invention 2 venture Archives | 鶹ӳý News Central Florida Research, Arts, Technology, Student Life and College News, Stories and More Wed, 27 Jun 2018 19:04:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2019/05/cropped-logo-150x150.png invention 2 venture Archives | 鶹ӳý News 32 32 Tech Entrepreneurs Hear From Some of the Best in the Industry /news/tech-entrepreneurs-hear-from-some-of-the-best-in-the-industry/ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:24:07 +0000 /news/?p=42671 More than 140 aspiring inventors, as well as those interested in technological entrepreneurship, attended Invention 2 Venture, a one-day workshop hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI). Attendees listened to a wide-range of presentations from both industry and academic leaders. Some of the topics included how to become a tech entrepreneur, how to sell your innovations and how to attract investors.

鶹ӳý Vice President of Research and Commercialization (ORC) M.J. Soileau, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker and Brandon Lojewski, president of Mesdi Systems, Inc. served as the moderator. Other speakers:

  • Ed Alexander, founder and attorney of Entrepreneurship Law Firm
  • Cameron Ford, Ph.D., founding director of the CEI
  • Ace Glenn, chief executive officer, Better Ways to Study
  • Gordon Hogan, director of operations, 鶹ӳý Incubation Program
  • Qun Huo, president, Nano Discovery, Inc.
  • Derrick Meer, president of Via Response Technologies
  • David Odom, principal of Arsenal Venture Partners
  • Michael O’Donnell, executive in residence, CEI and ORC
  • Tom O’Neal, Ph.D., associate vice president, ORC
  • Michael Picard, senior vice president, PNC Business Credit
  • Svetlana Shtrom, Ph.D., director of technology commercialization, 鶹ӳý
  • Andrea Wesser, business development manager, 鶹ӳý/Orange County Venture Lab

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    ]]>         Author and Entrepreneur Is Keynote Speaker at Innovation Workshop /news/author-and-entrepreneur-is-keynote-speaker-at-innovation-workshop/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:39:01 +0000 /news/?p=30384 Keynote speaker Scott Gerber speaks to a rapt audience of entrepreneurs.
    Keynote speaker Scott Gerber speaks to a rapt audience of entrepreneurs.

    Nearly 150 aspiring entrepreneurs attended Invention to Venture (I2V), a one-day workshop hosted by the College of Business Administration’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance.

    Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council and author of the book Never Get a “Real” Job: How to Dump Your Boss, Build a Business and Not Go Broke, was the keynote speaker. Gerber promotes entrepreneurship to students and young professionals interested in starting their own business in support of Startup America Partnership, an initiative from President Barack Obama focused on supporting entrepreneurs. Prior to his presentation, Kirstie Chadwick, managing partner of Growth Innovators, announced the formation of Startup Florida, an offshoot of the national program. KnightLaunch, a new web-based resource for young entrepreneurs at 鶹ӳý was also introduced at the workshop.

    The event, which was held in the 󴡱±ٳAlumni Center, featured workshops on technology entrepreneurship, legal issues, marketing and sales and financing.

    ]]>     Scott Gerber Keynote speaker Scott Gerber speaks to a rapt audience of entrepreneurs.     Workshop to Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week /news/workshop-to-celebrate-global-entrepreneurship-week/ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:42:42 +0000 /news/?p=29918 Future entrepreneurs and innovators are encouraged to attend Invention 2 Venture, a one-day workshop that the  has planned during Global Entrepreneurship Week November 14-20. The event is scheduled for Friday, November 18, and targets not only 鶹ӳý students and faculty, but also members of the community who would like to learn more about innovation-based businesses.

    Invention 2 Venture will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the , and includes presentations from outstanding innovation-based experts including Scott Gerber, a serial entrepreneur, syndicated small business columnist, angel investor and author of “Never Get a Real Job.”

    Early bird registration prices are in effect until November 11 (students $5; staff/faculty: $10; and community $20). After that date, cost is students $8; faculty/staff: $15; and community: $25. Attendees may register . Breakfast and lunch are included in the cost.

    Invention 2 Venture workshops are held in cooperation with the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA). This year’s event is a featured event for Startup Florida.

    Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare.

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