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= Overview =

Team Venture Forth works on strategies to support teams to advance a specific opportunity acheive commercial success. Resources serving such university-based ventures incubate, accelerate and bootcamps. Seed funding sources and grant-writing resources, as well as pro-active and helpful technology transfer offices support venture teams seeking to gain marketplace traction and spin out of a University setting. Linkages to regional and statewide industry resources provide pathways to growth and scale.

= Standing Meeting Time =


Bi-weekly meetings, likely Wednesday after noon EST. &nbsp;Still waiting to confirm time with rest of group.&nbsp;

= Team Members =

Team Leaders:

To Be Determined, after we have a few weeks of work under our belt.&nbsp;

Team Members:

*[[Breanne Przestrzelski]], [[Clemson University]]
*[[Brittany Wouden]], [[Washington State University Vancouver]]
*[[Andrew Dalman]], [[North Dakota State University]]
*[[Mary Wilcox]], [[Arizona State University Tempe]]
*[[Nathan Smialek]], [[University of Pittsburgh]]
*[[Brian Rhindress]], [[University of Pittsburgh]]
*[[Derek Dashti]], [[Tulane University]]
*[[Katelyn Stenger]], [[Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology]]
*[[Terrence Agbi]], [[Polytechnic Institute of New York University]]
*[[User:Yifan Ge|Yifan Ge]], [[Bucknell University]]

= Topics =

*Incubators, accelerators and bootcamps
*Infrastructure (startup space)
*Seed funding sources
*Technology transfer resources
*Grant-writing, legal and other venture assistance
*Off-campus space
*Regional sources of capital
*Mentoring, business and/or advisory networks

= Meeting Notes and Shared Resources =

'''<span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font size="4">Meeting Notes</font>:</span>'''
<div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This group will serve primarily as a forum to alert each other of our successes and struggles. The success of our group is dependent on the strength of our network.</span>'''</div>
'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The format of our communications will be written updates online supplemented by informal presentations in a WebEx when necessary. &nbsp;</span>''''''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">During this time, students can offer up advice, highlight struggles, and identify obstacles in an interactive environment to which every student can relate and apply their needs.</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The exact topic of our talks will vary, but we discussed focusing on: IP policy changes, curriculum changes, incubator spaces, and general visibility.</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lastly, we said that special guests/speakers could include former/current UI Fellows with relevant experience, I&E team members from on campus, Tech Office employees, etc. We would love to use Humera as a resource on a case-by-case basis, as we don't want to take too much of her time.</span>'''



'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Realized Value Strengths and Weaknesses of Campuses Within the Team</span>'''



'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Derek Dashti- Tulane University</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strengths:</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Good sources for incubator startups locally (i.e. NOBIC, Propellor)</span>'''

''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-</span>''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tech transfer</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"></span'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">office is easily accessible</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Weaknesses:</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Need more incubator spaces on campus (Flower Hall only)</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Need more seed funding sources both locally and on campus</span>'''



'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brian Rhindress- University of Pittsburgh</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strengths:</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Active and thriving Office of Technology Management/Enterprise Realization</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Seed Funding Availability (especially in medical- Coulter, CMI)</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-City of Pittsburgh startup culture</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Weaknesses:</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Mobilization/awareness at Undergraduate level</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-No design space</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Little collaboration across departments/schools</span>'''





'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bre Przestrzelski- Clemson University</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strengths:</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Extensive incubator or venture spaces</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Regional Small Businesss Development Center</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Two major sources of state SEED funding sources</span>'''

<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Weaknesses</span> 

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Technology Transfer Office is not easily accessible</span>'''

''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-</span>''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No m</span>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">entorship through legal counsel, How-To workshops, seminars</span>'''

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Student awareness of incubator spaces and other resources</span>'''