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Access to a large network of industry professionals allows the group to self-promote on a word of mouth basis, as well.
Note: Again, not all campuses have access to as rich a variety of resources as ESMD's. An opportunistic founder-to-be may find immense value in attending city/state/regional biomedical, medical, or engineering development conferences. Networking, inspiration, recruitment, sponsorship... all of this may be found at such events. If in doubt, draw from ''all'' available resources, including friends, faculty, community leaders, etc.
<br/>''' • Lessons learned and tips for others'''
-Ensure you use ''all'' available resources! Don't leave any stone, resource, college, or company unbothered in your quest for success!
-Reach outside of engineering & biosciences for talent that may not be applicable to research work but still wants to help- these folks are ''perfect'' for handling PR at events, promoting your group, etc... they may have more time than an engineer, as well.
-Ensure the right people are in the right places, and don't be afraid to ween out or relocate unproductive members. It may be difficult, especially at first, to confront such an individual or team, but it needs to be done in order for the group to progress at an efficient rate.
-Ensure all group members have the resources and motivation to get their tasks done, and encourage communication and accountability within groups to ensure the work gets done.