Beyond that we’ll get to work with and meet amazing student artists and musicians, along with putting together a kick-ass show!

Spark SC’s online presence is aesthetic, but not as substantive as it could be. Comms, with its many initiatives, will establish solid systems of communication between Spark members and entrepreneurs. Improving our organization’s presence will not only foster these key relationships, but also aid Spark in better serving the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Committee work will range from ideation to creation, allowing members to explore all aspects of content creation.

Consider Comms as a sort of launchpad for ideas. All ideas, no matter how crazy they seem, will be critically engaged with. Content, after all, is infinite and expansive——from IG lives to art installations, content can take on many forms. For this reason, we, as leads, will encourage members to think beyond the conventions of content to consider the unconventional.

Without Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Spark cannot fully complete its mission of “fostering entrepreneurial thought and action across communities of ALL BACKGROUNDS at USC.” We need to reflect and understand the people we serve in order to successfully create an impact on campus!

Our work will range from connecting wit various cultural organizations on campus to creating a more inclusive, socially aware culture in Spark. Here are some of our goals:

• Expanding our personal friendships and networks beyond the academic and social relationships that come naturally.
• Establishing better operational relationships with organizations on campus that have high Black, Latin/Hispanic, and Native/Indigenous membership.
• Making sure board and committee meetings are safe spaces where people of different backgrounds can speak while using inclusive language.
• Ensuring each committee along with their mission will have a DEI goal.

Joining this committee is about being uncomfortable. You will challenge yourself through tough discussions and asking awkward questions. It not only about making space for others, but also gaining a better understanding of various racial and ethnic backgrounds and the many intersections. If you want to grow and explore new perspectives join!

Graphics is an internal committee, meaning the work we do is primarily in support of our other initiatives. Graphics and Communications are responsible for all of Spark’s content creation. As a result, we are the ones who market Spark, express impact, and lead the organization creatively. The empowerment of entrepreneurship is central to everything we create.

This semester, first, members of graphics will get the chance to learn the fundamentals of visual design. In Graphics, as in Spark as a whole, no prior experience is required. Nevertheless, we love working with talented creators and believe our work is highly collaborative. As the semester progresses and Spark’s projects materialize, we will create visuals across mediums, working with the Communications committee to promote Spark’s output and underlying mission. In addition, we will execute design projects to create Spark merch and reinforce our mission on physical platforms.

Joining graphics, regardless of your experience level, will be an opportunity for growth as an individual and team member. You will both gain and contribute visual inspiration, exercise the opportunity to publish design work, and build experience working in creative teams.

Project Launch originated out of Spark’s mission to spread the entrepreneurial spirit to people at and around USC. This semester, we’re using design-thinking to re-evaluate the foundations of the initiative, alongside students and faculty at USC Hybrid High and past participants in the program. By May, we’ll have a clear basis of evidence for emerging plans to renew Project Launch’s efforts, as well as a renewed take on its alignment with Spark’s mission.

Being part of PL will feel like a mix between:

1. participating in a design workshop and
2. actively practicing design consulting.

You'll also help determine PL's S22 goals + impact. We'll be examining what PL's mission should be in 2022 by conducting original research, working with past rockets, and strengthening relationships with people at Hybrid High.

One of my goals is to sharpen the creative problem solving skills of Sparklets + members who join PL this semester. Join me if you want to get better at design-thinking, project management, portfolio-building, and design research!

Being apart of the Sparkmarket team will consist of:

• helping organize and develop the flea market event
• build up the instagram page and website

Being Spark’s newest committees, members of the Sparkmarket team will ultimately shape what this event and platform can be in the longevity. Being a p3art of the team, you will be managing conversations with student business owners, developing original content for the Instagram page & website, and helping market the event to the larger USC community.

Sparkmarket is in its grassroots stage right now, but I do genuinely believe the pieces are there to make it happen and get it done. Join me if you are interested in community building, social media/web management, and event planning.

SCF’s goal is to provide USC students with the opportunity to connect with innovative and emerging startups. As it can be intimidating to find startups to work at, SCF bridges the gap for students to enter this space to both connect with and find opportunities with passionate companies and entrepreneurs.

This semester, we are bringing back SCF from a one year hiatus. Due to the nature of event planning, our work will be fast paced and open to suggestions, comments, and critiques. Some tasks members will be tackling this semester are:

• Planning logistics for an on campus event
• Creating content to reach USC students
• Contacting to companies, vendors, and USC schools

Committee members will have the opportunity to focus on different aspects of event planning and have the space to come up with new ideas to make it more exciting. So if you are interested in event planning and working with startup companies to create an amazing one day fair, consider joining!