RICE & VyStar Present: Financial Fitness 101

FINANCIAL FITNESS Vystar

This workshop series is tailored for entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, and community members who are ready to take control of their financial futures. Whether you’re building a business or building personal wealth, Financial Fitness Lab offers practical tools to grow, manage, and protect what you’re working hard for. After the Fireside Chat choose 2 or 3 breakout sessions to attend:

  • Banking Like A Boss (Small Business Essentials: Credit, Business Banking & Accounts) – Learn how to secure business credit, open the right accounts, and make your banking relationships work for you. Whether you’re just launching or ready to level up, this session will help you build financial credibility that unlocks capital. 
  • Stack & Stretch – (Budgeting Basics + Debt Management)
    From side hustle to scale-up, your money needs direction. Learn how to budget with purpose, manage debt wisely, and stay cash flow positive. Because controlling the numbers is how you control the narrative. 
  • Future Proof Your Finances – (Planning, Investments, and Tax Strategy)
    Set the vision—and back it up with a plan. This session dives into short- and long-term financial planning, investment readiness, and tax strategies to help you protect what you build and grow it generationally. 

Lunch and Learn: Financial Literacy

Lunch and Learns at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) are interactive, educational sessions designed to empower entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and resources. Held in a collaborative environment, these sessions feature expert-led discussions on business topics such as strategy, marketing, funding, and scaling. Participants enjoy a relaxed setting that fosters networking while gaining insights to grow and sustain their ventures.

Lunch and Learn: The Gravity Effect: Perception to Profit

Lunch and Learns at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) are interactive, educational sessions designed to empower entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and resources. Held in a collaborative environment, these sessions feature expert-led discussions on business topics such as strategy, marketing, funding, and scaling. Participants enjoy a relaxed setting that fosters networking while gaining insights to grow and sustain their ventures.

5/13 Lunch and Learn: Growth Mindset & Grit

Lunch and Learns at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) are interactive, educational sessions designed to empower entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and resources. Held in a collaborative environment, these sessions feature expert-led discussions on business topics such as strategy, marketing, funding, and scaling. Participants enjoy a relaxed setting that fosters networking while gaining insights to grow and sustain their ventures.

Saturday School: Launching Your MVP

Introducing our Saturday School course, Launching Your Tech MVP, where students learn to transform innovative software ideas into tangible, viable products. This class is designed to take you from concept to Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for any type of software platform, whether it’s B2B SaaS, unique software integrations, or mobile apps. We’ll guide you through the process step-by-step, providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to create a functional MVP. Throughout the course, you’ll engage in hands-on activities that simulate real-world scenarios. Students learn about market research, user experience design, development cycles, and testing methods. Our experienced instructors will share insights and best practices to help you avoid common pitfalls and ensure you understand the fundamentals of creating an MVP.